Formal Events Begin as Summit of the Americas Takes Shape in Downtown LA

Formal gatherings in conjunction with the Summit of the Americas continued in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday, featuring discussions ranging from youth involvement in government and society to efforts by business to improve the world economy. A trio of forums, including the Young Americas Forum hosted by the Young Americas Business Trust, were being held around […]

COVID-Related Hospitalizations Rise to 557 in LA County

The number of COVID-19-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals rose again Tuesday, reaching 557, while the county registered another 3,722 infections. The hospital number is an increase from 530 on Monday. The number of patients being treated in intensive care was 61 as of Tuesday, down from 63 a day earlier, according to state […]

Orange County’s COVID Infections, Hospitalizations Rising Again

Orange County’s COVID-19 infection rates and hospitalizations continue to rise at a steady pace, according to data released Tuesday by the Orange County Health Care Agency. Hospitalizations increased from 134 on Friday to 158 as of Monday, the latest data available. Intensive care unit patients rose from 12 to 18. The county has 26.8% of […]

Bob Saget to be Honored With Impact Award at Critics Choice TV Awards

The late Bob Saget will be honored Sunday with the Impact Award at the Fourth Annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards, the Critics Choice Association announced. John Stamos will present the award to Kelly Rizzo, Saget’s widow. The comedian was found dead Jan. 9 in a Florida hotel room. Officials determined he died from an […]

Shane Mosley Liable in Failed Promotion of MMA Event Before Super Bowl XLIX

A judge has finalized a judgment of more than $450,000 against former boxer Shane Mosley and a company he owned with his sister in litigation brought by a firm that hoped to use the retired fighter’s image in the promotion of a mixed martial arts event prior to the 2015 Super Bowl. Los Angeles Superior […]

Heat Wave Set to Descend on Southland

Things are about to heat up across the Southland, with a heat wave expected to drive up temperatures across most western states by late this week and through the weekend. National Weather Service forecasters said record-breaking heat is possible on Friday and Saturday in traditionally hotter areas of Lancaster and Palmdale, while coastal areas will […]

Academy Museum Director Bill Kramer Named CEO of Motion Picture Academy

Bill Kramer, director and president of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, was named the new chief executive officer of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Tuesday. Kramer replaces the outgoing Dawn Hudson, who served in the position for 11 years and will remain as an adviser during the transition, according to the […]

LA Sparks Part Ways with Coach/GM Derek Fisher

After a 5-7 start to the season, the Los Angeles Sparks fired Derek Fisher as head coach and general manager Tuesday. “After a thorough evaluation of the state of our team, the Sparks and GM/Head Coach Derek Fisher have agreed to part ways,” Managing Partner Eric Holoman said in a statement. “On behalf of our […]

Six Members of Firefighting Crew Burned in Training Accident Near Castaic

Six members of a firefighting crew were burned Tuesday, one critically, in a training accident in a remote area of Los Angeles County north of Castaic. Paramedics sent to Golden State Highway at Templin Highway at about 11:15 a.m. took all six victims for hospital treatment, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. One […]

Man Arrested in Sherman Oaks After Pursuit

A man was taken into custody in Sherman Oaks Tuesday after leading authorities on a pursuit on the Ventura (101) Freeway. The man driving a silver sedan made his way on the southbound Ventura Freeway to the Encino area by about 2:40 p.m., though the pursuit began in the Ventura area after the man failed […]

Ex-DWP Executive Gets Four Years for Lying to Feds in Corruption Case

A former Los Angeles Department of Water and Power cyber security chief was sentenced to four years behind bars Tuesday for lying to the FBI about his role in a bribery scheme connected to the botched launch of a DWP computerized billing system. David Alexander, 54, of Arcadia, admitted lying to investigators about his dealings […]