Greater Alarm Fire in South Los Angeles Extinguished
After more than a hour of intense defensive maneuvers, firefighters gained control of the intense flames at a Greater Alarm fire at a commercial building in South Los Angeles Saturday. Los Angeles Fire Department crews were called at 1:24 a.m. to the two-story building at 4163 S. Broadway St. and 41st Street, where they found […]
Select L.A. County Parks Will Offer 4th of July Laser Shows Saturday
Pre-Fourth of July laser light shows will be offered Saturday at three Los Angeles County parks. The events will feature laser lights choreographed to music with special fog effects lighting up the sky. “We are excited to bring Fourth of July celebrations for all families to enjoy,” said Norma GarcÃa-González, director of the County of […]
One Killed, One Injured At Two-Vehicle, Fiery Crash Near Rancho Mission Viejo
A person was killed and another person was rushed to a hospital, as a trauma patient, from a two-vehicle, fiery crash Saturday morning on the Ortega (74) Highway near Rancho Mission Viejo, in unincorporated Orange County, authorities said. The crash occurred about 2:15 a.m. on the westbound highway, just west of Lucas, the California Highway […]
Summer’s First Heat Wave Expected in the Southland Saturday
Just in time for the Fourth of July, the first major heat wave of the summer continues in the Southland Saturday, with forecasters warning of “dangerously hot” conditions in some areas. An excessive heat warning will be in effect from 10 a.m. Saturday through 8 p.m. Sunday in the Santa Clarita Valley, the Antelope Valley […]
Fire Damages Single-Story Home in Hollywood
Fire Saturday damaged a single-story home in Hollywood, authorities said. Firefighters dispatched at 5:34 a.m. to the 1600 block of North Vista Street had the fire out within 29 minutes of their arrival, the Los Angeles Fire Department said. No injuries were reported and a cause of the fire was under investigation.
Man Shot During Attempted Robbery in Downtown Los Angeles
A 29 -year-old man was hospitalized Saturday after being shot during an attempted robbery in downtown Los Angeles. Los Angeles Police Department officers were called at 11 p.m. Friday to 788 S. Grand Ave. and Eighth Street where they learned the victim was standing outside when a man approached him and demanded money and his […]
Man Shot While Riding a Bicycle in Sun Valley
A 38-year-old man was shot by an unknown assailant in Sun Valley and police Saturday are investigating the shooting. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department ‘s Foothill Division responded at 11:40 p.m. Friday to 7941 Cleon Ave. and Strathern Street where the victim told them he was riding his bicycle and noticed he had […]
Full Mission San Gabriel Arcángel Campus to Reopen for First Time Since 2020
The Mission San Gabriel Arcángel campus will fully reopen to the public Saturday for the first time in three years due to the pandemic and an arson fire in July 2020. The reopening coincides with the Feast Day of the mission’s founder, Father Junápero Serra. “We look forward to opening wide the doors of Mission […]
Metro Implements Fare-Capping, Eliminating Need for Extended Transit Passes
Metro will implement a new “fare-capping” system Saturday that will eliminate the need for people to buy one-, seven- or 30-day transit passes, a move designed to make it easier and more economical to ride the agency’s buses and trains. The base standard fare for Metro buses and trains will remain $1.75. For riders who […]
Blood Donation Competition Among Coachella Valley Cities Begins Saturday
The Coachella Valley’s friendly blood donation competition will begin Saturday, featuring opportunities for cities that participate to win prizes. Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Desert Hot Springs, Indio, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, Coachella, Indian Wells and Cathedral City will participate in the 11th annual 9 Cities Challenge competition at participating locations through Aug. 31, according to […]
One Year Ago Today (July 1, 2022)…Sex Trafficking Operation in La Quinta Nets 14 Arrests
One Year Ago Today (July 1, 2022)…More than a dozen adults arrested in La Quinta on suspicion of responding to prostitution advertisements and agreeing to paid sex acts were out of jail. Eleven of the 12 men who were booked into the John J. Benoit Center Thursday posted a $2,500 jail bond. A woman arrested […]
