Testimony Wraps without Summoning Rebecca Grossman to the Stand in Murder Trial

Testimony wrapped up Tuesday in Rebecca Grossman’s trial without the defendant being called to the stand in her own defense on murder and other charges stemming from a crash that killed two young brothers in Westlake Village in 2020. During a hearing outside the jury’s presence, Grossman — co-founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation — […]

Third Day of Storm Prompts Flood Warnings

Steady rain again fell across much of the Southland Tuesday as a three-day storm continued to soak the region, prompting concerns about flooding in already-saturated hillsides and prompting at least one evacuation warning as authorities urged motorists to be cautious on the slick roads. National Weather Service forecasters said the storm that began early Monday […]

One Dead, One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Lake Balboa

A two-vehicle crash in the Lake Balboa area Tuesday left a man dead and a woman critically injured, authorities said. Paramedics were sent to the 17300 block of West Saticoy Street at 9:42 a.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Information was not immediately available on the identity of the fatally injured man, who […]

Armed Home Invasion in Westminster

Three suspects carried out an armed home invasion early Tuesday at a Westminster home, stealing unknown items before fleeing and eluding responding police. According to the Westminster Police Department, officers responded around 1:40 a.m. to a report of a home invasion in the 13400 block of Milan Street. Police spotted three suspects, believed to be […]

One Dead, Two Injured in Exploding Car Crash

One person was killed Tuesday and two were injured when a stolen car being driven by a 14-year-old girl crashed into a signal light pole in Encino and burst into flames, authorities said. The crash was reported at about 12:15 a.m. at Ventura and Balboa boulevards, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A short […]

Georgia, UK Film Production Infrastructure Comprable to Los Angeles

The greater Los Angeles area has expanded its film production capabilities with the addition of new infrastructure, but faces major competition as the state of Georgia and the United Kingdom does so as well, FilmLA announced Tuesday. The not-for-profit public organization, which serves as the official film office for the city and county of L.A., […]

Colburn Set to Break Ground on New Campus Designed by Frank Gehry

The Colburn School for music and dance will break ground April 5 on its planned 100,000-square-foot downtown Los Angeles campus expansion designed by famed architect Frank Gehry, the school announced Tuesday. The new building, known as the Colburn Center, will include a 1,000-seat concert hall, four professional-sized dance studios and a 100-seat studio theater in […]

Man Identified After Fatal Dog Attack

Authorities Tuesday identified a man who was found dead in the backyard of his Compton home after being mauled by one or more pit bulls he reportedly was breeding at the location. Deputies responded to the 900 block of North Thorson Avenue, a residential area south of Rosecrans Avenue, around 7:10 a.m. Friday to a […]

Council to Form Citizens Advisory Committee for Van Nuys Airport Development

The Los Angeles City Council approved a motion Tuesday to convene a citizens advisory committee on the future development of Van Nuys Airport. In a 13-0 vote, council members instructed the Department of City Planning and Los Angeles World Airports to finalize the panel of residents and stakeholders from Council Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, […]

Council Approves $1M for Hollywood Visitor Center, Bathroom

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday approved the allocation of $1 million to support a project in Hollywood intended to bring online several bathrooms and a visitor information center. Council members voted 13-0 in support of a motion introduced by Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez, who represents the 13th District, which includes areas of Hollywood. There was […]

LA Woman Arrested in Russia for Alleged Ukrainian Support

A Los Angeles woman was arrested in Russia and accused of providing financial support to Ukraine, Russian security officials announced Tuesday. The Russian Federal Security Service identified the woman only as a 33-year-old Los Angeles resident with dual Russian and American citizenship. According to the agency, she “was involved in providing financial assistance to a […]