Nine Firefighters Injured, Two Critically, in CNG-Powered Truck Explosion

Nine firefighters are recovering Friday after they were injured, two critically, when a 100-gallon compressed natural gas cylinder being used to power a semi-truck exploded near the Port of Los Angeles in Wilmington. KABC 7 reported that seven of the injured firefighter were released Friday morning. Firefighters were sent to the 1100 block of North […]

Tiger Woods Tied for 49th at Genesis Invitational; Cantlay Leads By 1

Tiger Woods is among 11 golfers tied for 49th, eight strokes off the lead, entering Friday’s second round of The Genesis Invitational at The Riviera Country Club, his first official PGA Tour event since having his ankle fused last April. Woods shot a 1-over 72 Thursday on the Pacific Palisades course with five birdies and […]

Average LA County Gas Price Rises for 22nd Consecutive Day

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Friday for the 22nd consecutive day, increasing nine-tenths of a cent to $4.806, one day after rising 1.9 cents. The average price has risen 26.7 cents over the past 22 days, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price […]

Oklahoma Man to Plead Guilty to Making Bomb Threats to LA Schools

An Oklahoma man who grew up in Los Angeles is expected to plead guilty Friday to a federal charge alleging that he telephoned bomb threats to five Los Angeles schools, including two elementary schools, and also threatened to shoot the children as they exited one of the elementary schools. Marcus James Buchanan, 45, of Blackwell, […]

Palm Springs Art Museum, Desert X Partner For Weekend of Art Events March 8-10

The Palm Springs Art Museum and Desert X have partnered to launch a weekend of free panels, workshops, discussions and artists studio visits next month, officials announced. The event, “Desert r&d,” will celebrate and make space for research and development through half-baked thoughts, process-based practices, ongoing experiments and unanswered questions, according to a statement from […]

Two Charged in Random Shooting Spree That Left Four Dead

Two men suspected in a random shooting spree in southeastern Los Angeles County that left four people dead, including a 14-year-old boy, and two others injured, are facing murder and attempted murder charges Friday. Gary Garcia Jr., 42, and Timberland Wayne McKneely, 20, are “alleged to have embarked on a random and brutal shooting spree […]

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to Operate on Holiday Hours on Presidents Day

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate on a modified schedule Monday in observance of Presidents Day, officials announced. On Monday, the first tram up will be at 8 a.m. and the last tram down will be at 9:30 p.m., according to tramway spokesman Greg Purdy. Tram cars depart at least every 30 minutes. Since […]

Cedar-Sinai Sues Insurer for Alleged Pollution Cleanup Coverage Denial

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is suing an insurance company for allegedly breaching a contract to provide pollution cleanup cost coverage at its facilities that were associated with the coronavirus pandemic. Cedars-Sinai’s Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit seeks unspecified damages with interest from AIG Specialty Insurance Co. as well as attorneys’ fees and a declaration of the […]

More Rain Heading Toward Southland; Storm Strength in Flux

One Year Ago Today (February 16, 2023)…Judge to Hear From 1 Victim in Harvey Weinstein Case

One Year Ago Today (February 16, 2023)…The judge in Harvey Weinstein’s trial said she will only hear a victim impact statement from a model/actress whom the former film producer was convicted of sexually assaulting. Superior Court Judge Lisa B. Lench told attorneys she thinks it would be “wholly inappropriate” to hear at next Thursday’s sentencing […]

Ebony Alert Issued For 14-Year-Old Missing Girl

An Ebony Alert was issued Thursday for a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing in South Los Angeles. Raniyah is Black, 5 feet, 4 inches tall, weighs 125 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes. She is believed to be traveling on foot. Anyone who has seen Raniyah or knows of her whereabouts was asked […]