Franklin Fire 30% Contained

The Franklin Fire in Malibu is smoldering in steep and dangerous terrain Friday and cooler weather, higher humidity and the absence of strong winds are helping firefighters minimize the spread of the destructive wildfire that started on Monday. With the Santa Ana winds subsided and overall conditions improving, containment of the 4,037-acre Franklin Fire increased […]

Teen Girl Last Seen in East Los Angeles

Authorities sought the public’s help Friday in locating a 14-year-old girl considered at-risk because of a mental disorder last seen in East Los Angeles. Gionna Marie Landos was last seen 1 a.m. Thursday in the 900 block of South Simmons Avenue, near East Olympic Boulevard and the Commerce city limits, according to the Los Angeles […]

One of Two Doctor Murder Suspects Charged

One of two men charged with murder in the shooting death of a doctor after he left his medical practice in Woodland Hills, in what authorities believe may be a murder for hire, is set to be arraigned Friday in a downtown courtroom — while the victim’s ex-wife and another man were also arrested in […]

Assemblyman Essayyli Calls for Ethics Probe of Unnamed Representative

Assemblyman Bill Essayli, R-Norco, filed an ethics complaint Thursday calling for a formal investigation of an unnamed member of the state Legislature who may have been part of a years-old cannabis bribery scheme in Baldwin Park. According to documents made public by federal prosecutors last week, a public official who was unnamed — but whom […]

2 Men, Ex-Wife Charged in Connection with Doctor Killing

Two men were charged Thursday with murder in connection with the death of a doctor who was shot while leaving his medical practice in Woodland Hills in what authorities believe may have been a murder for hire, while the victim’s ex-wife and another man were also arrested in connection with the probe. Evan Hardman, 41, […]

Riverside County Gas Prices Drop

The average price of a gallon of self-service regular gasoline in Riverside County dropped Friday to its lowest amount since July 21, 2021, decreasing 1.1 cents to $4.27. The average price has dropped 12 of the past 13 days, decreasing 6.5 cents, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It dropped […]

Man to Plead Guilty to Turtle Trafficking

A 54-year-old man is expected to plead guilty Friday to federal charges after wildlife inspectors at a Torrance mail facility intercepted packages containing protected eastern box turtles allegedly addressed to one of the defendant’s aliases in China. Sai Keung Tin, of Hong Kong, is charged in Los Angeles federal court with four counts of exporting […]

South Bay White Supremacist Group Leader on Trial for Brawling at Political Rallies

A reputed founder of a violent Southern California white supremacist organization is expected to be sentenced Friday in downtown Los Angeles on a federal charge for inciting brawls at political rallies across the state. Robert Rundo, 34, of Huntington Beach pleaded guilty in September to one count of conspiracy to violate the federal Anti-Riot Act, […]

Piano Teacher Arrested for Allegedly Abusing Minor Student

A 41-year-old piano teacher suspected of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old student since July was taken into custody Thursday after investigators executed a search warrant in Encino. Detectives located Van Nuys resident Hovanes John Jihanyan Thursday in Encino with the assistance of undercover officers, according to the Santa Monica Police Department. Investigators from the Youth and […]

Average LA Gas Price Drops to Lowest Amount Since Aug. 12, 2021

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Friday to its lowest amount since Aug. 12, 2021, decreasing six-tenths of a cent to $4.384. The average price has dropped 12 of the past 13 days, decreasing 6.8 cents, including six-tenths of a cent both Wednesday and Thursday, according […]

One Year Ago Today (December 13, 2023)…Woman Ordered to Arbitrate Settlement Contract Breach Suit Against Elfman

One Year Ago Today (December 13, 2023)…A judge granted film and television composer Danny Elfman’s motion to order a woman to arbitrate rather than litigate her claims he breached the terms of a sexual harassment settlement agreement and owes $85,000. Pianist Nomi Abadi, 35, sued in Los Angeles Superior Court on July 19 and states […]