Woman Killed in Crash on PCH in Malibu

A woman was killed in a solo-vehicle crash in Malibu and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. The crash was reported just after 9:30 p.m. Thursday and California Highway Patrol officers responded to the 3600 block of W. Pacific Coast Highway and Mulholland Drive, near Leo Carrillo State Beach, KTLA 5 reported. According […]

Firefighters Battle Blaze at Home in Studio City

Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters continue to battle a rapidly spreading-blaze that led to the roof collapsing at a two-story hillside residence Friday in Studio City. The fire was reported at 3:57 a.m. and firefighters were called to 3265 N. Oakdell Lane east of Fryman Road, where they found the flames that began in the […]

City of LA and Finland Sign Agreement to Promote Climate, Economic Development

Mayor Karen Bass has signed a first-of-its-kind letter intended to promote climate cooperation and economic development between the city and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, and Friday she is touting it as a way to potentially strengthen business and create green jobs in Southern California. “The signing of this Letter of Intent with […]

Average LA County Gas Price Rises to Highest Amount Since Dec. 1

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Friday to its highest amount since Dec. 1, increasing 1.1 cents to $4.941 following three consecutive decreases totaling eight-tenths of a cent. The average price is a half-cent more than one week ago, 14.4 cents higher than one month ago […]

Santa Ana Winds Batter Southland, but Conditions Improving into the Weekend

Gusty Santa Ana winds that battered many parts of the Southland, felling trees in some areas while making driving hazardous for trucks and other high-profile vehicles, are expected to ease Friday. The combination of saturated ground and high winds led to numerous reports of trees falling across the area, including one in La Crescenta that […]

Residents Invited to Participate in `Traffic Relief Plan’ Webinar

Riverside County residents interested in knowing how transportation funding may be allocated over the next few years — and how they can submit their own ideas — are encouraged to take part in a webcast next week on the proposed “2024 Traffic Relief Plan.” The Riverside County Transportation Commission sent out notices in February about […]

Send-Off Concert, Fundraiser for Abi Carter Set for March 23

The city of Indio will host a send-off concert and fundraiser next weekend for American Idol contestant Abi Carter before she embarks to compete on the television show. “We are incredibly proud of Abi’s accomplishments and thrilled to show our unwavering support as she represents the city of Indio on the national stage,” Mayor Lupe […]

Soldier Killed in Korean War to be Laid to Rest in Riverside

A soldier who perished during the Korean War and whose remains were finally identified following an exhaustive analysis will be laid to rest Friday in Riverside, with organizers encouraging anyone who wishes to pay tribute to him to line the way with flags along the funeral procession route. U.S. Army Cpl. Daniel De Anda died […]

West Hills Woman Faces Sentencing for Fraud Scheme Involving Forged Wills

A West Hills woman faces sentencing Friday for forging power-of-attorney documents to steal millions of dollars in real estate assets from at least two men who reportedly died under questionable circumstances. Caroline Herrling, 44, also known as Carrie Phenix, pleaded guilty one year ago in downtown Los Angeles to a federal charge of conspiracy to […]

Sheriffs Department to Conduct Distracted Driving Operation

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department will conduct an enforcement operation Friday in La Quinta focused on drivers violating the hands-free cell phone law. “A driver’s focus should be on the road, not their phone,” Deputy Frank Mendoza said in a statement. “That text, phone call, email or social media post is not worth the risk […]

One Year Ago Today (March 15, 2023)…Garcetti Confirmed as Next U.S. Ambassador to India

One Year Ago Today (March 15, 2023)…Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was confirmed by the Senate as the next U.S. ambassador to India, ending a nearly two-year process dogged by lingering allegations that he ignored accusations of assault and sexual harassment against a former top aide. Garcetti cleared a major procedural hurdle earlier in […]