Pursuit from Ventura County to Woodland Hills Ends with 2 Arrests

A man and a woman were taken into custody Friday in the Woodland Hills area following a pursuit that began in Ventura County and hit speeds of nearly 100 mph. The pursuit began early Friday afternoon in the Camarillo area, with the suspects wanted in connection with a possible catalytic converter theft, according to various […]

Suspect Arrested in Series of Vehicle Fires in Sunland-Tujunga Area

A suspect was in custody Friday for allegedly setting a series of vehicle fires in the Sunland-Tujunga area earlier this year. Guadalupe Resendiz, 37, was arrested Monday and booked on suspicion of arson, according to the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles Fire Department. Resendiz was being held on $400,000 bail, the Los […]

Pride Event at NoHo Elementary School Sparks Tense Protest, Minor Skirmishes

A protest by parents and others upset about a Pride Month assembly at Saticoy Elementary School in North Hollywood turned confrontational Friday, as protesters and LGBTQ advocates engaged in a tense standoff that led to some shoving and angry shouting before police formed a skirmish line to separate the sides. “It’s a sad morning,” Los […]

Beverly Hills Hotel Project Defeated by 80 Votes

A major development project that would have brought an exclusive Cheval Blanc hotel to Beverly Hills was officially defeated Friday, with final election returns showing the proposal falling by a mere 80 votes. A total of 7,128 votes were counted from the May 23 special election, which included two ballot measures, both of which fell […]

LA City Council Kicks of Pride Month with Celebrations at City Hall

The city of Los Angeles Friday unveiled a booklet intended to connect Angelenos to various events to kick off this year’s Pride, and honored a trio of groups for their contributions to the city’s LGBT community. Daniel Tarica, general manager of the Department of Cultural Affairs, thanked Mayor Karen Bass, Councilwoman Traci Park — who […]

Man With Dementia, Schizophrenia Reported Missing in Lancaster Found

A 64-year-old man who authorities say has been diagnosed with dementia and schizophrenia, who was reported missing from Lancaster, has been found, the sheriff’s department said Friday. Michael Dean Baggett was last seen at 7:30 p.m. Thursday on the 45100 block of Rachel Avenue, and authorities sought the public’s help to find him. On Friday, […]

Legendary Songwriter Cynthia Weil Dies at 82

Funeral services were pending Friday for celebrated songwriter Cynthia Weil, whose partnership with husband Barry Mann produced some of music’s most memorable tunes, including “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” and “On Broadway.” Weil died Thursday at her home in Beverly Hills at age 82. In a statement, Weil’s daughter, Dr. Jenn Mann, called her “the […]

LA City Council Recognizes Civil Rights Leader

Antonia Hernandez, president and CEO of California Community Foundation, announced Friday she would be retiring from her position during a special recognition of her work by the Los Angeles City Council. “Let’s celebrate all the wonderful things about L.A. while acknowledging the challenges,” Hernandez said. “I am not retiring. I’m reclaiming my time to do […]

Dodgers Invite Man Diagnosed With Lou Gehrig’s Disease To Throw First Pitch

A digital media executive-turned-Lou Gehrig’s disease patient advocate after being diagnosed with the disease was invited by the Los Angeles Dodgers to throw Friday evening’s ceremonial first pitch as part of Major League Baseball’s commemoration of Lou Gehrig Day. Since being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in 2018, Phil Green “immediately looked to turn this […]

Judge Grants Defense Mental Exam of Woman, 42, Allegedly Abused As Child

A judge has ordered a woman who sued Los Angeles County alleging she was sexually abused as a child by three members of her foster home household and impregnated at age 13 to undergo an independent psychological exam next week requested by the defense because the plaintiff maintains she suffered emotional distress. The plaintiff is […]

Man, 88, Reported Missing from Harvard Heights Area

Authorities sought the public’s help Friday to find an 88-year-old man who went missing from the Harvard Heights area. Israel Villaescusa was last seen on Thursday about 4:30 p.m. near Pico Boulevard and Normandie Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Villaescusa is Hispanic, 5 feet, 4 inches tall, weighs 155 pounds, and has […]