Man in Critical Condition After Shooting in Chinatown

A 20- to 25-year-old man is in critical condition Thursday after he was shot in the abdomen in Chinatown. Los Angeles Police Department officers were called at 2:05 a.m. to the 900 block of North Hill Street near West College Street where they learned the victim was approached by an unknown assailant, who fired at […]

Shohei Ohtani Announces on Instagram He is Married

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani made a surprise announcement on Instagram posting he is married, and making it clear Thursday he is starting two new chapters of his life. Ohtani wrote on Thursday on Instagram in Japanese: “The season is approaching but I would like to announce to everyone that I have gotten […]

No Tickets Sold With All Six Powerball Lottery Numbers

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing to $443 million. A ticket with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, was sold in New Jersey, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game. It is […]

Michel Moore to Spend Final Day as LAPD Chief as He Moves into Retirement

Michel Moore will spend his final day as chief of the Los Angeles Police Department Thursday, officially beginning his retirement and handing control of the agency over to an interim chief while the city searches for his replacement. LAPD officers and civilian employees will pay tribute to Moore Thursday afternoon when he walks out of […]

LA City Council Puts Pin in Convention Center Expansion Plans

The Los Angeles City Council is holding off on plans to expand and modernize the Convention Center Thursday until further financial analysis is conducted to better understand the full cost of the project. In a 14-0 vote, council members authorized the City Administrative Officer and the Chief Legislative Analyst in consultation with AEG Plenary Conventions […]

Entertainment World Mourns Loss of Comedian/Actor Richard Lewis

The entertainment world Thursday continued to mourn the death of Richard Lewis, the standup comedy stalwart of the 1970s and ’80s who gained wider fame playing a version of himself on “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Lewis died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday night at age 76 after suffering a heart attack, according […]

Average LA County Gas Price Rises for Sixth Consecutive Day

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Thursday for the sixth consecutive day, increasing 2.6 cents to $4.85, one day after rising 1.9 cents. The average price has risen 5.7 cents over the past six days, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. […]

Palm Springs to Conclude Events for Black History Month

The Palm Springs Black History Month Committee, Palm Springs Art Museum and the city will conclude their series of free Black History Month events Thursday evening. There will be a Black History Month block party celebrating 50 years of hip hop at 5:30 p.m. in the Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Way, according to […]

21-Year-Old Irvine Man to Plead Guilty in Planned Parenthood Bombing

A 21-year-old Irvine man is expected to plead guilty Thursday for his part in the firebombing of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Costa Mesa nearly two years ago. Tibet Ergul agreed Feb. 15 to plead guilty for participating in the firebombing of the clinic with a Molotov cocktail March 13, 2022. Ergul agreed to plead […]

Rabbits in Need of Foster Homes After Population Boom in Granada Hills

Following the rescue of up to 100 rabbits from a home in Granada Hills, a rescue foundation is urging residents Thursday to help foster or adopt the animals. Bunny World Foundation, an all-volunteer foster-based animal rescue that finds homes for hundreds of abandoned domestic rabbits each year, said they are struggling to single-handedly assist the […]

One Year Ago Today (February 28, 2023)…Three Indicted in Alleged Sexual Exploitation Case

One Year Ago Today (February 28, 2023)…A grand jury indictment has been delivered against three people for allegedly operating a prostitution and sexual exploitation scheme through two businesses, including a talent agency for models, the California Attorney General’s Office announced. State prosecutors say hundreds of sexual encounters were set up for money and that models […]