Man Killed At Single-Vehicle Crash on Freeway in Compton

A man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on the Long Beach (710) Freeway in Compton, authorities said Sunday. The crash occurred about 11:50 p.m Saturday on the southbound freeway, east of Alondra Boulevard, the California Highway Patrol reported. The vehicle involved in the crash was described as an older model Toyota with damage and […]

`American Fiction,’ `May December,’ `Past Lives’ Lead Pack for Spirit Awards

“American Fiction,” “May December” and “Past Lives” will each carry a leading five nominations into Sunday’s beach-side presentation of the 39th Film Independent Spirit Awards, including nods for best feature film. Also nominated in the best feature category are “All of Us Strangers,” “Passages” and “We Grown Now.” The Spirit Awards honor independent films made […]

Man, 78, Suffering from Dementia Goes Missing in San Gabriel

Authorities Sunday circulated a photo of a 78-year-old man suffering from dementia who went missing in San Gabriel. Gabriel Osorio was last seen at his home about 2 p.m. Saturday, the City of San Gabriel reported. Osorio left his home, walking in an unknown direction. He frequently visits the shopping centers at Rosemead Boulevard and […]

Man Found Shot to Death in Compton

A man was found shot to death Sunday morning in Compton, authorities said. The shooting was reported about 2:10 a.m. in the 1300 block of South Long Beach Boulevard, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported. The man was pronounced dead at the scene and there was no other information available. Anyone with information regarding […]

Producers Guild Awards: Will `Oppenheimer’ Solidify Oscar Front-Runner Status?

“Oppenheimer” will look to cement its status as the Oscar front-runner Sunday evening with the presentation of the 35th annual Producer Guild of America Awards, an award that traditionally foretells victory on Oscar night. “Oppenheimer” is nominated for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures along with “Barbie,” “American Fiction,” […]

Silver Alert Issued for Missing 93-Year-Old San Pedro Area Woman

The California Highway Patrol has issued a Silver Alert to help the Los Angeles Police Department Harbor Division locate an at-risk 93-year-old woman from the San Pedro area. Soledad Garcia was last seen at about 3 p.m. Saturday in San Pedro wearing a gray sweater and blue sweatpants. She was described as Hispanic, 4 feet […]

Missing 78-Year-Old Man from El Sereno Located

An at-risk 78-year-old man who went missing in the El Sereno area and was the subject of a Silver Alert was located, authorities said. Jose Acosta, who was last seen about 11 a.m. Saturday at Huntington Drive South and Harriman Avenue was found safe around 10 p.m. on the same day, according to the California […]

Sunnylands Center and Gardens to Host Free Family Day

Sunnylands Center and Gardens will host a free Family Day event Sunday to celebrate its current exhibition through a variety of activities exploring fabric and fiber arts, officials said Sunday. Variations to a Theme: William Haines at Sunnylands will be celebrated from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at 37977 Bob Hope Drive. Admission and […]

LA’s 50th CicLAvia Event Set For Sunday on Melrose Avenue

The first CicLAvia event of 2024 will be held Sunday along Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, where four miles of the busy thoroughfare will be closed to motorized vehicles. The 50th CicLAvia street festival will last from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The route will stretch from Vermont Avenue west to Fairfax Avenue. The […]

Famed Dickens Festival Concludes Sunday

The two-day Riverside Dickens Festival will wrap up a weekend-long celebration Sunday with a range of entertainment at an all-new venue in Jurupa Valley, where a museum property has been converted into a replica of Victorian-era London, reflective of author Charles Dickens’ life and times. The second and final day of the 31st annual event […]

One Year Ago Today (February 25, 2023)…LA County Reports 18 More COVID-Related Deaths

One Year Ago Today (February 25, 2023)…The number of patients hospitalized with a coronavirus infection in Los Angeles County has once again dropped below 700, according to the latest state figures. As of Friday, 692 people were hospitalized with COVID-related illnesses, down from 726 one day earlier. Of those patients hospitalized, 64 being treated in […]