One Killed, Three Severely Injured in Crash on 710 Freeway

One person was killed and at least three people are in the hospital Tuesday with major injuries sustained in a fiery crash following a police pursuit of a stolen car on the Long Beach (710) Freeway in Long Beach. Long Beach Police Department officers were chasing a stolen Kia Optima around Monday near the northbound […]

Boy Stabbed on Metro Bus in Glendale

Two boys were arrested in connection with the stabbing of another juvenile on board a Metro bus in Glendale and authorities Tuesday are searching for a third suspect and investigating the circumstances surrounding the assault. The stabbing was reported around 7:05 p.m. Monday near West Los Feliz Road and South Central Avenue regarding a passenger […]

Average LA County Gas Price Drops to Lowest Amount Since April 4

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Tuesday for the eighth consecutive day and 17th time in 18 days, decreasing 1 cent to $5.242, its lowest amount since April 4. The average price has dropped 13 cents over the past 18 days, including two-tenths of a cent […]

Woman Stabbed at Metro Station; Suspect at Large

A woman was stabbed at Metro Green Line Station in South Los Angles and sheriff’s detectives Tuesday are searching for the suspect, who is at large. The stabbing was reported at 9 p.m. Monday at the intersection of South Vermont Avenue and the Glenn Anderson (105) Freeway, according to KNBC 4. The victim was taken […]

Arraignment Due for Ohtani’s Ex-Interpreter

Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter is expected to plead not guilty Tuesday to federal charges for stealing nearly $17 million from the Dodger slugger’s bank account to pay off illegal gambling debts — although he has agreed to plead guilty at a later date. The arraignment for Ippei Mizuhara, 39, in downtown Los Angeles is a […]

LA City Council to Place Ethics Reform on November Ballot

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday will consider placing ethics reforms on the ballot for November’s election. Council members will vote on a series of proposed changes to the city charter intended to ensure the Ethics Commission is more independent and enhance its enforcement powers. The council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Ethics Reforms previously approved […]

Arraignment Due for Compton Woman in Sex Trafficking Case

A Compton woman is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday on federal charges of forcing two teenagers to engage in sexual activity for money. Daisy Pollard-Gilliam, 41, and her 24-year-old son Reuben Gilliam were charged in an indictment last week with a single count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking and two counts of sex trafficking […]

Deliberations Continue in Trial of Felon Accused in Shotgun Slaying

A Banning jury will begin its first full day of deliberations Tuesday in the trial of a convicted felon accused of killing a Desert Hot Springs man in a sales dispute that led to vandalism and an ultimately deadly confrontation. James John Angle of Indio is charged with first-degree murder, being a felon in possession […]

UC Regents Panel to Consider $10 Million Annual Payments by UCLA to Berkeley

University of California President Michael Drake will ask a Board of Regents committee Tuesday to require UCLA to pay $10 million annually to UC Berkeley to bolster the finances of the Golden Bears’ athletic programs following the dissolution of the Pac-12 Conference. The dissolution was brought on by the 2022 decision by UCLA and USC […]

LA City Council to Confirm New Head for Department of Water and Power

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday is expected to confirm longtime Pacific Gas and Electric executive Janisse Quiñones as the next general manager of the Department of Water and Power. Bass nominated Quiñones after a nationwide search for a new leader, prompted by general manager Martin Adams’ announcement that he would be retiring. If approved, […]

One Year Ago Today (May 14, 2023)…Former Hotel Manager Alleges Harassment by Guests, Front Office Director

One Year Ago Today (May 14, 2023)…A former food and beverage manager for the L’Ermitage Beverly Hills hotel is suing the luxury establishment, alleging she was wrongfully fired in 2022 for complaining of sexual harassment by guests and the hotel’s front office director. The plaintiff also alleges she was sent to the room of a […]