Schiff, Garvey Continue in November Runoff for Feinstein’s Senate Seat

Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff and Republican former Dodger Steve Garvey were preparing Wednesday for a November runoff election after topping a crowded field of candidates looking to claim the U.S. Senate seat previously held by the late Dianne Feinstein. According to still-unofficial results from Tuesday’s primary election, Schiff, D-Burbank, led the way among the more […]

Rain Drenches Los Angeles

A storm that originated in the Gulf of Alaska brought more rain to Southern California Wednesday, with forecasters warning of possibly hazardous cells that could result in thunder, lightning, hail and heavy downpours in some areas. The National Weather Service issued a “special weather statement” early Wednesday afternoon for much of the Southland, warning of […]

`Rust’ Armorer Convicted of Manslaughter for Shooting Cinematographer

The armorer on the New Mexico set of the film “Rust” was convicted of involuntary manslaughter Wednesday for the 2021 on-set death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was struck by a bullet discharged from a prop gun wielded by actor Alec Baldwin. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, 26, showed little emotion as the New Mexico jury’s verdict was […]

Gascón Continues to Runoff Election for LA DA

District Attorney George Gascón will be heading to a November runoff election in his bid to retain his position, squaring off against Nathan Hochman, a former U.S. assistant attorney general who was the Republican candidate for state attorney general in the 2022 general election. With neither candidate earning more than 50% of the vote from […]

39-Year-Old Man Charged for Manslaughter in Fatal DUI Crash in Seal Beach

A 39-year-old man was charged with manslaughter and DUI counts Wednesday for a fatal crash in Seal Beach. Victor Alfonso Camposcarranza was charged with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury and driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol content exceeding the legal limit of .08% causing injury, all […]

Middle Aged Man Dies in Custody in Fullerton

A 50-year-old Buena Park man who was taken into custody Wednesday by Fullerton police died at a hospital after being struck in the chest by a “kinetic energy projectile” employed by the officers, authorities said. Officers were sent to a restaurant in the 1300 block of South Brookhurst Road at about 3 a.m. Wednesday “regarding […]

Man Charged with Fatal Fentanyl Sale Denied Bail

A convicted felon from Los Angeles County must remain behind bars while awaiting trial on charges alleging he sold fentanyl to two people, leaving one of them dead and the other seriously injured, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Antjuan Doss, 34, also known as Giovani Dinero, pleaded not guilty in November in downtown Los Angeles […]

De León To Continue Race in November Runoff in LA Council District 14

City Councilman Kevin de León has taken a major step in his efforts at reputation redemption — holding the lead Wednesday in primary balloting for the council seat from District 14 and likely headed for a runoff with Assemblyman Miguel Santiago. De León led an eight-candidate field in Tuesday’s voting, with unofficial results giving him […]

Raman Headed for Runoff Race for LA CD4

Incumbent Nithya Raman and challenger Ethan Weaver will battle in a November runoff election in the race for the 4th District seat on the Los Angeles City Council. As of early Wednesday, Raman led the three-candidate field with 44.5% of the vote, while Weaver stood at 42.8%, followed by engineer and neighborhood council member Levon […]

Lee Headed for Re-Election in City Council District 12 Duel

Incumbent John Lee was savoring an easy re-election victory, maintaining his District 12 seat on the Los Angeles City Council and overcoming allegations of ethics violations that he vehemently denied. Unofficial results from Tuesday’s election showed Lee with 65.5% of the vote, easily besting challenger Serena Oberstein, who had 34.5%. With just the two candidates […]

$6.38 Billion Mental Health Bond Measure, Prop 1, Too Close to Call

A statewide ballot measure that would overhaul California’s mental health care system, primarily through the issuance of nearly $6.4 billion in bonds, remained too close to call Wednesday as ballot-counting continued from Tuesday’s election. Proposition 1 is a two-pronged measure backed heavily by Gov. Gavin Newsom and a host of Southland elected officials, including Los […]