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The news for Saturday, April 22, 2023

Winners of the 43rd Annual Los Angeles Times Book Prizes Announced

The winners of the 43rd annual Los Angeles Times Book Prizes have been announced and include a re-examination of the life of longtime FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover and a debut novel set in a red-light district in Pakistan. The awards were handed out during a ceremony Friday at the University of Southern California’s Bovard […]
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Agencies to Accept Unwanted, Unused Prescription Drugs During Take-Back Event

Southland residents who want to get rid of expired, unused and unwanted drugs will have an opportunity to safely discard them at multiple locations Saturday during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The effort, organized by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in partnership with local law enforcement agencies, is intended to underscore the importance of […]
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Man Killed During Alleged Theft of Catalytic Converter Identified

A 48-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in South El Monte – allegedly in the act of stealing a catalytic converter from a vehicle – was identified Saturday. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s office identified the man as Juan Alarcon, who died at the scene. Deputies were called at 2:51 a.m. Thursday to the 1100 […]
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Two Men Wounded in Shooting in Vermont Knolls

Police Saturday are investigating the shooting of two men who were shot by a single assailant in the Vermont Knolls neighborhood of South Los Angeles. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department responded at 11:07 p.m. Friday to 1052 W.74th Street near Vermont Avenue where they learned the victims, 28 and 33, were approached by […]
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Man Fatally Stabbed in North Hollywood

A 34-year-old homeless man was fatally stabbed near a Metro Station in North Hollywood, authorities said Saturday. Los Angeles Police officers were called at approximately 8:09 p.m. Friday to Chandler Avenue and Tujunga Boulevard, west of the light rail station where they learned the victim was walking on Chandler when he encountered another man and […]
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Collision on Freeway Transition Road Kills Motorcyclist

A motorcyclist was killed in a collision on a freeway transition road near Boyle Heights Saturday. California Highway Patrol officers were called at approximately 1:11 a.m. to the transition road from the eastbound San Bernardino (10) Freeway and the northbound Golden State (5) Freeway where they found the victim lying in one of the freeway […]
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Man Shot and Killed by Two Suspects in South Los Angeles

A man was shot and killed after he was confronted by two suspects in South Los Angeles, authorities said Saturday. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Southeast Division responded at approximately 9 p.m. Friday to Main Street and Century Boulevard where they learned the victim was approached by the suspects, who both opened fire […]
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Desert Hot Springs to Host Free Block Party, Unveiling for Art Installation

A free block party will be held in Desert Hot Springs Saturday to celebrate and unveil a multi-story immersive art installation and mural in its downtown area. The festivities will be held Saturday starting at 11 a.m. at the mural, located at 11940 Palm Drive, according to the city. The mural, covering an entire building […]
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Becky G to be Presented Key to City of Coachella

Becky G, performed both weekends at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, will be presented with a key to the city of Coachella Saturday. City officials, including Mayor Steven Hernandez, will host a free ceremony open to the public at 1 p.m. Saturday to present the multi-platinum, award-winning singer with a key at the […]
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Twenty-Two Drivers Cited, Seven Vehicles Towed in Pomona DUI Operation

Twenty-two drivers were cited for operating a motor vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license driver’s license during a license check/driving under the influence operation in Pomona, authorities said Saturday. In addition to the cited drivers, seven vehicles out of the 677 vehicles stopped during the checkpoint were towed, said the Pomona Police Department’s Traffic […]
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One Year Ago Today (April 22, 2022)…Man Gets 6 Years for Sex Assault on Chapman Student

One Year Ago Today (April 22, 2022)…A 22-year-old man was sentenced to six years in prison for sexually assaulting a Chapman University student in Orange last year. Dalante Jerome Bell was convicted March 30 of assault with intent to commit a sex offense and sexual penetration by a foreign object, both felonies. On Friday, the […]
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