Man Fatally Stabbed With Machete During Altercation

A man in his 40s was fatally stabbed with a machete in downtown Los Angeles near Skid Row and an investigation of the stabbing is underway Friday. Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to Maple Avenue and Sixth Street at 11:10 p.m. Thursday when they learned the victim was involved in an argument with a […]

Sexual Assault Suspect Leads Police on Extensive Pursuit

A 71-year-old man described by police as a serial sexual assault suspect led officers on an extensive pursuit from the Harbor area to Culver City to West Los Angeles, occasionally tossing items from the SUV and repeatedly speeding up to avoid attempted PIT maneuvers, and he is expected to be booked into jail Friday. The […]

Fired Petco Worker Alleges Manager Said Asthma is Not a Disability

A woman with asthma is suing Petco Health and Wellness Co. Inc., alleging she was wrongfully fired in 2023 because of her condition by a manager who said she did not did not think asthma is a disability. Krystyn Moody’s Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit alleges disability discrimination, failure to accommodate and engage in the […]

Armed Suspect Fatally Shot by Off-Duty Beverly Hills PD Officer

A suspect was fatally shot by an off-duty police officer in North Hills and an investigation into the shooting is underway Friday. According to CBS 2, an off-duty officer from the Beverly Hills Police Department witnessed an altercation between two people near the Roscoe Boulevard off-ramp of the San Diego (405) Freeway around 8:20 p.m. […]

Assistance Center to Open in Anza for Nixon Fire-Impacted People, Businesses

Residents and businesses in the Anza area that have been impacted by the Nixon fire can acquire resources and services starting Friday at a Local Assistance Center, the Riverside County Emergency Management Department announced. A number of agencies and organizations will be at the Anza Community Hall to provide services related to housing, public health, […]

Dusty Baker to Be Inducted Into Legends of Dodger Baseball

Dusty Baker will be inducted into the Legends of Dodger Baseball before Friday evening’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, honoring his eight seasons with the team, when he helped lead it to three National League pennants and the 1981 World Series championship. “It’s a tremendous honor,” Baker said in a statement. “And, it’s a bit […]

OC Man to Plead Guilty to Federal Charges Alleging Illegal Sports Betting

An Orange County man who allegedly ran a gambling ring whose customers included Dodger star Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter is scheduled to plead guilty Friday to federal criminal charges of operating a illegal betting business. Mathew Bowyer, 49, of San Juan Capistrano, is expected to plead guilty to charges of operating an unlawful gambling business, […]

Average LA County, OC Gas Prices Drop

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Friday eight-tenths of a cent to $4.567, a day after dropping seven-tenths of a cent. The average price is 4.5 cents less than one week ago, 21.2 cents less than one month ago and 59.8 cents less than one year […]

Horses, Goats, Birds, Canines, Other Pets in Peril Seized in Aguanga

Dozens of animals — from goats to exotic birds, as well as larger pets — were seized from an Aguanga property after investigators discovered them living in a state of abandonment and in need of medical attention, and Riverside County Department of Animal Services Friday is pursuing felony animal cruelty charges against the property owners. […]

LACo Health Officials Investigate Hepatitis Case in Little Tokyo Eatery Worker

Los Angeles County health officials said they are investigating a reported case of hepatitis A Friday involving an employee of a Little Tokyo restaurant. As a result, the Department of Public Health recommended that any patrons who consumed food or beverages from Azay Little Tokyo, 226 E. First St., between July 26-30 receive a hepatitis […]

One Year Ago Today (August 9, 2023)…Latest Trump Indictment Boosts CNN, MSNBC Ratings

One Year Ago Today (August 9, 2023)…Prime-time viewership of MSNBC increased 29.4% while CNN’s rose 33.8% in the latest weekly ratings coinciding with the indictment of former President Donald Trump on charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot and attempts to overturn his 2020 election loss, but both again trailed Fox News Channel. MSNBC […]