Juneteenth Celebrations To Be Held in Manhattan Beach and Castaic Saturday

Juneteenth celebrations will be held in Manhattan Beach and Castaic Saturday, three days after the federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. The Juneteenth celebration and concert at Polliwog Park in Manhattan Beach will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and also include food and vendors. The Juneteenth Celebration […]

Man Fatally Shot on Metro Gold Line Train in Baldwin Hills

A 39-year-old man was shot and killed on a Metro E (Gold) Line train in Baldwin Hills and police Saturday are searching for four suspects who fled the scene on skateboards. An argument between the victim and the suspects on the street level of the Expo/La Cienega Station escalated around 7:40 p.m. Friday and continued […]

High Pressure System Turns Up the Heat Across Southland

A high-pressure system blanketing much of the southwestern United States will drive up temperatures across the Southland Saturday, with triple-digit temperatures anticipated in some areas through the weekend. “For most areas, daytime highs will peak over the weekend,” according to the National Weather Service. “Expect temperatures ranging from 102 to 108 degrees across the Antelope […]

Residents Advised to Avoid Select LACo Beaches Due to Bacteria

Amid rising temperatures that will likely have people flocking to the coastline, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has warned residents to avoid swimming, surfing or playing in ocean waters at nine area beaches due to high bacteria levels. The department’s warning, issued Friday, covers: — Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers […]

No Tickets Sold With All Six Mega Millions Lottery Numbers

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing to $97 million. A ticket with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, was sold in Texas and is worth $1 million, lottery officials said. The numbers drawn Friday […]

Stamp Honoring Alex Trebek To Be Issued July 22

A stamp honoring the late “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek will be issued July 22 on the 84th anniversary of his birth and in connection with the ongoing celebration of the game show’s 60th anniversary. The forever stamp’s first-day-of-issue event will be held in John Calley Park at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City at 4 […]

One Arrested, 26 Cited in Palmdale DUI Checkpoint

One driver was arrested for driving under the influence, one was cited for having an active warrant and three were cited for traffic violations during a driving under the influence/driver’s license operation Saturday in Palmdale. In addition to the aforementioned arrests and citations, 26 drivers were cited for driving with a suspended or revoked license […]

34 Arrested For DUI, Felony Warrants During Riverside Checkpoint

Two drivers were arrested on outside felony warrants and 29 were arrested for operating a vehicle without a license or while driving with a suspended or revoked license during a driving under the influence/driver’s license operation Saturday in Riverside. In addition to the six abovementioned arrests, three other motorists were arrested for DUI, said Sgt. […]

Suspension of Train Service Along Perris Valley Line Starts Saturday

Metrolink service along the Perris Valley Line will be suspended Saturday and Sunday to provide time for Southern California Regional Rail Authority inspectors to conduct tests following construction at one of the stations, and no commuter trains will be available to retrieve or drop passengers between Riverside and Perris. “The two-day shutdown is required to […]

Triple Digits Possible for Riverside Area Saturday

The mercury may reach 100 degrees in parts of western Riverside County Saturday during the first official weekend of summer, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a heat advisory. The advisory will be in effect from 10 a.m. Saturday to 8 p.m. Sunday, focusing on the cities of Corona, Moreno Valley, Riverside and surrounding […]

One Year Ago Today (June 22, 2023)…Trial Begins for OC Basketball Coach Accused of Molesting 6 Girls

One Year Ago Today (June 22, 2023)…A 48-year-old former Orange County girls basketball coach accused of sexually assaulting six of his players over several years asked one girl to run around a court, holding a basketball aloft topless in a private session in Tustin before kissing her, the alleged victim testified. Carlos Francisco Juarez is […]