LA County Reports First Cases of New Arcturus Strain of COVID-19

Los Angeles County has identified the first local cases of a newly emerging strain of COVID-19, the public health director said, although the numbers remain generally low and current vaccines are believed to be effective in preventing severe illness from it. Commonly referred to as Arcturus, the strain is formally known as XBB.1.16, Barbara Ferrer […]

Former Delta Flight Attendant, 82, Settles Age Discrimination Case

An 82-year-old former Delta Air Lines flight attendant has tentatively settled her age discrimination and wrongful termination case against the company. Ida Gomez-Llanos’ attorneys filed court papers on Wednesday notifying Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elaine Lu that a “conditional” settlement was reached and that they expect to file a request for dismissal with her […]

Former Mayor Richard Riordan, Dead at 92, Widely Lauded

A day after Los Angeles landmarks, including City Hall, were lit in the green, yellow and red colors of the city flag in honor of Richard Riordan, funeral arrangements were pending Friday for the former mayor who is being remembered for helping rebuild the city following the twin challenges of the Rodney King riots and […]

Average Southland Gas Prices Drop for Third Consecutive Day

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Friday for the third consecutive day, decreasing eight-tenths of a cent to $4.938. The average price has dropped 1.2 cents over the past three days, including three-tenths of a cent Thursday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price […]

Woman Shot in South Los Angeles

A 19-year old woman is in the hospital Friday after she was shot in South Los Angeles. Los Angeles Police Department officers responded at around 11:23 p.m. Thursday to Figueroa and 79th streets regarding a shots fired call. The victim told them someone shot her while she was walking, an LAPD spokeswoman told City News […]

Person Dies in Woodcrest

A person died in what authorities said was a “medical emergency” in Woodcrest Friday. Officers from the California Highway Patrol responded at 1:28 a.m. to Ridgeway Avenue and Van Buren Boulevard where they found the victim, a CHP spokesman told City News Service. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Two vehicles were at […]

Bad Bunny to Headline Second Weekend of Coachella Festival Friday evening

Bad Bunny will headline the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival with a late-night performance Friday evening as Blackpink and a yet-to-be-announced artist prepare to headline Saturday and Sunday. Performances will begin at noon Friday on two of seven stages — Coachella Stage, Outdoor Theatre, Sonora, Gobi, Mojave, Sahara and Yuma, according to festival officials. […]

Jury Selection to Resume in Trial of Felon Who Allegedly Shot Roommate

Jury selection was set to resume Friday in the trial of a 40-year-old felon accused of chasing down and shooting his roommate during an altercation that erupted over money at their Hemet apartment. Dante Trimell Cooper was arrested in March 2022 after the alleged attack in the 300 block of West Kimball Avenue, near State […]

Man Arrested for Allegedly Tossing 2-Month-Old Puppy Over Tujunga Fence

A 25-year-old man was behind bars Thursday for allegedly tossing a caged puppy over a fence and into the Tujunga Wash — an act that was caught on home security video and widely viewed. Daniel Arias of Tujunga was arrested Tuesday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. He was booked on suspicion of animal […]

Man Sought in Robbery, Suspected Beating of His Ex-Girlfriend in Laguna Beach

Police were asking for the public’s help Thursday to find a man suspected of robbing and assaulting his ex-girlfriend at her Laguna Beach home, leaving her with significant injuries. Police said a residential burglary Tuesday evening was allegedly carried out by Charles Thomas Kelley IV, who hours later allegedly attacked the victim. Officers responded the […]

One Year Ago Today (April 21, 2022)…Former Teacher Accused of Molesting Girl Due in Court

One Year Ago Today (April 21, 2022)…A former substitute teacher from Riverside accused of sexually molesting a girl is slated to be arraigned. Carl Jess Sanchez, 53, was arrested earlier this month following an investigation by the Riverside Police Department’s Sexual Assault-Child Abuse unit. Sanchez is charged with sexual assault on a minor by force […]