Trump’s ICE Raids, Military Deployment Continue to Rattle LA Communities

Despite ongoing community protests, immigration raids were expected to continue this week in the Southland amid Trump administration guidance focusing on cities run by elected Democrats, while cutting back on enforcement at farms, hotels and restaurants. “ICE Officers are herewith ordered, by notice of this TRUTH, to do all in their power to achieve the […]

Tuesday Hearing to Decide if Trump or Newsom Will Control CA National Guard

A federal appeals panel will hear arguments Tuesday to determine whether President Donald Trump or California Gov. Gavin Newsom will control the state’s National Guard, a hearing stemming from the state’s challenge to Trump’s decision to federalize the Guard, which a judge ruled last week was illegal and unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer in […]

Suspect At-Large After Shooting Green Meadows USPS Carrier

A U.S. Postal Service carrier was shot in the arm Monday near the Green Meadows area of South Los Angeles, and police were searching for a suspect who fled the scene. The shooting was reported at 11:40 a.m. in the area of Century Boulevard and Central Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The […]

Former Deputy Mayor Pleads Guilty to Reporting Fake Bomb Threat to City Hall

A former Los Angeles deputy mayor pleaded guilty Monday to reporting a fake bomb threat to City Hall last year. Brian K. Williams, 61, of Pasadena entered a plea in downtown Los Angeles to a single federal count of threats regarding fire and explosives, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Sentencing was scheduled for Oct. […]

City Council to Vote on Possible DTLA Curfew Extension Tuesday

The Los Angeles City Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday to consider extending a curfew covering a one-square-mile area of downtown that Mayor Karen Bass enacted in response to vandalism and looting during protests over immigration enforcement. City Council members on Tuesday will discuss the mayor’s declaration and take potential steps to ratify and extend […]

Ohtani Takes the Mound! Star Dodger to Make Pitching Debut

Shohei Ohtani will make his long-awaited Dodgers pitching debut Monday evening at Dodger Stadium against the San Diego Padres, marking his first time on the mound since tearing his ulnar collateral ligament on Aug. 23, 2023, while playing for the Angels. Manager Dave Roberts said after Sunday’s 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants that […]

Matthew Perry’s Doctor to Plead Guilty to Illegal Distribution of Ketamine

A Santa Monica doctor considered one of the main defendants in the death of “Friends” actor Matthew Perry has struck a deal with prosecutors and will plead guilty to four federal counts of illegal distribution of the surgical anesthetic ketamine, officials announced Monday. Salvador Plasencia, 42, also known as “Dr. P,” will enter his plea […]

Pasadena Police Seek ’21 Teen Murder Suspect

Police asked for the public’s help Monday in locating a man suspected of fatally shooting a 13-year-old boy who was playing video games in his Pasadena bedroom nearly four years ago. The shooting occurred on Nov. 20, 2021, in the 900 block of North Raymond Avenue, according to the Pasadena Police Department. Officers responded to […]

Palmdale Sheriffs Detain Shooting Suspect

A 31-year-old man was found shot to death in Palmdale, and one person was detained for questioning, authorities said Monday. The shooting occurred at about 10:40 p.m. Sunday in the 1200 block of East Avenue S, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies responded to a call of an assault with a deadly […]

Santa Anita Park Reports High Attendance, Wagering

One day after concluding its winter-spring season, Santa Anita Park Monday reported strong increases in wagering and attendance, while also touting a nation-leading safety record for horses racing and training at the Arcadia track. “This year was a transitional one for the California racing community and it was a success by every measure,” Nate Newby, […]

Ex-DoD Employee to Plead Guilty in Background Check Fraud Case

A former Department of Defense contractor accused of submitting false background investigation reports appeared in federal court in Santa Ana Monday as she prepares to plead guilty. Nousheen Qureshi formally pleaded not guilty during her arraignment Monday, but then agreed to a plea deal. U.S. District Judge John Early ordered her released on her own […]