Cooler, Wetter Days Ahead for SoCal

A dramatic weather shift will greet the Southland Friday, as cooler temperatures move into the region, followed by weekend rain, replacing an extended period of gusty winds and critical fire conditions. Red flag warnings of high fire danger are expected to expire at 10 a.m. Friday for the Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, the San […]

Trump Expected to Visit LA Fire Areas Friday

President Donald Trump, who has hurled criticism at state and local leaders over what he calls faulty water- and forest-management policies that he says contributed to the region’s deadly wildfires, is expected to visit Los Angeles Friday to get a firsthand look at the destruction. No details about the anticipated trip have been released by […]

Conditions Improve for Hughes Fire in Castaic Lake Area

With conditions Friday improving on the fire lines and containment growing, evacuation orders and warnings were dramatically scaled back around the Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake. While evacuation orders remained in place for areas around the immediate perimeter of the fire, other nearby neighborhoods were reduced from evacuation orders to warnings, while warnings were lifted […]

Eaton Fire 95% Contained

The Eaton Fire was 95% contained as firefighters managed to further surround the blaze despite another round of threatening Santa Ana winds that prompted red flag warnings that will be in effect until 10 a.m. Friday. The fire has burned 14,021 acres in Altadena and Pasadena since Jan. 7, leaving at least at least 17 […]

Jury Sworn in for A$AP Rocky Case

One day after a jury was sworn in, opening statements are expected Friday in the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky, who is charged with two counts of assault stemming from allegations he pulled a gun on a hip-hop artist during an altercation in Hollywood and then fired at him soon after in a separate confrontation. […]

Little Change to Average LA Gas Prices

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped two-tenths of a cent Friday for the second consecutive day to $4.491. The average price is four-tenths of a cent more than one week ago and 8.8 cents higher than one month ago, but 4.8 cents less than one year […]

LBP Recover Gun Arresring Alleged Robber

A robbery suspect was arrested by Long Beach Police Department officers and an investigation is underway Friday. Officers were sent to the 1000 block of East Second Street at 8:07 p.m. Wednesday regarding an armed robbery. They located the suspect nearby and arrested him, the police department reported. During their investigation of the arrest, officers […]

Palisades Fire Containment Rises to 75%

The deadly Palisades Fire was 75% contained Friday, with one more day of Santa Ana winds forecast before rain arrives for the weekend. Much of the Los Angeles area will be under a red flag warning of critical fire danger until 10 a.m. Friday thanks to continued gusty winds and extremely low humidity. On Thursday, […]

Volkswagen Kills Compton Pedestrian

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a gray Volkswagen Friday in Compton. California Highway Patrol officers responded at 12:43 a.m. to Rosecrans and Aprilia avenues, where they found the victim and the vehicle in the truck lane on Rosecrans, CHP Officer Sergio Garcia told City News Service. The victim was pronounced dead at […]

Collective Soul to Perform in Rancho Mirage

Collective Soul will perform at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Friday evening. The Georgia-formed alt-rock band was originally formed by bassist David Neal, guitarist Ross Childress and drummer Shane Evans, along with Ed (lead vocalist) and Dean Roland (rhythm guitarist). Both Roland brothers are the only members still present in the current lineup. Three decades ago, […]

UCLA Hires LAPD Commander

Los Angeles Police Department Cmdr. Steve Lurie will begin work as UCLA’s associate vice chancellor for campus and community safety Feb. 1. Laurie replaces Rick Braziel, the former Sacramento Police Department chief who temporarily headed the Office of Campus and Community Safety since it was established in May after the university came under heavy criticism […]