SAG-AFTRA Joins Writers on Strike

Members of the SAG-AFTRA actors union joined writers on the picket lines Friday, officially marking the first time in 63 years both unions have been on strike at the same time, with many observers fearing the labor impasse could last for months as the sides remain far apart on key issues. Members of SAG-AFTRA set […]

Record Highs Possible in Parts of LA County as Heat Wave Persists

Record high temperatures are in the forecast Friday for parts of Los Angeles County as a blistering heat wave moves in for the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures could hit a record 113 in Palmdale on Friday, which would break the record set in 2007 and 1961. In Lancaster, temperatures are expected […]

OC Surgeon Sentenced to Prison In Bribery Case

An orthopedic surgeon was sentenced Friday to 33 months in federal prison for accepting more than $315,000 in bribes and kickbacks for performing spinal surgeries at a now-defunct Long Beach hospital whose owner was imprisoned for committing workers’ compensation insurance fraud. David Payne, 65, of Irvine, was also fined $20,000 and ordered to forfeit $316,597, […]

Woman, 67, Reported Missing in Long Beach Found

A 67-year-old woman who went missing from her assisted living facility in Long Beach has been found, authorities said Friday. Leona D. Alvarez had last been seen about 9 a.m. Thursday at the facility in the 200 block of Redondo Avenue, and authorities sought the public’s help to find her. On Friday afternoon, the Long […]

National Park Officials Urge Caution for People, Pets During Heat Wave

With the Southland in the grips of a heat wave, National Park Service officials warned residents Friday to avoid hiking or other activities in mountain parks during peak hours — and to leave their dogs at home. “Heat is the number one cause of weather-related fatalities in the U.S., so please limit outdoor activities to […]

At Least 4 Officers Hospitalized After Exposure to Unspecific Narcotic

At least four officers were transported to hospitals Friday after being exposed to an unspecified narcotic while arresting a man who allegedly violated a restraining order. Officers responded to the 6200 block of West Third Street, at or near Pan Pacific Park, around 1 p.m. to a report of a restraining order violation, according to […]

LA City Offers Ways to Beat the Heat; Advice to Safe

The city of Los Angeles’ Emergency Management Department Friday announced dedicated cooling centers are open, as temps are expected to reach triple-digit levels. The centers will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in various locations throughout the city, including: — Fred Roberts Recreation Center, located at 4700 S. Honduras St.; — Highland Park […]

Man Charged with Knife Attack in Garden Grove

A 27-year-old Garden Grove man was charged Friday with attacking a woman with a knife. Anh Duy Phan was charged with attempted murder, false imprisonment, criminal threats, burglary and assault with a deadly weapon, all felonies. Police were dispatched at 1:22 p.m. Wednesday to the 12500 block of Lorna Street regarding the attack, police said. […]

Woman in Custody in Attack on Uncle, Who Later Died

Long Beach police Friday said they will seek an amended charge against a woman who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder for allegedly choking her 83-year-old uncle, who died six days later. Officers were sent to the man’s residence in the 2600 block of Fanwood Avenue about 12:10 p.m. on June 8 on a […]

LA Animal Services Host Weekend Animal Adoption Event

Los Angeles Animal Services announced Friday it will host its “Basic Black” weekend adoption event for dogs with primarily black fur — adoption fees for those animals will be reduced by $50. The Paula Kent Meehan Pet Care Foundation will sponsor LAAS’ Basic Black adoption event from July 15 – 16. In addition, adoption fees […]

South LA Gang Members Plead Guilty in Fatal Shooting of LAPD Officer

Three members of a street gang have pleaded guilty on the eve of trial to their roles in the robbery and fatal shooting of Los Angeles Police Department Officer Fernando Arroyos who was gunned down in January 2022 while off-duty and house-hunting with his girlfriend, officials announced Friday. The defendants — Luis Alfredo de la […]