LAPD Officers Fatally Shot Armed Suspect in Panorama City

A woman in her 20s, armed with a knife, was shot and killed during a confrontation with Los Angeles Police officers Saturday in Panorama City. Officers from the department’s Mission Division were called at 12:30 a.m. to an apartment complex in the 9400 block of Van Nuys Boulevard between Gledhill and Vincennes streets regarding a […]

Coroner Official Tentatively Settles Cancer Accommodations Suit

A coroner’s office investigator has tentatively settled his lawsuit in which he alleged the department failed to accommodate him for liver disease that progressed into cancer. David Smith’s Los Angeles Superior Court complaint alleged failure to accommodate and to engage in the interactive process. On Friday, Smith’s lawyers filed court papers with Judge Armen Tamzarian […]

Bicyclist Killed by Vehicle in Long Beach Identified

A 42-year-old man riding a bicycle who was fatally struck by a vehicle in Long Beach was identified Saturday. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner’s office identified the victim as Keith Moore. Officers were sent to the area of Seventh Street and Bellflower Boulevard about 5:05 a.m. Friday, according to the Long Beach […]

Biden to Attend Star-Studded Fundraiser in Downtown LA

President Joe Biden will return to the Southland Saturday for a star-studded, high-dollar campaign fundraising event in downtown Los Angeles that will also feature former President Barack Obama and celebrity supporters George Clooney and Julia Roberts. Late-night talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel is expected to take part in the gathering at the Peacock Theater, moderating a […]

No Tickets Sold With All Six Mega Millions Lottery Numbers

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing to $61 million. A ticket with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, was sold in New Jersey and is worth $1 million, lottery officials said. The numbers drawn […]

Armed Suspects Rob Victim in Beverly Hills

Three armed suspects who robbed a victim in Beverly Hills at gunpoint are still on the loose Saturday. Officers from the Beverly Hills Police Department were called at 11:45 p.m. Friday to Canon Drive and Dayton Way near a Whole Foods Market, where they learned the thieves allegedly stole the victim’s purse and property and […]

Motorcycle Rider Killed in Collision Near Lake Hughes

A man riding a motorcycle was killed after a vehicle struck him in the Lake Hughes area of the Antelope Valley, authorities said Saturday. California Highway Patrol officers were called around 11:07 p.m. Friday to Trail E and Elizabeth Lake Road, where they found the man had been ejected after the collision, CHP Officer Erik […]

Firebirds Win Game 1 of Calder Cup Finals

The Coachella Valley Firebirds will try to take a two games to none lead over the Hershey Bears when the Calder Cup Finals resume Sunday in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The Firebirds were 4-3 winners in Game 1 of the best-of-seven series Friday as John Hayden and Ryan Winterton both scored twice Hayden stole the puck at […]

Female Inmate Back In Custody After Leaving Reentry Program

A 37-year-old inmate who walked away from a Female Community Reentry Program site in Los Angeles was taken into custody in El Monte Friday. Erica N. Ybarra was arrested without incident around 3:45 p.m. and taken to the California Institution for Women in Chino, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. She had […]

LACo Firefighter Killed in Apparent Vehicle Explosion in Littlerock Quarry

A Los Angeles County firefighter was killed Friday when part of a burning front-loader exploded at a Littlerock quarry. Los Angeles County Fire Department crews responded around 2 p.m. to the quarry in the 7300 block of Pearblossom Highway in the Littlerock community southeast of Palmdale on a report of a burning vehicle. County Fire […]

One Year Ago Today (June 15, 2023)…Former High School Dean Arrested; Additional Victims Sought in Alleged Assault

One Year Ago Today (June 15, 2023)…A 43-year-old man was arrested for allegedly pursuing a sexual relationship with an underage female student at a Watts high school where he once worked as a dean, and police urged other potential victims to come forward. Roger Scott was arrested and booked last Thursday on suspicion of contacting […]