LA Heat Wave to Continue

Triple-digit heat again baked much of the Southland away from the coast Thursday as a high-pressure system continued to drive up temperatures to potentially record-setting and possibly dangerous levels. “High pressure aloft over the region will keep a very warm air mass in place through the end of the week,” according to the National Weather […]

Bronny James Discharged from Hospital Following Cardiac Arrest

Bronny James, the 18-year-old son of Lakers star LeBron James, has been discharged from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and is resting at home just days after suffering a cardiac arrest during a basketball practice at USC, a hospital cardiologist said Thursday, “Thanks to the swift and effective response by the USC athletics’ medical staff, Bronny James […]

More Migrants from Texas Arrive in Los Angeles

Another bus of migrants from Texas arrived at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles Thursday, the sixth group to arrive since June 14. According to Mayor Karen Bass’ office, the bus arrived around 8:50 a.m. “The city has continued to work with city departments, the county, and a coalition of nonprofit organizations, in addition to […]

Metro Commits Additional $134M for Purple Line Extension Project

Metro’s Board of Directors Thursday approved an additional $134 million for its Purple (D Line) Extension Transit Project while expressing some concern on how the costs might impact other transportation projects. Metro officials said they needed more funding for the second section of the project — which is the construction and development of the Wilshire/Rodeo […]

Striking Hotel Workers Call on Taylor Swift to Postpone LA Concerts

The union representing thousands of Southland hospitality workers who are in the midst of a strike seeking higher wages and improved benefits called Thursday for pop superstar Taylor Swift to postpone her upcoming series of SoFi Stadium concerts. The Unite Here Local 11 union published an open letter Thursday reaching out to the singer. “Your […]

Brush Fire Creates Traffic Nightmare in Granada Hills

A small grass fire briefly threatened homes on the north side of the Ronald Reagan (118) Freeway at Balboa Boulevard Thursday, but crews managed to halt the flames before any structures could be damaged. The firefight, however, prompted a closure of the freeway in both directions at Balboa, creating a lengthy backup. According to Margaret […]

Federal Warrant Served in Reseda

Authorities served a federal search warrant Thursday in Reseda, and explosives experts were sent to the scene. The warrant was served Thursday morning in connection with “an ongoing investigation,” said Laura Eimiller of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. “During the execution of a federal search warrant this morning in the vicinity of White Oak Avenue […]

Man Loses Bid for Re-Sentencing in Long Beach Resident’s Murder

A state appeals court panel Thursday rejected a re-sentencing bid from one of two men who pleaded guilty in the slaying of a Long Beach man who was shot for the expensive “spinner” rims on his car. The three-justice panel from the 2nd District Court of Appeal noted that a Los Angeles County Superior Court […]

Accountant Tied to Gambling Ring Takes `Full Responsibility’

The attorney for an Agoura Hills accountant who admitted lying to federal investigators in connection with an illegal gambling ring that led to charges against former Dodger Yasiel Puig said Thursday her client takes “full responsibility” for making false statements, which were made in an effort to protect client privacy. William Eric Fulton, 59, pleaded […]

LA City Planning Commission OKs Updates to Coastal Development Permit Process

A Los Angeles City commission Thursday OK’d a proposed ordinance that would update the city’s coastal development permit program to update and clarify the notice and appeal process for those projects. The Los Angeles City Planning unanimously voted to approve the Coastal Development Permit Program Ordinance, which is intended to better align the city’s coastal […]

Authorities ID Woman Killed in Weekend Traffic Crash in Calabasas

Authorities Thursday identified a woman who was killed in a three-vehicle crash in Calabasas over the weekend that left six other people injured. The collision occurred about 5:45 p.m. Saturday at Las Virgenes and Lost Hills roads, According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Elizabeth Raphael, 51, of Woodland Hills died at the scene, […]