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Anita Pointer, Founding Member of the Pointer Sisters, Has Died at Age 74 Grammy-winning singer Anita Pointer, a founding member of the Pointer Sisters who had a string of hit songs in the 70s and 80s, has died of cancer at her home in Beverly Hills, her publicist said. She was 74. “Sad to report my client, Grammy Winner Anita Pointer of the Pointer Sisters, has passed away […]
LA County Urges COVID Precautions to Guard Against Holiday Surge As New Year’s celebrations continue Sunday, Los Angeles County health officials are trumpeting “three simple steps” to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus. “Testing before gathering, masking while indoors or in very crowded outdoor spaces, and staying home when sick” can combat transmission, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said Friday. The […]
Grand Park New Year’s Eve Celebration Returns After Two Years of Cancellations Despite the rain and gusty winds that led to some performances being cut short, more than 6,000 people rang in the New Year at Grand Park’s NYELA, organizers said Sunday. “Revelers of all ages rang in the New Year, filled with some of L.A.’s … favorite DJs, homegrown artists and food trucks; unique art and […]
Orange County’s COVID Metrics Remain Relatively Flat The number of people hospitalized with a coronavirus infection in Orange County has dropped by 23 to 325, according to the latest state data. Of those patients, 31 were being treated in intensive care, down from 34 the previous day. The county’s overall COVID metrics remained relatively flat this week, but the death toll for […]
Heading to Rose Parade? Officials Say Heed Rules on Camping, Conduct Those looking to snag a spot along the Rose Parade route to catch Monday’s procession can start claiming spaces on the sidewalk at noon Sunday, but all people and property such as blankets and chairs must remain on the curb until 11 p.m. After 11 p.m., spectators can move out to the blue “Honor Line” […]
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 and the estimated jackpot for Monday’s drawing is expected to grow to $265 million. One ticket with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number was sold in both Florida and Pennsylvania, the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts […]
Los Angeles Mass Planned for former Pope Benedict XVI Who Died Saturday Cardinal Roger Mahony, Archbishop Emeritus of Los Angeles and a member of the College of Cardinals, will be among the mourners Thursday when funeral services are held in Rome’s St. Peter’s Square for former Pope Benedict XVI. Benedict, who stepped down from his papal service in 2013, citing health problems, died Saturday at age 95. […]
Four Injured In Vehicle Tree Crash in Rancho Mirage; Minor, Moderate Injuries Four people in a vehicle suffered minor to moderate injuries when it crashed into a tree Sunday morning in Rancho Mirage, authorities said. Firefighters and paramedics were dispatched at 6:23 a.m. to Highway 111 and Bob Hope Drive, the Riverside County Fire Department reported. All patients were extricated and rushed to a hospital by ground […]
Average Riverside County Gas Price At Second-Highest New Year’s Day Amount The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County was at its second-highest amount to begin a year Sunday, despite a recent run of 76 decreases in 79 days totaling $2.223. The average price rose 2.1 cents Sunday to $4.367, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. […]
Elderly San Marino Couple Victims of Home Invasion Robbery San Marino police searched Saturday for four males suspected of preying on an elderly couple with a home invasion robbery. The robbery occurred at about 9 p.m. Friday at a home in the 1700 block of Oak Lane, according to a police statement. The four suspects wearing black ski masks pried open a French door […]
One Year Ago Today (January 1, 2022)…Trial Set for Ex-Youth Soccer Coach Accused of Molesting CV Girls One Year Ago Today (January 1, 2022)…Trial proceedings are slated to get underway for a former youth soccer coach accused of molesting five girls at a Thermal middle school. Juan Manuel Pantoja, 26, of Salton City was arrested in March 2020 in connection with offenses he allegedly committed in 2019 while employed at Toro Canyon […]
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