Southland Democrats Blast Ruling Overturning Roe v. Wade

Southland elected leaders Friday blasted the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning the federal abortion protections of Roe v. Wade, with the overwhelmingly Democratic contingent deeming it a “repudiation” of basic rights and a move to “criminalize” women. The ruling overturning a 49-year-old landmark decision puts abortion policy at the discretion of states, many of which […]

In Wake of Roe Decision, County Health Dept. Stresses Its Options for Women

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Friday decried the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down Roe v. Wade, calling it “shocking in its disregard for the health, rights, and dignity of half of the U.S. population.” At the same time, the health department highlighted the county’s “Safe Haven Abortion Project,” which “seeks to […]

Protesters Gather in Downtown LA to Condemn Ruling Against Abortion Rights

Within hours of the U.S. Supreme Court striking down federal abortion protections under Roe v. Wade, protesters gathered in downtown Los Angeles Friday to condemn the ruling and vow to “fight like hell” to protect women’s rights. Carrying signs with slogans such as “Overturn Roe? Hell no,” “Keep abortion safe + legal” and “My body […]

LA, Long Beach Ports Again Delay Fines for Idling Containers

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Friday postponed once again implementing a fee on companies whose import containers linger at marine terminals, with the assessment now potentially taking effect, if necessary, next Friday. The Container Dwell Fee has been delayed numerous times due to progress in reducing the number of containers at the […]

Newsom Joins Oregon, Washington in Pact to Ensure Abortion Access

Gov. Gavin Newsom joined his counterparts from Oregon and Washington Friday to proclaim the states as save havens for women seeking reproductive health care following the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of federal abortion protections under Roe v. Wade. “California has banded together with Oregon and Washington to stand up for women, and to protect access […]

Dog Found Dead Near Freeway Offramp in East LA Area

A dog was found dead in a bag Friday near a freeway offramp in the East Los Angeles area. Officers were sent about 3 a.m. to the Soto Street off-ramp and the connector road of the Santa Ana (101) Freeway and the westbound Pomona (60) Freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol. Authorities eventually found […]

Girlfriend Arrested on Suspicion of Killing Boyfriend in Mission Viejo

A 41-year-old Mission Viejo woman was behind bars Friday on suspicion of fatally stabbing her live-in boyfriend. Georgette Maggie Delrio, who was being held on $1 million bail, was booked on suspicion of killing 40-year-old William Clemens, according to Orange County sheriff’s Sgt. Todd Hylton. Deputies were called about 6:20 p.m. Thursday to a home […]

Barricade Situation in Laguna Hills Ends Peacefully

A four-hour standoff with a Laguna Hills man ended peacefully when he surrendered to authorities Friday. The man, who is in his mid-50s, apparently set off sprinklers with a fire in a senior-living residence at 24552 Paseo de Valencia, said Orange County sheriff’s Sgt. Todd Hylton. Deputies believe the fire may have been intentionally set, […]

Man Dies at Construction Site in Sun Valley

A man fell into a trench at a construction site in Sun Valley and died Friday, and an investigation was underway. Firefighters and paramedics were sent to the 8400 block of North Glenoaks Boulevard about 12:20 p.m., said Margaret Stewart of the Los Angeles Fire Department. “Sadly, the patient was determined dead on scene,” Stewart […]

Authorities ID Man Killed in 710 Freeway Crash

Authorities Friday identified a man who was killed when the vehicle he was driving went off the side of the southbound Long Beach (710) Freeway and hit a tree. The crash was reported at 2:05 a.m. Thursday at Wardlow Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. Noel Melendez, 27, died at the scene, according to […]

Woman Pleads Guilty in DUI Crash That Killed Couple in Newport Beach

A 23-year-old woman pleaded guilty Friday to an alcohol-fueled crash in Newport Beach that killed a Santa Ana couple and left their three young daughters hospitalized. Grace Elizabeth Coleman is scheduled to be sentenced July 29. She accepted a plea deal from Orange County Superior Court Judge Gregg Prickett, who said the maximum punishment she […]