Extended Menendez Family Welcome Parole Hearing Delay

Relatives of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who have served about 35 years behind bars for the 1989 shotgun slayings of their parents, said Wednesday they welcome a two-month delay in the brothers’ parole hearing, giving them time to prepare a case in support of the siblings’ release. The parole hearing for the brothers had been […]

OC Officials Propose $10.8B Budget

Orange County officials are proposing a $10.8 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, an increase of about $1.2 billion than the current year’s spending plan. The general fund budget, which offers the most flexibility, is projected at $5.4 billion, up from last fiscal year’s $4.8 billion. The remainder of the budget is generally restricted […]

LA Task Force Arrests 265, Rescues 27 Children During ‘Operation Spring Cleaning’

A two-week law enforcement crackdown targeting internet-related crimes against youth in Southern California netted 265 arrests and rescued 27 children who were entangled in exploitative crimes, police said Wednesday. Dubbed “Operation Spring Cleaning,” the sweep was carried out between April 6 and April 19 by the Los Angeles Regional Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, […]

LA Zoo Confirms that Pair of Asian Elephants Re-Homed in Tulsa

Billy and Tina, a pair of Asian elephants long housed at the Los Angeles Zoo, were settling into their new home Wednesday at the Tulsa Zoo, following a day of mystery that began when the animals were quietly removed from their enclosure at the Griffith Park facility. “Although they will be missed, we are grateful […]

Firefighters Halt Spread of Sepulveda Basin Fire Which Disrupted Bus Service, Injured One

Firefighters stopped the spread of a 4-acre brush fire in the Sepulveda Basin Wednesday that left one person injured and disrupted Metro bus service. The fire was reported shortly after noon near Victory and Balboa boulevards in Van Nuys, initially burning about 1.5 acres, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Flames engulfed multiple palm […]

LAFD Crew Rescues Three Dogs from Alleged Arson; Suspect in Custody

Crews rescued three dogs from a burning home Wednesday in East Hollywood, and a woman was detained on suspicion of arson, authorities said. The blaze was reported around 9:45 a.m. at a one-story duplex in the 800 block of North Kenmore Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. All residents safely evacuated before firefighters […]

Mayor Bass to Join LAPD Memorial Day Ceremony Remembering 239 Fallen Officers

The Los Angeles Police Department will hold a memorial ceremony Thursday honoring the legacies of the 239 LAPD officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Mayor Karen Bass and LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell are among the dignitaries expected to attend the event in the courtyard , along with other local elected […]

Azusa Man Pleas Not Guilty to Parents’ Murder

A 29-year-old man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to murder charges stemming from the killings of his parents inside their Azusa home. Gabriel Contreras is charged with two counts of murder for the March 15 slayings of his mother, Linda Rodriguez, and his father, Arthur Contreras. The murder charges include a special circumstance allegation of multiple […]

SGV Man Sentenced 10 Months in Federal Lock Up for Phishing Scheme

A San Gabriel Valley man was sentenced Wednesday to 10 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $102,550 in restitution for his attempt to obtain additional money from two elderly victims who had already paid thousands as part of an online phishing scheme that locked up their home computer. Tai Su, 49, of West […]

La Cañada Exec to Plead Guilty to Making Illegal Campaign Contributions

An insurance brokerage executive from La Cañada Flintridge agreed Wednesday to plead guilty to breaking federal campaign laws by making illegal contributions to a joint fundraising committee that included a U.S. Senator’s re-election effort. Teena Maria Hostovich, 66, is charged in downtown Los Angeles with making annual contributions of more than $10,000 in the name […]

No Injuries Reported in Palisades House Fire

A fire broke out Wednesday at a home in Pacific Palisades, but no injuries were reported, authorities said. The fire was reported around 1 p.m. at a one-story single-family residence in the 1100 block of North Pulgas Place, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Nearly three dozen firefighters extinguished the flames in 32 minutes, […]