Yet another powerful storm will slam the Southland Tuesday, with potentially heavy rain anticipated across the region and raising fears of localized flooding. Coastal and valley areas could get between 2 and 4 inches of rain during the storm, with some areas possibly receiving up to 5 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Mountains […]
President Biden Addresses Bank Closures, Failures
President Joe Biden outlined Monday how his administration is going to address the collapse of banks over the weekend, and what actions are being taken to build confidence in the banking system. Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank shut down over the weekend. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank was the second-largest bank failure in […]
One Woman Killed, One Injured In Pico Rivera Hit-And-Run; Motorist Sought
Authorities Monday identified a woman who was killed by a hit-and-run vehicle in Pico Rivera, where she was on a walk with two other women, one of whom was seriously injured. The crash was reported at 11:22 p.m. Sunday at Rooks and Rose Hills roads, according to Deputy Michael Chen of the Los Angeles County […]
Disney Legend Rolly Crump Dies at 93
Funeral services were pending Monday for Rolly Crump, a longtime Disney Imagineer who played a key role in the early design of Disneyland and Walt Disney World, most notably on attractions such as the Haunted Mansion and Enchanted Tiki Room. Crump died Sunday at his home in Carlsbad at age 93, according to The Walt […]
Suspect Found Dead Following Two-Day Siege ID’d by Authorities
A shooting suspect found dead in a Valinda house following a two-day standoff with deputies during which he allegedly fired more than 100 shots, prompting evacuations of at least 10 families from their homes, was identified Monday as a 45-year-old man. The coroner’s office identified the man as Brandon Ursa, and an autopsy was pending. […]
Man Fatally Stabbed at Santa Clarita Liquor Store ID’d
A man who was stabbed to death in Santa Clarita was identified Monday. Eduardo Rosario Becerril, 25, of Newhall, was pronounced dead at the scene of the stabbing, which was reported at 11:36 p.m. Saturday in the 22500 block of 14th Street, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies dispatched to the location […]
Authorities Identify Motorist Killed In North Hollywood Rollover
Authorities Monday identified a man who was killed when his vehicle collided with another vehicle and rolled over in North Hollywood. The crash occurred just after 4 a.m. Sunday at Camarillo Street and Cahuenga Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Kristoffer Tolentino, 32, of North Hollywood died at the scene, according to the […]
Authorities Seek Public’s Help Identifying Hospital Patient
An unidentified female patient has been hospitalized at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center since Friday, and authorities Monday reached out to the public for help identifying the woman. The patient was described as a 5-foot-3-inch-tall woman, possibly 35 years old, weighing 138 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. The patient was found on South […]
Downey Police Officer Involved in Head-On Crash; Two Hurt
A head-on collision Monday between a Downey police SUV and a civilian sedan left an officer and the other motorist injured, authorities said. The crash occurred about 1:45 a.m. at Lakewood Boulevard and Columbia Way, according to the Downey Police Department. Video from the scene showed heavy front-end damage to both the police SUV and […]
Port of LA Resumes Summer Internship Program
The Port of Los Angeles announced Monday it is accepting applications for its 2023 summer internship program after a three-year hiatus. College-enrolled student interns who participate in the program gain hands-on experience working at the port, according to a statement from the port. Student interns will be given assignment opportunities in different fields such as […]
Authorities ID Man Killed In North Hollywood; Investigation Continues
Authorities Monday sought the public’s help to solve the killing of a man who died at the scene of a vehicle crash in North Hollywood. Artak Agababyan, 44, was pronounced dead about 1:20 a.m. Sunday in the 7200 block of Bellaire Avenue, the Los Angeles Police Department reported. Officers went to the scene on a […]