A blizzard warning has been issued for Los Angeles County mountains Wednesday by the National Weather Service from 4 a.m. Friday until 4 p.m. Saturday. Snow accumulations of up to 5 feet and wind gusts in excess of 55 mph are expected. A cold storm is slowly advancing through the Southland with forecasters warning of […]
Accused Killer of Beloved L.A. Bishop Awaits Charges
As authorities continue to search for a motive in the slaying of a beloved Los Angeles bishop, his accused killer could be charged as early as Wednesday. Carlos Medina, 65, is expected to be arraigned in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom after being arrested Monday morning in the weekend killing of Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell […]
LA County Reports 60 COVID-Related Deaths Over 4-Day Period
Los Angeles County reported 60 new COVID-19 deaths from a four-day period ending Tuesday, along with more than 2,700 new cases. The county Department of Public Health logged 20 virus-related deaths Saturday, 18 on Sunday, 12 on Monday and 10 on Tuesday. The numbers do not translate to deaths that actually occurred on those days, […]
Southland Gas Prices Continue Rising
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose for the 21st consecutive day Wednesday, increasing a half-cent to $4.827. The average price has increased 26.3 cents over the past 21 days, including 1 cent Tuesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It is […]
Colder, Windy Weather on Tap as Storm System Moves into Region
An airport weather warning has been issued for Palm Springs International Airport by the National Weather Service Wednesday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for wind gusts of 35 knots or greater. Erratic winds and shifting winds around the airport will create hazardous landing and departure conditions, according to the NWS. A cold weather system […]
Man Set to be Sentenced for Rapper Nipsey Hussle’s Murder
Sentencing is set Wednesday for the man convicted of murdering rapper Nipsey Hussle outside the musician’s South Los Angeles clothing store. Eric Holder Jr., 33, is facing a potential life prison term with the possibility of parole. He was convicted July 6 of one count each of first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by […]
Christians to Observe Ash Wednesday
Christians will observe Ash Wednesday Wednesday, ushering in the 40-day season of Lent, when the faithful prepare for Easter by doing penance for sins and seeking spiritual renewal through prayer, discipline and good works. Ash Wednesday gets its name from the practice of placing ashes on the foreheads of the faithful as a sign of […]
No Tickets Sold With All Six Mega Millions Lottery Numbers
There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Tuesday evening’s drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery and the estimated jackpot for Friday’s drawing will grow to $126 million. One ticket with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, was sold in Arizona, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game. […]
Suspect In Culver City Stabbing Arrested
A man suspected of stabbing another man in Culver City multiple times Tuesday was arrested. The stabbing in the 4100 block of Commonwealth Avenue, near Culver and Sepulveda boulevards, occurred around 3:30 p.m, according to the Culver City Police Department. Officers arrived at the scene within two minutes of the initial report and located the […]
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash With SUV on Ventura Freeway in Encino
A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday evening in a crash with an SUV on the eastbound Ventura Freeway in Encino. The motorcyclist was trapped fully beneath the SUV and pronounced dead at the scene, according to Margaret Stewart of the Los Angeles Fire Department. The crash occurred around 7:55 p.m. near the Haskell Avenue off-ramp, Stewart […]
One Year Ago Today (February 22, 2022)…Man Convicted of Rape, Murder of 79-Year-Old Woman 42 Years Ago in Anaheim
One Year Ago Today (February 22, 2022)…A 64-year-old man was convicted of raping and murdering a 79-year-old woman in Anaheim 42 years ago. Andre William Lepere was found guilty of first-degree murder, and jurors also found true a sentencing enhancement for murder during the commission of rape. Lepere was scheduled to be sentenced May 13. […]
