Tentative Deal with Studios Ends Actors’ Strike

The longest TV/film work stoppage officially ended at 12:01 a.m. Thursday after the SAG-AFTRA actors’ union reached a tentative labor agreement with Hollywood studios. No details of the tentative agreement that ended the 118-day strike that brought the entertainment industry to a nearly complete stop were released. “In a contract valued at over one billion […]

Fire in Topanga Canyon Destroys Home

An approximately 5-acre fire in heavy brush was contained, but not before it destroyed a home Thursday in Topanga. Firefighters from the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the two-alarm fire around 3:30 a.m. in the 2200 block of Swenson Drive where they learned the flames had spread to a nearby two-story building, said […]

LA County Gas Prices Drop for 41st Consecutive Day

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Thursday for the 41st consecutive day, decreasing 2.3 cents to $5.20. The average price has dropped $1.115 over the past 41 days, including 1.4 cents Wednesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. The streak follows […]

USC Men’s Basketball Team To Face Cal State Bakersfield In Home Opener

USC’s acclaimed men’s basketball freshman class will make its debut at Galen Center Thursday evening against Cal State Bakersfield while its most famous member, Bronny James, is moving toward returning to the court. James, the eldest child of Lakers star LeBron James, suffered a cardiac arrest during a practice at USC in late July and […]

Bus Schedule Updated Amidst Strike in Santa Clarita

The limited bus service in Santa Clarita that has been in use since a bus drivers strike began five weeks ago has been updated and the new schedule is in effect Thursday. The new schedule has been introduced for the five local routes that are in use for emergency transit service. A lack of available […]

Pedestrian Killed on 101 Freeway During Morning Rush Identified

A pedestrian who was hit by one or more vehicles and killed on the Hollywood (101) Freeway northwest of downtown Los Angeles was identified Thursday, authorities said. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office identified William Connelly, 49, as the pedestrian. Officers were sent to the southbound 101 Freeway near the Harbor (110) Freeway about […]

Fights Break Out at Screening About Hamas Attack

Multiple fights broke out at a screening of a film depicting the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel at the Museum of Tolerance in West Los Angeles, authorities said Thursday. The screening of the 43-minute film “Bearing Witness” documenting the atrocities committed by Hamas against Israeli citizens apparently triggered the melee outside the museum, KABC […]

No Tickets Sold With All Six Powerball Lottery Numbers

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing to $220 million. There were also no tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game. The numbers drawn […]

Woman Last Seen in September Near Monterey Park Reported Missing

A 19-year-old woman who authorities believe could be in Ohio with a 42-year-old man was reported missing Thursday after she was last seen near Monterey Park in September. Selina Medina was last seen at 8 p.m. on Sept. 29. on the 4800 block of Colonia De Los Pinos, said the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. Medina is […]

Jury Deliberations to Continue in Trial of Man Accused of Trying to Kill Dad

Jury deliberations are set to resume Thursday in the trial of a 30-year-old Desert Hot Springs man accused of trying to kill his father by severely beating him and setting fire to his mobile home as he lay unconscious on the floor. Miguel Angel Espino is charged with attempted murder, arson, aggravated mayhem and sentence-enhancing […]

One Year Ago Today (November 9, 2022)…Massage Parlor Employee Accused of Sex Assault Released from Custody

One Year Ago Today (November 9, 2022)…A 31-year-old Riverside massage parlor worker accused of sexually assaulting a woman was released from custody. Pantanan Gunkhunthod is charged with forcible sexual penetration and sexual battery for the alleged attack, which occurred in May. During a bail review hearing at the Riverside Hall of Justice, Gunkhunthod’s attorney argued […]