One Man Shot Dead, Another Wounded at Bar in Lancaster
A man was shot dead and another was wounded Sunday morning during a shooting in Lancaster, possibly at an area bar and grill, authorities said. The shooting was reported a little after 1:50 a.m. on the 42500 block of 10th Street West, where the victim was pronounced dead at the scene, the Sheriff’s Information Bureau […]
COVID Hospitalizations Tick Up Slightly in LA County
The number of COVID-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals remains stable, increasing by five people to 674, according to the latest state figures. Of those patients hospitalized as of Saturday, 89 were being treated in intensive care, down from 92 the previous day. The hospital numbers have been declining over the past month, corresponding […]
OC COVID-19 Hospitalizations and Positivity Rates Continue Declining
The number of people in Orange County hospitalized with COVID-19 remains unchanged at 145, according to the latest state data. Of those patients hospitalized as of Saturday, 21 were in intensive care, with 139 ICU beds available Orange County’s COVID-19 hospitalizations and positivity rates have continued to decline as the death toll for past month […]
Fire Damages Several Palm Trees Near Hollywood Bowl
Firefighters quickly knocked down a “stubborn” brush fire across the street from the Hollywood Bowl and no injuries or structure damage was reported, authorities said. The fire was reported at around 11 p.m. Saturday on Highland Avenue near the Hollywood (101) Freeway as concertgoers were leaving a “Sound of Music” singalong” at the Bowl. Several […]
Man Found Shot Dead in Bell Gardens
A man was found shot dead Sunday morning in Bell Gardens, authorities said. Bell Gardens police officers dispatched about 1:10 a.m. to the 6000 block of Live Oak Street, regarding gunshots heard in the area, found the man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, the Sheriff’s Information Bureau reported. Paramedics arriving at the location pronounced […]
Glenn Weiss to Direct Academy Awards for Eighth Straight Year
Glenn Weiss will direct the Oscars for the eighth consecutive year and will also produce next year’s awards ceremony, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced. Weiss will produce the show along with Ricky Kirshner. It will be Weiss’ second time as Oscars producer and Kirshner’s first. “We are thrilled to have […]
Sheriff’s Department Awarded $75K Grant for Alcohol Enforcement
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department was awarded a $75,000 grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, authorities announced. The grant is intended to help battle alcohol-related harm primarily in the cities of Canyon Lake, Lake Elsinore, Temecula and Wildomar. “This is important to the county of Riverside in order to increase protection for […]
More Than 11K Pounds of Trash Picked Up in Orange County Event
More than 11,000 pounds of trash was collected at more than 40 sites along Orange County beaches and channels and in parks in an event aimed at keeping debris out of the ocean. More than 2,500 volunteers took part in the cleanup coordinated by Orange County Coastkeeper as part of Saturday’s California Coastal Cleanup Day, […]
COVID Hospitalizations Drop Below 100 in Riverside County
The number of coronavirus patients in Riverside County hospitals has dropped below 100, falling by 16 people to 97, according to the latest state figures. Of those patients hospitalized as of Saturday, five were being treated in intensive care, down from six the previous day. The overall number of hospitalizations is at its lowest level […]
No Tickets Sold With All Six Powerball Lottery Numbers
There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Saturday evening’s drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery and the estimated jackpot for Wednesay’s drawing is expected to grow to $238 million. One ticket each with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, was sold in California, the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game, […]
One Year Ago Today (September 18, 2021)…`The Crown,’ `Ted Lasso’ Favored For Drama, Comedy Series Awards at Emmys
One Year Ago Today (September 18, 2021)…Netflix’s The Crown” is a heavy favorite in’s 73rd Emmy Awards, considered the strongest contender for the best drama series prize, while Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso” is the show to beat among comedies. “The Crown” could collect an array of honors during the open-air, limited-attendance ceremony at L.A. Live […]