Rain, Thunderstorms Possible Monday Afternoon

Don’t let those clear skies and warm temperatures fool you — we could get some rain Monday. Residents in most Southland areas were being treated to rising temperatures Monday. Forecasters said temperatures were up a few degrees from Sunday along the coast and in the valleys, with the mercury rising 5 degrees or more in […]

Councilwoman Rodriguez Urges Formation of Department to Combat Homelessness

Los Angeles Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Monday urged the formation of a new department to create and oversee programs that address the homelessness crisis. In a statement, Rodriguez said the goal of establishing the Department of Homelessness is to dismantle organizational silos, improving coordination and enhancing transparency regarding the city’s homelessness programs. The department would report […]

West Hills Woman Sentenced 20 Years for Fraud Scheme, Dismemberment

A West Hills woman has been sentenced to 20 years behind bars for her role in a nearly $3.9 million scheme that included forged power-of-attorney documents and the dismemberment and disposal of the body of one of her victims, prosecutors said Monday. Caroline Herrling, 44, also known as Carrie Phenix, was sentenced late Friday by […]

Long Beach Celebrates Walk to School Week

City health officials Monday marked the beginning of Long Beach Walk to School Week in an effort to highlight the benefits of physical activity while also emphasizing pedestrian safety and easing traffic congestion near schools. “We’re excited to celebrate another year of walking to school,” city Director of Health and Human Services Alison King said […]

28-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot by Deputies in East LA Identified

A 28-year-old man who deputies fatally shot in East Los Angeles was identified Monday by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. The suspect, Martin Sebastian, was armed with a replica firearm, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy Tracy Koerner. Deputies were called at 9:20 p.m. Saturday to Gage and Eastman avenues […]

Woman Killed in North Hollywood Collision Identified

A 25-year-old woman who was killed in a North Hollywood traffic collision was identified Monday by the Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner. Emily Gonzales of Sun Valley was killed in the crash that occurred around 12:40 a.m. Saturday at Tujunga Boulevard and Sherman Way. The woman was driving north on Tujunga when she collided […]

Cargo Increased by 60% in the Past Year at Port of Los Angeles

Cargo volume increased by 60% in February compared to the same period last year, representing the seventh consecutive month of year-over-year growth, Los Angeles Port officials announced Monday. Officials described February as another “strong month” at the port with about 781,434 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units processed. Imports landed at 408,764 TEUs, a 64% jump compared to […]

OC Tax Preparer Sentenced 10 Years for Tax Fraud Scheme

A 66-year-old former Orange County tax preparer was sentenced Monday to 10 years in federal prison for a tax fraud scheme that sought more than $10 million from the IRS and state tax agencies across the country. Stephen Jake McGonigle, of Victorville, was convicted in November of single counts each of conspiracy to defraud the […]

Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Metro Bus in Van Nuys Area ID’d

Authorities Monday identified a motorcyclist who was killed in a collision involving a Metro G Line bus in the Van Nuys area. The crash was reported about 11 a.m. Friday on Hazeltine Avenue near Bessemer Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles Fire Department. Richard Leos, 34, of Van Nuys, […]

Fatal Forklift Accident

A worker was trapped beneath a forklift at the Port of Los Angeles Monday and died at the scene. Firefighters were sent to Berth 270 on Terminal Island about 10:40 a.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. “Upon arrival, firefighters found the trapped person to be deceased,” the LAFD said in a statement. “Urban […]

Ontario Airport Reports 9% Bump in Passenger Traffic in February

Ontario International Airport, a popular alternative for Southland travelers, saw a 9% increase in passenger traffic in February, compared to the same month a year ago, marking the 36th month in a row of year-over-year increases, airport officials announced Monday. According to the airport, 413,413 domestic passengers passed through Ontario airport in February, as well […]