SoCal Mountains Fearful of Fires as Winds Pick Up

Another round of gusty Santa Ana winds will lift the fire danger Tuesday in Southland mountain areas. National Weather Service forecasters said winds could begin ramping up as early as Monday night, with “weak to moderate” Santa Ana winds anticipated for Tuesday through Thursday. But after initially warning of more widespread fire conditions, forecasters later […]

NYE at Gloria Molina Grand Park to Feature Global Music, Female DJs

What organizers bill as the West Coast’s largest free New Year’s Eve event will be Tuesday evening at Gloria Molina Grand Park, with local and international artists performing global music on two stages and a seven-minute art show projected onto City Hall as the midnight approaches. Gloria Molina Grand Park’s NYELA will begin at 8 […]

LA Has the Lowest Gas Prices Since 2020

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County was at its lowest amount to end a year since 2020 Tuesday, $4.412, a year after being at its highest amount to end a year, $4.755. The average price dropped to its lowest amount since July 28, 2021, $4.362, on Dec. […]

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt Settle Divorce in Superior Court After 8 Years

More than eight years after she filed for divorce, Angelina Jolie and ex-husband Brad Pitt have reached a settlement in the former glamour couple’s marital breakup. The accord was finalized through a default declaration filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court. Jolie filed for divorce in September 2016. The two were together for about 10 […]

Reseda Hit and Run Victim Identified

A 60-year-old pedestrian who was fatally struck in a hit-and-run collision in Reseda was identified Tuesday. The victim was identified as Javier Rueda Madrigal of Panorama City by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department were called at 9:36 p.m. Friday to the 18600 block of Saticoy Street, […]

Van Nuys Man ID’d in Canoga Park SUV Fatality

A 54-year-old man who died after becoming trapped under the axle of an SUV in a crosswalk in Canoga Park was identified by county authorities Tuesday. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office identified the victim as Warren Jaycox of Van Nuys. Firefighters and paramedics were dispatched at 11:37 a.m. Saturday to 6800 N. Owensmouth […]

Man Killed in Shooting in Lakewood ID’d

A man who was killed in a shooting in a Lakewood neighborhood was identified by county authorities Tuesday. Abraham Chavez, 21, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office and two others who were shot at the scene were taken to hospitals, Lt. A. Guillen said. The conditions of […]

Police Investigate Shooting of Two Security Guards at Target

Police Tuesday are investigating the shooting of two security guards– one critically wounded — outside the Target store at the FIGat7th shopping mall in downtown Los Angeles. Officers responded to the outdoor mall in the 700 block of South Figueroa Street, near Seventh Street, around 8:55 p.m. Monday to reports of shots fired, police said. […]

Two 20-Something Men ID’d as Smoke Shop Shooting Victims

Two 22-year-old men who were fatally shot near a smoke shop in downtown Los Angeles have been identified, county authorities said Tuesday. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office identified the victim shot near the smoke shop as Natvell Wilson and Enrique Diaz Jr. as the second victim. Los Angeles Police Department officers from the […]

Health Department Issues Warnings for 8 LA Beaches

People planning to visit any of eight area beaches Tuesday should avoid swimming, surfing or playing in ocean waters at those locations due to high bacteria levels, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health warned. The affected beaches are: — Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica South Tower 20, 100 yards […]

Officers Fire on 47-Year-Old Suspect in Woodland Hills Motel; He’s Found Dead Inside

A 47-year-old armed suspect who exchanged gunfire with Los Angeles Police Department officers at a Woodland Hills motel failed to come out and was found dead inside when a SWAT team made entry, authorities said Monday. The shooting occurred about 10:15 p.m. Sunday at the Vantage Point Inn at Ventura Boulevard and Baza Avenue, LAPD […]