Dodgers Celebrations Turn Amok; Bus Set on Fire, Looting

Crowds of people who took to the streets to revel in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series clinching Game 5 victory over the New York Yankees from downtown Los Angeles to Echo Park, forcing the Los Angeles Police Department to issue several dispersal orders after some businesses were looted and a Metro bus was vandalized […]

De León, Jurado Battle Over City Council District 14

Voters in the 14th City Council District will soon settle the tumultuous, high-profile contest between incumbent Kevin de León and progressive challenger Ysabel Jurado, who are vying to represent downtown and northeast L.A. neighborhoods. In the March primary, tenant-rights attorney Jurado received 24.52% of the vote, claiming first place in a field of eight candidates. […]

Hutt, Yoo Vie for CD10 Voters’ Ballot

While Heather Hutt enters Tuesday’s Election Day as the incumbent City Councilwoman for the 10th District, voters will actually be getting their first chance to weigh in on her candidacy, after she was appointed by the council last year to fill Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas’ unexpired term following his conviction on federal corruption charges. Tuesday’s runoff […]

E-Bike Rider ID’d After Fatal Accident

A 43-year-old man killed by a suspect who police believe targeted him before the fatal shooting and who also stands accused of killing a woman in Koreatown was identified Thursday. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner’s office identified the victim as Jorge Guerrero Hurtado, 43. Police said Hurtado was riding an electric bicycle […]

DA Gascón Faces Tough Reelection Fight

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, who was elected four years ago on a progressive platform but has become a target of critics who accuse him of being soft on criminals, will face a tough reelection challenge Tuesday from former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman. Gascón has defended his record while in office, denying allegations […]

Diabetic Senior Reported Missing in Torrance

A 79-year-old man who authorities say is diabetic and suffers from a mild cognitive impairment was reported missing Thursday in Torrance. Ronald Edward Harmon was last seen at 2 p.m. Wednesday on the 22000 block of South Vermont Avenue near West 220th Street, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. Harmon is white, 5 feet 8 […]

OC Supervisor Do to Plead Guilty to Bribery

Former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do is expected Thursday to plead guilty to a federal bribery conspiracy charge. Do, 62, has agreed to plead guilty to a felony charge of conspiracy to commit bribery, admitting that in exchange for more than $550,000 in bribes, he cast votes on the Board of Supervisors beginning in 2020 […]

No Powerball Winning Tickets Sold

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing to $54 million. A ticket with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, was sold at a convenience store in San Jose and is worth $561,233, the California Lottery announced. […]

Dodgers Clinch World Series Title; Parade on Saturday

A victory parade celebrating the Dodgers’ World Series title will be held Friday morning in downtown Los Angeles, along with a “special ticketed celebration” at Dodger Stadium. The parade, featuring team members riding atop double-decker buses, will begin at 11 a.m. at Gloria Molina Grand Park across from City Hall. Mayor Karen Bass will speak […]

Nazarian, Burgos Face Off to Succeed Krekorian in CD2

With longtime City Councilman Paul Krekorian termed out from his Second District seat, voters this coming Tuesday will decide on a successor — choosing between former Assemblyman Adrin Nazarian, and business owner and political newcomer Jillian Burgos. In a field of seven candidates, Nazarian took the top spot during the March primary, receiving 37.18% of […]

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