Railroad Grade Separation Projects in LA County Receive Fed Funds

Three railroad grade separation efforts in Los Angeles County were among dozens nationwide awarded millions in federal funds, it was announced Monday. According to the Federal Railroad Administration, $64.5 million in Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program funds was earmarked for projects in California. The disbursals are part of a $570 million distribution for 63 projects […]

Beatty Accuser’s Lawyer Says Settlement Talks Had With Actor’s Counsel

An attorney for a woman who alleges that Warren Beatty sexually abused her years ago when she was a teen told a judge Monday that he has had settlement talks with the actor’s counsel. Plaintiff’s attorney Michael Reck also told Beverly Hills Superior Court Judge Edward B. Moreton Jr. that the 86-year-old actor has not […]

Helen Mirren Named Recipient of American Cinematheque Award

Helen Mirren was named Monday the 37th recipient of the American Cinematheque Award, honoring a career that has brought her Oscar, Emmy and Tony awards. American Cinematheque Board Chair Rick Nicita called Mirren “an unparalleled icon among actors.” “She has portrayed characters from queens to seductresses with a singular skill that has never lost its […]

LADWP Extends Power Sales Agreement To Produce Green Energy

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Monday announced it extended a power sales agreement with the Southern California Public Power Authority for approximately 262 megawatts of renewable energy from a major wind farm — taking a “significant step” toward achieving 100% clean energy for the city. The agreement is expected to save about […]

LA Mayor Named Chair of US Conference of Mayors Task Force on Homelessness

As the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 91st Meeting in Ohio concludes Monday, the president of the organization announced that Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass would chair the USCM Task Force on Homelessness. According to Bass’ office, USCM’s task forces are designed to address individual issues requiring the “immediate attention of a select group of mayors […]

Health Department Issues Ocean Water Use Warning for Seven L.A. Beaches

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Monday issued an Ocean Water Use Warning for seven area beaches, cautioning visitors to avoid swimming, surfing or playing in the waters due to high bacteria levels. The agency said the levels exceeded health standards when last tested. The affected beaches are Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach; […]

Authorities Identify Man Shot Dead In Pomona Alley

Authorities Monday identified a man who was found shot to death in an alley in Pomona over the weekend. Officers sent to Garey Avenue and Grove Street about 12:20 a.m. Sunday found a man suffering from gunshot wounds, the Pomona Police Department reported. Alexander Adorno, 43, died at the scene, according to the Los Angeles […]

Anaheim Ducks Hire New Coach

The Anaheim Ducks announced the hiring of Greg Cronin as their coach Monday, giving the 60-year-old with 36 years of coaching and player development experience his first NHL head coaching job. Cronin spent the past five seasons as coach of the Colorado Eagles, guiding the Colorado Avalanche’s American Hockey League affiliate to a 164-104-30 record […]

Man Fatally Shot in Downtown LA; Investigation Underway

A man was fatally shot in downtown Los Angeles, and an investigation was underway Monday, police said. The shooting took place around 10:40 p.m. Sunday near the intersection of First and Hill streets, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Paramedics pronounced the man, in his 30s, dead at the scene. Information was not immediately […]

Man Arrested For Alleged Threats Involving Laguna Hills High School

A man has been arrested for allegedly making a series of threats involving Laguna Hills High School, authorities said Monday. Eugene Thomas Jenkins, 29, was arrested on Saturday in the city of San Rafael, and was booked into the Orange County Jail on suspicion of crimes including criminal threats, false report of a bomb, and […]

Food Wholesaler Pleads Guilty To Smuggling Tainted Chinese Eel

A Pomona man and his food wholesale company have pleaded guilty in federal court to attempting to smuggle Chinese frozen roasted eel for human consumption which had been previously refused entry into the United States, federal authorities announced Monday. Kevin Sheng Hsiang Fang, 41, and his Industry-based food wholesale business, Yong Chang Trading Co., both […]