LAPD: Death of Child on Freeway Maybe Tied to Woodland Hills Murder

Police Tuesday are exploring possible connections between an infant girl who was found dead and a young girl who was found suffering from moderate injuries on the northbound San Diego (405) Freeway in the Culver City area and authorities said their discovery may be tied to a Woodland Hills homicide and a Redondo Beach fatal […]

Average LA County Gas Price Rises to Highest Amount Since Nov. 1

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Tuesday for the 22nd consecutive day and 25th time in 26 days, increasing 1.5 cents to $5.342, its highest amount since Nov. 1. The average price has risen 41.2 cents over the past 26 days, including six-tenths of a cent […]

No Tickets Sold With All Six Powerball Lottery Numbers

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing to $31 million. There were also no tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game. The numbers drawn […]

L.A. Zoo Celebrates 5 California Condor Hatchlings, with More to Come

Five California condor chicks recently hatched at the Los Angeles Zoo, the first hatchlings of this breeding season for the endangered bird, and more are expected the zoo announced. According to the announcement released Monday, the first egg was laid at the zoo at the beginning of January, marking an early start to the breeding […]

Los Angeles Considers Temporary Moratorium on Dog Breeding Permits

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday will consider a temporary moratorium on dog breeding permits, which officials say is an attempt to address overpopulation at the six city-run animal shelters. In order to implement the temporary moratorium, the City Council will need to approve an ordinance. Last week, the three-member Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee […]

One Killed, Five Injured in Cathedral City Crash

A 19-year-old man has been killed and five people are in the hospital Tuesday following a two-vehicle crash in Cathedral City. Cathedral City Police Department officers responded to reports of a vehicle crash at 9:21 p.m. Monday at Cathedral Canyon Drive between 33rd Avenue and Corral Road, where they learned one vehicle, driving north at […]

LA County Board Looks for Ways to Aid 99 Cents Only Store Employees

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is expected Tuesday to direct its staff to prepare a report on ways the county might be able to provide financial and other support to people losing their jobs due to the closure of 99 Cents Only stores in the area. “I am worried about the thousands of […]

Water Pipeline Repairs Expected to Snarl Traffic in Beverly Hills

Traffic is expected to be snarled on North Santa Monica Boulevard in Beverly Hills Tuesday as crews from the Metropolitan Water District urgently repair a leak in a major water pipeline. The repairs were set to begin at 4 a.m. Tuesday, and commuters are urged to avoid or allow ample time to travel through a […]

Trial Set to Begin for Man Charged with Killing Former Classmate

Six years after charges were filed, testimony is set to begin Tuesday in the trial of a man charged with killing a gay former high school classmate. Samuel Lincoln Woodward of Newport Beach is charged with the Jan. 3, 2018, killing of 19-year-old Blaze Bernstein. Woodward is charged with murder with sentencing enhancements for a […]

14-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing in Pico Rivera

A 14-year-old boy was reported missing Tuesday after he was last seen in Pico Rivera. Emmanuel Cuevas was last seen at around 8:30 p.m. Monday on the 5300 block of Zola Avenue, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. Emmanuel is Latino, 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighs 115 pounds, has brown hair and brown eyes. […]

One Year Ago Today (April 9, 2023)…Suit Alleges Woman Sexually Abused Adoptive Grandson for Nine Years

One Year Ago Today (April 9, 2023)…A man is suing his adoptive grandmother, alleging she sexually abused him for nine years beginning when he was 4 years old. The plaintiff is identified only as John Doe in the Compton Superior Court lawsuit in which he alleges sexual battery and harassment, gender violence, intentional infliction of […]