Temperatures Plummet, Prompting Freeze Warnings

Many Southland residents likely broke out their heavy sweaters and jackets Tuesday as a cold snap continued to drive temperatures to sub-freezing levels in some areas, with more cold and windy weather still to come. Freeze warnings issued by the National Weather Service were in place overnight in the Santa Clarita Valley, Calabasas and the […]

`Killers of the Flower Moon,’ `Oppenheimer’ Lead for Grownups Nominees

“Oppenheimer” and “Killers of the Flower Moon” were the top nominees announced Tuesday for AARP The Magazine’s annual Movies for Grownups Awards, with both receiving nods for best picture. The awards champion “movies for grownups, by grownups, by advocating for the 50-plus audience and encouraging films and TV shows that resonate with older viewers.” “Our […]

CSU Announces 5% Pay Hike for Faculty, Librarians, Coaches, Counselors

California State University announced Tuesday it will give all faculty, librarians, counselors and coaches a salary increase of 5% — which the university said would conclude contract negotiations. The decision was made after the latest round of negotiations with the California Faculty Association failed to yield an agreement that would provide faculty salary increases while […]

Authorities Seek Other Potential Victims in Sexual Assault Cases

Authorities asked for the public’s help Tuesday in identifying any other alleged victims of a man arrested in connection with the rape and sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl in her Culver City home and a man charged in a separate case in which he is accused of impersonating a police officer, sexually battering a […]

LADWP Board President Steps Down Amid Ethics Complaints

Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners President Cynthia McClain-Hill announced her resignation Tuesday, following ethics complaints involving a discussion over a cybersecurity contract. During Tuesday’s commissioner meeting, McClain-Hill said she would be giving an opening statement for the last time, adding that it had been a “distinct honor, privilege and pleasure to serve […]

Man, 64, Arrested for Allegedly Vandalizing SF Valley Businesses

A 64-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly vandalizing a number of businesses in the Topanga area by using rocks and cement bricks to smash glass windows and doors. Police said they were investigating whether the series of attacks might constitute hate crimes based on three of the businesses being Jewish-owned. Edelidio David Wallace was […]

Motorcyclist Killed in Crash in Huntington Beach

A 47-year-old Midway City man aboard a motorcycle died in a collision in Huntington Beach, authorities said Tuesday. Anthony Arturo Martinez was riding a Harley-Davidson about 9 p.m. Monday when he collided with a Honda Civic at Gothard Street, north of Center Avenue, police and a sheriff’s spokesman said. A 66-year-old woman who was behind […]

LA Council to Explore Modified Signal Phasing for Pedestrian Safety

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday called for a review of policies and practices related to signal phasing and timing, as well as other tactics, to address pedestrian safety. In a 14-0 vote, the council requested a report back within three months. Councilman Curren Price was absent during the meeting. The Department of Transportation will […]

`Succession,’ `Ted Lasso,’ `The Bear’ Score DGA Award TV Directing Nods

Powered largely by its recently concluded series “Succession,” HBO swept all five Directors Guild of America Award nominations for TV drama series directing Tuesday, while Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” and FX’s “The Bear” each earned two nods in the comedy series category. “Succession” directors earned four of the five nominations in the drama series category, […]

Crews Extinguish Sun Valley Structure Fire

Firefighters quickly extinguished a blaze in a single-story residential building in Sun Valley Tuesday, with no injuries reported. According to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Nicholas Prange, 34 firefighters responded around 1:20 p.m. to the fire in the 7300 block of North Vineland Avenue. The fire was burning in a single-family home that had been […]

Man Arrested as Suspect in Sexual Batteries in Long Beach

A man has been arrested as a suspect in a series of sexual batteries in Long Beach, and police Tuesday urged other possible victims to contact detectives. Charles Larry Matthews, 56, who is homeless, was arrested on Saturday and booked on suspicion of sexual battery, police said. “His bail is pending magistrate review,” police said […]