Man Shot to Death in Compton Identified

A 23-year-old man who was fatally shot while driving in a business area of Compton was identified Thursday. The shooting was reported at 12:58 p.m. Saturday near the 1400 block of North Long Beach Boulevard, north of Rosecrans Avenue, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. The Los Angeles County Medical-Examiner’s office identified Daniel Le Shawn […]

Bystander Wounded in Pacoima Shooting

A bystander is in the hospital Thursday recovering after he was shot by at least two assailants in a drive-by shooting in Pacoima. Los Angeles Police Department officers were called at 11:38 p.m. Wednesday to 12465 Adelphia Avenue, south of Foothill Boulevard where they learned the suspect drove up to a woman and fired at […]

Sentencing Set for Actor Danny Masterson in Rape Case

Sentencing is set Thursday for “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson, who was convicted in May of raping two women at his Hollywood Hills home roughly two decades ago. Masterson, 47, has remained jailed since being taken into custody shortly after the jury’s May 31 verdict finding him guilty of two counts of rape by […]

Average LA County Gas Price Rises For 41st Time in 46 Days

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Thursday for the 41st time in 46 days, increasing 1.1 cents to $5.441, its highest amount since Nov. 16. The average price has increased 46.9 cents over the past 46 days, including 2.6 cents Wednesday, according to figures from the […]

Man Killed on Pocket Bike Identified

An 18-year-old man who was killed after he was struck by a truck while riding a pocket bike on a Baldwin Park street was identified Thursday by county authorities. The crash occurred at 1:15 p.m. Saturday at Vineland and Pacific avenues, Baldwin Park police Sgt. J. Serrano told City News Service. Christopher Garcia of La […]

Undefeated Welterweight to Fight in Main Event at Fantasy Springs Casino

Undefeated welterweight Raul “El Cugar” Cúriel will make the third defense of his North American Boxing Federation championship in a main event of a six-bout card at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio Thursday evening. Cúriel (12-0, 10 knockouts) of Guadalajara, Mexico, will face Courtney Pennington (17-6-3, 7 KOs) of Brooklyn, New York in the […]

No Tickets Sold With All Six Powerball Lottery Numbers

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Wednesday evening’s drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery pushing the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing to $500 million. There were also no tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game. The numbers drawn […]

Prosecutors Have Options in Doctor Investigation Case, Experts Say

With state prosecutors facing a Thursday deadline to file a new version of a case against a Newport Beach hand surgeon and his girlfriend accused of drugging a woman, experts say they still have an option to dismiss the gutted case and start all over. Orange County Superior Court Judge Michael Leversen on Aug. 28 […]

Missing 37-Year-Old Diabetic Man Found

A 37-year-old Palmdale-area man who has diabetes and requires medication was found safe Wednesday after going missing for several days. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Gary Anthony Solis last had contact with his family around 8 p.m. Sunday, and authorities sought the public’s help to find him. Sheriff’s officials said Wednesday Solis […]

Man Fatally Shot During Argument in Compton Identified

A 59-year-old man shot and killed in an argument with another man in Compton was identified Wednesday by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. Deputies from Compton Sheriff’s Station were called at approximately 10:19 p.m. Friday to 1222 S. Whitemarsh Street, west of Wilmington Avenue, regarding a gunshot victim. Upon their arrival, they […]

One Year Ago Today (September 7, 2022)…Convicted Murderer Loses Appeal Over Failed Re-Sentencing Bid

One Year Ago Today (September 7, 2022)…A state appeals court panel has rejected the latest appeal filed on behalf of one of two former Whittier residents convicted of the January 2009 murder of a San Pedro woman who was found shot to death in her car. In its ruling Tuesday, the three-justice panel from California’s […]