Ohtani Pitches Hitless Inning, Scores Five Runs

Shohei Ohtani pitched a hitless inning in his second appearance on the mound for the Dodgers, striking out the final two batters he faced, while as a hitter homered and drove in five runs in a 13-7 victory over the Washington Nationals Sunday at Dodger Stadium. After allowing singles to the first two batters he […]

One Dead, Two Injured in 405 Crash

One person was killed and two others were injured Monday in a multi-vehicle crash that shut down the southbound San Diego (405) Freeway in the Brentwood area. The crash was reported to the California Highway Patrol at 1:58 a.m. on the southbound San Diego Freeway just north of Moraga Drive. A silver truck was blocking […]

Sentencing Monday for Woman Convicted of Masterminding Husband’s Murder

Sentencing is set Monday for a woman who was convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder for masterminding the killing of her husband — a prominent hairdresser — at the home they shared with their two daughters in Woodland Hills. Monica Sementilli, 53, is facing life in prison without the possibility of parole […]

Driver Killed in Long Beach Collision

A two-vehicle collision killed the driver of one vehicle and injured the driver of another near El Dorado Park in East Long Beach, authorities said Monday. The crash occurred at 2:07 p.m. Sunday on the 2000 block of Studebaker Road between Stearns and Atherton streets, Long Beach Police Department Lt. Brandon Deis told City News […]

South LA Gang `Shot Caller’ Faces Potential Life in Prison

The overall “shot caller” of a South Los Angeles street gang is set to be sentenced Monday on federal charges that could bring a lifetime prison sentence. Eliseo Luna, 50, of South Los Angeles pleaded guilty in March to charges of racketeering conspiracy and conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. Luna was arrested in August 2022 […]

Reconstructed Corona Freeway Interchange Opens

The reconfigured interchange connecting the Corona (71) Expressway with the Riverside (91) Freeway in Corona is slated to be fully operational Monday, available to motorists, after more than two years of work. The “71/91 Interchange Project,” underway since the winter of 2023, underwent final touch-ups that required closures through the weekend, but barring unforeseen hang-ups, […]

Little Change To LA, OC Gas Prices

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose seven-tenths of a cent Monday to $4.650, one day after a three-day streak of decreases totaling nine-tenths of a cent ended with an increase of two-tenths of a cent. The average price is one-tenth of a cent more than one […]

Missing Hiker from Angeles Crest Highway

Sheriff’s detectives were searching Monday for a 60-year-old woman last seen hiking on the Angeles Crest Highway. Monica Reza was last seen at 9:10 a.m. Sunday at 60001 Trailhead Avenue on the Angeles Crest Highway, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Reza is white, 4 feet 11 inches tall, 101 pounds, with gray […]

Menifee Tire Shop Fire Spreads

A raging fire lit up the dark sky over a quarter-acre tire facility near Menifee Monday and flames spread to an adjacent house and commercial buildings. The fire was reported at 2:06 a.m. in the 25600 block of Second Street at Highway 74 east of the city limits, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. […]

Whittier Woman with Dementia Missing

A search was underway Monday for a 78-year-old woman with dementia who went missing from the unincorporated Whittier area. Anna Magaziotis was last seen at 7:30 a.m. Sunday on the 4000 block of Overcrest Drive, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Magaziotis requires daily medication and her family is concerned for her well-being, […]

CHP Issues Silver Alert for Missing Long Beach Man

The California Highway Patrol Monday activated a Silver Alert to aid in the recovery of a 57-year-old man who went missing in Long Beach. Dennis Pastor was last seen at about 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Daisy Avenue and West 29th Street, according to the CHP. He is White, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 153 pounds, […]