Two Earthquakes Rattle Malibu; No Major Damage Reported

The Malibu area was rattled by a second earthquake within a roughly seven-hour period, a preliminary 3.5 magnitude temblor that was reported at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. A 3.8 magnitude quake was reported at 11:44 p.m. Friday, 7.7 miles northwest of Malibu. The 6:30 a.m. quake was 6.8 mile northwest […]

Winter Storm Moves Out, Leaving Mostly Dry Weather

Mostly dry weather and warmer temperatures are expected through next week in Riverside County after a strong winter storm brought heavy rain and snow to the region — setting record rainfall totals in some areas. Weekend, skies will be clear, with mostly sunny conditions region-wide, according to the National Weather Service said. The mercury will […]

La Quinta Supermarket Sells Mega Millions with 5 out of 6 Winning 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 $145 million. A ticket with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, in Friday’s drawing was sold at a supermarket in La Quinta and is worth $1,499,864, the […]

Firefighters Extinguish Eagle Rock Apartment Fire

Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters worked for more than two hours Saturday before getting the upper hand on a raging blaze at a four-story apartment building in Eagle Rock. Fire crews were called at 3:03 a.m. to 1548 Chia Way, south of Eagle Rock Boulevard, where they found the building fully involved with fire, said […]

Average LA Gas Prices Rise to Highest Amount Since July

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Saturday to its highest amount since July 10, increasing seven-tenths of a cent to $4.77265, rising for the 20th time in 21 days. The average price has increased 28.1 cents over the past 21 days, including 1.4 cents Friday, according […]

Writers Guild Nominates ‘A Real Pain,’ `Dune,’ `Anora’

Screenwriters behind films such as “A Real Pain,” “Dune: Part 2,” “Wicked,” “Anora” and “Challengers” will vie Saturday evening for coveted Writers Guild Awards, along with scribes behind TV shows including “The Bear,” “Shogun” and “Abbott Elementary.” Oscar-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg is among the nominees for the Writers Guild of America honor for original screenplay […]

Eaton Fire Recovery Operations Schedule Fundraiser Block Party in Lieu of Black History Parade

Organizers of Pasadena’s 2025 Black History Festival have replaced the traditional parade with options for recovering from the Eaton Fire including performances, playtime and meals. The festival is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Robinson Park, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave., according to a city of Pasadena release. “Despite the changes, the […]

LBPD Recover Gun, Ammunition During Traffic Stop

Police recovered a gun during a traffic stop and an investigation is underway Saturday, the Long Beach Police Department said. Officers conducted a traffic stop at 12:45 a.m. Friday in the area of Long Beach and Artesia boulevards, police said. During their investigation, officers recovered a firearm inside the vehicle and subsequently arrested the suspect. […]

81-Year-Old Long Beach Woman Reported Missing

The Long Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help Saturday in finding an 81-year-old woman who they say has ” memory issues,” may become disoriented and was last seen in Long Beach. Billie Jean Donaldson was last seen around 1 p.m. on Friday leaving her residence on the 6400 block of Atlantic Avenue, according […]

Lady A Performs at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Saturday

Lady A will perform at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Saturday. The award-winning country group is best known for songs such as “Just a Kiss” and “Need You Now” — four of their seven Grammy Awards came for the latter. Formed 20 years ago in Nashville, Lady A consists of Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood and Charles […]

Man Charged with Kidnapping, Raping Teen Girl

A 30-year-old man made his first appearance Friday in court on charges of kidnapping and raping an teenage girl in Irvine. Bill Lamar Johnson was charged Thursday with kidnapping to commit rape, rape and forcible oral copulation of a minor 14 or older, all felonies. Johnson did not enter a plea at his arraignment in […]