Officers Plead Not Guilty to Manslaughter in 2018 Shooting

Two Torrance police officers pleaded not guilty Monday to a grand jury indictment charging them with voluntary manslaughter in the 2018 shooting death of a Black man who was found sitting inside a car that had been reported stolen. Officer Matthew Concannon, 37, and former Officer Anthony Chavez, 34, could face up to 11 years […]

Arraignment Postponed for Ex-Whittier Detectives Charged in 2020 Shooting

Two former Whittier police detectives are set to be arraigned May 22 on multiple felony charges for their alleged roles in a 2020 shooting that left a man paralyzed. Cynthia Lopez, 34, and Salvador Murillo, 41, are accused of shooting Nicholas Carrillo on April 30, 2020, suspecting him in a robbery that occurred weeks earlier […]

Threat Phoned in to High School in Aliso Viejo

Aliso Niguel High School in Aliso Viejo was evacuated Monday following a phoned-in threat, but it was later determined to be unfounded, sheriff’s officials said. The threat phoned into the school at 28000 Wolverine Way came in just before 8 a.m., Orange County sheriff’s Sgt. Michael Woodroof said. School administrators immediately cleared the campus of […]

LA County CEO Outlines $43 Billion Budget Proposal for 2023-24

While warning of an unstable economy and potential future liabilities from child sex assault claims that could range into the billions of dollars, Los Angeles County’s CEO unveiled a $43 billion budget proposal for 2023-24 Monday, a spending plan that includes investments in mental health services, homelessness programs and establishment of an Office of Constitutional […]

Female Former NFL Enterprises Director Sues for Age, Gender Discrimination

A former director for NFL Enterprises LLC sued the organization for age and gender discrimination Monday , alleging “pervasive sexism” in the workplace and a “boys’ club” mentality among male peers, while attributing her 2022 layoff to retaliation for her complaints. Jennifer Love’s Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit also alleges retaliation, hostile work environment and […]

Writers Guild Members Overwhelmingly Authorize Strike if Labor Talks Stall

As anticipated, members of the Writers Guild of America voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if contract talks with Hollywood studios break down, the union announced Monday, stoking fears of a potentially costly shutdown in entertainment production. According to the Writers Guild of America, 97.8% of members who cast ballots supported the strike-authorization vote. A […]

Ex-Controller for Anaheim Companies Gets 5 Years for Embezzlement

A former controller for two Anaheim-based companies was sentenced Monday to more than five years in federal prison for embezzling about $3 million. Rosalba Meza, 48, of Dana Point, pleaded guilty Dec. 12 to embezzlement, cheating on her taxes and fraudulently applying for Paycheck Protection Program relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, receiving $20,569, prosecutors said. […]

Mother of Man Fatally Shot by Deputies in Palmdale Files Lawsuit

The mother of a man fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy in Palmdale last year after he allegedly crashed a vehicle into two patrol cars is suing Los Angeles County, the deputy who fired the shots and others, according to court papers obtained Monday. Regina Castro alleges in the suit, filed Friday in federal court, […]

Man Arrested in Series of Sexual Assaults; Other Possible Victims Sought

Detectives who arrested a Las Vegas resident in a series of sexual assaults in Los Angeles urged people Monday to contact them if they were victimized by the suspect or if they have information on any crimes he may have committed. Matthew Werner, 45, was arrested on Feb. 28, according to the Los Angeles Police […]

County Recommends $35,000 Settlement Over Actor’s Incarceration

Los Angeles County lawyers are proposing a $35,000 settlement of a lawsuit filed by an actor who alleges a sheriff’s deputy laughed at him as he contemplated suicide while in custody in 2019. The recommendation regarding Paul Chirico’s case was outlined in documents presented last week to the county Claims Board. County attorneys stated that […]

Motorist Arrested Following Chase from Antelope Valley to Santa Monica Area

A motorist wanted for assault on a Los Angeles County sheriff’s Deputy was taken into custody Monday following a chase on freeways and surface streets from the Antelope Valley area to the Santa Monica area. The chase began about 10:20 a.m. on the southbound Antelope Valley (14) Freeway and led to the southbound Golden State […]