Physician, Drug Dealer, 3 More Arrested in Connection With Matthew Perry’s Death

A licensed physician and an alleged San Fernando Valley drug dealer were arrested Thursday in connection with the death of “Friends” actor Matthew Perry, who was found dead in October in a hot tub behind his Pacific Palisades home. A total of five defendants face federal charges, including a live-in assistant, two doctors and a […]

LAPD Detains Multiple Suspects in Actor Johnny Wactor’s Murder

Police detained multiple people in South Los Angeles Thursday possibly connected to the death of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor, who was shot after encountering three people trying to steal the catalytic converter from his parked car downtown. Police declined to immediately comment on the case or reports of the arrests of people allegedly […]

Cyclists Rejoice! Hollywood Blvd. Opens Bike Lanes from Virgil to Gower

New, protected bike lanes opened Thursday as part the first half of the “Access to Hollywood” plan, a group of measures intended to improve pedestrian safety and mobility options for the area. Los Angeles City Council members Hugo Soto-Martinez and Nithya Raman, who represent the 13th and 4th Districts, respectively, encompassing areas of Hollywood, celebrated […]

44-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies from Injuries Sustained in March Accident

A 44-year-old motorcyclist who was injured in a crash in Long Beach in March has died, police said Thursday. Long Beach police said they were notified Wednesday that Alejandro Salazar, a San Pedro resident, had died. The crash occurred shortly before 7 a.m. March 25 on Pier T Avenue south of Pier T Lane, police […]

Intuit Dome Welcomes Bruno Mars for Inaugural Concert

The $2 billion Intuit Dome, which will be the new home of the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers, will officially open Thursday evening as Grammy winner Bruno Mars performs the first of two concerts to inaugurate the venue. Mars is set to take the stage at 8 p.m. Thursday, with another performance set for the same […]

Missing Woman with Schizophrenia Located in Santa Monica

A 26-year-old woman diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder was found Thursday after being reported missing in Santa Monica. Mychelle Dias Hespanhol had last been seen Sunday near the intersection of Fourth Street and Broadway, according to the Santa Monica Police Department. Police reported Thursday she had been found, but no other details were released.

2 Seniors Found Dead in Irvine Hotel

Two people described as “elderly” were found dead Thursday at a hotel in Irvine. According to Irvine police, officers responded Thursday afternoon to a medical-aid call at a hotel in the 7900 block of Irvine Center Drive in Irvine. “Officers discovered two elderly people deceased in the room,” according to police. There was no immediate […]

Authorities Seek Help Locating 71-Year-Old Man

A Silver Alert was issued Thursday for a 71-year-old man last seen in Santa Monica. Harold Rappleyea was last seen around 6 p.m. July 24 near Olympic Drive and Fourth Street, according to the California Highway Patrol. Rappleyea was described as a 6-foot-2-inch tall man weighing 200 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes. He […]

Fatal Shooting in Glendale

A man was fatally shot Thursday in Glendale, and an investigation was underway. Officers sent to the 800 block of North Arden Avenue about 8:45 a.m. on a 911 call of a shooting found the man dead at the scene, according to the Glendale Police Department. Information on his identity was not immediately available. No […]

LASD Seeking Public Help to Find Missing Man

Authorities Thursday sought the public’s help to find a 25-year-old man who has been missing for more than a month. Brian Christopher Govea-Martinez IV last contacted his family on July 8, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Govea-Martinez is Hispanic, 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighs 170 pounds, and has brown hair and […]

Over 400K Students Enroll in Metro’s GoPass

More than 400,000 students enrolled into Metro’s GoPass Program, offering free fare for unlimited travel to school, work and leisure activities, officials announced Thursday. The program also surpassed 40 million student boardings, according to Metro officials. “Transportation needs shouldn’t get in the way of any student’s education,” Los Angeles Supervisor and Metro Board Chair Janice […]