Luna Has Solid Lead in Battle for LA County Sheriff, But Vote Counting Continues
Former Long Beach police Chief Robert Luna holds a solid lead Thursday in his bid to unseat Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, though the incumbent maintains confidence he can crawl back into the contest as vote-counting continues in the coming days. Luna jumped out front quickly when early ballot results were released from Tuesday’s […]
Person Killed in Traffic Crash on 405 Freeway in Seal Beach Area
A person was killed Thursday in a traffic crash on the northbound San Diego (405) Freeway in the Seal Beach area. The crash was reported about 4:45 a.m. near Seal Beach Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol. Information was not immediately available on the identity of the fatally injured person, who died at the […]
Victim in Freeway Crash in Rosemead Identified
A man who was killed in a crash on the San Bernardino (10) Freeway in Rosemead that left a big rig on its side and involved at least two other vehicles was identified by authorities Thursday. The crash occurred at about 5:10 a.m. Saturday on the eastbound freeway at Rosemead Boulevard, the California Highway Patrol […]
Bass, Caruso in 50-50 Deadlock for LA Mayor
With Rick Caruso and Karen Bass locked in a virtual 50-50 deadlock according to the latest available election returns, the waiting game continues Thursday in the expensive and at-times contentious race to become the next mayor of Los Angeles — though a winner might not be determined for days. After the candidates traded leads in […]
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 and the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing is expected to grow to $47 million. There were two tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, including one at a convenience store in El Cajon, the […]
County Authorities Identify Men Killed in Mid- City Crash
Two men who were hit by a vehicle and killed near the Mid-City area of Los Angeles were identified Thursday. The crash was reported about 5:50 a.m. Wednesday in the 2500 block of South Robertson Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Jose Linares 78, and Alfredo Linares ,76, were identified as the men […]
Vandenberg Launches NASA Weather Satellite, Conducts Low-Orbit Re-entry Test
A NASA satellite was launched and a low-Earth orbit flight test was conducted from Vandenberg Space Force Base Thursday. A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Joint Polar Satellite System-2 was sent into orbit via a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at 1:39 a.m. In addition, NASA tested an Inflatable Decelerator from Space Launch Complex-3. […]
Average Southland Gas Prices Rise Again
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose three-tenths of a cent Thursday to $5.531, one day after recording its largest increase since Oct. 4, seven-tenths of a cent. The back-to-back increases follow a run of 33 decreases in 34 days totaling 97.3 cents, according to figures from […]
Los Angeles County, State See Spike in COVID Hospitalizations
The number of COVID-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals increased by 52 people to 492, according to the latest state figures, continuing a recent uptick that has health officials concerned about another possible cold-weather surge in transmission. Of those patients, 43 were being treated in intensive care, down 10 from the previous day’s total. […]
Two County War Vets Without Diplomas to Receive Them Thursday
Two veterans of foreign wars who didn’t graduate from high school will receive diplomas Thursday thanks to a Riverside County program that provides graduation certificates to former airmen, soldiers, sailors and Marines who gave up school to serve their country. The county Office of Education will be conducting its 16th “Operation Recognition” ceremony, honoring two […]
One Year Ago Today (November 10, 2021)…Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Sex Assault Crime Spree in Huntington Beach
One Year Ago Today (November 10, 2021)…A 28-year-old registered sex offender pleaded guilty to going on a sexual assault crime spree on his birthday in downtown Huntington Beach. Justin Wayne Goodgame began his crime spree began about 11 a.m. Jan. 5 when he exposed himself in a business, according to Huntington Beach Police Department Lt. […]
