| | | | | Afternoon headlines for Monday, May 29, 2023 |
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Southland Honors Nation’s War Dead on Memorial Day The first public event for Memorial Day at the Los Angeles National Cemetery since 2019 was held Monday, with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass among the speakers. Bass recognized the service of fallen military members and discussed how the public can do more to serve veterans in need. “Today is a day to remember all […]
Milt Larsen, Co-Founder of Hollywood’s Magic Castle, Dies at 92 Milt Larsen, who co-founded Hollywood’s famed Magic Castle in the early 1960s, has died at the age of 92, club officials announced Monday. “It is with heavy hearts that the Academy of Magical Arts shares the sad news that Magic Castle founder Milt Larsen has passed away,” Chuck Martinez, chair of the board of directors […]
Two Killed in Pomona Hit-and-Run Crash; Suspect Arrested An 18-year-old man who police believe triggered a violent hit-and-run crash in Pomona, killing two people and critically injuring another, was arrested after he checked himself into a hospital in neighboring Montclair, authorities said Monday. “Our officers responded and were awaiting his medical clearance so we could process the booking at our jail facility,” according […]
LA County Library to Receive Nation’s Highest Honor for Libraries The Los Angeles County Library is one of two Southern California institutions that will be honored this summer with a 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. It will join the Riverside Art Museum among the eight recipients of the nation’s highest honor for museum and library services. The medals have been presented for […]
`The Little Mermaid’ Leads Weekend Box Office with $117.5 Million “The Little Mermaid” opened with $117.5 million over the four-day holiday weekend to lead all films at the North American box office, according to industry estimates released Monday. Disney’s live-action musical remake of its 1989 animated hit, starring Halle Bailey in the title role, beat out “Fast X,” which took in $28.6 million Friday through […]
Gunman, Accomplice Rob Taco Truck in South Los Angeles A gunman and his accomplice, who was serving as a lookout, robbed a taco truck in South Los Angeles as well as a patron or possibly an employee standing next to the business, authorities said Monday. The robbery occurred at about 11:50 p.m. Sunday in the area of 103rd Avenue and Avalon Boulevard, said Officer […]
Man Killed By Hit-And-Run Vehicle in Huntington Beach A man was struck and killed by a hit-and-run vehicle Monday morning in Huntington Beach. Officers were dispatched to Beach Boulevard, north of Knoxville Avenue, at about 4 a.m., the Huntington Beach Police Department reported. The victim had been struck in the northbound lanes of Beach Boulevard. Police had no description of the vehicle. The […]
Legendary Memorial Day Motorcycle Ride Returns to Riverside A celebrated motorcycle ride through Riverside and surrounding locations intended to honor members of the U.S. Armed Services returned Monday for a Memorial Day salute that went on hiatus for three years, beginning with the COVID public health lockdowns. West Coast Thunder began at 9 a.m. Riverside Harley-Davidson hosted the event, which began in 2000 […]
Man Hospitalized Downtown Shooting A man was wounded in a shooting in downtown Los Angeles, authorities said Monday. The shooting occurred just before 10 p.m. Sunday at Seventh Street and Towne Avenue, according to a dispatcher at the Los Angeles Police Department’s Operations Center. Paramedics took the 40-year-old man to a hospital where his vital signs were stable, she […]
Fire Breaks Out at Coachella Apartment Building Firefighters were battling an active fire Monday on the second story of an apartment building in Coachella. The fire was reported at 1:05 p.m. Monday in the 50600 block of Cesar Chavez Street, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. One additional engine, truck and breathing support were requested at the scene. It was not […]
Average Riverside County Gas Price Rises For 11th Time in 12 Days The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County rose Monday for the 11th time in 12 days, increasing four-tenths of a cent to $4.826, its highest amount since April 28. The average price has risen 7.4 cents over the past 12 days, including 1 cent Sunday, according to figures from […]
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