| | | | | The news for Friday, March 18, 2022 |
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Average LA County Gas Price Rises For 24th Consecutive Day The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Friday for the 24th consecutive day, increasing 1.8 cents to a record $5.907. The average price has increased $1.12 during the streak, including 1.3 cents Thursday, setting a record each day, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price […]
Orange County’s COVID-19 Infections, Hospitalizations Stay Stable Orange County’s COVID-19 hospitalizations and infection rates remained steady as the county logged 26 more fatalities, according to the latest data released by the Orange County Health Care Agency. Hospital patient numbers increased from 133 on Tuesday to 137 Wednesday, according to the data released Thursday. The number of intensive care unit patients ticked down […]
Health Director Reminds People to be COVID Cautious for LA Marathon While Los Angeles County continues to enjoy relatively low COVID-19 infection numbers and falling hospitalization numbers, the public health director has urged residents to continue exercising caution, including during this weekend’s L.A. Marathon. “I hope a lot of people have an opportunity to go out and cheer on our runners,” Barbara Ferrer told reporters during […]
`Grey’s Anatomy’ Crew Member Sues City, LAPD Over Traffic Stop A shuttle driver for TV’s “Grey’s Anatomy” is suing the city of Los Angeles and members of its police force, alleging in federal court that he was racially profiled and held at gunpoint for no good reason during a traffic stop, according to the lawsuit, obtained Friday. Ernest Simon Jr. alleges he was stopped in […]
Man With Alzheimer’s Missing in Anaheim A man who authorities say has Alzheimer’s disease is missing Friday in Anaheim. Eugene Barata was last seen in the area of East and Santa Ana streets at 11 p.m. Thursday, according to the Anaheim Police Department. Barata is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs 150 pounds, has brown eyes and black and gray hair. […]
County Authorities Identify Man Killed in Long Beach Crash A man who was killed in a fiery solo-vehicle crash near the Long Beach Airport was identified Friday by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office. Keith Watts, 64, is the victim who died in the crash, county authorities confirmed. The crash was reported at about 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the intersection of Lakewood Boulevard and […]
Man Allegedly Shot to Death by Stepfather During Confrontation in Compton A 29 year-old man was shot by his stepfather in Compton and Friday sheriff’s investigators are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. Deputies from the Compton Sheriff’s Station were called at 8:05 p.m. Thursday to the 14900 block of South Clymar Avenue near Roy Campanella Park where they found a man with gunshot wounds in […]
Riverside County’s COVID Hospitalizations Plateau The number of COVID-positive patients in Riverside County hospitals plateaued, staying the same as the day before at 100, according to the latest county numbers. Of those patients, 13 were in intensive care, down three from Wednesday. Also Thursday, the Riverside University Health System reported seven virus-related deaths, bringing the county’s total to 6,405 since […]
David Lee to be Honored With Palm Springs Star Friday David Lee, a writer and producer on shows including “Frasier,” “The Jeffersons” and “Cheers,” will be recognized with the 449th star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars Friday. The ceremony will be at 3 p.m. at the Palm Springs Downtown Park and open to the public. Lee was nominated for 18 Emmy Awards […]
Woman Killed in Gardena Crash Identified County authorities Friday identified a pedestrian who was fatally struck by a vehicle in Gardena. Evelina Rodriguez Solis, 79, was the victim of the crash that closed several blocks around the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office. The crash was reported at 6:17 p.m. Saturday at Vermont Avenue and West 149th Street, […]
One Year Ago Today (March 18, 2021)…Man Acquitted on Sex Charges, but Still Faces Rape Counts One Year Ago Today (March 18, 2021)…A 33-year-old man was acquitted of sexually assaulting a prostitute in Santa Ana, but still faces charges of rape as jurors deadlocked on those counts, according to records obtained. Sebastian Mardoqueo Vicente Alvarez was acquitted Wednesday of single felony counts of sexual penetration by a foreign object and assault […]
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