Woman Killed, One Injured in House Fire in Pacoima

A woman was found dead and a 15-year old-girl was taken to a hospital in critical condition with severe burns sustained in a garage fire at a home in Pacoima, authorities said Thursday. The fire was reported at 10:27 p.m. Wednesday and firefighters responded to 13574 Gager St., near Laurel Canyon Boulevard, where they found […]

Man Wounded in Lincoln Heights Shooting

A man was shot Thursday in Lincoln Heights and the suspects are on the loose. Los Angeles Police Department officers from the department’s Hollenback Division were called at 1:50 a.m. to the intersection of North Broadway and Workman Street regarding a shots fired call. When they arrived at the scene, officers learned the victim was […]

Average LA County Gas Price Rises to Highest Amount Since Nov. 20

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Thursday for the 10th consecutive day and 13th time in 14 days, increasing 1.7 cents to $5.076, its highest amount since Nov. 20. The average price has risen 14.6 cents over the past 14 days, including 1.3 cents Wednesday, according […]

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 Saturday’s drawing to $935 million, the 11th-largest U.S. lottery jackpot. One ticket each with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, were sold in Arizona, Pennsylvania and Texas. They are each worth […]

Fraud Sentencing Due for Long Beach Man Who Planted Bomb at Aliso Viejo Spa

A Long Beach man who is serving a life sentence for planting a homemade bomb that killed his ex-girlfriend and injured two others at an Aliso Viejo day spa in 2018 is expected to be sentenced Thursday on fraud charges. Stephen Beal, 65, pleaded guilty in downtown Los Angeles in November to federal counts of […]

Statue Unveiled in Compton Featuring Kenneth Hahn, MLK

A statue is on display Thursday at a church in Compton, commemorating a special moment in 1961 when late Los Angeles County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn welcomed civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. at LAX. The art work depicts a picture captured when Hahn, the only elected official to show up that day, met with […]

4-Year-Old Girl Killed in Long Beach Identified

A 4-year-old girl who was killed when she was struck by a pickup in Long Beach was identified Thursday. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner’s office identified the victim as Zaylah Pulliam. Officers dispatched at about 7 p.m. Friday to the area of 55th Way and Paramount Boulevard regarding an injury traffic collision […]

Curren Price Faces More Ethics Allegations in Latest Blow to LA Council

Councilman Curren Price is facing accusations of 21 violations of city ethics laws Thursday for voting on several projects and other matters connected to his wife, the Los Angeles Times reported. According to The Times, the alleged violations are similar in nature to charges filed last year against the councilman by L.A. County prosecutors. The […]

More Than Two Dozen Students to Compete in Countywide Spelling Bee

More than two dozen competitors will bring their word power into play Thursday for the 46th annual Riverside County Spelling Bee, featuring last year’s champion returning to attempt to carry on a family tradition of owning the top speller mantle. The free public event is slated to start at 9 a.m. in the county Office […]

Metro Micro Fares Set at $2.50 per ride, Discounts Available for Some Riders

Metro has implemented a permanent fare change, raising the price from $1 to $2.50 per ride, for its Metro Micro Pilot Program, an on-demand rideshare service, transit officials announced. The fare increase kicked in Sunday, but the agency also added program discounts to help low-income individuals, seniors, people with disabilities and students. Agency officials said […]

One Year Ago Today (March 28, 2023)…Trial Begins for Man Accused of Molesting 2 Sisters Years Apart

One Year Ago Today (March 28, 2023)…A 57-year-old man sexually assaulted two sisters, a few years apart, while living with their mother, who he met when she was 13, in Fullerton, a prosecutor told jurors as the defendant’s attorney said his client’s accusers were storytellers.” Jeffrey Jennings is charged with four felony counts of lewd […]