Man Wounded in Sylmar Shooting

A 20-year-old man is in the hospital Thursday after he was shot by an unknown assailant in Sylmar. Los Angeles Police Department officers from the department’s Mission Division were called at 2 a.m. to Hubbard Avenue and Borden Avenue regarding a shooting in a 7-Eleven parking lot, an LAPD spokesman told City News Service. Upon […]

Gas Leak Forces Residents to Evacuate in Whittier

An early-morning natural gas leak forced the evacuation of approximately 75 people from over 30 homes Thursday in Whittier. The leak was reported at around 1:30 a.m. and residents in the 7500 block of Vicki Drive and Coolhurst Drive were evacuated to nearby Phelan Language Academy at 7150 Cully Ave., KABC 7 reported. Representatives from […]

Lyft Attorneys Seek to Compel Arbitration of Passenger’s Lawsuit

A woman who alleges in her lawsuit against Lyft Inc. that she jumped out of a car window moments before her unconscious driver crashed into a parked vehicle in 2021 must arbitrate her claims, attorneys for the ride-hailing company argue in new court papers. Lal Finci’s Santa Monica Superior Court lawsuit alleges negligence, negligent hiring, […]

Shooting Victim in Echo Park Identified

A man who was fatally shot in Echo Park was identified by county authorities Thursday. Sergio Bermudez, 38, was identified as the shooting victim by the Los Angeles County Medical-Examiner’s office. Los Angeles Police Department officers were called at 11 p.m. Friday to the intersection of Douglas and Toluca streets where they found Bermudez suffering […]

Anaheim Ducks to Hold Rookie Camp in Irvine

The Anaheim Ducks will start their 2023 rookie camp Thursday at Great Park Ice and FivePoint Arena with each of their three most recent first-round draft choices set to take part. Center Leo Carlsson was the second overall pick in the 2023 draft after being selected Swedish Junior Hockey Player of the Year in 2022-23 […]

Average LA County Gas Price Rises More Than 3 Cents

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Thursday 3.2 cents to $5.615. The average price has risen 48 times in 53 days, increasing 64.3 cents, including 2.6 cents Wednesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. The average price rose 30 consecutive days, […]

Teen Suspect Arrested in Hit-and-Run Attacks in Huntington Beach

A teenage boy was awaiting a court date Thursday following his arrest in connection with a string of alleged hit-and-run attacks in Huntington Beach, including one that killed a man. The suspect, who was not identified due to his age, was arrested about 9 p.m. Tuesday, according to Jessica Cuchilla, a spokeswoman for the Huntington […]

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 $596 million. There were two tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game. The one sold in […]

Woman Shot to Death in Lancaster Identified

A woman who was fatally shot in Lancaster was identified Thursday by county authorities. Stephanie Silva was identified as the victim by the Los Angeles County Medical-Examiner’s office. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded just before 3 a.m. Wednesday to the 44900 block of Valley Central Way regarding a report of […]

Jury Deliberations Continue for Motorist Accused of Hitting, Killing Man

Jury deliberations are set to resume Thursday in the trial of a motorist accused of intentionally running over and killing a 46-year-old man on a Riverside street. Sergio Reynaldo Gutierrez, 33, of Riverside allegedly ran over Benedicto Solanga, also of Riverside, in July 2021. Gutierrez is charged with murder and a sentence-enhancing allegation of using […]

One Year Ago Today (September 14, 2022)…Harvey Weinstein Wants to See Private Dentist While Awaiting Trial

One Year Ago Today (September 14, 2022)…Former film producer Harvey Weinstein asked a judge to allow him to see a private dentist to deal with dental problems that are causing him pain as he awaits trial on sex-related charges involving five women. “I am in pain,” the 70-year-old defendant told Superior Court Judge Lisa B. […]