Pretrial Hearing on Tap in LA for Hunter Biden in Tax Case

A status conference is scheduled Wednesday in downtown Los Angeles in Hunter Biden’s federal tax case, in which the president’s son is accused of failure to pay more than $1.4 million in taxes. President Joe Biden’s son is expected to go on trial next month on nine tax-related counts, including three felony counts and six […]

Two Killed in Double Shooting in Vermont-Vista

Authorities Wednesday are investigating the fatal shootings of two men in the Vermont-Vista area that police say may be gang-related. The shootings were reported at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday and officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Newton Division responded to a smoke shop at 8651 Figueroa St. near Manchester Avenue. When they arrived, witnesses told […]

Chiquita Canyon Landfill Operators Resist Installing Monitors

The operators of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill Wednesday are resisting the installation of monitors on wells to test air quality and pollutants that have been reported for months, leading to complaints from nearby residents and members of the community. Lawyers representing the landfill told the South Coast Air Quality Management District on Tuesday that installing […]

Fire at North Hollywood Home Leaves Two in Critical Condition

A 60-year-old woman and a 40-year-old woman are in grave condition Wednesday after they were rescued from a fire at a two-story home in North Hollywood. Fire crews were called at 2:33 a.m. to 11015 W. Sarah St., west of Vineland Avenue where a 80-year-old man and a 35-year-old man — who are residents and […]

Second Victim in Fatal Crash in Lake Los Angeles Identified

Los Angeles County authorities Wednesday identified the second victim who was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in the Lake Los Angeles area southeast of Lancaster. The victim was identified as Juanita Ruffner, 79, by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner’s office. The medical examiner’s office identified the first victim, Jesus Garcia Ibarra, 30, […]

Average LA County Gas Price Drops, OC Price Rises

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped one-tenth of a cent Wednesday to $4.562, a day after dropping three-tenths of a cent. The average price is 1 cent less than one week ago, 9.2 cents less than one month ago and 79.2 cents less than one year […]

Police to Seek Public Help to Solve Killing of Man at South LA Gas Station

Los Angeles Police Department detectives and relatives of the victim will make a public plea Wednesday for potential witnesses to come forward with information about the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old man at a gas station in South Los Angeles. Marquette Deon Scott Jr. was shot around 11 p.m. Dec. 3 while sitting inside a […]

No Tickets Sold With All Six Mega Millions Lottery Numbers

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 Friday’s drawing to $527 million. There were two tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Mega number. The one sold in Delaware is worth $4 million because the player utilized […]

DHS Man Serving Life in Prison Accused of Killing Fellow Inmate

A Desert Hot Springs man serving 17 years to life behind bars for trying to kill his father by severely beating him and setting fire to his mobile home is under investigation Wednesday for allegedly killing a fellow inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison. According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Miguel A. […]

Inmate Quickly Captured After Brief Escape Attempt in Moreno Valley

A Riverside County Sheriff’s Office deputy is on paid administrative leave Wednesday after shooting at a 25-year-old female inmate who briefly escaped on foot but sustained no injuries, sheriff’s officials said. The suspect arrived at the 26000 block of Cactus Avenue in Moreno Valley around 10:15 a.m. Monday with an armed correctional deputy. The deputy […]

One Year Ago Today (August 21, 2023)…Two Plead Not Guilty In Alleged Robbery Spree In The San Gabriel Valley

One Year Ago Today (August 21, 2023)…Two men pleaded not guilty in connection with an alleged crime spree involving a series of robberies and assaults in the San Gabriel Valley, including one in which a bystander recorded a woman being dragged in a parking lot while trying to hold on to her purse. Cameron Deshawn […]