Little Change to LA, Orange County Gas Prices

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County remained unchanged Monday at $5.082 — its second highest average on Memorial Day behind 2022’s $6.162. The average price had decreased for the previous 20 days and the 29 times in the last 30 days. It is 8.8 cents less than […]

Person Found Dead in South El Monte Fire

One person was found dead inside a commercial building in South El Monte that went up in flames, it was reported Monday. The fire was reported at 11:25 p.m. Sunday in the 10100 block of Rush Street, Los Angeles County Fire Department Dispatch Supervisor Michael Pittman told City News Service. The building was fully involved […]

One Dead in Crash After CHP Pursuit in Long Beach

A person was killed in Long Beach Monday morning when a vehicle that was the focus of a California Highway Patrol pursuit crashed, authorities said. The pursuit began at about 2 a.m. on the southbound Long Beach (710) Freeway and ended about 45 seconds later with the crash on the transition road to the northbound […]

LA County Fair to Wind Down Monday

The 95th Los Angeles County Fair will close its 16-day run Monday at Fairplex in Pomona. This year’s theme was “Stars, Stripes & Fun,” celebrating the county’s diverse communities. “County fairs are a community celebration, and county and state fairs across the nation reflect the unique characteristics of all their communities,” Walter Marquez, Fairplex’s president […]

Two Killed in Wildomar Crash

Two people were killed Monday morning when they were ejected from a vehicle during a crash in the Wildomar area of Riverside County between Lake Elsinore and Murrieta. The crash was reported to the California Highway Patrol at 12:36 a.m. and happened on the southbound Temecula Valley (15) Freeway just north of Bundy Canyon Road. […]

Boarded-Up House Burns in East Los Angeles

Firefighters waged a defensive battle against flames that engulfed a boarded up house in East Los Angeles Monday morning. The fire was reported at 2:05 a.m. at 3214 Whiteside St., the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Nicholas Prange said. Heavy flames were showing when firefighters arrived and they decided to drown the fire from outside while […]

Two People Killed in Fiery Wilmington Crash

Firefighters who put out flames that engulfed a vehicle in Wilmington Monday morning found two people dead inside. The crash was reported at 2:13 a.m. Monday at 1300 N. Alameda St., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Nicholas Prange. “Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames upon arrival,” Prange said. “Sadly, they found two occupants deceased […]

Legendary Memorial Day Motorcycle Ride To Be Held Monday in Riverside

A celebrated motorcycle ride through Riverside and surrounding locations to honor members of the U.S. Armed Services will be held Monday, in a Memorial Day salute featuring a 53-mile trip along two freeways, passing Riverside National Cemetery and ending with a concert at Diamond Stadium in Lake Elsinore. “West Coast Thunder” is slated roar to […]

Memorial Day Events Planned Throughout LA County

Five-hundred U.S. Navy sailors will march across the Sixth Street Viaduct Monday — joining the array of traditional L.A. County Memorial Day observances that also includes the 32nd Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade. The walk to pay tribute to fallen U.S. military personnel will begin at noon on the Boyle Heights side of the viaduct, […]

Man Shot in Fight Over His Stolen Vehicle in Jefferson Park

A man was shot during a fight with two males he believed had stolen his vehicle, authorities said Monday. The shooting was reported at 11:36 a.m. Sunday at 3612 Arlington Ave., according to a desk officer at the Los Angeles Police Department’s Operations Center. The 40-year-old victim located his stolen vehicle and got into a […]

One Year Ago Today (May 27, 2023)…LA County’s COVID Numbers Showing Slow Decline

One Year Ago Today (May 27, 2023)…Los Angeles County’s coronavirus numbers continue to gradually decline, according to the latest weekly update provided by the county’s health department. Officials reported 2,157 new cases of COVID-19 and 35 additional deaths associated with the virus for the week ending May 22, although some of the deaths occurred earlier. […]