OC Reps Criticize Federal Spending Freeze

Three Orange County Democratic congressmen Thursday criticized a proposed freeze on federal spending earlier this week from the White House, calling it illegal. “Let’s be clear — the funding provided was legal funding,” Rep. Derek Tran, D-Garden Grove, said in an appearance with Orange County Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento. “Any impounding of that funding is unconstitutional.” […]

Man Sentenced 6 Months for Aiming Laser Pointer at LBPD Helicopters

A 48-year-old Long Beach man was sentenced Thursday to six months behind bars for having pointed a high-powered laser at the city’s police helicopters twice in January 2023. Mark Allen Barger pointed the laser not only at Long Beach Police Department helicopters but at commercial airliners and private planes near the Long Beach Airport, according […]

CA State Bar Recommends Disbarment for Tarzana Attorney

A Tarzana attorney involved in a class-action lawsuit related to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power billing debacle has been recommended for disbarment by the State Bar, it was announced Thursday. The State Bar said that Judge Yvette Roland found Michael Jacob Libman culpable of all nine charges filed against him by the […]

Inmate Apprehended, Rehoused After Walking Out of Acton Conservation Camp

A California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation inmate was apprehended Thursday after he walked away from an Acton Conservation Camp. Jessie Meza, 38, who walked from the camp on Tuesday, was apprehended about 10:20 a.m. Thursday without incident in Bakersfield, according to a state agency news statement. “He will be re-housed at a prison and […]

SoCal Residents Reduced Personal Water by Almost 50% Since 90’s

Southern California residents reduced their per person potable water use by 45% since 1990, marking a significant milestone in conservation efforts, a state agency announced Thursday. The SoCal region used a record-low 114 gallons per capita per day during the 2023-24 fiscal year, down from 209 GPCD in 1990, according to an annual report from […]

Malibu, Santa Monica Oceans Remain Off-Limits After Debris Washed Off-Coasts

The ocean water remained off-limits Thursday at beaches stretching from Malibu to Santa Monica due to the recent rains and fire debris carried to the coast, while a water quality advisory was in effect for all beaches as far south as Playa del Rey. “Beach users should avoid water and stay away from fire debris […]

Teen Driver Killed in Compton Shooting ID’d

A 19-year-old man who was found shot to death in a vehicle in Compton was identified Thursday by county authorities. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office identified the victim as Matthew Alvarado, of Bell Gardens. The shooting was reported around 10:20 p.m. Tuesday in the 2200 block of East Rosecrans Avenue, between North Willowbrook […]

Panorama City Duplex Fire Quickly Put Out

Firefighters Thursday quickly put out a contents fire in one room at a duplex in Panorama City. Firefighters dispatched at 10:06 a.m. Thursday to 13946 W. Roscoe Blvd. had the fire out within 12 minutes of their arrival, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported. No injuries were reported. It was unclear what was burned. The […]

Decomposed Body Discovered in Anaheim Homeless Camp

A decomposed body was discovered Thursday at a homeless encampment in Anaheim. The discovery was made about 9:45 a.m. Thursday in the area of North Glassell and East Frontera streets, according to the California Highway Patrol. The age and gender of the body was not immediately known and there was no other immediate information.

Closing Arguments Conclude Thursday in OD Death Case

The prosecution is set to conclude its closing argument Thursday in the trial of two men charged in the drug overdose deaths of two women. Deputy District Attorney Catherine Mariano told jurors Wednesday that a model and her friend died after being given GHB and fentanyl by a Hollywood producer, who has denied supplying them […]

Fatal Hit and Run in Mission Hills

Police Thursday are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash in Mission Hills. About 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, A black Chevrolet truck was westbound on Rinaldi Street near Sepulveda Boulevard when it struck a man crossing outside a marked crosswalk, according to an LAPD news statement. The truck continued westbound on Rinaldi. Paremedics rushed the man to a […]