Los Angeles Woman Killed in Pacific Palisades Crash

A 32-year-old woman killed in a Pacific Palisades crash for which a 21-year-old motorist was arrested was publicly identified Sunday, authorities said- Ashleigh Lawrence was a Los Angeles resident, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. She died at the scene. Firefighters were called to the 17400 block of West Sunset Boulevard […]

One Dead in Crash on 405 Freeway in Culver City

A male died Sunday morning when a motorcycle and a sedan collided on the San Diego (405) Freeway in Culver City. The crash was reported at 12:56 a.m. on the northbound San Diego Freeway just south of Venice Boulevard, California Highway Patrol Officer Patrick Kimball told City News Service.a Witnesses told the CHP that a […]

One Man Beaten, One Shot at Vermont Vista Building

One man was pistol-whipped and another was shot in the Vermont Vista area, authorities said Sunday. The attack occurred at 9:05 p.m.on Saturday in the 400 block of West Century Boulevard, according to a dispatcher at the Los Angeles Police Department’s Operations Center. One suspect pistol-whipped the 29-year-old victim while a second suspect fired a […]

Easter Services and Celebrations Set From Beaches to Downtown

Easter will be marked Sunday in Los Angeles County not only by Masses and services in churches, but also by sunrise services at beaches and Forest Lawn cemeteries and The Midnight Mission’s traditional celebration. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church will celebrate a “Sunrise Mass on the Beach” on the sand at 11th Street, south of […]

Two Dead in Anaheim Crash

Two drivers were killed Sunday morning when the vehicles they were driving collided in Anaheim. The crash was reported at 12:24 a.m. at Nohl Ranch Road and Serrano Avenue, Anaheim Police Sgt. Jonathan McClintock told City News Service. “Upon officers’ arrival, they located the vehicles, including one that was overturned,” McClintock said. “The drivers of […]

Man Wounded in South Los Angeles Shooting

A man was wounded in a shooting at an apartment complex in the Adams-Normandie area, authorities said Sunday. The shooting was reported at 11:39 p.m. on Saturday in the 2700 block of South Normandie Avenue, according to a dispatcher at the Los Angeles Police Department’s Operations Center. The 32-year-old victim became involved in an argument […]

Murder Suspect Killed in Police Shooting at Vernon Truck Yard ID’d

The coroner’s office Sunday released the name of a murder suspect fatally shot at a Vernon truck yard after fleeing from members of a multi-agency gang task force and trying to wrestle a weapon away from a female officer. Victor Nava, 24, was homeless, according to the coroner’s office. The shooting occurred at 7:12 a.m. […]

Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run in Sun Valley

Traffic detectives Sunday asked the public for help locating the driver of an older model pickup truck believed responsible for the death of a pedestrian in Sun Valley. The fatal accident occurred just before 8:30 p.m. on Thursday on Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Keswick Street, according to a Los Angeles Police Department press release. The […]

Woman Killed in Littlerock Crash

A woman who died in a single-vehicle crash in Littlerock was a resident of that community, authorities said Sunday. Socorro Gonzalez was 24 years old, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. The crash was reported at around 2:10 a.m. on Saturday at 10024 Palmdale Drive, according to California Highway Patrol Officer […]

Easter Sunrise Service Atop Mount Rubidoux Planned

Hundreds of worshipers are expected to trek to the crest of Mount Rubidoux in Riverside Sunday for an Easter Sunrise Service, carrying on a tradition that began more than a century ago. The service was put on pause in 2020 and 2021 due to the coronavirus public health lockdowns enforced by the city, but the […]

One Year Ago Today (April 9, 2022)…Motion Picture Academy Bans Will Smith from Oscars for 10 Years

One Year Ago Today (April 9, 2022)…Actor Will Smith says he accepts” the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences decision to ban him from attending any Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences events — including the Academy Awards — for 10 years in response to his on-stage smack of comedian Chris Rock during […]