Bass to Head to Columbus for US Conference of Mayors Meeting

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is scheduled Thursday to fly to Columbus, Ohio for the four-day United States Conference of Mayors 91st Meeting, which begins Friday. Bass, Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson and Irvine Mayor Farrah N. Kahn are among the scheduled speakers Sunday at a “Best Practices Forum” on “Local Strategies to Reduce Homelessness.” […]

Average LA County Gas Price Rises to Highest Amount Since March 9

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Thursday for the 14th consecutive day, increasing eight-tenths of a cent to $4.954, its highest amount since March 9. The average price has risen 12.6 cents over the past 14 days, including nine-tenths of a cent Wednesday, according to figures […]

Symposium Seeks to Broaden Understanding, Find Solutions to Elder Abuse

Finding ways to prevent abuse of seniors and those with physical limitations will be the focus of a conference Thursday in downtown Riverside. The Riverside County Department of Public Social Services will have its annual “Elder & Dependent Adult Abuse Symposium” at the Convention Center from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., hosting talks and breakout […]

LA County to Raise Progress Pride Flag Over Hall of Administration

Marking the beginning of Pride Month, Los Angeles County officials will raise the Progress Pride Flag over the downtown Hall of Administration Thursday — the first time a pride flag has flown over a county building. The Board of Supervisors in March approved a resolution by Supervisors Janice Hahn and Lindsey Horvath directing the county’s […]

At Least One Killed in Multi-Vehicle Lynwood Crash

At least one person was killed in a multi-vehicle collision Thursday in Lynwood. California Highway Patrol officers responded just before 1:15 a.m. to the southbound Long Beach (710) Freeway and Imperial Highway where they found one person in one of the freeway lanes after being ejected from one of the several vehicles at the scene, […]

Over 20 Cooling Centers Set to Open in Eastern Riverside County

Daytime cooling centers and overnight shelters will begin to open Thursday in areas including Idyllwild, the Coachella Valley, Desert Center and Blythe. The Community Action Partnership of Riverside County will coordinate with community organizations to provide 20 daytime cooling centers that will open starting Thursday, according to Supervisor V. Manuel Perez. The centers will be […]

Streets to be Renamed to Honor Two High School Students

Cathedral City Mayor Rita Lamb and City Council members will honor two high school students Thursday as they unveil a pair of new street signs. The annual student street-naming ceremonies will begin at 8 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of Date Palm Drive and Dave Kelley Road, according to Cathedral City communications and event manager […]

Palm Springs VillageFest to Begin Summer Hours Thursday evening

The Palm Springs VillageFest, featuring over 200 booths and live entertainment, will begin its summer hours Thursday starting at 7 p.m. “Consistently voted one of the best street fairs in the Coachella Valley, VillageFest attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world and offers more than 200 booths featuring eclectic art, handcrafted items and […]

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 Saturday’s drawing will be $262 million. There were four tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, including one at a supermarket in Bonita in San Diego County which is […]

Security Guard Killed Near Hollywood Bowl

A security guard at an illegal gambling establishment near the Hollywood Bowl was shot and killed during an attempted robbery before sunrise Wednesday. Los Angeles Police Department officers responded around 3:40 a.m. to the 3300 block of Cahuenga Boulevard where they discovered an illegal gambling establishment and a security guard suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, […]

One Year Ago Today (June 1, 2022)…Opening Statements Begin in Sex-Abuse Civil Suit vs. Bill Cosby

One Year Ago Today (June 1, 2022)…Calling Bill Cosby a planner” who targeted young girls, an attorney for a now-64-year-old Riverside County woman told a Santa Monica jury the comedian befriended his then-teenage client and her friend in the 1970s, and eventually put his hands down her pants and forced her to fondle him while […]