Man Fatally Shot During Argument in Compton

An argument with another man led to the shooting death of a man in Compton and Saturday sheriffs’ detectives are searching for the suspect. Deputies from Los Angeles County Sheriffs’ Department’s Compton Station were called at approximately 10:19 p.m. Friday to 1222 S. Whitemarsh Street, west of South Wilmington Avenue, regarding a gunshot victim. Upon […]

Parents Settle Suit Against Dream Center Over Son’s Fentanyl Overdose

The parents of a 27-year-old man who died of a fentanyl overdose at a drug and alcohol recovery center in 2020 have reached a settlement with the Echo Park facility. Plaintifs Jon Kent Zediker and Kathleen Ennis brought the wrongful death suit in Los Angeles Superior Court in February 2021 against the Dream Center Foundation, […]

One Killed in Westlake Shooting

A 32-year-old man was shot and killed in the Westlake District and Saturday detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding his killing. Los Angeles Police Department officers were called to 639 South New Hampshire Avenue, west of Vermont Avenue, at approximately 11:39 a.m. Friday regarding a shots fired call and upon their arrival they found the […]

Three Shot in Wilmington

Three men were hospitalized Saturday after they were shot by unknown assailants in Wilmington. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Harbor Division were called at 9:20 p.m. Friday to North Banning Boulevard and G Street where they learned at least two men approached the victims and shot them, an LAPD spokesman told City News […]

CHP’s Annual Labor Day Weekend Crackdown Continues Through Monday

California Highway Patrol officers are ramping up operations on highways and roads throughout Riverside County through Monday to catch drunken and drug-impaired drivers, as part of the agency’s annual Labor Day weekend enforcement campaign. The “maximum enforcement period” will conclude at 11:59 p.m. Monday. All available officers from the Beaumont, Blythe, Indio, Riverside and Temecula […]

CHP’s Labor Day Enforcement In LA Continues

California Highway Patrol officers are continuing operations on highways and roads throughout Los Angeles County to catch drunk and drug-impaired drivers as part of the agency’s annual Labor Day weekend enforcement campaign. The “maximum enforcement period” will conclude at 11:59 p.m. Monday, CHP officials said. During that time, all available officers will be deployed for […]

Average Riverside County Gas Price Rises To Highest Amount Since Nov. 18

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County rose 1.9 cents Saturday to $5.281, its highest amount since Nov. 18, one day after recording its largest decrease since June 24, eight-tenths of a cent. The average price has risen 38 of the past 42 days, increasing 43.9 cents, according to […]

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 $101 million. There were also no tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game, announced. The numbers drawn […]

Palm Desert Aquatic Center to Close Out Dive-In Movie Series Saturday evening

The Palm Desert Aquatic Center will close out its “dive-in” movie series Saturday evening with a screening of “Super Mario Brothers.” The $5 event will begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the water of the aquatic center, located at 73751 Magnesia Falls Drive. “Bring the kids, towels, a blanket and your swimsuits and be prepared […]

Brea Shooting Suspect Due in Court Tuesday

A 28-year-old man suspected of fatally shooting a victim in Brea was expected to make his first appearance in court in the jail courtroom in Santa Ana Tuesday if prosecutors file charges then. Sidney Bararchie Clarke, who was arrested Thursday, was being held on $1 million bail, according to jail records. Brea Police Department officers […]

One Year Ago Today (September 2, 2022)…Sex Registrant Accused of Killing Hemet Woman Arraigned

One Year Ago Today (September 2, 2022)…A convicted sex offender accused of killing a 47-year-old Hemet woman and leaving her body in a car abandoned in Vista, in San Diego County, pleaded not guilty to murder and auto theft. Michael Lee Lorence, 46, was arrested last month following a Hemet Police Department investigation into the […]