| | | | | Afternoon headlines for Tuesday, September 27, 2022 |
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Heat Wave Continues in Southland Dangerous triple-digit and near-triple-digit temperatures baked parts of the Southland Tuesday as a mini-heat wave landed full force — and an expected midweek cool-off was pushed back to Thursday. With excessive heat warnings in place through Wednesday night — extended from Tuesday night — the mercury hit 102 degrees at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Van […]
COVID Hospitalizations Fall Below 500 in LA County The number of COVID-19-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals was slightly below the 500 mark Tuesday, down sharply from Saturday, while another 12 virus-related deaths were reported. According to state figures, there were 496 COVID-positive patients in county hospitals as of Tuesday, a reduction from 548 on Saturday, the most recent day for which […]
LA County Moves to Create Sexual Assault Council The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to start the process of developing a Sexual Assault Council aimed at coordinating response and prevention services for survivors of sexual violence. Introduced by Supervisors Sheila Kuehl and Hilda Solis, the motion asks the county’s CEO to work with the Department of Public Health and Commission […]
LA County Board Formally Opposes Proposed 15-Week Abortion Ban The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors officially went on record Tuesday opposing Sen. Lindsey Graham’s bill that would ban abortions after 15 weeks across the country. The board’s motion, authored by Supervisor Hilda Solis and approved unanimously, calls on the county’s lobbyists to formally oppose the bill by Graham, R-South Carolina, and all similar […]
Newsom Signs Legislation Advancing OC Vets Cemetery Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Tuesday that authorizes the state to study a proposed veterans cemetery in Anaheim Hills, a necessary step before the resting place can be built there. Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, D-Fullerton, who sponsored a bill that was merged with one from state Sen. Tom Umberg, D-Santa Ana, hailed the move along with […]
LA County Board Approves Ordinance to Phase Out Oil Wells On a unanimous vote, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance Tuesday banning new oil wells and production facilities in unincorporated areas, while ordering the phase-out of existing operations over the next 20 years. The ordinance, which mirrors one being considered by the city of Los Angeles, designates existing oil wells and […]
LA County Board Approves Motion Condemning Azerbaijan/Armenia Conflict The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a motion Tuesday condemning the country of Azerbaijan for the flare-up of military conflict with its neighbor, Armenia. Introduced by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Janice Hahn, the motion directs the board to send a letter to U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and members of […]
LA County to Explore Ideas for Memorializing COVID Victims The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed a motion Tuesday that instructs the county’s director of Arts and Culture and the director of Public Health to work with the public and develop ideas for a memorial honoring county residents who have died due to COVID-19. The motion by Supervisor Hilda Solis calls for a […]
Man Charged in Death of Probation Officer in Lancaster A man whose identity has not been determined was charged Tuesday with murder and other counts stemming from the apparent beating death of a veteran Los Angeles County deputy probation officer in her Lancaster home. The man accused in Paula Lind’s killing at her Barrymore Avenue home on Sunday is charged in a “John Doe” […]
Judge Permits Co-Defendant’s Deposition in Marilyn Manson Defamation Case A judge ruled Tuesday that Marilyn Manson can take additional discovery before the judge hears motions by former girlfriend Evan Rachel Wood and a second woman to dismiss defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress allegations the singer filed against them. In his suit filed March 2, Manson alleges Wood and her co-defendant, Ashley Gore […]
Car-to-Car Shooting in South Los Angeles Leaves Woman Dead A woman was fatally shot in the Chesterfield Square neighborhood of South Los Angeles in a car-to-car shooting, and police Tuesday sought the public’s help to solve the crime. The shooting occurred about 11:50 p.m. Monday near Slauson and Western avenues, Los Angeles Police Department Lt. Letisia Ruiz told City News Service. Witnesses told police […]
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