Judge Keeps Alive Revenge Porn, Other Claims vs. Ariana Madix

Former “Vanderpump Rules” cast member Rachel Leviss won a round in court when a judge denied Ariana Madix’s bid to dismiss the plaintiff’s revenge porn and two other causes of action against her, finding that distributing intimate videos of the plaintiff has nothing to do with the First Amendment. Leviss alleges in her lawsuit that […]

Fire at Southern Railroad at Griffith Park Extinguished

A maintenance shed at the Griffith Park & Southern Railroad was destroyed by fire Friday in Griffith Park. Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters were called around 2:12 a.m. to 4400 North Crystal Springs Drive where they battled intense flames at the shed behind the main station before containing and extinguishing it, according to Fox 11. […]

One Arrested in Stolen Car Pursuit in Reseda

One person is in custody Friday after a short police pursuit that ended in Reseda. Los Angeles Police Department officers received at a call regarding a stolen Nissan Cube at 2 a.m. The pursuit began after officers saw the suspect driving the stolen car and the chase ended after the suspect crashed into a parked […]

Average LA County, OC Gas Prices Drop

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Friday for the fourth day in a row decreasing 1.3 cents to $4.756. The average price is 2.4 cents less than one week ago, 9.9 cents less than one month ago and 22 cents less than one year ago, according […]

One Arrested in Collision with LAPD Officers in South Los Angeles

A man is in custody Friday after crashing into a Los Angeles Police Department patrol car in South Los Angeles where two officers were injured. The crash occurred around 1:45 a.m. at the intersection of Central Avenue and Adams Boulevard when a gray sedan slammed into the patrol car, an LAPD spokesman told City News […]

Metro Seeks 2,000 Participants for Second Phase of Mobility Wallet Program

Metro is continuing recruitment efforts Friday for the second phase of a program, which will provide 2,000 participants with money to spend on transportation. Dubbed the Mobility Wallet, qualifying participants can apply at metro.net/mobilitywallet1, and will have until the end of August to do so. Participants are selected at random and will receive a debit […]

Record-Setting Heat Wave Expected to Ease This Weekend

July has been one of the hottest months in the Antelope Valley on record, with record-setting temperatures reported in Lancaster and Palmdale by the National Weather Service Friday. Lancaster set a record for highest number of consecutive days of 105 degrees or higher with 10 as of Thursday. The previous record of nine days with […]

Six LA Eateries Added to Prestigious Michelin Guide

Six Los Angeles-area eateries are enjoying some newfound attention Friday thanks to their addition this week to the Michelin Guide, joining the respected publication’s list of recommended restaurants. “From Portuguese bites like crispy and tender bacalhau fritters at Barra Santos to boat noodles at Mae Malai Thai House of Noodles, those in Los Angeles are […]

Excessive Heat Warnings Remain in Effect in Riverside County

Record high temperatures were reported in San Jacinto for the third day in a row and a triple-digit heat wave will continue in Riverside County with an excessive heat warning in effect Friday until at least 9 p.m. in the Coachella Valley, Banning and Desert Hot Springs areas. It was 109 in San Jacinto on […]

Ohtani, USC’s Juju Watkins Among Winners at ESPY Awards

A pair of Southern California athletes are celebrating their ESPY Awards Friday following the annual ceremony recognizing excellence in sports. Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani won Best MLB Player at the annual ESPY Awards in Hollywood, while USC women’s basketball player Juju Watkins won Best Breakthrough Athlete. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who […]

One Year Ago Today (July 12, 2023)…Officials Urge Other Victims of Sexual Assault Suspects to Contact LAPD

One Year Ago Today (July 12, 2023)…Detectives urged people to call them if they have information regarding four sexual assault suspects who authorities say were arrested in connection with unrelated crimes in the LAPD’s West Valley and Devonshire areas. Los Angeles Police Department detectives held a news conference Wednesday morning at the LAPD’s Operations Valley […]