LAPD Officers Wounded in Shootout in South Los Angeles

A manhunt is underway Thursday for an armed suspect after two Los Angeles Police Department officers were wounded during a shootout with a suspect in South Los Angeles. The officers were injured after they confronted and exchanged gunfire with the suspect in the area of 135th Street and South Broadway near an unincorporated area near […]

One Killed, 10 Injured in Boat Crash in Long Beach

A man believed to be in his 50s was killed and 10 others were injured — one critically — after a pleasure boat crashed and sank in Alamitos Bay in Long Beach and Thursday authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Member of the Long Beach Police Department and the Long Beach Fire Department […]

One Dead in Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Pasadena

At least one person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash involving at least three semi trucks, a UPS truck and several vehicles on the Foothill (210) Freeway near Pasadena that closed the freeway for several hours and authorities Thursday are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. California Highway Patrol officers were called at 11:45 p.m. […]

500 Gallons of Oil Spill in North Hollywood

An oil spill of approximately 500 gallons in North Hollywood closed two major intersections as Los Angeles Fire Department personnel scrambled to keep the sill from reaching storm drains in the early morning hours. Fire crews and Hazmat personnel responded to 4701 Lankershim Blvd around 10 p.m. Wednesday and attempted to limit the spill to […]

Powerball Ticket Worth $223 Million Sold in New Jersey

A ticket with all six numbers in Thursday evening’s Powerball drawing was sold in Ohio and the purchaser has the option of receiving the $139 million jackpot in 30 installments or a $66.5 million lump sum payment before federal taxes. The numbers drawn Wednesday were 2, 26, 33, 55, 57 and Powerball number was 22. […]

Average LA County Gasoline Price Unchanged

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County was unchanged Thursday, remaining at $4.782, one day after rising four-tenths of a cent. The average price is 1.2 cents less than one week ago, 20.1 cents lower than one month ago and 14 cents below what it was one year […]

Man Killed on 10 Freeway Identified

A 29-year-old man who was killed in a traffic crash on the eastbound San Bernardino (10) Freeway in the Pomona area was identified to day by county authorities. Gabriel Cruz-Rincon was the victim in the crash, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner’s office. The crash occurred about 5:30 a.m. Wednesday near […]

Heat is on for July 4 Holiday; Fire Danger Elevated in Antelope Valley

Temperatures will again push into the triple-digit range in parts of the Southland Thursday as a high-pressure system settled over the region and raised concerns about heat-related illnesses and possible wildfires. An excessive heat warning that was supposed to be in effect until 6 p.m. Monday for the Golden State (5) and Antelope Valley (14) […]

Excessive Heat Persists in Riverside County; Record Temperatures Anticipated

A potentially record-setting heat wave continues to build across Riverside County Thursday, with temperatures expected to continue climbing through the Fourth of July holiday and peaking on Friday. As usual, the Coachella Valley will be particularly sizzling, with an excessive heat warning extended through at least 9 p.m. Wednesday with temperatures forecast to top 120 […]

Fourth of July Shows Scheduled Across Riverside County Thursday

Several Fourth of July celebrations are scheduled to mark America’s 248th birthday Thursday across Riverside County. Corona’s traditional “Main Street U.S.A Parade” will begin at 9 a.m. at Ontario and Main streets, featuring law enforcement units, fire engines, marching bands, military hardware and show animals. The procession, which typically draws upwards of 4,000 spectators, will […]

One Year Ago Today (July 4, 2023)…Man Fatally Struck by Hit-and-Run SUV in Wilmington ID’d

One Year Ago Today (July 4, 2023)…Police asked for the public’s help to find the driver of an SUV that fatally struck a 36-year-old man who was lighting fireworks on a Wilmington street. Paramedics were called shortly after 9:10 p.m. Monday to the 700 block of North Fries Avenue near West G Street, just south […]