Serial Arsonist Suspected of Setting Fires in Reseda

Police are searching Tuesday for a suspected serial arsonist who has been setting fires in Reseda, several reported overnight. There were at least six fires reported from 11 p.m. Monday to 1 a.m. Tuesday and most started around the Reseda Boulevard and Vanowen Street intersection. A truck parked in the neighborhood was set on fire […]

No Tickets Sold with All Six Powerball Lottery Numbers

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing to $550 million. One ticket with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number was sold in Michigan and is worth $1 million, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts […]

Man Killed After Being Pinned Between Cars Identified

A 68-year-old motorist who was killed when a vehicle speeding into a parking lot in Calabasas struck a parked vehicle, pinning him between both vehicles, was identified by county authorities Tuesday. The Los Angeles County Medical-Examiner’s office identified the victim as Eric Hamermesh of McKinney, Texas. The crash occurred at about 2:40 p.m. Saturday in […]

Judge Dismisses Man’s Suit Against Peter Dante After Parties Settle

A man who alleged Peter Dante called him a “sissy,” told him he had a “Jew nose” and chased him around a Santa Monica restaurant in 2022 has reached a settlement of his lawsuit against the “Grandma’s Boy” actor. Plaintiff Scott Burns’ Santa Monica Superior Court lawsuit alleged elder abuse, assault, defamation-slander and both intentional […]

Average LA County Gas Price Rises to Highest Amount Since Nov. 2

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Tuesday to its highest amount since Nov. 2, increasing 3.4 cents to $5.557. The average price has risen 46 times in 51 days, increasing 58.5 cents, including seven-tenths of a cent Monday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil […]

Board to Formally Declare Emergency Due to Storm Damage at Landfill

The Board of Supervisors is slated Tuesday to formally declare a local emergency stemming from damage to a protective berm at a landfill in eastern Riverside County, where there are heightened concerns about contaminated water flowing into surrounding communities. The Executive Office will present the board with the proposed emergency proclamation during its policy agenda […]

Arraignment Due for BH Man Charged with Stealing from Luxury Hotel Guests

A Beverly Hills man is expected to be arraigned Tuesday on charges alleging he ripped off more than $1.8 million in jewelry, clothing and accessories from a couple staying at a luxury hotel in the city and then traveled to Florida to sell the stolen goods. Jobson Marangoni De Castro, 37, is charged with interstate […]

Man Who Drove Off Cliff Near Angeles National Forest Identified

A 35-year-old man who eluded Azusa police and died after driving a vehicle over a cliff in the Angeles National Forest was identified Tuesday. The driver was identified as Noe Rios of Duarte, according to the Los Angeles County Medical-Examiner’s office. Officers received a call regarding a welfare check on a person exhibiting mental health […]

Orange County Fair `Unlikely’ to Have Rodeo in 2024

Next year’s Orange County Fair will likely not include a rodeo, fair officials said Monday, but a different type of animal attraction could be added in the future. Terry Moore, director of communications for the fair, told City News Service that the decision was made for business reasons related to the provider for this year’s […]

9/11 Anniversary Marked In Los Angeles County

Several ceremonies marking the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks were held Monday in Los Angeles County, including at the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center. “On this day, 22 years ago, the unthinkable happened,” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said during the ceremony near Dodger Stadium. “All of us remember […]

One Year Ago Today (September 12, 2022)…`Succession,’ `Ted Lasso’ Top Emmys; `White Lotus’ Scores Big

One Year Ago Today (September 12, 2022)…On an evening of some notable repeat winners, Succession” and Ted Lasso” took home top honors again evening at the 74th Emmy Awards — winning for outstanding drama series and comedy series, respectively, while The White Lotus” pulled in five trophies, including best limited series. “Succession,” the HBO series […]