Woman Suing for Injuries Suffered During Concert to Undergo Mental Exam

A woman who says she was injured when a fan who was crowd-surfing fell on her during a 2019 Misfits punk rock band concert at what was then known as Banc of California Stadium has agreed to undergo an independent mental examination requested by the defendants. LAFC Stadium Co. LLC and security firm Contemporary Services […]

Palmdale Leaders Outraged at Rapist’s Placement in Their Community

Palmdale leaders are voicing their opposition Thursday to a judge’s decision to approve the placement of a serial rapist in the nearby community of Juniper Hills. “This decision is unacceptable and a slap in the face to every person who voiced their opinion on this matter; to say that I am outraged is an understatement,” […]

Former UCLA Dean Settles Pregnancy Discrimination Case

A former UCLA assistant dean has reached a settlement in her lawsuit alleging the UC Regents fired her in 2019 for getting pregnant and taking maternity leave. Margaret Purnell’s Los Angeles Superior Court complaint alleged pregnancy discrimination, harassment, retaliation and failure to prevent discrimination, harassment and retaliation. On Wednesday, her attorneys filed court papers with […]

Inmate Who Died in County Jail Identified; Probe of Overdose Continues

An investigation continues Thursday after one inmate died and seven others were taken to hospitals from the Men’s Central Jail, where paramedics were sent on a report of possible overdoses. Emergency personnel were sent to the facility in the 400 block of Bauchet Street at 8:40 a.m. Tuesday, according to Margaret Stewart of the Los […]

Suspect Arrested After Hours-Long Standoff in Lakewood

An assault with a deadly weapon suspect who had barricaded himself inside a vehicle and then tried to escape a sheriff’s perimeter is in custody Thursday. The standoff began when deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department’s Lakewood Station tried to confront the suspect early Wednesday evening after they received a cal regarding reports […]

Victims Killed in Porter Ranch Crash Identified

Two men who were killed in a two-vehicle collision in Porter Ranch were identified Thursday. Darius Canuto, 68, and Virgilio Cunanan, 56, were identified as the victims of the crash by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner’s office. LAFD paramedics pronounced them dead at the scene. The collision was reported at 11:15 p.m. […]

Construction Milestone Reached for Center That Will House Shuttle Endeavour

A construction milestone will be reached Thursday at the California Science Center, as the highest beams will be raised into place on a future exhibit hall that will house the upright, launch-ready display of the space shuttle Endeavour. Construction crews and Science Center officials will take part in a “topping-out” ceremony Thursday morning, marking a […]

Walk of Fame Star Honoring Mario Lopez to be Unveiled Thursday on 51st Birthday

A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame will be unveiled Thursday honoring Mario Lopez on his 51st birthday for a career best known for portraying star athlete A.C. Slater on the NBC Saturday morning comedy “Saved by the Bell” and hosting “Extra” and “Access Hollywood.” Actor Mark Wahlberg, Lopez’s mother Elvia Lopez and Valari […]

Average LA County Gas Price Drops

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped six-tenths of a cent Thursday to $4.578, a day after rising one-tenth of a cent. The average price has increased 3.5 cents over the past seven days, including one-tenth of a cent Wednesday, according to figures from the AAA and […]

Prosecutors Examining Possible Criminal Case vs. Marilyn Manson

Prosecutors said they are investigating “new evidence” Thursday of possible sex crimes by rock star Marilyn Manson. “New evidence has emerged within the last few weeks, adding to an already extensive case file presented to our office by the LASD,” Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said in a statement Wednesday. “It is our […]

One Year Ago Today (October 10, 2023)…Woman Who Killed Relative, Wounded Another Bound for State Prison

One Year Ago Today (October 10, 2023)…A 68-year-old woman who shot two female relatives, killing one, during a confrontation at their San Jacinto home was bound for state prison to serve a sentence of 32 years to life after pleading guilty to murder and attempted murder. Nancy Susan Wischmeyer of San Jacinto admitted the charges […]