ICE Refuses to Leave Los Angeles

U.S. authorities are vowing to continue their month-long crackdown on illegal immigration in Los Angeles, after roughly 100 federal agents amassed near MacArthur Park in the Westlake area, but left without appearing to make any arrests. The activity began shortly before 11 a.m. Monday, with dozens of vans and some military vehicles appearing out the […]

Temperatures on the Rise; Heat Wave Hits LA Ares

A mini heat wave is headed for the Southland starting Tuesday. While temperatures were in the normal range Monday, the National Weather Service warned of “big changes coming” — with overall highs expected to be 5-10 degrees above area norms. The heat spell was forecast to peak Wednesday and Thursday, ahead of some weekend cooling, […]

Investigators Allege Laguna Fire Wad Ignited by Fireworks

A brush fire that may have been ignited by fireworks scorched about four acres in Laguna Beach Monday, threatening homes and prompting evacuation orders, but there were no reports of injuries. The blaze broke out at around 2:15 p.m. near Rancho Laguna Road and Morningside Drive and moved uphill, driven by the thick brush, fire […]

8 Cruisers Damaged During LAPD Candlelight Vigil

A gathering that began as a candlelight vigil turned violent when Los Angeles Police Department officers came under attack in Hyde Park and at least eight patrol vehicles had their tires punctured. Police were called to Crenshaw and Hyde Park boulevards at about 9:30 p.m. Monday regarding reports of a crowd blocking traffic at the […]

Four Hit in South LA Shooting

Three women and a 35-year-old man were shot in South Los Angeles, and police Tuesday were looking for their assailants, authorities said. Los Angeles Police Department officers responded at 10:40 p.m. Monday to a call regarding a shooting of multiple victims at the intersection of 10305 Main St. and 103rd Street. One victim was found […]

Authorities ID Motorcyclist Killed in Gardena

A 27-year-old motorcyclist who reportedly was performing a wheelie when he collided with a tree and died in Gardena was identified Tuesday. At around 5:50 p.m. Sunday, Gardena Police Department officers responded to a single-vehicle collision on Marine Avenue near the Harbor (110) Freeway. Officers located Sixto Hipolito Nunez on a sidewalk, and paramedics pronounced […]

Jurupa Valley Fire Burns 150 Acres

A brush fire that broke out Monday evening in Jurupa Valley had burned 150 acres early Tuesday morning, and firefighters were working to establish and strengthen containment lines. The blaze erupted around 7:45 p.m. Monday near Pyrite Street and Granite Hill Drive, according to Cal Fire Riverside. No injuries or evacuations were immediately reported. Firefighters […]

Bell Motel Victim Identified

A 31-year-old man who was found dead at a Bell motel was identified Tuesday by county authorities. Patrick Riley was identified as the victim by the Los Angeles County Office of Medical Examiner. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, at about 5:40 p.m. Sunday, a clerk at the motel in the 4400 block […]

LA, OC Gas Prices Fall

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County declined nine-tenths of a cent Tuesday to $4.549, its lowest amount since Feb. 4. The average price is 3.1 cents less than one week ago, 14.5 cents less than one month ago and 23.5 cents less than one year ago, according […]

Friends Report Missing Man Last Seen in Windsor Hills

A 59-year-old man who authorities said has a health condition and requires medication was reported missing after last being seen in the unincorporated Windsor Hills area Monday. Jeffery Anthony Brown was last seen on the 5700 block of Alviso Avenue, one block north of Slauson Avenue, at approximately 7:30 a.m. Monday, the Sheriff’s Information Bureau […]

Powerball Tickets With Five Out of Six Numbers Sold in Santa Clarita, Orange

One ticket each with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, in Monday evening’s drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery were sold at a seafood market in Santa Clarita and a gas station in Orange and are each worth $555,503, the California Lottery announced. While tickets with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number sold […]