UCLA Increases Security for Commencement Ceremonies

Amid heightened security prompted by recent campus protests that have led to dozens of arrests, UCLA held its main commencement ceremonies Friday at Pauley Pavilion, with individual school events planned throughout the weekend. The main ceremony was split into three events this year. College Commencement Ceremonies were scheduled at Pauley Pavilion at 11 a.m. and […]

Authorities ID Suspect’s Body After Fatal Shootout with Deputies in Compton

An investigation was continuing Friday into deputies’ fatal shooting of a 30-year-old man who was allegedly firing shots at a sheriff’s helicopter from a Compton rooftop. Deputies were called to the area of 14600 block of Cahita Avenue near Rosecrans Avenue around 7:45 p.m. Thursday regarding a man who was possibly “under the influence” and […]

LACoFD Issues Warning to Help Californians Prepare for Wildfires

Public safety officials Friday reminded Southlanders to be vigilant in clearing brush from their properties during the 2024 wildfire season — and to have evacuation plans in place if needed. “As we all have witnessed, Mother Nature has complemented us with significant rainfall in Southern California in the last couple of years, which was very […]

Cal State Classes Go Virtual After Protesters’ Occupation

Classes were again being held remotely Friday at Cal State Los Angeles following the extensive vandalism of a campus building by pro-Palestine protesters, an action that has prompted the university president to call for the dismantling of a protest encampment. “The encampment has crossed a line,” Cal State Los Angeles President Berenecea Johnson Eanes said […]

LACo Public Health Hosts Press Conference Regarding Phishing Attack

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Friday that a phishing attack in February allowed a hacker to gain log-in credentials of 53 employees, compromising the personal information of more than 200,000 people. The attack through phishing email took place between Feb. 19 and 20. After discovering the breach, the health department said […]

Thursday Night Vigil Near Venice Canals for One of the Women Attacked in April

Friends of Sarah Alden, one of two women who were attacked, sexually assaulted and beaten more than two months ago near the Venice Canals, gathered for a candlelight vigil Thursday night. Alden, 53, had been in a coma since the April 6 attack, and was declared brain dead last month. Friends said she was taken […]

Man Charged for Fatal DUI Crash

A 44-year-old man was charged Friday in an alleged alcohol-fueled crash that killed a motorcyclist in Fullerton. The collision occurred about 9:45 p.m. Wednesday at West Orangethorpe Avenue and South Gilbert Street, according to Kristy Wells, a spokeswoman for the Fullerton Police Department. Francisco Garcia-Vargas, 44, was charged with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving […]

25-Year-Old Man Charged with Murder

A 25-year-old man was charged Friday with a fatal stabbing in Costa Mesa. Israel Antonio Valencia, 25, was charged with murder with a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a deadly weapon. He is accused of killing a 22-year-old man, whose name has not yet been released. Another suspect arrested in the case — […]

City Council Presents R&B Group The Whispers as Part of Black Music Appreciation Month

In honor of Black Music Month, Los Angeles City Council members Friday presented the R&B group The Whispers with certificates recognizing their contributions and achievements. Council members Heather Hutt, Curren Price and Marqueece Harris-Dawson led the presentation in Council Chambers. The elected officials spoke about the significance of The Whispers’ hit records since the late […]

Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Pasadena Freeway

A pedestrian was struck and killed in a three-car collision on the Pasadena (134) Freeway just west of Glendale, authorities said Friday. The crash was reported at 10:13 p.m. Thursday near the junction of the eastbound Pasadena Freeway and the Glendale (2) Freeway and responding California Highway Patrol officers found the victim lying in one […]

Metro Ridership in May Reaches 96% of Pre-Pandemic Levels