One Killed in Freeway Collision in Rosemead

At least one man was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the San Bernardino (10) Freeway Thursday near Rosemead. California Highway Patrol officers were called at 3:35 a.m. to the westbound freeway and San Gabriel Boulevard where they found the victim, CHP Officer Sean Lough told City News Service. The man was pronounced dead at […]

Jury Hears From Defense’s Experts in Rebecca Grossman’s Murder Trial

Witness testimony is expected to continue Thursday in the trial of Rebecca Grossman, who is charged with two counts of murder and vehicular manslaughter in the deaths of two brothers in Westlake Village in 2020. A retired Houston police sergeant-turned-consultant Wednesday criticized the investigation done by a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who administered a […]

State Regulators to Again Consider Declaring Juvenile Facilities Unsuitable

With its staff alleging persistent failure by the county to meet operating requirements, a state regulatory panel Thursday will consider declaring a pair of Los Angeles County juvenile detention facilities unsuitable for housing youth detainees. The California Board of State and Community Corrections, meeting in Sacramento, will discuss the suitability of the recently opened Los […]

Street Vendors Enter Settlement Talks in Suit Versus City

Street vendors suing the city of Los Angeles for allegedly violating their rights and subjecting them to punitive damages will begin engaging in settlement discussions for a seven-week period, lawyers representing the plaintiffs have announced. In December 2022, street vendors Merlín Alvarado and Ruth Monroy, along with three community organizations — Community Power Collective, East […]

Charges Expected Against 2 Men Accused in Quadruple-Killing Spree

Criminal charges are expected to be filed Thursday against two men accused in a shooting spree that left four people dead, including a teenage boy, in southeastern Los Angeles County. Sheriff’s officials said they believe the shootings, which occurred over a roughly four-hour period within just a few miles of each other on Sunday night […]

Average LA County Gas Price Increases for 21st Consecutive Day

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Thursday for the 21st consecutive day, increasing 1.9 cents to $4.797, one day after rising nine-tenths of a cent. The average price has risen 25.8 cents over the past 21 days, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price […]

Barricaded Suspect Arrested; One Person Discovered Dead

A 28-year-old man who was barricaded in a Glendale house for more than six hours has been arrested for suspicion of murder when a body was found after he surrendered, and police are investigating the scene Thursday. Officers responded to the 3300 block of Reta Street regarding an assault, according to Glendale Police Department Sgt. […]

One Killed in Solo-Vehicle Crash in Long Beach

A man was killed in a solo-vehicle-crash near a freeway off-ramp in Long Beach, authorities said Thursday. California Highway Patrol officers were called at 9:19 p.m. Wednesday to the Gaffey Street off-ramp from the connector road from state Route 47 and the northbound Harbor (110) Freeway, where they found the victim’s black sedan had crashed […]

Helen Mirren to Receive American Cinematheque Award

Helen Mirren will be honored Thursday evening as the 37th recipient of the American Cinematheque Award, honoring a career that has brought her Oscar, Emmy and Tony awards. When the honor was announced last year, American Cinematheque Board Chair Rick Nicita called Mirren “an unparalleled icon among actors.” “She has portrayed characters from queens to […]

Legacy Business Program Open for Eligible Participants

Businesses that have been an integral part of their communities for 20 or more years can apply Thursday for various benefits under a new city program. The Legacy Business Program is an initiative designed to recognize, support and sustain small businesses. City officials said the program represents a significant commitment to preserve the unique character […]

One Year Ago Today (February 15, 2023)…Raquel Welch, Sex Symbol in 1960s, ’70s Films, Dies at Age 82

One Year Ago Today (February 15, 2023)…Raquel Welch, the actress who became an international sex symbol for her roles in such films as 1966’s One Million Years B.C.” and 1970’s Myra Breckinridge,” died at the age of 82, her management confirmed to City News Service. Welch “passed away peacefully early this morning after a brief […]