LA, OC Issue Evacuation Warnings, Close Roadways Ahead of Forecasted Storm

A strong storm system is expected to move into Los Angeles and Orange County Wednesday evening, bringing a heavy dose of rain over a short period of time and prompting evacuation orders, flood warnings and road closures. “A fast moving cold front will blast through the area overnight with most of the steady rain finished […]

Rodney Nickerson Relatives Sue Edison Over Wrongful Death During Eaton Fire

Relatives of the grandson of the founder of Watts’ Nickerson Gardens housing complex sued the Southern California Edison Co. Wednesday, alleging the utility failed to properly maintain its equipment and prevent the Eaton Fire that claimed their loved one’s life in his Altadena home in January. The late Rodney Nickerson’s grandfather was William Nickerson Jr., […]

Suspect Caught on CCTV Trashing Injured Cat

Authorities sought the public’s help Wednesday in identifying a suspect caught on surveillance video tossing an injured cat into a dumpster in Laguna Hills. The incident occurred around 7:20 p.m. Monday near the 25000 block of Cabot Road, according to Mission Viejo Animal Services. Surveillance video shows a person exiting a vehicle, retrieving a white […]

Two Injured in Culver City Rollover Crash

A collision that overturned a car in Culver City Wednesday left two people hospitalized, authorities said. A Volvo SUV traveling east on Barman Street collided with a Volkswagen SUV traveling north on Elenda Street, near Culver City High School, just before 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Culver City Police Department reported. A police spokeswoman told City […]

LA2050 Grants Challenge Opens Public Voting

Public voting began Wednesday in the LA2050 Grants Challenge, an annual project that will produce an estimated $3 million to dozens of Los Angeles County organizations chosen by voters. The Goldhirsh Foundation will provide $1 million, with the additional dollars coming from a coalition of philanthropic partners including the Annenberg Foundation, Snap Foundation, Conrad N. […]

LB Man’s Murder Conviction Upheld

A state appeals court panel Wednesday upheld a man’s conviction for murdering a fellow resident and sexually assaulting another woman at an assisted living home in Long Beach the same day. The three-justice panel from California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal rejected the defense’s contention that there were errors in Kerry Johnson’s trial. Johnson — […]

USC to Raise Tuition by 4.8%

Student costs are rising at USC, with tuition increasing by 4.8% to $73,260 for the upcoming academic year and other expected costs rising as well, the university announced on its web page. Tuition was $69,904 for the 2024-25 academic year. Overall costs for undergraduates not living with their parents during the upcoming academic year were […]

Culver City-Based Scopely to Acquire Niantic’s Games in $3.5B Deal

Culver City-based mobile game developer Scopely will acquire the games portfolio of developer Niantic, including the hit augmented reality game “Pokémon Go,” in a deal valued at $3.5 billion, the companies announced Wednesday. The deal will add several popular titles to Scopely’s portfolio, including “Pikmin Bloom” and “Monster Hunter Now.” San Francisco-based Niantic’s gaming division […]

Stay Out of the Surf! Storm Projected to Contaminate LA Beaches, Water

With heavy rainfall expected, officials Wednesday advised Los Angeles County beachgoers to stay out of the water due to the increased possibility of runoff containing dangerous wildfire debris. The L.A. County Departments of Public Health and Beaches and Harbors warned Wednesday that storm runoff can carry bacteria, chemicals and hazardous debris from city streets and […]

Stay Housed LA Expands Legal Aid to Tenants Facing Eviction

Residents in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County can now benefit from an expansion of the Stay Housed LA program, which provides free legal representation to eligible tenants facing eviction, officials announced Wednesday. Since 2020, Stay Housed LA has been the county’s comprehensive eviction defense program, providing tenants with information and resources to help […]

Warner Bros. Offers Superman- Tour of Burbank Lot April 18

Warner Bros. is offering guests a one-day, Superman-themed tour of its Burbank studio on April 18 in celebration of Superman Day, the studio announced Wednesday. The Superman-themed studio tour will take guests across the historic 110-acre lot, offering a look at iconic sets, the creative process behind bringing DC’s storytelling to life and a chance […]