Ohtani Will Bat First Away Game of World Series Despite Injury

Shohei Ohtani will bat in his customary leadoff spot in Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees Monday evening at Yankee Stadium, the Dodgers announced, two days after suffering what manager Dave Roberts called a “little left shoulder subluxation.” Ohtani suffered the injury attempting to steal second base in the seventh […]

LAPD Chief Nominee McDonnell Under Review

A City Council committee will meet Tuesday to consider Mayor Karen Bass’ nomination of former Los Angeles County Sheriff James McDonnell as the next LAPD Chief. The five-member Public Safety Committee will convene in a special meeting Tuesday in Council Chambers at City Hall. The City Council members will have an opportunity to question McDonnell […]

Alleged Arsonist Arrested; 3 Dead, 2 Injured in Temple City Fire

A man was in custody Monday as “a suspect in the arson” fire at a residence in a Temple City neighborhood that left three men dead and two others injured, authorities said. The fire was reported about 4:50 p.m. Sunday in the 6000 block of Sultana Avenue, just east of Rosemead Boulevard (SR-19), according to […]

Family Therapist Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Pedophilia Material

A formerly licensed Beverly Hills-based marriage and family therapist pleaded guilty Monday to a federal charge of distributing child sexual abuse material. Ron Gad, 49, of the Pico-Robertson area of Los Angeles admitted circulating illegal material involving a pre-teen via the internet and across state lines, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. At sentencing on […]

Furniture, Textile Building Catches Fire in DTLA

A fire heavily damaged four units of a commercial building containing furniture and rolls of textiles in downtown Los Angeles Monday, but no one was hurt. The fire was reported at 4:16 a.m. in the 500 block of East Ninth Street, said Margaret Stewart of the Los Angeles Fire Department. “Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy […]

Investigation Launches for Diamond Bar Shooting

A man was fatally shot Monday in the Diamond Bar area of Los Angeles County, and an investigation was underway. Officers were sent to Pathfinder Road, near the Orange (57) Freeway, about 6 a.m. on a report of a shooting, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the California Highway Patrol. According to […]

Teen Boy Killed in Hit and Run

A 15-year-old boy riding a mini-motorcycle was killed Monday morning when he was struck by a hit-and-run motorist in the Westlake area of Los Angeles. The crash occurred about 1:45 a.m. at Olympic Boulevard and Arapahoe Street, Los Angeles Police Department Officer D. Orris told City News Service. Joseph Rangel, of Los Angeles, died at […]

Actor Jay Johnston Pleads Guilty to Role in January 6 Insurrection

An actor and comedian who voiced a character on “Bob’s Burgers” and had roles on “Arrested Development” and “Better Call Saul” was sentenced Monday to one year in federal prison for his role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Jay Johnston, 56, of Los Angeles pleaded guilty in July to […]

Man Suspected of DUI After Passenger Bails Out of Moving Car

A 22-year-old man suspected of driving under the influence was taken into custody after a passenger exited his moving vehicle, police said Monday. Authorities responded to the 300 block of North Pacific Coast Highway shortly before 3:15 a.m. Sunday regarding an injured passenger in his 20s who exited a moving vehicle, according to the Redondo […]

40-Year-Old Woman Missing in Echo Park

Authorities Monday sought the public’s help to find a woman who went missing from the Echo Park area a week ago. Rosemary Caratao, 40, was last seen about 9 a.m. on Oct. 21 walking away from her home in the 600 block of North Bonnie Brae Street, the Los Angeles Police Department reported. Caratao was […]

Metro Launches Update to Transit Watch Phone App

Metro Monday launched the latest version of its app, Transit Watch, which now allows riders to report safety, security and maintenance concerns directly to the agency. The app, Transit Watch 3.0, provides riders with an easier platform to navigate and use various tools such as location-based services, real-time communication, and image and video sharing, Metro […]