Lakers Again Can’t Hold Double-Digit Lead, Trail Denver Three Games to None

The Lakers will try to avoid a second consecutive sweep at the hands of the Denver Nuggets when their NBA Western Conference first-round playoff series resumes Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers were unable to hold a double-digit lead for the third consecutive game, losing to the Nuggets, 112-105, Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena to […]

Crash Involving Semi in San Dimas Closes Lanes of Foothill Freeway

A two-vehicle collision involving a semi trailer that completely destroyed the cab of the big rig closed multiple lanes of the eastbound Foothill (210) Freeway Friday in San Dimas. The collision was reported around 4:08 a.m. at the freeway and San Dimas Avenue. When officers from the California Highway Patrol arrived, they found the cab […]

Daylong Cecil Murray Memorial Services Set at First AME Church

A daylong memorial, including a viewing and Celebration of Life wake, will take place Friday in honor of the late Rev. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray at First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles, where the spiritual leader served as pastor for 27 years. Murray died of natural causes April 5 at his home in […]

USC Campus Closed to Public Following Protests; Main Commencement Canceled

The USC campus will remain closed to the general public Friday, though classes will go on as scheduled — two days after nearly 100 people were arrested as police cleared an “occupation” by pro-Palestinian protesters, and one day after the school canceled its upcoming “main stage” commencement amid ongoing security concerns. On Thursday, citing “new […]

Little Change to Average Southland Gas Prices

The run of five decreases in six days to the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County totaling 2.3 cents ended Friday with an increase of two-tenths of a cent to $5.372. The average price is 2.1 cents less than one week ago, but 32.6 cents more than one […]

Pro-Palestine Encampment Established on UCLA Campus, Met by Israeli Supporters

A pro-Palestinian encampment has been established on campus at UCLA and was met by Israeli supporters in what is a growing display of tensions among college students and groups in Los Angeles, and Friday demonstrations are expected to continue. A day after nearly 100 people were arrested following pro-Palestine protests on the campus of USC […]

Slight Increase Ends Run of Dropping Riverside County Gas Prices

A run of seven decreases in eight days to the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County totaling 3.1 cents ended Friday with an increase of four-tenths of a cent to $5.292. The average price is 2.4 cents less than one week ago, but 36.2 cents more than one month […]

LA County Woman to Plead Guilty in Counterfeit Postage Case

A Los Angeles County woman is set to plead guilty Friday to federal charges alleging she used counterfeit postage to ship millions of parcels in a scheme prosecutors say caused the U.S. Postal Service to lose over $60 million. Lijuan “Angela” Chen, 51, of Walnut, has agreed to enter her plea to federal counts of […]

Perris to Celebrate Arbor Day with Planting and Tree Giveaway

To mark Arbor Day, the city of Perris Friday will plant a Fuji apple tree at the Community Garden, and public works personnel will give away one fruit tree per household with proof of residency. The tree planting will take place at 135 North D St. Perris residents will receive one tree per household, while […]

USC Quarterback Caleb Williams Chosen First in NFL Draft

USC quarterback Caleb Williams was the first player selected in Thursday’s NFL draft, chosen by the Chicago Bears. Williams screamed in joy twice as he walked to the stage at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in Detroit, where the draft is being held, then embraced NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, who handed him a Bears […]

One Year Ago Today (April 26, 2023)…Ex-UCLA Gynecologist Sentenced to 11 Years Prison for Sex Abuse of Patients

One Year Ago Today (April 26, 2023)…A former UCLA campus gynecologist convicted of sex-related charges involving two patients was sentenced to 11 years in prison and ordered to register as a sex offender upon his release. Superior Court Judge Michael Carter handed down the sentence hours after rejecting a motion for a new trial for […]