Ohtani Shocked Interpreter Stole Money to Pay Off Gambling Debts

Saying he is “beyond shocked,” Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani said Monday his former interpreter stole money from his accounts without his knowledge to pay off massive gambling debts, and he only learned about the theft last week while the team was playing in Korea. Ohtani, speaking to reporters at Dodger Stadium for the first time […]

Man in Critical Condition After Police Tazing

A man suspected of violating a domestic violence restraining order was hospitalized in critical condition after being Tased by officers, police said Monday. The incident occurred Sunday around 11:05 a.m. when officers responded to a report of a domestic violence restraining order violation in the 1700 block of West 59th Street, the Los Angeles Police […]

Workers of 34 Hotels to Receive $10/Hr Wage Increase

Workers at 34 hotels will receive a $10 per hour wage increase and significant boosts to their benefits and rights as part of a new four-year contract, their union announced Monday. The union said hotel workers achieved “every goal” after deciding to take action last summer, which included strikes and calls for boycotts of certain […]

Motorcyclist Awarded Over $11M from Collision Suit with DWP

A jury awarded more than $11 million to a motorcyclist who suffered serious injuries in a collision with a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power vehicle in 2019. “The city of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power fought us every step of the way,” plaintiff’s attorney Robert Glassman said after Friday’s verdict in […]

Diddy’s Holmby Hills Estate Raided by Homeland Security

Federal authorities searched the lavish Holmby Hills estate of rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs Monday, but officials did not disclose the nature of the investigation. Agents from the Department of Homeland Security carried out the raid early Monday afternoon in the area of Mapleton Drive and Sunset Boulevard. Video from the scene showed numerous law enforcement […]

Former LAPD Sergeant to Sue City for Wrongful Termination

A former Los Angeles police sergeant is suing the city, alleging she was targeted for termination in 2023 because of her claims that the Internal Affairs Division tries to silence some officers and fire others in order to get promotions. Ex-Sgt. Sarah Dunster’s Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit alleges whistleblower protection, retaliation, failure to prevent […]

CBS and Golden Globes Announce Agreement for Next 5-Years Broadcasts

Organizers of the annual Golden Globe Awards announced an agreement with CBS for the award show to be broadcast on the network for the next five years. This year’s show in January also aired on CBS and averaged just under 10 million viewers, organizers said. “CBS’ collaboration with the Globes for this year’s broadcast was […]

Teen Girl Shot Herself with Deputy’s Gun at Industry Station

A teenage girl died after shooting herself with a firearm she allegedly took from the holster of a deputy at the Industry Sheriff’s Station during an altercation, and the investigation was continuing Monday into the circumstances of her death, authorities said. The shooting occurred about 7:40 p.m. Sunday at the station at 150 N. Hudson […]

Metrolink, Amtrak Rail Service Through San Clemente Resumes

After a roughly two-month closure caused by rocks and debris that fell on the tracks, Metrolink and Amtrak passenger rail service resumed through San Clemente Monday. Work on a 200-foot-long retaining wall to protect the tracks from additional falling debris near Mariposa Point wrapped up last week, clearing the way for resumption of passenger rail. […]

Big Rig Crash in Fullerton Area Blocks S. Orange Freeway

A big rig crashed and caught fire Monday, blocking all southbound lanes of the Orange (57) Freeway in the Fullerton area. The crash was reported shortly after 8 a.m. near Imperial Highway, according to the California Highway Patrol. No injuries were immediately reported. According to the CHP and reports from the scene, the truck was […]

Dodgers, Angels to Continue Face Off in Second Game of Freeway Series at Dodger Stadium

The Dodgers will seek their second victory over the Angels in the Freeway Series Monday evening at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers won the opener of the three-game exhibition series 5-3 Sunday as their No. 9 hitter, Gavin Lux, singled in two runs during a four-run second inning in Shohei Ohtani’s first game as a Dodger […]