AG Declares LA Juvey ‘Deteriorating’

Citing “continued deterioration” of conditions at the county’s juvenile halls, the state Attorney General’s Office and the county are calling Wednesday for a series of steps to boost staffing, revise internal policies and increase safety for detainees, and have filed a joint motion to amend an court-ordered oversight agreement. The proposed amendments, which will need […]

Ridley-Thomas Asks 9th Circuit to Reverse Convictions

Former Los Angeles County politician Mark Ridley-Thomas is expected to ask a federal appeals court Thursday to reverse his fraud and bribery convictions for voting to support county contracts favoring USC while accepting benefits for his son from the university — or to grant a new trial. Lawyers for Ridley-Thomas will go before a three-judge […]

LA Council Delays Proposed Wage Increase for LA Tourism Workers

The City Council Wednesday delayed until Dec. 11 its vote on a proposal to increase the minimum wage for tourism workers, including hotel and airport employees, who are seeking better compensation and health benefits ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The decision to table the proposal came after a lengthy and difficult […]

Port of LA Boasts Cargo Movement Growth

The Port of Los Angeles handled 905,026 twenty-foot equivalent units in October, a 25% increase over the same time last year, marking the fourth consecutive month that workers moved more than 900,000 containers through the facility, officials said Wednesday. The port’s loaded imports stood at 462,740 TEUs, which represented a 24% increase compared to October […]

Endangered Missing Long Beach Man Located

A 37-year-old man who was reported missing in Long Beach, prompting an Endangered Missing Advisory, has been located, police said Wednesday. Fredrick Burleson Jr. had last been seen at 6 p.m. Tuesday near Pacific Avenue and West 23rd Street, according to the alert issued by the California Highway Patrol on behalf of the Long Beach […]

Ralph Macchio Honored with Walk of Fame Star; Co-Star Zabka Speaks

A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Wednesday honoring Ralph Macchio for a movie and television career highlighted by his starring role in the 1984 film “The Karate Kid” and “Cobra Kai,” Netflix’s sequel to that film. William Zabka, a castmate of Macchio in both “The Karate Kid” and “Cobra Kai,” and […]

Bicyclist Run Over Twice in Santa Monica

A man riding a bicycle was struck by two vehicles and killed in Santa Monica over the weekend, and police Wednesday urged possible witnesses to contact authorities. The 41-year-old man was injured at about 12:30 a.m. Sunday in the 1800 block of Lincoln Boulevard, and he died at the scene, the Santa Monica Police Department […]

Fire Damages Bleachers, Press Box at Gardena HS Football Field

A fire damaged the press box and bleachers next to the football field at Junipero Serra High School in Gardena Wednesday. The fire was reported about 5:35 a.m. at the campus in the 14800 block of South Van Ness Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Flames could be seen ripping through the […]

Stabbing Suspect in South Pasadena Arrested

A man suspected of fatally stabbing a 75-year-old woman in South Pasadena has been taken into custody, authorities said Wednesday. Josh Atkins, 44, was booked on suspicion of first-degree murder and burglary and was being held on $2 million bail, according to jail records. The arrest follows a five-month investigation. Detectives from the Los Angeles […]

Missing 66-Year-Old Woman From Newhall Located

A 66-year-old woman who needs medication and was last seen in Newhall has been found, authorities announced Wednesday. Susan Lynn Emrick had last been seen at 9 a.m. on Nov. 5 in the 24400 block of Leonard Tree Lane, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff’s officials have since located her, but additional […]

Missing 28-Year-Old Bellflower Man Located

A 28-year-old man diagnosed with an unspecified mental disorder who was last seen in Bellflower has been found, authorities announced Wednesday. Willie Blackstone had last been seen on Oct. 17 around 10 a.m. in the 15900 block of Virginia Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. He has since been located, but additional […]