Storm and Cooler Weather on the Horizon

Temperatures are expected to start dipping Thursday as a cold storm out of Alaska makes its way into Southern California, with light to moderate rain expected to fall across much of the area Friday into Saturday, and potentially heavy snow falling in higher mountain elevations. Much of the region will likely be covered by clouds […]

Richard Lewis, Standup and `Curb’ Actor, Dies at 76

Richard Lewis, the standup comedy stalwart of the 1970s and ’80s who gained wider fame playing a version of himself on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” has died at age 76, his publicist said Wednesday. Lewis died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday night after suffering a heart attack, according to publicist Jeff Abraham. […]

2 Arrests at Abandoned Downtown LA `Graffiti Tower’

Two men were arrested Wednesday for allegedly breaking into a much-publicized abandoned luxury skyscraper in downtown Los Angeles that has been heavily covered in graffiti and even used by trespassers for base jumping. A group of up to eight people reportedly broke into the Oceanwide Plaza property near the 1100 block of Figueroa Street late […]

Rabbit Fosters Needed in Granada Hills

Following the rescue of up to 100 rabbits from a home in Granada Hills, a rescue foundation Wednesday is urging residents to help foster or adopt the animals. Bunny World Foundation, an all-volunteer foster-based animal rescue that finds homes for hundreds of abandoned domestic rabbits each year, said they are struggling to single-handedly assist the […]

2 Convicts Exonerated for 2003 Drive-By

Two men who served roughly 20 years behind bars for a 2003 drive-by shooting in South Los Angeles that they did not commit were formally exonerated and released from prison, it was announced Wednesday. Jofama Coleman and Abel Soto were 20 and 15 years old, respectively, when they were arrested and charged in connection with […]

Man Charged for Threatening to Kill Judge

A former Orange County resident who was charged last year of threatening to kill a sitting judge but remained at large has been taken into custody, an FBI spokeswoman said Wednesday. Byrom Zuniga Sanchez, 32, formerly of Laguna Niguel, is facing a felony charge of threat by interstate/foreign communication, according to a criminal complaint filed […]

Missing 19-Year-Old Woman With Medical Complications

A 19-year-old woman who requires medication was reported missing Wednesday after being last seen in Palmdale. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Jolynne Antoinette Walker was last seen around 8:20 a.m. Wednesday in the 39000 block of Clock Tower Plaza Drive East. Deputies described Walker as a 5-feet-5-inch tall Black woman weighing 130 […]

Missing 71-Year-Old Man With Medical Condition

Authorities sought the public’s assistance Wednesday in locating a 71-year-old man with an unspecified mental health condition in Lancaster. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Rafael Espina was last in contact with his family in August 2023. It was unclear where or when Espina was last seen. Deputies described Espina as a 5-foot-10-inch […]

LAPD Chief Recognized at City Council

Ahead of his final day as chief of police, the Los Angeles City Council Wednesday recognized Michel Moore for his four decades of service and for leading public safety efforts through the COVID-19 pandemic. Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, who chairs the council’s Public Safety Committee, led the ceremony honoring Moore, the 57th chief of the Los […]

Woman With Autism Missing From Santa Clarita

Authorities sought the public’s help Wednesday to find a woman with autism who went missing from Santa Clarita. Christina Lynn Penniston, 34, was last seen on Feb. 15 at 2:15 p.m. in the 19000 block of Stillmore Street, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported. Penniston is white, 5-feet tall, weighs 110 pounds, and has […]

LA City Council Approves Plans for New USC Stadium

The Los Angeles City Council Wednesday approved plans for the construction of a new stadium that will replace USC’s McAlister Field for the women’s soccer and lacrosse teams. In a 13-0 vote, council members green lit planning documents and other required changes to allow the construction of the stadium. In a similar vote, the council […]