Pedestrian Killed in Hit and Run Near USC

A pedestrian was killed in a hit and run less than a half a mile east of the University of Southern California and authorities Saturday are searching for the suspect. Los Angeles Police officers responded around 10:20 p.m. Friday to South Hill and West 33rd streets near a recording studio where they found the woman […]

City, County Open Cooling Centers, Extend Hours as Southland Bakes

With dangerous triple-digit heat in the Southland’s forecast through the weekend, the has announced extended hours at five cooling centers, while Los Angeles County opened several additional places for people to seek refuge from torrid temperatures. The city’s Department of Recreation and Parks said cooling centers at these locations will be open through Sunday from […]

Person Killed in Vehicle Crash in Downey

A person was killed Saturday in a vehicle crash in Downey, authorities said. The crash occurred in the area of Downey Avenue and Imperial Highway, according to a watch sergeant at the Downey Police Department, who added that he had no other information. A SigAlert was issued at 5:11 a.m. closing the eastbound and westbound […]

Man Diagnosed With Dementia Reported Missing Near Koreatown

A 63-year-old man who authorities said has been diagnosed with dementia was reported missing Saturday after last being seen west of Koreatown. Bruce Weisel was last seen at 9:50 a.m. Thursday on the 4000 block of Olympic Boulevard west of Crenshaw Boulevard, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. Weisel is White, 6 feet 4 inches […]

Woman Diagnosed With Dementia Reported Missing in Compton

A 54-year-old woman who authorities say has been diagnosed with dementia was reported missing Saturday in Compton. Varsha Trivedi was last seen at 2:30 p.m. Friday on the 2000 block of East Alondra Boulevard between Long Beach Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue, said the Sheriff’s Information Bureau, Trivedi is Indian American, 5 feet 2 inches tall, […]

UCR Palm Desert Campus to Begin Free Lit Flicks Series Sunday

University of California Riverside’s Palm Desert campus will begin its free “Lit Flicks” series Saturday featuring movie screenings based on banned or challenged young adult books. The series will get underway at 1 p.m. Saturday with a screening of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower, according to a statement from UCR’s Palm Desert Campus. Though […]

Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to $820 Million, Eighth-Largest in US History

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing to $820 million, the eighth-largest U.S. lottery jackpot. There were eight tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, including one at a convenience store in Rancho […]

TVUSD Board Unanimously Approves Previously Rejected Textbook

After twice rejecting a social studies curriculum some members deemed “inappropriate,” the Temecula Valley Unified School District Board of Education has unanimously approved the materials with a key critic absent and under threat of a $1.5 million fine for “willful violation” of state education policies. The approval was part of a compromise suggested by board […]

Heat Wave to Persist Through the Weekend in Riverside County

Potentially record-setting heat continues in parts of Riverside County, with temperatures soaring well into the triple-digits in the Coachella Valley. An excessive heat warning will be in effect through 8 p.m. Saturday in the Coachella Valley and the San Gorgonio Pass near Banning, where temperatures could range from 114 to 120 degrees. Riverside County Mountains […]

Containment of 8,200-Acre Rabbit Fire Grows to 98%

The Rabbit Fire in Lakeview was 98% contained Saturday, the Riverside County Fire Department reported. The update to the containment figure was announced at 7 p.m. Friday and was the first since 7:23 a.m. Friday when it was increased from 90% to 95%. Firefighters worked amid excessive heat conditions Friday to continue completing containment lines […]

One Year Ago Today (July 22, 2022)…Marilyn Manson Responds to Evan Rachel Wood Motion in Defamation Case

One Year Ago Today (July 22, 2022)…Marilyn Manson, who is suing Evan Rachel Wood and a second woman for defamation over sexual abuse allegations, says in new court papers that he and the actress once had a loving” relationship and that her allegations of violence against him are unequivocally false.” The 53-year-old Manson says he […]