Rodeo Show Concludes Two-Day Event at Crypto.com Arena as LA City Drafts Ban

As the city of Los Angeles works to draft a law to ban certain rodeo activities, the Professional Bull Riders Saturday will conclude its two-day event at downtown’s Crypto.com Arena, which has once again sparked the ire of animal rights activists. Day Two of the Michelob ULTRA PBR Los Angeles, presented by Ariat, is set […]

Former CBS Head Les Moonves to Pay $11,250 Fine for L.A. Ethics Violation

Former CBS president and CEO Les Moonves has agreed to pay an $11,250 fine for violating the city’s ethics code by using a now-retired Los Angeles Police Department official to cover up a sexual assault investigation against the then-executive, according to multiple media reports. Moonves agreed to the settlement on Feb. 5 after the Los […]

Person Injured in Fiery Two-Vehicle Crash on Freeway in El Monte

A person was rushed to a hospital from a fiery two-vehicle crash Saturday on the San Bernardino (10) Freeway in El Monte, authorities said. The crash occurred about 5:05 a.m. on the eastbound freeway, just west of Santa Anita Avenue, the California Highway Patrol reported. It involved a semi-truck and a blue sedan, which caught […]

`Nimona’ Leads Nominees for 51st Annie Awards Honoring Animated Films

Netflix’s sci-fi adventure “Nimona” has a leading nine nominations heading into Saturday evening’s presentation of the 51st annual Annie Awards, honoring the best in animation from the past year. The film is nominated in the top category of best animated feature film, along with “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” “Suzume” […]

Cantlay Leads Genesis Invitational By Five Strokes

Former UCLA standout Patrick Cantlay holds a five-stroke lead over three golfers entering Saturday’s third round of the $20 million Genesis Invitational at The Riviera Country Club. Cantlay entered Friday’s play with a one-stroke lead, then shot a bogey-free 6-under 65 to go to 13-under 129 for the tournament. Australian Jason Day, Canadian Mackenzie Hughes […]

Man Fatally Shot in Pico Rivera

A man was found shot to death Saturday in Pico Rivera. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies were called to the 4200 block of Rosemead Boulevard, north of Beverly Boulevard where they found the victim, said sheriff’s homicide Lt. Steven De Jong. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel took the man to a hospital, where […]

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 Tuesday’s drawing to $493 million. A ticket with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, was sold in Georgia and is worth $4 million because the player utilized the Megaplier option, […]

Forest Service: Be Prepared Before Heading into National Forest

Inland Empire residents considering trips into the mountains of the San Bernardino National Forest this Presidents Day weekend should check ahead for travel hazards and know where chain requirements are in place for all vehicles. “With recent storms throughout California, remember to plan ahead when traveling,” the USFS said in a statement earlier this week. […]

Free Community Clean-Up Event to be Held Saturday in Bermuda Dunes

A free community clean-up event will be held Saturday for residents in the unincorporated community of Bermuda Dunes looking to shred papers and dispose of bulky waste items. Residents can drop off furniture, appliances, up to nine tires, bundled tree limbs and branches, electronic waste and other items between 8 a.m. and noon Saturday at […]

One Year Ago Today (February 17, 2023)…Woman Settles Suit Alleging Abuse as Student by LBUSD Substitute Teacher

One Year Ago Today (February 17, 2023)…An adult woman has tentatively settled her lawsuit against the Long Beach Unified School District, in which she alleged she was the victim of sexual misconduct in 2013 by a substitute teacher at the Jackie Robinson Academy who also showed pornography to the class. The plaintiff is identified only […]

CSU Skilled Trades Workers Overwhelmingly Ratify Contract

A three-year contract for 1,100 skilled trades workers at the 22 California State University campuses represented by Teamsters Local 2010 was overwhelmingly approved, the union announced Friday evening. The contract received a 91% yes vote with 84% of the local’s members voting, according to secretary-treasurer Jason Rabinowitz, who called it “our strongest-ever union contract.” The […]