Back-to-Back Storms Descend on LA

The second in a pair of back-to-back storm systems is moving through the Southland Friday, keeping public works crews and first responders on alert for possible debris flows. Light rain again began falling in the Los Angeles area Thursday afternoon, but forecasters said the brunt of the storm was expected to hit the Southland during […]

Farmers Market Challenge Environmental Study for Proposed TV City Project

The owners of the Farmers Market Thursday filed a legal action against the city of Los Angeles challenging its environmental assessment of the Television City 2050 project, alleging it underestimated the development’s effects on the famous tourist landmark as well as the rest of the surrounding community. The A.F. Gilmore Co.’s Los Angeles Superior Court […]

Moderate Storm Showers Inland Empire

Another moderate rainstorm is tracking toward the Inland Empire and is expected to linger and generate showers across the region Friday, according to the National Weather Service. The agency said a series of low pressure troughs swinging down from the Pacific Northwest will reach Southern California at the start of next week, gradually turning eastbound […]

Judge Claims Jurisdiction Over Pair in Priscilla Presley Fraud Case

Priscilla Presley won a round in court when a judge ruled that one of two of her former business associates she is suing for elder abuse, and that former associate’s husband, will remain defendants in her lawsuit alleging she was bilked out of more than $1 million. The ruling by Santa Monica Superior Court Judge […]

`Conclave, `Wicked’ Lead Critics Choice Nominees

“Conclave” and “Wicked” will each carry a leading 11 nominations into Friday evening’s presentation of the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards, with “Dune: Part Two” and “Emilia Pérez” close behind with 10 apiece. All four films are nominated for best picture, along with “A Complete Unknown,” “Anora,” “The Brutalist,” “Nickel Boys,” “Sing Sing” and “The […]

47-Year-Old Man Missing in East LA

A 47-year-old man who authorities say has a medical condition that requires daily medication was reported missing Friday after he was last seen west of the City Terrace neighborhood of East Los Angeles. David Phalen was last seen at 7:15 p.m. Thursday on the 1000 block of North Rowan Avenue and De Garmo Drive, according […]

Dead Body Found in Inglewood

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is assisting the Hawthorne Police Department Friday with its investigation of the death of a man in Inglewood. Police were called at 9:25 p.m. Thursday to the 4700 block of West Imperial Highway, between Inglewood Avenue and Eucalyptus avenues where they found the victim, said LASD Lt. Michael Modica. […]

EPA Administrator, Former VP Harris Tour Wildfire Areas

Hazardous material removal continues Friday in fire-damaged areas of the Pacific Palisades and Pasadena, a day after former Vice President Kamala Harris — a Brentwood resident — toured the devastation left by the Palisades Fire and greeted firefighters, elected leaders and other local officials in Westwood to offer her thanks for their efforts in response […]

Encino Shooting Victim Identified

A 54-year-old woman who police say was fatally shot by her husband in Encino was identified Friday. The victim was identified as Linda Farzan-Kashani by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner, which has ruled her death a homicide. Officers responded to the 5100 block of Hesperia Avenue, two blocks south of Ventura Boulevard, […]

Average LA County Gas Price Highest Since October

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Friday to its highest amount since Oct. 15. increasing 1.4 cents to $4.606, rising for the 12th time in 13 days. The average price has risen 11.5 over the past 13 days, including 1.7 cents Thursday, according to figures from […]

LB Police Recover Two Firearms From Suspects

Police recovered two firearms from two alleged prohibited possessors in Long Beach, the police department said Friday. Officers from the Long Beach Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block of East Via Carmelitos at 5:15 p.m Thursday and as they attempted to stop the vehicle, one of the two suspects ran away […]