LA County Reports Nearly 4,400 New COVID Cases as Hospitalizations Climb
The growing local spread of COVID-19 was evidenced when Los Angeles County reported 4,384 new infections in its latest data, and perhaps more troubling, the number of people hospitalized surged upward. According to county and state figures, there were 363 COVID-positive patients in county hospitals as of Wednesday, up from 327 a day earlier. The […]
LASD Deputy Wins $850,000 in Sexual Harassment Suit
A female Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who alleged her training deputy sexually harassed her on the job has been awarded $850,000. A Los Angeles Superior Court jury deliberated for about a day before finding in favor of Deputy Concepcion Hernandez Garcia on Wednesday in her sexual harassment suit against the county. “Plaintiff’s conspicuous transfer […]
District, Parents Agree Saugus High Shooting Video Should be Sealed
The parents of two teenagers who were shot and killed by a fellow student at Saugus High School in 2019 have joined with the William S. Hart Union High School District in asking that a school security video of the shootings and the killer’s subsequent suicide be sealed from public view in the ongoing civil […]
No Tickets Sold With All Six SuperLotto Plus Numbers
There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest SuperLotto Plus drawing and the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing will grow to $12 million. There were three tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, including one at a liquor store in Burbank. They are each worth $10,128, the California […]
One Suspect Detained in Diamond Bar Home Invasion Robbery
A home invasion robbery suspect is in police custody Thursday in Diamond Bar and authorities are searching for a second man who is on the loose. Deputies from the Walnut/Diamond Sheriff’s Station were called at approximately 1:30 a.m. to the 23000 block of Sunset Crossing Road where they learned two armed men wearing ski masks […]
Average LA County Gas Price Sets Another Record High
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose to a second consecutive record Thursday, increasing eight-tenths of a cent to $6.097. The average price has risen for 22 consecutive days, increasing 32.3 cents, including 2.3 cents Wednesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. […]
Wind Advisory in Effect in Parts of Los Angeles County
A wind advisory is in effect in parts of Los Angeles County from noon until 10 p.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. West winds from 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph are expected in the Antelope Valley, Lancaster and Palmdale. Gusty winds can reduce visibility from blowing dust, can […]
Coroner Identifies Motorcyclist Killed in Malibu Crash
A motorcyclist who died in a crash on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu was identified Thursday by the coroner’s office. The crash occurred on PCH north of Mulholland Highway, near Leo Carrillo State Beach, according to the California Highway Patrol. It was reported at 4:19 p.m. Saturday, CHP Officer Elizabeth Kravig said. Timothy Smith, 28, […]
One Year Ago Today (May 19, 2021)…Actor’s Former Flame Describes Violent Sex Incidents
One Year Ago Today (May 19, 2021)…A 43-year-old former girlfriend of Danny Masterson testified that a Church of Scientology official shifted blame to her when she complained that she was the victim of violent sex by the actor. The witness, identified only as Christina B., was the second of three women scheduled to take the […]
SuperLotto Plus Ticket With Five Numbers Sold In Sun City
A ticket with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, in Wednesday evening’s SuperLotto Plus drawing was sold at a supermarket in Sun City and is worth $10,128. There were two other tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, one each sold at a liquor store in Burbank and a gasoline station […]
Majority of Anaheim City Council Calls on Mayor Sidhu to Resign
Three Anaheim City Council members Wednesday called on Mayor Harry Sidhu to resign amid a FBI corruption probe into his involvement in the proposed sale of Angel Stadium to team owner Arte Moreno. Anaheim Mayor Pro Tem Trevor O’Neil joined Councilmen Stephen Faessel and Jose Diaz in sending a letter to Sidhu’s lawyer calling on […]
