Man Shot by Deputies Outside Macy’s Store in Valencia Mall
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department homicide detectives are continuing their investigation Thursday of a man shot by deputies in Valencia. The shooting was reported at around 10:45 p.m. Wednesday outside the Macy’s department store in the Westfield Valencia Town Center in the 24000 block of Valencia Boulevard, Deputy Brenda Serna told City News Service. According […]
Palmdale City Council Passes Resolution Opposing LA’s Homeless Emergency
The Palmdale City Council is sending a strong message to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Thursday by passing a resolution aimed at not using the desert city in northern Los Angeles County as a dumping ground for homeless people. The Palmdale City Council voted unanimously on a resolution at its meeting on Wednesday night declaring […]
LA County Reports 2,600 More COVID-19 Cases
More than 2,600 new COVID-19 infections were reported in Los Angeles County, along with 30 new virus-related deaths in its latest data. The number of COVID-positive patients in county hospitals rose slightly to 1,128 as of Wednesday, up from 1,101 on Tuesday, according to state figures. Of those patients, 139 were being treated in intensive […]
Average LA County, OC Gas Prices Rise Slightly
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County increased one-tenth of a cent Thursday to $4.501, one day after it was unchanged. The average price is 2.8 cents less than one week ago, 12.2 cents less than one month ago and 17.3 cents lower than one year ago, according […]
Woman Accused in Pro-Abortion Vandalism at Courthouse Due in Court
One of six demonstrators accused of marring the Riverside Historic Courthouse with graffiti during an abortion rights protest, causing thousands of dollars in damage, is slated to be arraigned Thursday at a neighboring courthouse. Aida Yagmur Aston, 32, allegedly joined Alexander Jacob Castro, 23, Kamile Dincsoy, 48, Alexandria Ty Fite, 32, Elise Saramarielle Kelder, 28, […]
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 and the jackpot for Saturday’s drawing is expected to grow to $404 million. There were also no tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game, announced. The […]
$25,000 Reward on Tap for Information Leading to Hit-and-Run Suspect
Police and other officials Thursday will announce a $25,000 reward for information about a November hit-and-run in the Westlake area that left a man in a coma. The reward comes as the Los Angeles Police Department asks for the public’s help in the case of Luis Varela, who suffered severe injuries about 7 p.m. on […]
Judge: Family of Slain Firefighter Can Proceed With Most Claims Against County
The widow and children of a Los Angeles County Fire Department engineer shot to death by a colleague at the Agua Dulce station in 2021 can move forward with most of their lawsuit against the county, needing only to shore up their civil rights claim, a judge has ruled. The Chatsworth Superior Court lawsuit was […]
Two Detained, Third Suspect Sought in Downtown Stabbing
Police detained two juveniles Wednesday evening in connection with a stabbing near the 7th Street/Metro Center Station that left a13-year-old in critical condition. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of his stab wounds. His condition was reported as critical, according to KCAL9. Los Angeles Police Department Officer Melissa Podany told City News […]
Suspect Arrested in Shooting at North Hollywood Strip Mall
A suspect was in custody Wednesday evening in connection with a shooting at strip mall in North Hollywood that left one person dead and another in critical condition. The shooting occurred around 3:45 p.m. outside the Sky Hookah Lounge at 13000 Victory Blvd., two blocks west of Coldwater Canyon Avenue, according to Detective Meghan Aguilar […]
One Year Ago Today (January 12, 2022)…Man Accused in Sexual Abuse of Coachella Valley Girl to Stand Trial
One Year Ago Today (January 12, 2022)…A 46-year-old Palm Springs man accused of committing repeated acts of sexual abuse against a Coachella Valley girl was ordered to stand trial on related charges while a female co-defendant accused of facilitating the acts pleaded guilty. Jesus Lucio Rivera was arrested in February 2021 and charged with two […]
