Tustin Schools to be Closed Monday to Assess Health Impact From Air Base Fire

Schools in the Tustin Unified School District will remain closed Monday while an assessment is made of the environmental impact on each campus from a fire that destroyed one of two massive World War II blimp hangars at the former Tustin Air Base. “We have secured a certified asbestos consulting firm, Envirocheck, to conduct testing […]

Portion of Santa Monica Freeway Remains Closed After Fire in Downtown LA

The Santa Monica (10) Freeway remains closed Sunday in both directions downtown between Alameda Street and Santa Fe Avenue after being damaged by a nearby pallet yard fire. “I-10 will be FULLY CLOSED until further notice between the East LA Connector & Alameda St due to a fire that damaged the freeway,” Caltrans District 7 […]

Annual Palm Desert Choreography Festival Ends Sunday at McCallum Theatre

The annual Palm Desert Choreography Festival will end Sunday at the McCallum Theatre with final competitions, workshops and more than $50,000 in cash awards. “Preparing for our 26th Festival, we [were] privileged to work with a dynamic team, including Festival founder Shea New, and enjoy the support of a large group of festival underwriters, the […]

Palm Springs Food and Wine Festival Ends Sunday

The two-day Palm Springs Food and Wine Festival, an international celebration of cuisine and community, will wrap-up Sunday with restaurant and winery tastings, sippings, pairings, live jazz and celebrity chef demonstrations. “From creative tasting experiences to celebrity chef dinners and engaging cooking classes, our events bring together the finest ingredients, flavors, and people to create […]

Final Day of Hundreds of Flags Flying in Field to Salute Servicemembers

Sunday will be the final opportunity for visitors to view nearly 2,000 flags arrayed throughout Murrieta’s Town Square Park in a salute to men and women who served, or are serving, in the U.S. military. The 15th annual “Field of Honor,” provided by the Murrieta Rotary Club, opened Nov. 4 and will remain available for […]

Flare Ups Continue at a World War II Blimp Hangar in Tustin That Burned Down

There was a flare-up Saturday evening of the fire that destroyed one of two massive World War II blimp hangars at the former Tustin Air Base. The flare-up was reported by the City of Tustin about 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Firefighters from the Orange County Fire Authority planned to just let it burn itself out, as […]

No Tickets Sold With All Six Powerball Lottery Numbers

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing to $235 million. There were also no tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game. The numbers drawn […]

Power Lines Down, Hydrant Sheared from Northridge Crash

A two-car crash in Northridge left downed power lines, a sheared fire hydrant and one vehicle on fire. The crash happened about 6:20 p.m. Saturday in the 18100 block of West Roscoe Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Margaret Stewart. No one was trapped in wreckage, she said. Paramedics were assessing the condition […]

Man Shot to Death at South LA Marijuana Dispensary Was Security Guard

A 27-year-old man shot to death inside a marijuana dispensary in South Los Angeles was a security guard at the business, authorities said Saturday. He was identified as Francisco Alonzo, according to a statement by the Los Angeles Police Department. The shooting was reported about 6:20 p.m. Friday in the 6600 block of Crenshaw Boulevard, […]

One Year Ago Today (November 12, 2022)…NCAA Attorneys Seek Mid-Trial Dismissal of Case From USC Player’s Widow

One Year Ago Today (November 12, 2022)…A wrongful death lawsuit brought against the NCAA by the 58-year-old widow of former USC football player should be dismissed, defense lawyers argue new court papers that state the plaintiff’s attorneys have failed to show a link during trial between her husband’s death and the organization’s conduct. Alana Gee […]

Portion of Santa Monica Freeway Closed After Fire in Downtown LA