Winter Weather Bears Down on Southland, Prompting Rare LA Blizzard Warning

Heavy rain and snow are expected in Los Angeles and Orange counties Thursday, part of a strong winter storm that entered the region bringing strong winds and creating dangerous conditions along the coast and near beaches. Powerful winds battered much of the Southland early Wednesday as the front end of a cold winter storm system […]

Woman Shot by Police in Silver Lake in Critical Condition

A woman who was shot by Los Angeles Police Department officers in Silver Lake after they say she waved what they described as a gun at them is in critical condition, authorities said Thursday. The shooting occurred at around 8 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Sliver Lake Boulevard and Bellevue Avenue, law enforcement sources […]

West Covina City Council to Investigate Cancellation of Indigenous Ceremony

The West Covina City Council voted to investigate why an Indigenous land acknowledgment and blessing was canceled during the city’s centennial celebration which led to public demands for accountability and answers for the decision at the latest City Council meeting. During the council meeting Wednesday, West Covina Mayor Rosario Diaz and councilman Tony Wu were […]

Judge to Hear Closing Arguments in Trial of Lancaster Boy’s Death

A judge is set to hear closing arguments Thursday in the trial of a Lancaster woman and her boyfriend, who are charged with murder and torture in connection with her 10-year-old son’s death. Superior Court Judge Sam Ohta is hearing the case of Heather Maxine Barron, 33, and Kareem Ernesto Leiva, 37, as a result […]

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 and the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing is expected to grow to $119 million. There were two tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number. The one sold in Pennsylvania was worth $2 million, because […]

Average LA County Gas Price Rises for 22nd Consecutive Day

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Thursday for the 22nd consecutive day, increasing six-tenths of a cent to $4.833, its highest amount since Dec. 5. The average price has increased 26.9 cents over the past 22 days, including a half-cent Wednesday, according to figures from the […]

Sentencing Set for Ex-Film Producer Harvey Weinstein in Sexual Assault Case

Sentencing is set Thursday for former film producer Harvey Weinstein, who was convicted of sexually assaulting a model-actress in a Los Angeles hotel room about a decade ago. Superior Court Judge Lisa B. Lench is expected to first hear the defense’s motion for either a new trial or a reduction of the verdict. Defense attorneys […]

LA County Reports 11 More COVID-Related Deaths

Los Angeles County reported 11 new COVID-19 deaths and the number of virus-positive hospital patients fell below 700 in its latest data. The 11 new fatalities gave the county an overall death toll from the pandemic of 35,614. The majority of people who die with COVID-19 are elderly or have an underlying health condition such […]

Strong Winter Storm to Bring Rain, Wind, Cold to Riverside County

A powerful winter storm was making its way toward Riverside County Thursday, with low-elevation snow, widespread rain showers and cold temperatures expected to impact the area beginning Friday and into the weekend. Scattered showers fell across parts of the region Wednesday, with that rain expected to become more widespread by Thursday morning. “The cold nature […]

Tournament Featuring Top Three College Softball Teams Begins Thursday

The 19th annual Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic softball tournament is scheduled to begin Thursday with 12 games at the Big League Dreams complex in Cathedral City, including top-ranked UCLA facing third-ranked Florida at 7:30 p.m. The 28-team field also includes second-ranked Oklahoma, the two-time reigning NCAA champion. The Sooners (8-1) are scheduled to face the […]

One Year Ago Today (February 23, 2022)…Spitzer Hits Back at Accuser in Harassment Claim

One Year Ago Today (February 23, 2022)…Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer fired back at a retired top-level prosecutor who filed a legal claim alleging she was subjected to retaliation for raising issues of sexual harassment and required disclosure of evidence to defense attorneys in two capital cases. Tracy Miller, who filed the claim against […]