Trump Conviction Lauded by Local Democrats, Blasted by Republicans

Southland reaction was swift Thursday to the conviction of former President Donald Trump, and predictably on party lines, as Democrats hailed the decision as a case of nobody being above the law, while Republicans blasted the entire trial as politically motivated. “This is a reminder that no one is above the law, not even a […]

Dreschler, Former NBC4 Producer Pleads Guilty in Child Pornography Case

A former Los Angeles television news producer pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal charge of distribution of videos and images of child pornography in an online chat room. Phil Drechsler, 61, of Santa Clarita, who worked for NBC4 until he departed in February 2023, shared more than 100 videos, images and other types of files […]

La Plaza de Cultura Y Artes Renamed for Gloria Molina

A day before what would have been the late Gloria Molina’s 76th birthday, Los Angeles County officials Thursday held a dedication ceremony to rename a cultural space within LA Plaza de Cultura Y Artes in honor of her legacy. At 10 a.m. Thursday, a private ceremony was held by Molina’s family and friends, which included […]

Deadline Approaches for Landlords to Apply for Rent Relief

With a Tuesday deadline approaching, Los Angeles County officials Thursday are urging qualified landlords to apply and submit an application for the opportunity to receive rent relief. Last week, the L.A. County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs launched its second round of rent relief to aid landlords impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Qualified landlords […]

Irvine Man Sentenced 6 Years for Planned Parenthood Firebombing

A 22-year-old Irvine man was sentenced Thursday to six years in federal prison for his part in the firebombing of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Costa Mesa two years ago. Tibet Ergul pleaded guilty Feb. 29 to participating in the firebombing of the clinic with a Molotov cocktail March 13, 2022. Ergul pleaded guilty to […]

Elderly Man Accused of Terrorizing Azusa Neighborhood with Slingshot Dies

An 81-year-old man who was accused of endangering an Azusa neighborhood with a slingshot over the course of nearly a decade died at a private residence after being released from jail. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Prince King died Wednesday of natural causes, with his death attributed to heart disease. King was […]

Man Dies From Gunshot Wound in Long Beach, Suspect at Large

Police Thursday were investigating the shooting death of a man in Long Beach. The fatal shooting occurred around 1:25 p.m. Wednesday in an alley of the 1800 block of Gardenia Avenue, at state Route 1, according to the Long Beach Police Department. “Officers located a male adult victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his […]

Co-worker: Actor Johnny Wactor Died in My Arms After Downtown LA Shooting

The co-worker who was with Johnny Wactor when he was fatally shot in downtown Los Angeles said the former “General Hospital” actor died in her arms after the pair “cautiously approached” suspects who appeared to be towing his car, but were actually trying to steal a catalytic converter. “We were no threat and Johnny kept […]

LA General Medical Center Seeks Help Identifying Patient, Family

Officials at Los Angeles General Medical Center sought public help Thursday to find the family of a man hospitalized at the facility since Monday. The 50-year-old patient is 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs around 130 pounds. He has a shaved head with light gray eyes and was found at 1100 W. Fifth Street […]

LA Leads Nation in Dog Attacks on Postal Carriers; Awareness Campaign Set

Los Angeles led the nation in the number of dog attacks on postal workers in 2023, according to figures released Thursday by the U.S. Postal Service, which also announced the start of its national campaign to raise awareness of the need for residents to restrain their canines. According to the USPS, there were 65 reported […]

Man Charged with Pointing Laser at Anaheim Helicopter

A 43-year-old man has been charged with pointing a laser at an Anaheim helicopter, according to court records obtained Thursday. Juan Hernandezortiz was charged Wednesday with a felony count of discharging a laser at an occupied aircraft as well as single misdemeanor counts of possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. He pleaded not guilty and […]