LA to Finalize and Adopt `Sanctuary City’ Ordinance

The City Council Wednesday is expected to finalize the language and adopt a “sanctuary city” ordinance, prohibiting resources or personnel from being used to help federal enforcement of immigration laws. Council members voted 13-0 Nov. 19 in favor of the proposed ordinance, but made some changes, requiring a second vote before it can be enacted. […]

Lomita Woman to be Sentenced on Gang-Related Narcotics, Gun Charges

A reputed gang associate from Lomita faces sentencing Wednesday on federal narcotics and gun charges. Patricia Amelia Limon, 55, pleaded guilty in May in downtown Los Angeles to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine and engaging in the business of dealing firearms without a license, according to the U.S. […]

Prosecutor Suing Over Alleged Demotion, Settles

A prosecutor who alleged he was demoted from a prestigious position for speaking out against former District Attorney George Gascón’s sentencing directives has tentatively settled his lawsuit against Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney John Lewin’s attorneys filed court papers on lawsuit with Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Steve Cochran on Tuesday notifying him of […]

Janet Nguyen Swears in Early, Taking Over for Do

State Sen. Janet Nguyen, R-Huntington Beach, is expected to be sworn in Wednesday to finish the term of former Supervisor Andrew Do, who resigned after pleading guilty in federal court to bribery. Nguyen will fill out the last month or so of Do’s term, and will later be sworn in for the full term she […]

Average LA Gas Prices Drop to Lowest Amount Since 2022

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Wednesday to its lowest amount since Dec. 24, 2022, decreasing eight-tenths of a cent to $4.432, one day after dropping six-tenths of a cent. The average price is 2.4 cents less than one week ago, 8.8 cents lower than one […]

Riverside Gas Price Lowest Since 2022

The average price of a gallon of self-service regular gasoline in Riverside County dropped Wednesday to its lowest amount since Dec. 29, 2022, decreasing a half-cent to $4.316. The average price has dropped four consecutive days, decreasing 1.9 cents, including 1.1 cents Tuesday, after remaining unchanged over the previous three days, according to figures from […]

Pedestrian Killed in Lancaster ID’d

A 55-year-old woman who was hit by a vehicle and killed in the Lancaster area has been identified, authorities said Wednesday. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s office identified the victim as Lashon Bailey. The crash occurred at about 7:40 p.m. Monday at Avenue J and Dale Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. […]

Ex-USC Receiver Jordan Addison Pleads Not Guilty to DUI

Former USC standout receiver Jordan Addison is due back in court Jan. 9 for a pretrial hearing on two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence of alcohol after being caught asleep at the wheel near Los Angeles International Airport. Addison, who is in his second season with the Minnesota Vikings, was not present in […]

Wood-Burning Ban in Effect Wednesday

A ban on indoor and outdoor wood burning is in place Wednesday in much of the Southland due to a forecast of high air pollution in the area. The residential wood-burning ban will be in effect until at least 11:59 p.m. Wednesday for all those in the South Coast Air Basin, including the non-desert portions […]

No Winning Tickets Sold With All Six Mega Millions Lottery Numbers

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Friday’s drawing to $579 million. There were three tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, two in Ohio and one in Wisconsin. They are all worth $1 million, […]

One Year Ago Today (December 4, 2023)…Jury Selection Starts In Trial Of Sex Offender Accused Of Hounding Teen

One Year Ago Today (December 4, 2023)…Jury selection got underway for the trial of a convicted sex trafficker accused of cornering a Winchester girl riding her bike and trying to persuade her to work for him as a prostitute. Isaac Symeon Bragg, 43, of Hemet was arrested in April following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department […]