Trump Pledges to `Open the Coffers’ to Expedite Re-Building at Palisades Site

The deadly Palisades Fire was 79% contained Saturday with a chance of rain expected through Monday and a flash flood watch warning expected from 4 p.m. Sunday through 4 p.m. Monday. A red flag warning of critical fire danger that had been in effect for much of Los Angeles County since Monday was allowed to […]

Repopulation Efforts Initiated in Altadena Area as Eaton Fire 95% Contained

The Eaton Fire was 95% contained Saturday as mop-up operations continued and repopulation efforts were completed while a cold front is expected to bring at least light rain this weekend. Pasadena Water and Power lifted the do not drink water notice for the remaining areas in its service territory Friday. The Foothill Municipal Water District […]

Hughes Fire 87% Contained; Firefighters Prepare for Drastic Weather Shifts

Firefighters have increased containment of the Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake to 87% Saturday while preparing for an expected shift in the winds with a chance of rain expected through Monday and a flash flood watch warning expected from 4 p.m. Sunday through 4 p.m. Monday. “This may create erratic shifts that crews are prepping […]

Cemetery Counselor Settles Wage Suit vs. L.A. Archdiocese

A cemetery counselor has reached a settlement in her wage-and-hour lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in which she alleged she and her fellow employees were shortchanged on wages as well as meal and rest breaks. Attorneys for plaintiff Cecilia Estrada and the archdiocese informed Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Laura A. Seigle of […]

Pedestrian Killed in NoHo Hit and Run

Police Saturday are investigating a fatal hit and run crash that left a woman dead in North Hollywood, just east of Van Nuys. Los Angeles Police Department officers from the department’s North Hollywood Division were called to the 11700 block of Victory Boulevard and Colfax Avenue at 9:40 p.m. Friday regarding a pedestrian versus vehicle […]

Woman Killed in Compton Hit and Run ID’d

A 48-year-old pedestrian who was killed after being struck by a gray Volkswagen in Compton was identified by county authorities Saturday. The victim, Valvina Leal, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office. California Highway Patrol officers responded at 12:43 a.m. Friday to Rosecrans and Aprilia avenues, where […]

Detectives Detain ‘Person of Interest’ in Fatal Lancaster Stabbing

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department homicide detectives Saturday have a suspect in custody in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man in Lancaster. Deputies from the Lancaster Station were called at 4:18 p.m. Friday to the 1700 block of East Avenue J, west of 20th Street East, regarding a person down call. When they […]

No Winning Mega Millions Tickets Sold With Correct Six Numbers

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing to $44 million. One ticket with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, was sold in Texas, according to lottery officials. It is worth $2 million because the player […]

Teen Boy Wounded in Gang-Related Shooting

A 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was shot in what police say was a gang-related shooting in the South Central area of Los Angeles, authorities said Saturday. Los Angeles Police Department officers from the Newton Division responded at 10:22 p.m. Friday to the 1200 block of East 50th St. between Central and […]

Two Arrested in Culver City for Alleged Gun, Drug Possession

Two suspects were arrested in Culver City on several felony charges, including alleged drug and firearms possession, police said Saturday. Officers from the Culver City Police Department were patrolling an area near Ballona Creek on Thursday during the morning hours when they noticed a man acting suspiciously near a parked vehicle. As they approached, he […]

Former Correctional Officer Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault in Juvie

A 42-year-old woman suspected of sexually assaulting a male juvenile inmate while she was a Riverside County correctional officer has been taken into custody, authorities announced Friday. Deputies were contacted Thursday by Riverside County Probation Department personnel regarding an alleged relationship involving a former employee and a boy in custody, according to the Riverside County […]