Six Arrested in Connection With `Scenic Viewpoint’ Killings

Pasadena police are continuing their investigation Thursday following the arrests of five men and one woman that they believe are connected to a double homicide on Monday in Rancho Palos Verdes and another killing on Saturday. Investigators did not immediately identify the suspects, citing the ongoing investigation. Pasadena police Lt. Keith Gomez said during a […]

Man Killed in Long Beach Residence Identified

A 50-year-old man who was killed inside a Long Beach residence was identified Thursday. Homicide detectives were sent to the 1700 block of Magnolia Avenue at around 9:05 p.m. Monday after a report that a man was unresponsive inside a residence, according to the Long Beach Police Department. The man, identified by the Los Angeles […]

Average Southland Gas Prices Rise to Highest Amounts Since Nov. 29

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Thursday to its highest amount since Nov. 29, increasing 2.2 cents to $5.029. The average price has increased five of the past six days following a five-day streak of decreases totaling 2.2 cents, increasing 5.7 cents, including 2.4 cents Wednesday, […]

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 Saturday’s drawing to $60 million. A ticket with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number was sold in Ohio and is worth $2 million, because the player utilized the Power Play option, […]

Southern California Heat Wave to Continue All Week

Above-normal heat will persist through the week across the Southland, with some valley, mountain and desert areas again facing the possibility of record-setting heat Thursday. “High pressure aloft over the region will keep a very warm air mass in place through the end of the week,” according to the National Weather Service. “A shallow marine […]

Suspect Arrested at Hospital After Leading Police on a High-Speed Chase

A man was arrested Thursday after leading police on a chase that began in Yorba Linda and ended at a hospital in Orange. Deputies from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department responded to a 911call at 12:45 a.m. to the 2200 block of Oakcrest Circle regarding a man kicking an apartment door, Lt. Ray Botta told […]

Two Men to be Charged in Fatal 2018 Shooting of Jiu-Jitsu Instructor

Felony charges are expected to be filed Thursday against two men suspected in the 2018 fatal shooting of a jiu-jitsu instructor in Cathedral City. Detectives worked numerous leads in the March 28, 2018, murder of Ramon Diaz but it wasn’t until the department’s detective bureau got an investigative lead in June that they were able […]

Coachella Unveils Renovated Sports Courts at Bagdouma Park

Renovated sports courts at Bagdouma Park are ready for play and will be unveiled Thursday evening as Coachella city officials celebrate with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The festivities will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Bagdouma Park, located along Douma Street. Coachella spokeswoman Risseth Lora said the basketball, pickleball and tennis courts all received improvements […]

Danergously Hot Conditions Expected in Coachella Valley

Dangerously hot conditions have prompted the National Weather Service to issue an excessive heat warning for the Coachella Valley and parts of Riverside County Thursday. The excessive heat warning is in effect until 8 p.m. Friday for Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, La Quinta, Coachella and Borrego Springs with temperatures expected between 112 […]

Brothers Reported Missing After Last Being Seen In Lancaster

Two missing brothers last seen in Lancaster were believed to be in Nevada Thursday. Princeston Bruins, 11, and Kingston James McBride, 13, were last seen at 1:44 p.m. Wednesday on the 45500 block of Robinson Drive, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. Princeston is Black, 5 feet tall, weighs 100 pounds, has brown eyes and […]

One Year Ago Today (July 27, 2022)…Former Bassett Unified Teacher Wins Nearly $25M in Retaliation Suit

One Year Ago Today (July 27, 2022)…A jury has awarded nearly $25 million to a Black former Bassett Unified School District teacher who alleged he was fired in 2019 in retaliation for having previously brought a discrimination suit and because he spoke out about sexual misconduct by a district custodian. The Los Angeles Superior Court […]