Mark Ridley-Thomas Convicted in Federal Corruption Trial

Suspended Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was convicted Thursday of federal bribery and conspiracy charges, along with mail and wire fraud, stemming from his time serving on the county Board of Supervisors and accommodations provided to his son by a then-USC dean. Ridley-Thomas showed no reaction as the verdict was read late Thursday morning […]

Storm Slowly Moves Out of LA; Drier Days Ahead

More rain fell over most of the Southland early Thursday, although the showers became more scattered, with sun peaking through the clouds in come areas while rain poured down in others. By mid-morning, blue skies had taken over in West Los Angeles and other areas as the storm system slowly moved to the east. “By […]

LA City’s Charter Outlines Removal of Mark Ridley-Thomas Following Verdict

Following Thursday’s verdict in the case of suspended Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, in which jurors found him guilty in a slate of federal charges, the city’s charter outlined the outcome for City Hall, his removal from office. As of Thursday afternoon, members of the council had not issued any statements indicating any future […]

Intersection Dedicated in Honor of Founders of El Cholo Restaurant

The intersection near El Cholo was dedicated Thursday as Alejandro and Rosa Borquez Square in honor of the founders of the Mexican restaurant which is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Ron Salisbury, the 90-year-old grandson of the founders; Brendon Salisbury, the chief financial officer of El Cholo Restaurants and a great-grandson of the founders; City Councilwoman […]

Long Beach Police Seek Public’s Help in Fatal Hit-Run Crash

Long Beach police sought the public’s help Thursday identifying the driver responsible for hit-and-run collision that fatally injured a pedestrian. The man was struck Feb. 19 near Pacific Coast Highway between Pasadena and Linden avenues, police said. Officers spotted the man lying in traffic lanes, and police determined he had been hit by a westbound […]

Fire Kills Man in Santa Ana Apartment

A man was killed in a blaze in a Santa Ana apartment Thursday. Orange County Fire Authority firefighters were dispatched to the blaze at 3:15 a.m. in the 1200 block of East Borchard Avenue, according to OCFA Capt. Steve Concialdi. Residents in the second-story apartments reported there might be a resident downstairs who was still […]

UCLA Report: Hollywood Diversity Backslides in 2022

Representation of women and people of color in the film industry regressed in 2022 following three years of gains, even in the face of evidence that diverse movies fare better at the box office and attract bigger and more diverse audiences, according to a UCLA report released Thursday. The UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report found that […]

Dodgers To Open Season Thursday evening at Dodger Stadium Against Arizona

The Los Angeles Dodgers will begin their 2023 season Thursday evening at Dodger Stadium against the Arizona Diamondbacks amid substantial changes to the team, stadium and sport. Three of the starters from the 2022 team that won a franchise-record 111 games departed via free agency — third baseman-designated hitter Justin Turner, shortstop Trea Turner and […]

Knott’s Extends Boysenberry Festival

Knott’s Berry Farm officials Thursday announced they would extend its annual Boysenberry Festival. The theme park’s annual celebration of berries will be extended three additional weekends. The festival will be offered daily through April 16 and then Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays April 21-23, April 28-April 30 and May 5-7. The theme park will also celebrate […]

Woman Charged with Killing Mother in Buena Park

A 62-year-old woman was charged Thursday with killing her mother in Buena Park. Mercedes Camarena was charged with one count of murder. She is accused of killing 95-year-old Maria Hernandez on Tuesday, according to Buena Park police. Police were dispatched to 7551 Orangethorpe Ave. about 5:30 a.m. on a medical aid call. Hernandez, who had […]

1 Dead, 3 Injured in I-10 Motorcycle Collision

A 51-year-old man died and three others were injured Thursday when a pair of motorcycles collided on a Thousand Palms freeway. Fire crews responded around 9:30 a.m. Thursday to eastbound Interstate 10 near Monterey Avenue in Thousand Palms to a report of a traffic collision, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. A group of […]