Police Arrest Suspect After Metro Bus Crashes in Downtown Los Angeles

A man is in custody Thursday after he allegedly threatened a Metro bus driver with a gun and caused the bus to crash into several parked vehicles and the side of The Ritz-Carton Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The crash was reported at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday and Los Angeles Police Department officers from the Central […]

Swimmer Who Went Missing at Dockweiler Beach Identified

A 22-year-old man who was reported missing during a late night swim in the ocean near Playa del Rey was identified by county authorities Thursday. The body of Henry Hernandez Diaz was found around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner reported. According to Fox 11, Diaz and two friends went […]

Average LA County Gas Price Approaches $5 a Gallon

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Thursday to its highest amount since Nov. 27, increasing 1.6 cents to $4.991, rising for the sixth time in seven days. The average price has risen 6.1 cents over the past seven days, including 1.1 cents Wednesday, according to figures […]

Send-Off Concert, Fundraiser for Abi Carter Set for Saturday

The city of Indio will host a send-off concert and fundraiser Saturday for “American Idol” contestant Abi Carter before she embarks to compete on the show, and VIP event tickets are available Thursday online. “We are incredibly proud of Abi’s accomplishments and thrilled to show our unwavering support as she represents the city of Indio […]

Federal Prosecutors in LA Promise Increased Focus on Violent Gun Crime

Law enforcement officials in Los Angeles are promising increased federal prosecutions of violent gun crime, but are denying Thursday the new Operation Safe Cities initiative was a response to what critics describe as a soft approach to prosecuting and sentencing by Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón. Crimes involving commercial robberies, kidnappings, extortions and […]

Silver Alert Issued for 90-Year-Old Woman Last Seen in Reseda

A Silver Alert was issued for a 90-year-old woman who was last seen in Reseda, authorities said Thursday. Margaret Tasmin was last seen at 2 p.m. Wednesday near Welby Way and Sylvia Avenue, said the California Highway Patrol, which issued the alert on behalf of the Los Angeles Police Department. Tasmin is white, 5 feet, […]

Deliberations Begin in Retrial of Felon Accused of Killing Woman During Race

Jury deliberations continue Thursday in the retrial of a felon involved in a street racing crash in Rancho Mirage that killed an 81-year-old woman. Wade Klinton Wheeler, 41, of Rancho Mirage, was driving the car that smashed into Barbara Schmitz’s sedan, fatally injuring her and severely injuring her husband, Gerald Schmitz, over a decade ago. […]

Reports: Ohtani’s Interpreter Fired Amid Alleged Theft from Dodger Slugger

Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter has been fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers amid allegations he stole millions of dollars from the Japanese slugger to place bets with a purported illegal bookmaker, according to an online report, and Ohtani is facing questions Thursday about the transactions. Attorneys for Ohtani, responding to inquiries from the Los Angeles Times, […]

No Tickets Sold with All Six Powerball Lottery Numbers

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing to $750 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 […]

Motorcyclist Killed By Metro Rail Train in Long Beach

A motorcyclist was struck and killed by a Metro Rail train in Long Beach Wednesday evening. The crash occurred around 6 p.m. Wednesday when a Metro A (Blue) Line train near the Long Beach Boulevard and Eighth Street grade crossing struck a motorcycle, according to Metro spokesman Dave Sotero. Long Beach Police Department officers arrived […]

One Year Ago Today (March 21, 2023)…Man Charged with Killing Ex-Girlfriend in Anaheim

One Year Ago Today (March 21, 2023)…A 36-year-old man who was free on bail on domestic violence charges was charged with killing a former girlfriend in Anaheim. Aaron Stevan Romo of Anaheim was charged with murder, with a sentencing enhancement for committing an offense while out of custody on a separate case. Romo, who is […]