Mayor Bass, Local Orgs Announce Restoration for Palisades Rec Center

After the Palisades Recreation Center was severely damaged in January’s wildfires, a public-private partnership will rebuild the community center and restore activities for residents on the Westside, it was announced Thursday. During a morning news conference in the Palisades, Mayor Karen Bass joined Steadfast LA and LA Strong Sports, two private organizations, to announce their […]

Hearing Set Friday for Former Menendez Brothers Prosecutor’s Withdrawal Motion

A hearing is set for Friday in the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life prison sentences without the possibility of parole for the shotgun murders of their parents in the family’s Beverly Hills mansion more than three decades ago. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic is expected to hear […]

Academy Adds Stunt Design Oscar Category Consideration in 2027

A new category will be added the Oscar ceremony beginning in 2028, with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announcing Thursday the creation of a category for Achievement in Stunt Design. “Since the early days of cinema, stunt design has been an integral part of filmmaking,” Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President […]

Ex-Torrance PD Officers Plead Guilty to Tagging Impound Car with Swastika

Two former Torrance police officers pleaded guilty Thursday to a felony vandalism charge stemming from a swastika that was found spray-painted inside an impounded vehicle just over five years ago. Christopher Tomsic and Cody Weldin, both 32, were immediately sentenced to two years probation and ordered to perform 100 hours of community service and 15 […]

Juvenile Court May Handle New Trial for 1991 Murder of Teen Boy

A state appeals court panel Thursday ordered a new hearing to determine if the case of a gang member who was convicted of the 1991 murder of a 16-year-old boy in Panorama City should be handled in juvenile court instead of adult court as a result of recent changes in state law involving teenage defendants. […]

Two Missing Teens in Green Meadows Area

Police sought the public’s assistance Thursday in locating two teenage girls last seen in the Green Meadows area near Watts. Giselle Montez, 13, and Kimberly Hernandez, 14, were last seen around 3:45 p.m. Wednesday at Alliance Jack Skirball Middle School in the 600 block of East 115 Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. […]

Allegedly Abducted Children Found; Authorities Yet to Confirm Father’s Involvement

A 9-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy who were allegedly abducted by their father from their Sylmar school were found and reunited with their family, police said Thursday. It was unclear if their father was also found. The children had been last seen around 11 a.m. Tuesday at their elementary school in the 13000 block […]

LA Officials Propose Bill to Impound RVs, Clear Camps

Elected officials touted a bill Thursday that would expedite the destruction of impounded recreational vehicles valued under $4,000, a move they say will reduce RV encampments on Los Angeles streets. On Thursday, Assemblyman Mark Gonzalez, D-Los Angeles, announced the introduction of AB 630, a bill aimed at “accelerating housing solutions” for homeless people living in […]

Soulja Boy’s Ex-Assistant Wins $4M in Compensatory Damages

A former personal assistant to Soulja Boy who alleged she was sexually abused by the rapper won $4 million in compensatory damages from the 34-year-old “Crank That” singer Thursday. A Santa Monica Superior Court jury deliberated for just over a day before finding in favor of the plaintiff, identified only as Jane Doe. The singer’s […]

Missing Carson Mother, Toddler Found

A 26-year-old woman who requires daily medication and a 2-year-old boy who were last seen in Carson have been found, authorities said Thursday. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department did not release where or when Jenna and Ayden Muldrew were found. Jenna and Ayden Muldrew were last seen on April 1 at 11:13 a.m. on […]

Riverside Offers Tax-Defaulted Properties in Online Auction

Nearly 400 tax-defaulted properties throughout Riverside County will be available for purchase, via open electronic bidding, during an online auction slated for the end of the month. The Office of the Treasurer-Tax Collector is again partnering with hosting site Bid4Assets.com to conduct the exclusively internet-based auction on houses and vacant parcels seized as a result […]