Pedestrian Killed on Riverside Freeway in Yorba Linda

A male pedestrian was killed Monday morning when he was struck while standing in lanes of the Riverside (91) Freeway in the Yorba Linda area. The fatal crash occurred at 12:10 a.m. on the westbound Riverside Freeway just east of Gypsum Canyon Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. A witness told the CHP a […]

Average Southland Gas Prices Rise

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose eight-tenths of a cent Monday to $5.152, a day after it increased 1.3 cents and its 14th consecutive increase. The average price is 11.4 cents more than one week ago, 28.8 cents more than one month ago and 28.8 cents […]

Shots Fired in Confrontation with Officers in Boyle Heights

Shots were fired when officers confronted a man with a gun while investigating a vehicle in Boyle Heights, authorities said Monday. The shooting occurred at 10:18 p.m. Sunday in the area of First and Vicente Fernandez streets, according the Los Angeles Police Department. Officers got out of their patrol vehicle to investigate a vehicle stopped […]

iHeartRadio Awards Set for Dolby Theatre in Hollywood

The 12th annual iHeart Radio Music Awards will be presented Monday evening in Hollywood, with Grammy winners Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus among those hoping to collect more award-season hardware. Swift and Cyrus are among the nominees for artist of the year, along with Drake, Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Olivia Rodrigo, […]

Horse Rescued, Search for Possible Rider Underway in Eastvale

A horse that was stuck in the Santa Ana River has been taken by firefighters and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department to a location where it will receive food and medical care Monday. Authorities were searching for a possible rider after responding to a call about the distressed horse in Eastvale. The incident was reported […]

State Offices to Be Closed for Cesar Chavez Day

State offices will be closed Monday for César Chávez Day, but Los Angeles city and county offices will be open because those jurisdictions observed the holiday honoring the late labor leader last Monday. Los Angeles Superior Court courtrooms will be closed Monday, as well as state offices such as the Department of Motor Vehicles. Los […]

Easter Storm Moves Out of Region, but Chilly Conditions Remain

Southern California experienced a rare rainy Easter, but the storm is expected to make its way out of the region Monday leaving below average temperatures and chilly conditions. Several daily rainfall records were set Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Downtown Los Angeles set a record with 1.73 inches, breaking the record of 1.27 […]

Storm Brings Widespread Rain, Snow for Easter

A rare Easter storm is moving out of Riverside County Monday but cold and chilly conditions will linger, forecasters said. According to the National Weather Service, some locations were in danger of experiencing flooding Sunday including Riverside, Moreno Valley, southern Corona, western Lake Elsinore, Yucaipa, Hemet, Perris and Highland. Several record lows were reported in […]

Openings Set for Tuesday in Trial of Felon Accused of Killing Man over Debts

A jury will be formally sworn in Tuesday, followed by opening statements, for the trial of a convicted felon accused of gunning down a 20-year-old Hemet man and severely wounding the victim’s girlfriend in a dispute over unpaid debts. Roman Ralph Mendez, 22, of Castro Valley was arrested in 2022 following a Hemet Police Department […]

Pedestrian Struck by Tanker Truck in Malibu Area ID’d

A pedestrian who was hit by a tanker truck and killed in the Malibu area was publicly identified Monday. Dimitri Failla, 32, died from blunt force injuries, the Medical Examiner’s office reported. He was struck at about 6:35 a.m. Friday on Pacific Coast Highway near Cross Creek Road, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s […]

One Year Ago Today (April 1, 2023)…Suspect Fatally Shot by Monterey Park Police on 10 Freeway ID’d

One Year Ago Today (April 1, 2023)…Coroner’s officials released the name of the robbery suspect shot to death by Monterey Park police after he allegedly opened fire on officers while running across the San Bernardino (10) Freeway in the City Terrace area following a short pursuit. Jose Gonzales Morales was a 30-year-old Los Angeles resident, […]