Rising COVID Cases Could Force Los Angeles County to Require Masks Again
With the spread of COVID-19 continuing to increase, Los Angeles County this week could be downgraded from the federal government’s “low” community risk rating to “medium” — meaning if virus-related hospitalizations dramatically spike upward, indoor mask-wearing would again be mandated. The county, like most of the country, has been rated in the “low” risk category […]
OC COVID-19 Infections on the Rise, But Hospitalizations Remain Steady
Orange County’s COVID-19 infections are on the rise, but hospitalizations have held steady and the county did not log any deaths since Friday, according to the latest data released by the Orange County Health Care Agency. The county’s patient loads have been bucking up and down so far this month, reaching as high as 117 […]
Average LA County Gas Price Hits Record High
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose to a record Wednesday, increasing 2.3 cents to $6.089. The average price has risen for 21 consecutive days, increasing 31.5 cents, including 3.7 cents Tuesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It is 19.8 cents […]
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 and the estimated jackpot for Friday’s drawing will grow to $131 million. One ticket with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, was sold in Florida and is worth $4 million because the player utilized the […]
Reseda Man Faces Sentencing for Storage Unit Thefts, Illegal Gun Sales
A convicted felon with a long criminal history faces sentencing Wednesday for breaking into self-storage units throughout Los Angeles County and stealing dozens of firearms, some of which were sold to convicted felons. Rick Herst, 36, of Reseda, pleaded guilty last year to federal counts of conspiracy to traffic in firearms and selling firearms to […]
Prescribed Burns Planned Around Lakes Mathews and Skinner
Controlled burns are planned Wednesday and Thursday around Lake Skinner in Winchester and Lake Mathews, south of Riverside, where Riverside County Fire Department crews intend to eliminate a total 138 acres of excess vegetation, advising residents and visitors not to be alarmed by the smoke. According to fire officials, the first burn is slated for […]
Residents Challenge Ballona Creek Trash Collection Barge Project
Two Playa del Rey residents have taken legal action against Los Angeles County, the Board of Supervisors and Flood Control District regarding the board approval of a trash collection project that will include the placement and operation of a floating barge dumpster where the Ballona Creek meets the Pacific Ocean. The board’s April 5 approval […]
One Year Ago Today (May 18, 2021)…Woman Testifies That Actor Danny Masterson Drugged, Sexually Assaulted Her
One Year Ago Today (May 18, 2021)…A 46-year-old woman struggled to maintain her composure as she told a judge that actor Danny Masterson sexually assaulted her at his home in 2003 after earlier throwing her in a hot tub and fondling her in a shower. The woman, identified only as Jennifer B., told Los Angeles […]
Doctor Allegedly Falsified COVID Vaccination Cards & Injected Patients with Blood from Donors
An osteopathic doctor with a practice in Montrose was charged Tuesday with allegedly issuing fake COVID-19 vaccination cards and injecting some of his patients with blood plasma he received from donors. Donald Plance, 68, who lives in the Tujunga-Sunland area, is set to be arraigned at a later date on 10 felony counts of making […]
Accused Church Killer Charged With Murder & 9 Other Counts
A Taiwanese immigrant accused of opening fire inside a Laguna Woods church, killing one person and injuring five others in an attack authorities say was motivated by a grievance against the Taiwanese community over tensions with China, was charged Tuesday with capital murder and nine other felonies. David Wenwei Chou, 68, of Las Vegas, made […]
No Tickets Sold With All Six Mega Millions Lottery Numbers
There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Tuesday evening’s drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery and the estimated jackpot for Friday’s drawing will grow to $131 million. One ticket with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, was sold in Florida and is worth $4 million because the player utilized the […]
