LA County Heat Wave Peaks Weds, Thurs

The record-breaking heat wave that’s been baking the Antelope Valley and other parts of Los Angeles County for days is expected to peak Wednesday, with temperatures soaring over 110 degrees once again. Lancaster and Palmdale extended their records for the most consecutive days over 110 degrees on Tuesday with six, and are expected to extend […]

Deputies Shoot Suspect in Allegedly Stolen Car After Pursuit

A suspect in a possibly stolen car led Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies on a wild pursuit from East Los Angeles to the Pico-Union area, striking multiple vehicles along the way, including several sheriff’s patrol units, and was shot by deputies as the chase came to an end. The roughly hour-long chase came to an […]

Leona Valley Caught in a Blaze

Amid soaring heat, a pair of brush fires chewed through vegetation in the northern reaches of Los Angeles County Wednesday, but there were no immediate reports of any injuries or structural damage. Shortly after 1 p.m., the Woodland Fire was reported in the area of Lonesome Valley and Lost Valley roads in the Leona Valley […]

Actor, Activist George Clooney Calls New Democratic Candidate After Co-Hosting LA Fundraiser for Biden

Just weeks after co-hosting a record-setting downtown Los Angeles fundraiser for Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, actor and major Democratic Party donor George Clooney said Wednesday the president needs to step aside amid concerns about his age and ability to run the country. “I love Joe Biden,” Clooney wrote in an essay published Wednesday in The […]

LeBron James, Anthony Davis with USM Basketball Team to Play Exhibition Game Against Canada in Vegas

The 2024 U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team will begin exhibition play against Canada in Las Vegas Wednesday evening with a roster including LeBron James and his Lakers teammate Anthony Davis. The 39-year-old James will become the oldest player in U.S. men’s national team history when he takes the court at T-Mobile Arena, breaking the previous […]

Metro “State of Agency” Emphasizes Safety Measures

As Southern California gears up to host major global events, Metro officials Wednesday emphasized its commitment to public safety amid ongoing challenges with widely publicized violent crimes. Metro officials gathered Wednesday morning at Union Station to present the annual “State of the Agency” address. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, completing her one-year term as chair […]

Driving Suspect Arrested in Fatal Incident with Biker

A man was in custody Wednesday for allegedly fatally striking a bicyclist in Irwindale while evading police in a stolen vehicle. The crash was reported around 8:31 p.m. Tuesday near Arrow Highway and Rivergrade Road, near the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Irwindale Police Department Sgt. Diego Cornejo told City News Service. On Wednesday, the […]

OC Authorities Arrest Man for Decapitating Mom, Dad, Dog

A man was expected to be booked on suspicion of decapitating his mother and father as well as their dog in a mobile home in San Juan Capistrano, sheriff’s officials said Wednesday. Joseph Brandon Gerdvil, 41, of San Juan Capistrano was accused of killing 77-year-old Ronald Walter Gerdvil and 79-year-old Antoinette Gerdvill on Tuesday. According […]

Ex-DWP Board member Charge for Bribery Scheme

A former Los Angeles Department of Water and Power board member linked to an alleged bribery scheme was facing State Bar of California disciplinary charges Wednesday for allegedly soliciting and receiving more than $31,000 in free legal services from an attorney connected to the 2017 LADWP billing scandal. The State Bar alleges that in the […]

Homeless Woman Sentenced 35-to-Life for Fatal Shooting of Film Marketing Consultant

A homeless woman was sentenced Wednesday to 35 years to life in prison for the fatal shooting of a film marketing consultant who worked on social justice campaigns with well-known figures in Hollywood. Jameelah Elena Michl, 36, pleaded guilty June 24 to one count each of first-degree murder and first-degree residential burglary in connection with […]

LA County Library to Host Series of Expungement Clinics

The Los Angeles County Library will host Wednesday the first of three summer expungement clinics to help residents clear their criminal records. The libarary, in partnership with the L.A. County Public Defender’s Office, will assist eligible participants with clearing their records of past arrests and convictions. The clinics will provide assistance in both English and […]