Missing 26-Year-Old Man With Medical Conditions is Located

A missing 26-year-old man who suffers from “medical conditions” and was last seen in Agoura Hills has been located, authorities said Tuesday. Warren Litberg was previously seen on Monday at 6:06 p.m. in the 30400 block of Mulholland Highway north of Hazel Nut Court, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. No details were […]

Collision on Ventura Freeway Near Encino Halts Westbound Traffic

A collision involving a big rig and a sedan shut down four westbound lanes of the Ventura (101) Freeway near Encino Tuesday morning. The collision was reported to the California Highway Patrol at 5:18 a.m. Tuesday at Hayvenhurst Avenue. The trailer reportedly separated from the tractor and came to rest leaning against the center divider […]

LASD, Toyota Sponsor Toy Giveaway for Children of Incarcerated Parents

Sheriff’s officials partnered with Toyota to deliver more than 1,000 toys to children with incarcerated parents in Los Angeles County, authorities announced Tuesday. The toys were collected between Nov. 17 and Dec. 19 and the distribution took place last weekend at LASD custody centers, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Participating employees from […]

Transformer Failure Leads to Power Outages in Downey/Norwalk Area

A transformer failure at a Southern California Edison substation in the Norwalk/Downey area led to a widespread power outage in the area Tuesday, but a spokesman for the utility said most customers had their power quickly restored. The outage occurred sometime after 2 p.m., although the cause was not immediately known. SCE spokesman Jeff Monford […]

Coast Guard, Local Agencies Search for Missing Boaters off Palos Verdes

A search was underway Tuesday for two men who didn’t return to a boat ramp when scheduled and were not aboard the wreckage of a boat that was located off the Palos Verdes coast. The U.S. Coast Guard was notified just after 5 a.m. Tuesday that the boat was overdue, Lt. Sondra Kneen told City […]

Former KISS Hairstylist Denies Antisemitism Claims by Longtime Fan

As his wrongful termination lawsuit against Gene Simmons and other individuals associated with the band KISS moves closer to trial next month, a former hairstylist for the group wants a judge to exclude testimony from a longtime KISS fan implying that the plaintiff is antisemitic. In his Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit, David Mathews alleges […]

Ex-Boyfriend Charged in Stabbing Death of Azusa Teen

Teen Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash in Lancaster ID’d

A 15-year-old boy killed in a three-vehicle traffic crash in Lancaster was a Long Beach resident, authorities said Tuesday. He was identified as Tramir Peyton and he died from blunt trauma in the crash, according to the Medical Examiner’s office. The crash occurred at 20th Street East and Avenue K at 5:30 p.m. Friday and […]

Man and Woman Found Shot to Death in Altadena ID’d

Autopsies were pending Tuesday on a man and woman found shot to death in Altadena. They were identified as 58-year-old Beverly Green Harmon and 62-year-old Wendell Harmon, both of Altadena. Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Altadena station responded to the 700 block of West Sacramento Street, near Casitas Avenue, at 8:04 p.m. […]

Authorities ID Boy Who Died from Possible Drowning in Hacienda Heights

An autopsy was pending Tuesday on a 5-year-old boy who might have drowned in a backyard swimming pool in Hacienda Heights, authorities said. The boy was identified as Dylan Lopez of Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles County Office of Medical Examiner. He died at a hospital. The emergency was reported at 10:30 p.m. […]

LA Metro Offers Free Rides for Christmas Eve

LA Metro is offering free rides Tuesday as part of its annual effort to help passengers travel safely during the holidays. The transit agency was providing free rides beginning at 4 a.m. Christmas Eve and ending at 3 a.m. on Christmas Day. Additionally, there will be extended service until 2 a.m. on all rail lines, […]