Adam Schiff Swears-In as California Senator

After nearly a quarter-century in the House of Representatives, Burbank Democrat Adam Schiff was sworn in Monday as California’s newest U.S. senator, replacing Sen. Laphonza Butler. Alex Padilla, California’s other U.S. Senator, escorted Schiff across the floor of the Senate where Vice President Kamala Harris administered the oath of office. “I am deeply grateful for […]

OC Man Sentenced 15 Years for Fraud Investment Scheme

A Costa Mesa man was sentenced Monday to 15 years and one month behind bars for helping operate what investigators describe as a fraudulent investment scheme that raised $13.8 million by promising investors returns of up to 10% through real estate. Brett Barber, 45, who was a co-owner of Newport Beach-based BNZ Capital One, pleaded […]

Damaging Winds, Low Humidity Headed for LA

Another round of potentially damaging Santa Ana winds will batter much of the region starting Monday and lingering into mid-week, combining with low humidity to create dangerous wildfire conditions. The conditions are expected to peak late Monday night into Tuesday afternoon, prompting the National Weather Service to issue another rare “particularly dangerous situation red flag […]

Man Claiming $394 Million CA Lottery Jackpot Missing One Ticket

A man who alleges he bought both winning tickets in a nearly $400 million California Lottery jackpot late in 2023, but lost the second ticket and to date has received only half the total prize, is suing to claim the full amount. Faramarz Lahijani states in his Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit that he was […]

LA Council to Consider Construction 250,000 New Homes

The City Council Tuesday will consider a plan to rezone Los Angeles and boost the construction of more than 250,000 new homes, but some opponents argue the proposal would fall short. Elected officials must meet a February deadline to approve a plan that would add more affordable units and comply with state housing obligations. To […]

Councilwoman Park Calls for Increased Public Safety

The Westside of Los Angeles is in the works of getting new license plate readers and more patrols as part of efforts to improve public safety, officials announced Monday. Councilwoman Traci Park launched her “A Safer 11 for a Better 11” initiative alongside Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell and L.A. County District Attorney Nathan […]

`Emilia Pérez,’ `The Bear’ Lead Golden Globe Noms

The Hollywood awards season kicked off Monday with the announcement of nominees for the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards — with Netflix’s gender-bending “Emilia Pérez” leading the way with a record-setting 10 motion picture nods and FX’s “The Bear” snagging five nominations to top television categories. Overall, Netflix garnered the most nominations in TV categories […]

Fatal Shooting in Anaheim Under Investigation

Anaheim police Monday were searching for the person who fatally shot a man over the weekend. Police responded to a shooting call at 8:42 p.m. Sunday in the 2000 block of South Margie Lane, Anaheim police Sgt. Matt Sutter said. When officers arrived they found a 25-year-old man fatally shot in a car in a […]

2 Juvenile Stabbed in Tujunga Area

Two juveniles were taken to a hospital Monday in Tujunga following a stabbing near or at a high school, police said. Officers responded to the 10600 block of Plainview Avenue around 1:55 p.m. Monday regarding reports of a stabbing, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The two victims were taken to a hospital in […]

Another Horse Death Reported at Los Alamitos

A second death was reported Monday from Los Alamitos’ weekend race card, bringing the number horses to die from racing or training injuries at the Cypress track this year to 18. Lady Derby, who finished in either sixth or seventh place in all six of her career races, collapsed and died after Friday’s seventh race. […]

8 Injured Anaheim Crash

Anaheim police Monday were investigating the cause of a crash that injured eight people, including a driver with two young children in her car. The crash happened about 10:40 p.m. Sunday at Harbor Boulevard and Victor Avenue, Anaheim police Sgt. Matt Sutter said. The drivers of two BMWs were southbound on Harbor at a high […]