Rep. Steel’s Lead in Congressional Race Shrinks to 58 Votes

Republican Rep. Michelle Steel leads Democratic challenger Derek Tran by a mere 58 votes in the 45th Congressional District Saturday, after leading by 7,590 votes Nov. 8. Steel, R-Seal Beach, led by 236 votes when ballot counting resumed Friday. Steel led by 7,590 votes after the Nov. 8 count, 6,901 after last Saturday’s, 6,128 after […]

Three Fatally Shot Amidst Lancaster House Fire

Three people were shot to death Saturday morning at a residence in Lancaster where there was also a house fire and a person who was rushed to a hospital, authorities said. The shooting occurred at 1:30 a.m. at a home in the 44500 block of North Tabler Avenue, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported […]

Man Dies in LBPD Custody After Crashing Into a Fence

Police Saturday are investigating the death of a man who died with in custody of the Long Beach Police Department after a collision with a fence. Officers were called at 5:58 p.m. Friday to the 5300 block of Cerritos Avenue regarding reports of a vehicle colliding with a fence at a home in Long Beach. […]

LA, OC Gas Prices Lowest Since 2022

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County fell Saturday to its lowest amount since Dec. 29, 2022, dropping three-tenths of a cent to $4.47. The average price has decreased 13 of the past 14 days, dropping 5.5 cents, including eight-tenths of a cent Friday, according to figures from […]

34-Year-Old Compton Woman Missing

A 34-year-old woman who authorities say requires daily medication was reported missing after she was last seen in Compton, authorities said Saturday. Vivian Flores was last seen Thursday at 7 a.m. on the 14700 block of South Williams Avenue and San Vicente Street, west of the Long Beach (710) Freeway, the Sheriff’s Information Bureau said. […]

605 Freeway Closures in Downey and Norwalk Areas This Weekend

Caltrans is conducting a fourth 55-hour extended weekend lane closure operation for roadway upgrading work on the southbound San Gabriel River (605) freeway in the Downey and Norwalk areas through Monday morning. The closures will occur at various times along the southbound 605 Freeway between the Santa Ana (5) Freeway in Downey and Firestone Boulevard […]

Stroke Survivor Sues Lancaster Employer for Alleged Disability Discrimination

A 65-year-old former city of Alhambra employee is suing the city for allegedly refusing to accommodate him for various health injuries, including suffering two strokes, and pushing him to retire in 2022 before he had full benefits. Plaintiff John Gomez contends in his Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit that he was ultimately forced to retire […]

Suspect Arrested in Connection With Suspicious Package at Torrance Courthouse

A 56-year-old Redondo Beach man was arrested in connection with a suspicious package found at the Torrance Courthouse, authorities said Saturday. Investigators located the suspect Friday in the 2200 block of Belmont Lane in Redondo Beach. Detectives conducted a search warrant at the suspect’s residence and arrested him for the use of a destructive device, […]

Jamie xx Headlines Day 2 of Desert Air

Jamie xx will headline the second day of Desert Air 2025 Saturday. The two-day music festival is in the midst of its return to the Palm Springs Air Museum, with more than 20 performances throughout the event. Also known as one-third of the indie rock band the xx, the London-born DJ and producer is the […]

No Grand Prize-Winning Mega Million Tickets Sold

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing to $420 million. One ticket each with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, was sold in Missouri and Texas. They are each worth $1 million, lottery officials said. […]

One Year Ago Today (November 16, 2023)…Sex Offender Accused of Upskirt Videos Released on Bail Again

One Year Ago Today (November 16, 2023)…A 60-year-old registered sex offender already facing charges of recording upskirt videos in an Irvine grocery store was arrested again for allegedly doing the same thing at a Spirit Halloween store in Tustin, authorities said. Roland Moreno was arrested by Tustin police detectives on Sunday in Fullerton, Tustin police […]