Pedestrian Killed on 10 Freeway in El Monte

A pedestrian was fatally struck on the San Bernardino (10) Freeway Saturday in El Monte. California Highway Patrol officers responded to the eastbound freeway and the Peck Road on-ramp at 4:12 a.m. where they learned the victim had been fatally struck by a black Hyundai, CHP Officer Sergio Garcia told City News Service. The pedestrian, […]

Vegan Angelenos Seek Thanksgiving Alternatives

For millions of Americans, Thanksgiving is a celebration of gratitude and time spent with loved ones, but for millions of turkeys, of course, it’s something far different. Despite the near-ubiquity of turkeys on Thanksgiving plates, Southland families who want to celebrate the holidays guilt-free do have an impressive number of other meal choices. The most […]

Hillside Home in Tujunga Catches Fire

Firefighters are experiencing difficulty battling a fire at a three-story hillside home in Tujunga Saturday that has sustained a partial collapse, with a full collapse anticipated, authorities said. Firefighters were dispatched at 4:50 a.m. to 9473 N. Reverie Road, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported. “This extended duration firefight continues as crews face difficulty reaching […]

One Arrest, 26 Citations at Pomona DUI Checkpoint

One person was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and 26 drivers were cited for operating a motor vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended or revoked license Saturday during a driver’s license checkpoint in Pomona. The checkpoint was held at Garey and Lexington avenues between the hours of 9 p.m. Friday and 2 […]

Tran Widens Lead Over Steel by Over 500 Votes

Democratic challenger Derek Tran is 519 votes ahead of Republican Rep. Michelle Steel Saturday after adding 39 to his lead in the latest count of previously unprocessed ballots in the 45th Congressional District race. Tran leads 157,075-156,556, 50.1% to 49.9%, according to the Secretary of State’s Office. The consumer rights attorney and co-owner of a […]

Teen Bicyclist Killed In Hit and Run in BMO Stadium Parking Lot

A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck and killed by a car in a parking lot of BMO Stadium Friday in a possible road rage incident. The bicyclist was struck around 4:36 p.m., California Highway Patrol Officer Sergio Garcia told City News Service. According to KCAL 9, around 40 bicyclists riding south on Figueroa Street entered the […]

Lakers to Host Chick Hearn Night

The Lakers will conduct their annual Chick Hearn Night Saturday evening, honoring their late longtime broadcaster at the game against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Since Hearn’s death in 2002, the Lakers have designated their home game closest to the Nov. 27 anniversary of his birth in 1916 as Chick Hearn Night. Hearn was […]

Riverside’s`Festival of Lights’ Returns Saturday Evening

The famed “Festival of Lights” will return to downtown Riverside Saturday, continuing to the start of 2025, featuring millions of lights, holiday displays, carnival rides, caroling, Santa Claus and other entertainment on the pedestrian mall. Like last year, this year’s fest will begin the weekend prior to Thanksgiving. The switch-on ceremony is scheduled for 5 […]

No Winning Mega Millions Tickets Sold

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 $489 million. A ticket with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, was sold in Virginia and is worth $1 million, lottery officials said. The numbers drawn Friday […]

Five Men Plead Guilty to Smash-and-Grab in Tustin

Five men pleaded guilty Friday in connection with a smash-and-grab robbery of a jewelry store in Tustin. Gregory Edison, 27, pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery, a count of attempted robbery and five counts of assault with a firearm with sentencing enhancements for being armed with a gun in the commission of a felony. […]

One Year Ago Today (November 23, 2023)…Summer Camp Workers Drop Hazing, Sexual Abuse Suit vs. UC Regents

One Year Ago Today (November 23, 2023)… Two former UCLA students have dropped their lawsuit against the UC Regents in which they alleged they were sexually assaulted and hazed by veteran student counselors at a 2022 mountain summer camp who allegedly subjected them to forced nudity and made them drink alcohol. Attorneys for plaintiffs Samea […]