A powerful storm slowly made its way into the Southland Wednesday, with potentially heavy downpours again raising fears of flooding and debris flows in recent burn areas. Light rain fell across most of the area Wednesday morning, making for a wet but tolerable commute. But as the storm moves closer, rain slowly began to intensify, […]
LA County Reports Additional 2,138 New COVID Cases, 26 More Virus Deaths
Los Angeles County logged 2,138 new COVID-19 cases and 26 additional virus-related deaths Wednesday, while county hospitalizations related to the coronavirus maintained a weeklong trend of hovering around 1,200. The data released Wednesday by the L.A. County Department of Public Health came a day after the agency reported nearly 7,000 new COVID-19 cases over the […]
Newsom Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Potentially Damaging Storm
Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency throughout California Wednesday in advance of a major winter storm expected to dump potentially damaging amounts of rain. According to the governor’s office, the declaration will bolster emergency response efforts while authorizing the mobilization of the California National Guard for disaster response. It also directed Caltrans to […]
Leader of College Cheating Scandal Sentenced to Federal Prison
A former Newport Beach college admissions consultant who orchestrated a $25 million nationwide bribery scheme to get children of wealthy parents into USC, UCLA and other top colleges was sentenced Wednesday to 3 1/2 years behind bars for his role as mastermind of the “Varsity Blues” scandal that ensnared coaches, business executives and Hollywood celebrities. […]
Man Charged With Alleged DUI Death of Motorist Pushing Disabled Van
A Los Angeles man was charged Wednesday in connection with an alleged DUI crash that killed a 62-year-old man who was pushing a disabled van in Long Beach on New Year’s Eve. David Jermain Grace, 33, pleaded not guilty to one felony count each of vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence, driving under the influence of […]
Suspect Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting in Pomona
A man suspected of fatally shooting another man in Pomona was in custody Wednesday. Officers from the Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded to a shots fired call at 9 p.m. Tuesday at Garey Avenue and Alvarado Street, where they found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds, said Sgt. Edgard Padilla. The victim was […]
Judge Tosses LA Model’s Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Marilyn Manson
A Los Angeles federal judge has tossed a sexual abuse lawsuit filed by one of Marilyn Manson’s accusers after the Los Angeles model failed to replace her former lawyer, according to court papers obtained Wednesday. Ashley Morgan Smithline accused the rocker in a June 2021 lawsuit of raping and abusing her during their two-year relationship. […]
OC Deputy Accused of Molesting 2 Jail Inmates Pleads Not Guilty
An Orange County sheriff’s deputy pleaded not guilty Wednesday to molesting two female jail inmates and showing them illicit videos of himself. Arcadio Rodriguez, 30, of Stanton, is charged with touching an intimate part of another person, a jail employee engaging in sexual activity with an inmate and possession of a cell phone in jail, […]
Man Accused of Assaulting Teen Girl on Irvine Trail
A 24-year-old Irvine man was behind bars Wednesday on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl. Larry Molina was being held on $1 million bail, according to jail records. Police were called about the alleged sexual assault on Peters Canyon Trail near Irvine Boulevard and the state Route 261 toll road about 6 p.m. Monday, […]
Man Charged With Snatching 4-Year-Old Son From Long Beach Home
A man who allegedly broke into a Long Beach home and snatched his 4-year-old son was charged Wednesday with kidnapping and other counts. Stephen Marcell Rhodes, 34, was charged with one felony count each of first-degree residential burglary, kidnapping and child stealing, along with one misdemeanor count each of battery of a spouse, violation of […]
Person Killed in 710 Freeway Crash in Lynwood Area
A person was killed Wednesday in a traffic crash on the southbound Long Beach (710) Freeway in the Lynwood area. The crash was reported near Rosecrans Avenue about 12:40 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. Paramedics pronounced the person dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Information was not […]
