Treasurer Urges Studios to Bargain with WGA, SAG-AFTRA

California Treasurer Fiona Ma has written to the chief executives of the major Hollywood studios, urging them to the bargaining table with the Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild to end the strikes that have brought the entertainment industry to a standstill, it was announced Thursday. Writing also in her role as treasurer, […]

Judge Denies Bid for Re-Sentencing in Off-Duty Deputy’s Murder

A judge Thursday rejected a bid for re-sentencing by one of two men convicted of the murder of an off-duty Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy in Long Beach more than 17 years ago. With Sheriff Robert Luna looking on in the Long Beach courtroom, Superior Court Judge Daniel J. Lowenthal said he found that Justin […]

Authorities Seek Public Help Finding Littlerock Homicide Suspect

Authorities Thursday sought public help to find the person who fatally stabbed a man in his 40s in Littlerock. The body of Thomas Lyons was discovered in the 3600 block of 116th Street East on July 29, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. He was described as a homeless man, often with a […]

`Ghost Tire Memorial’ Placed at Site Where 3 Women Died in South LA Crash

A “Ghost Tire Memorial” was placed today at the South Los Angeles intersection where three young women riding in an Uber were killed in a high-speed crash in which the driver of a second vehicle was charged with three counts of vehicular manslaughter. The memorial — three white tires, each with the name of one […]

CPUC Approves Increase in Storage at Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Facility

Despite vehement opposition from many nearby residents, the California Public Utilities Commission Thursday approved an increase in allowable storage capacity at the Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Storage facility near Porter Ranch, site of the largest gas leak in U.S. history. On a 5-0 vote, the CPUC agreed to allow up to 68.6 billion cubic feet […]

Man Pleads No Contest in Deadly Wrong-Way Freeway Crash

A Northridge man who was charged in a wrong-way freeway crash in West Los Angeles that killed another motorist has been sentenced to 11 years and eight months in state prison. Marco Abrego, now 46, pleaded no contest Wednesday to one count each of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and DUI causing injury in connection […]

Caltech Tweaks Admissions Requirement for Calculus, Physics, Chemistry Courses

In a major shift for one of the nation’s most prestigious universities, Caltech announced Thursday it is dropping its longstanding admissions requirement for applicants to have completed calculus, chemistry and physics courses, noting that many students lack access to such curricula at their high schools. Instead, Caltech will offer such students a chance to participate […]

Authorities Find Missing 83-Year-Old LA County Man

A missing 83-year-old Los Angeles County man last seen in Colton, in San Bernardino County, has been found, authorities said Thursday. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, James Richard Thomas, who also goes by Junior or Cap, was last seen Tuesday around 10:30 a.m. near Wildrose Avenue and Valley Boulevard. Thomas’ city of […]

Downey Police Chief Announces Retirement

Downey police Chief Leslie Murray, the first female chief in the city’s history, will retire at the end of the year, authorities announced Thursday. “I’ve enjoyed a very rewarding career serving alongside many wonderful people over the years and for a community that I have grown up with and have so much gratitude for,” Murray […]

Pepperdine Erroneously Alerts Students About Active Shooter in Calabasas

Pepperdine University officials confirmed Thursday that an “erroneous message” was sent to students and staff Wednesday night warning of shots being fired on the school’s Calabasas campus, prompting a response from sheriff’s deputies, but there was never any gunfire or threat. According to a statement from the university, the erroneous message was sent at 9:45 […]

City of Los Angeles Awarded $156.9M for Affordable Housing Development

The city of Los Angeles received $156.9 million from the state to support the creation of 466 affordable housing units, the Housing Department announced Thursday. The California Strategic Growth Council granted the funds to LAHD under the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program. It marks the seventh consecutive year that LAHD proposals received AHSC funding, […]