Death Toll Rises to 11 in Altadena Eaton Fire

Containment of the Eaton Fire in the Altadena and Pasadena areas, which has resulted in 11 deaths and burned 14,117 acres, has grown from 15% to 27%, authorities said. An army of firefighters worked overnight clearing more lines of vegetation around the fire while cutting down falling trees that were making it dangerous for firefighters […]

One Dead, One Wounded in Shooting at Hollywood Nightclub

An argument at closing time for a Hollywood nightclub led to a shooting Sunday that killed one man and sent another person to a hospital. The shooting occurred at 1:52 a.m. Sunday at the Warwick Nightclub at 6507 W. Sunset Blvd., according to Los Angeles Police Department Det. I. Lowe. Arriving officers found the two […]

Palisades Firefighters Prepare for More Strong Winds

Firefighters were working through the night to build on the progress made during a day of reduced wind and add to the 11% containment of the Palisdes Fire that has scorched 23,707 acres, destroyed or damaged about 5,000 structures and killed at least five people. Firefighters were trying to put down the flames in preparation […]

Kenneth Fire is Fully Contained

A brush fire that erupted in the West Hills area and consumed 1,052 acres in Los Angeles and Ventura counties is now 100% contained Sunday, authorities announced Sunday. Firefighters worked overnight to put out remaining hot spots of the Kenneth Fire and to prevent flare ups before gusty winds return this week. The Kenneth Fire […]

LAFD Extinguished Central-Alameda Mall Fire

It took firefighters one hour and 15 minutes to extinguish a fire Sunday at a Central-Alameda strip mall. The fire was reported at 3:03 a.m. in an L-shaped mall in the 1700 block of East Vernon Avenue, according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman Margaret Stewart. The 80 responding firefighters had the fire out at […]

Amid Fires, Metro Continues Free Rides Thru Sunday

Metro bus and rail fares will remain suspended at least through Sunday in the wake of the multiple wildfires that have roiled the Los Angeles area. Metro Chair and L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn approved continuation of the free fares, transit agency officials said. Sunday will mark the fifth consecutive day of fare suspensions, which […]

Medical Engineer Sues Former Employer for Alleged Wrongful Termination

A leading medical device company is being sued by a former engineer who alleges she was wrongfully terminated in 2024 for reporting her concerns about the gender discrimination and the authenticity of management’s reporting of data regression. Jia Sheng’s Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit alleges wrongful discharge, retaliation, discrimination, harassment, failure to prevent harassment, and […]

Ralph’s Drops Injunction Suit After Palisades Store Burns

In the wake of the destruction of the Ralphs store in Pacific Palisades during the ongoing area fires, the grocery chain has dropped its lawsuit that sought a preliminary injunction against multiple food truck operators the company maintained had created a nuisance with congestion, trash generation and rudeness by their customers to Ralphs employees. Ralphs’ […]

LA Braces for the Return of Santa Anas

Loved ones were dealing Sunday with the deaths of at least 16 people in the wildfires across Los Angeles as the search continued for more victims while forecasters warned that the Santa Ana winds will pick back up again and gain strength going into this week. While containment of the Hurst Fire reached 76% and […]

Carson Man Missing

Sheriff’s detectives Sunday are looking for a 24-year-old man who suffers from depression and anxiety and went missing from Carson. Issac Guillermo Deleon was last seen at 2 p.m. Saturday on the 23000 block of Archibald Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Deleon’s family is concerned for his well-being, the sheriff’s department […]

Person Dies in Billboard Post Crash

A person was killed Saturday when a vehicle crashed into a billboard pole in the Florence-Firestone area of South Los Angeles. The crash was reported at 8:12 p.m. Saturday in the 8600 block of Juniper Street, near Firestone Boulevard and Alameda Street, according to the California Highway Patrol. One person was pronounced dead at the […]