Storm Batters LA; Flooding Turns Commute into Nightmare

Rain battered the Southland Thursday as the first — and smaller — of two anticipated storms doused the region and flooded multiple streets during the morning rush hour, making the commute a nightmare for thousands of Angelenos. A flash flood warning was issued around 8:30 a.m. for much of the South Bay area, including Torrance, […]

Walk of Fame Star Honoring Garrett Morris Unveiled

A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame honoring original “Saturday Night Live” cast member Garrett Morris was unveiled Thursday on his 87th birthday. Tichina Arnold and Jennifer Coolidge joined Morris in speaking at the ceremony at 6411 Hollywood Blvd., between Cahuenga Boulevard and Wilcox Avenue. Morris and Arnold were castmates for the first two […]

SM Man Who Hacked Campaign Website Gets Community Service, $10K Fine

A Santa Monica man who admitted hacking the website of a Democratic congressional candidate in 2018 was sentenced Thursday to 200 hours of community service and ordered to pay a $10,000 fine. Arthur Dam, 35, who pleaded guilty in October to a federal count of damaging a protected computer, was also placed on three years’ […]

Report of Man with Machete Prompts School Lockdown in Canyon Country

A report of a man with a machete in the Canyon Country area prompted a lockdown at a nearby elementary school Thursday while sheriff’s deputies searched the area. Deputies responded to the 19000 block of Vicci Street on a report of a suspect with a weapon near Canyon Springs Elementary School, according to the Sheriff’s […]

Federal Assistance on the Way for Businesses Impacted by 10 Freeway Fire

The U.S. Small Business Administration Friday will provide additional resources to Los Angeles city and county residents impacted by the (10) Santa Monica Freeway fire, which closed one of the nation’s busiest roadways for more than a week. The SBA is set to open a Business Recovery Center in Downtown Los Angeles, located at 725 […]

LA County Health Officials Confirm Local Measles Case

Los Angeles County health officials said Thursday they have confirmed a case of measles in a resident who recently traveled through Los Angeles International Airport while infectious, and they urged people who may have been exposed to check their vaccination status, monitor their health and contact a doctor if necessary. The unidentified patient arrived on […]

Man Settles Sexual Assault Suit Against Shangela

A man has settled his lawsuit against former “RuPaul’s Drag Race” contestant Shangela in which he accused the “We’re Here” co-host of rape in 2020 in Louisiana. The attorneys filed joint court papers on Tuesday with Los Angeles Superior Court Judge William F. Fahey stating that the parties attended mediation on Jan. 16 and that […]

OC Supervisor Chaffee Announces Rental Assistance Project

Orange County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman Doug Chaffee Thursday kicked off a pilot project in his district to help needy families avoid homelessness with rental assistance and other services. The supervisor seeded the pilot project with $500,000 in discretionary funds from his Fourth District fund. “This program is intended to provide rental assistance of […]

Man Fatally Shot in Azusa; Investigation Underway

A man was fatally shot in Azusa, and an investigation was underway Thursday. Officers were sent to the 100 block of North Azusa Avenue about 9 p.m. Wednesday on a shots-fired report, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, which is assisting the Azusa Police Department in the investigation. “When officers arrived, they found […]

Man Killed, Another Badly Hurt in Solo Motorcycle Crash in Irvine

A 23-year-old Irvine man was killed and another man was fighting for his life following a solo motorcycle crash in Irvine early Thursday. The two were riding together on a Yamaha motorcycle south on Shady Canyon near Quail Hill Parkway when the driver lost control before slamming into a roundabout, according to Kyle Oldoerp of […]

Financial Assistance Available as Applications Open for Al Fresco Program

The application portal opens Thursday for restaurant owners who seek to operate in the city of Los Angeles’ permanent outdoor dining program. Mayor Karen Bass has also launched a financial assistance program to help small restaurant owners participate. The city’s Al Fresco Program was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and city officials codified […]