LA County Health Director: Omicron Surge Has Peaked, but Transmission Still High
Local COVID-19 daily case numbers and the testing-positivity rate are trending downward, indicating Los Angeles County appears to have “passed the peak” of the Omicron variant surge, but virus transmission remains at one of the highest points of the pandemic, the public health director said. “Over the past two weeks, fortunately, we’ve seen a downward […]
‘Seinfeld’ Actress Kathryn Kates Dead at 73
Actress Kathryn Kates, who appeared in episodes of “Seinfeld” and “The Many Saints of Newark,” has died. She was 73. Kates died of cancer on Saturday, her agent, Ben Jordan, told USA Wednesday on Tuesday night, adding a memorial service is being prepared for her in the spring. Bob McGowan, her manager, told USA Wednesday […]
Orange County’s COVID-19 Hospitalizations See Big Dip
Orange County’s number of COVID-positive hospital patients took a significant dive, and case and positivity rates are trending down, according to data recently released by the Orange County Health Care Agency. The number of COVID patients in county hospitals dropped from 1,162 as of Monday to 1,114, while the number of intensive care unit patients […]
On the Second Anniversary of the Kobe Bryant Crash, Trial Nears
On Wednesday’s second anniversary of the helicopter crash that took the lives of Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others, trial is nearing in a lawsuit brought by the NBA legend’s widow seeking millions of dollars in damages for the emotional distress she claims suffering after discovering that graphic photos of her loved ones’ remains […]
Woman Shot in Downtown Los Angeles
Police Wednesday are investigating a shooting in a parking lot in downtown Los Angeles where an innocent bystander was struck. Officers were called at 10 p.m. Tuesday to 899 Francisco St. near the Harbor (110) Freeway where an argument between two people began and one drew a handgun and fired at the other person, said […]
Los Angeles City Council to Vote on Major Step Toward Phasing Out Oil Drilling
The City Council will consider taking a major step toward banning new oil and gas wells in Los Angeles Wednesday, as well as beginning the process to eventually phase out existing oil and gas drilling after requirements are met. Council members will consider a series of recommendations from three of its committees, including having the […]
COVID Hospitalizations Increase Slightly in Riverside County
The number of COVID-positive patients in Riverside County hospitals rose slightly, and 23 more COVID-related deaths were reported in the county’s latest data. According to the Riverside University Health System, COVID hospitalizations countywide were at 1,069 Tuesday, up four from Monday. Of those patients, 168 were in intensive care, down from 174 a day earlier. […]
Gardena Stabbing Victim Identified
A 22-year-old man who was stabbed to death in Gardena was identified by county authorities Wednesday. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s office identified Gary Godinez as the stabbing victim. Officers were dispatched at about 2:30 a.m. Saturday to the 15100 block of Western Avenue, regarding a call of a stabbing victim in need of help, […]
Pacoima Woman to Plead Guilty in Drug Case Allegedly Involving Marines
A Pacoima woman is expected to plead guilty Wednesday to a federal drug charge alleging she was part of a conspiracy that distributed narcotics — including oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl — to civilians and members of the U.S. Marine Corps, one of whom suffered a fatal overdose. Jessica Sarah Perez, 25, has agreed to […]
Average LA County Gas Price Drops Again
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped four-tenths of a cent Wednesday to $4.665, one day after decreasing three-tenths of a cent. The average price is nine-tenths of a cent less than one week ago and 1 cent lower than one month ago but $1.256 higher than […]
One Year Ago Today (January 26, 2021)…Pair to Stand Trial for Allegedly Killing Riverside Store Clerk
One Year Ago Today (January 26, 2021)…Two men accused in the robbery-killing of a Riverside convenience store clerk must stand trial on murder and other charges, a judge ruled. John Lamont Bush, 31, of Los Angeles and Roderick Lamar Grandison, 48, of Compton were arrested, along with 34-year-old Marleiya Onshel Barnes of Moreno Valley, last […]
