Ohtani Throws Fastest Pitch of His MLB Career

Shohei Ohtani pitched two scoreless innings Saturday against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Missouri, in his third appearance on the mound for the Dodgers and the first time he’s pitched past the first inning for the team. The reigning National League Most Valuable Player allowed one hit, walked one batter and had one […]

Hollywood Home Fire Extinguished Quickly

It took firefighters less than a half-hour to put out a fire at a home in Hollywood, authorities said Sunday. The fire was reported at 2:17 a.m. on the 6200 block of West Afton Place and extended up to the home’s attic, according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman Margaret Stewart. A crew of 32 […]

Sparks Retire Candace Parker’s Jersey Sunday Night

The Sparks will retire the No. 3 jersey worn by Candace Parker at halftime of Sunday’s game against the Chicago Sky at Crypto.com Arena honoring their career assist leader who led them to their most recent WNBA championship. “To see my jersey hanging in the rafters amongst other legends is truly an honor,” Parker said […]

Missing Palm Desert Senior Located

A 76-year-old man who had last been seen in Palm Desert and was the subject of a Silver Alert has been located. The California Highway Patrol announced late Saturday night that Joe Fagan had been located, but as is customary in missing persons cases no additional details were provided about when or where he was […]

No Winning Powerball Tickets Sold

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Monday’s drawing to $162 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 […]

Pasadena Firefighters Put Out Supermarket Fire

Pasadena firefighters were in the right place at the right time Saturday when the crew of Engine 38 discovered a burning supermarket and quickly put out the flames. The fire truck was being driven about 4 p.m. Saturday past the Vallarta Market at 655 N. Fair Oaks Ave., near Orange Grove Boulevard, when the firefighters […]

Missing SFV Woman Last Seen June 12

Los Angeles Police Department detectives Saturday asked the public for help finding a 42-year-old woman missing from the Shadow Hills area of the San Fernando Valley. Vanessa Holland was last seen about 11 p.m. June 12 at her residence in the 9900 block of Maude Avenue, near Sunland Boulevard, according to the LAPD. Her mental […]

Missing 71-Year-Old Garden Grove Man Found; Circumstances of Disappearance Unconfirmed

A 71-year-old man who went missing earlier this week from Garden Grove was found Saturday. Martin Smith was previously last seen at approximately 4.p.m. Wednesday near Westminster Avenue and Clinton Street, according to the California Highway Patrol, which issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the Garden Grove Police Department. Details about how his being […]

Lakewood Woman with Mental Disorder Missing

Sheriff’s detectives Saturday asked the public to help locate a 26-year-old woman with a mental disorder missing from Lakewood. Dayanna Rosemarie Rushing was last seen at 7:30 a.m. Friday in the 4100 block of Pixie Avenue, just north of East Carson Street, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Rushing is Black, 5 feet […]

Judge Dismisses Kevin Hart’s Defamation Suit

A judge has dismissed Kevin Hart’s defamation suit against a former personal assistant that dealt with the aide’s remarks during an online interview. On Thursday, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Holly J. Fujie tossed Hart’s remaining claims against the ex-assistant, Miesha Shakes, which in addition to defamation were for invasion of privacy and breach of […]

Riverside Firefighters Stop Smiley Fire

Riverside firefighters Saturday battled a two-acre vegetation fire in an arroyo between a commercial area and a neighborhood. The fire was reported about 6:30 p.m. Saturday in the 8700 block of Trautwein Road, near Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside Fire Department Division Chief Chuck Tasker told City News Service. A third-alarm response was called, with about […]