| | | | | Afternoon headlines for Tuesday, January 2, 2024 |
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Storm Makes its Way Toward LA County; Rain, Snow Expected Another cold storm is expected to drop temperatures and possibly some rain in the Southland Wednesday, with several inches of snow anticipated in higher mountain elevations. The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory that will be in effect from 3 a.m. Wednesday through 10 a.m. Thursday for the San Gabriel Mountains and the […]
City Leaders Encourage Proper Disposal of Christmas Trees City leaders Tuesday encouraged Angelenos to properly dispose of and recycle their Christmas trees — and detailed the various ways to do so. During a morning news conference at Fire Station 59 in the Sawtelle area, Councilwoman Traci Park highlighted the city’s Christmas tree recycling program, saying residents can request free curbside pickup, with the […]
3 People Found Dead in Burned Arcadia-Area House; Investigation Underway Three people were killed and two others injured Tuesday in a house fire in an unincorporated area near Arcadia. The fire was reported at 1:01 a.m. in the 5300 block of Tyler Avenue, Los Angeles County Firefighter Craig Little told City News Service. The house and attached garage were fully involved in flames when firefighters […]
Long Beach to Expand First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program A city program to assist first-time, first-generation homebuyers in Long Beach will now enable income-eligible residents citywide to apply, as well as increase the grant amount from $20,000 to $25,000, city officials announced Tuesday. Previously, grants applicants for the First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program had to reside in certain federally designated census tracts. But now, applicants […]
LA Federal Judge Finds Tom Girardi Competent to Stand Trial A Los Angeles federal judge has found Tom Girardi competent to stand trial for allegedly embezzling millions of dollars from clients, despite his contention he suffers from Alzheimer’s disease and is unable to assist in his own defense, according to an order filed Tuesday. The 84-year-old Girardi — estranged husband of “Real Housewives of Beverly […]
`Maestro,’ `Guardians of the Galaxy’ Among Makeup, Hairstyling Award Nominees “Maestro,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” and “Saltburn” were among the top film nominees announced Tuesday for the 2024 Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards. “Guardians” and “Saltburn” were both nominated for best contemporary make-up in a feature-length film, along with “Candy Cane Lane,” “The Haunted Mansion” and “Nyad.” “Guardians” and “Maestro” both […]
L.A. County Rent Relief Program for Landlords Open Through Jan. 12 Qualifying landlords in Los Angeles County have until Friday of next week to apply for a $68.6 million rent relief program designed to help offset economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and tenants who have fallen behind on their rent payments. The county’s Department of Consumer and Business Affairs launched its Rent Relief Program on […]
Woman’s Body Found in Santa Clarita; Investigation Underway A woman’s body was found Tuesday in the parking lot of a shopping center in the Santa Clarita area. The body was discovered about 10:15 a.m. in the 24300 block of Magic Mountain Parkway, according to the Los Angles County Sheriff’s Department and reports from the scene. Information was not immediately available on the woman’s […]
Model Alleges Abuse by Workers for Former Jeffrey Epstein Associate The estate of a late French model scout was sued Tuesday by a woman who alleges his employees sexually abused her after imprisoning her at a home the scout owned. Jean-Luc Brunel died in February 2022 in his mid-70s after hanging himself in a French prison. He gained attention while heading Karin Models and he […]
Authorities ID Man Shot Dead In Palmdale; Investigation Continuing A man who was fatally shot in Palmdale on New Year’s Day was identified Tuesday. The shooting occurred about 6:25 a.m. Monday in the 38700 block of 2nd Street East, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported. Brent Wills, 24, of Palmdale died at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical […]
Woman Alleges Music CEO Said Workers Had No `Luxury’ to be Sick During COVID A woman is suing the Burbank-based Mexican music label Gerencia 360, alleging she experienced discrimination due to her gender from the company CEO, who also told her she did not have the “luxury” of getting sick when she experienced coronavirus symptoms before being wrongfully fired in 2022. Emma Esmeralda Olesak-Plascencia’s Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit […]
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