One Thousand Structures Destroyed in Palisades Fire

Unrelenting Santa Ana winds are continuing to propel flames through the Pacific Palisades area Thursday, pushing firefighters to the limit as they try to slow the advance of a blaze that spread across 15,000 acres and destroyed or damaged more than 1,000 structures. The fire was reported around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the area of […]

Dangerous Wins Expected to Peak Thursday

Red flag warnings of critical fire danger will linger across much of the Southland for the rest of the work week, as Santa Ana winds slowly diminish but continue to blast the region at above-normal velocity and fuel fires that have burned thousands of acres, destroyed hundreds of structures and led to five deaths. National […]

Lidia Fire in Acton is 40% Contained

A wildfire that started in Acton has prompted evacuation orders and warnings, the closure of Angeles National Forest, and has grown to 348 acres Thursday, adding to the string of fires burning in Los Angeles County and causing damage and destruction to homes and businesses. The Lidia Fire started at around 2 p.m. Wednesday in […]

5 Dead as Eaton Canyon Fire Burns Unchecked

A fast-moving brush fire in the Eaton Canyon area is growing Thursday, topping 10,000 acres while claiming five lives and destroying hundreds of structures and prompting school closures throughout the area. The fire was reported at about 6:20 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Altadena Drive and Midwick Drive in the hills above Altadena, according […]

LA Observed Day of Mourning for President Carter

Mirroring the federal government, Los Angeles County will observe an official day of mourning Thursday for Jimmy Carter when the nation’s 39th president is remembered at a funeral service at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Carter died Dec. 29 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, at the age of 100, following nearly two years […]

Sunset Fire Breaks Out in Runyon Canyon

Another brush fire erupted in fire-weary Los Angeles County, this time advancing rapidly in the Hollywood Hills Thursday near the popular Runyon Canyon area, prompting mandatory evacuation orders as the flames threatened homes. The Sunset Fire erupted around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in an area near Solar and Astral drives, and crews on the scene reported […]

Will Rogers Ranch House Leveled in Palisades Fire

The Will Rogers historic ranch house and buildings at Will Rogers State Historic Park have been destroyed in the Palisades Fire, according to a report from California State Parks Thursday. The Topanga Ranch Motel, once owned by Williams Randolph Hearst, was also destroyed in the fire Wednesday. “California State Parks mourns the loss of these […]

Long Beach Man Arrested for Gun Possession

A man was arrested for gun possession and an investigation is underway Thursday. Long Beach Police Department officers responded to the area of 16th Street and Cota Avenue at 6:24 a.m. Tuesday regarding an illegal dumping call involving a motor home. During their investigation, officers found the suspect in possession of a loaded firearm, police […]

Composer Danny Elfman Appeals ANTISLAPP Denial

Danny Elfman has filed notice that he is appealing a judge’s denial of the “Beetlejuice” composer’s motion to dismiss a pianist’s defamation lawsuit against him, in which the plaintiff disputed Elfman’s arguments that her case infringed on his First Amendment rights. Nomi Abadi’s Los Angeles Superior Court complaint against Elfman pertains to remarks he made […]

Marina Hit and Run Victim ID’d

A 38-year-old pedestrian who was killed in a hit-and-run collision in the Marina del Rey area was identified by county authorities Thursday. The pedestrian was identified as Calvin Bauman by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. An older model red Toyota Tacoma was traveling north on Lincoln Boulevard at around 5:35 a.m. Wednesday […]

LA County Joins Feds in Observing Day of Mourning Thursday for Jimmy Carter