Two Killed in Crash on Santa Ana Freeway

A man driving a Honda Accord was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of driving under the influence after a two-vehicle crash that killed two passengers on the Santa Ana (5) Freeway and backed up the morning commute for miles. California Highway Patrol officers responded at 1:35 a.m. to the southbound freeway and the Carmenita Road exit […]

Pedestrian Killed by Vehicle in Panorama City

A 40-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Panorama City, authorities said Tuesday. The collision occurred at 10:30 p.m. Monday near West Osborne Street and North Van Nuys Boulevard. Upon their arrival, Los Angeles Police Department officers learned the vehicle was traveling north on Van Nuys when it struck the pedestrian, who was […]

Lakers to Face Suns in NBA In-Season Tournament Quarterfinal

The Los Angeles Lakers will host to the Phoenix Suns in an NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinal Tuesday evening at Crypto.com Arena with each player on the winning team guaranteed at least $100,000. The Lakers earned their spot in the quarterfinals by winning West Group A with a 4-0 record, including a 122-119 victory at Phoenix […]

SAG-AFTRA Voting on Tentative Deal Set to End Tuesday; Tally Could Be Close

Members of SAG-AFTRA are scheduled to conclude several weeks of voting Tuesday on the tentative deal that ended the actors union’s 118-day strike against Hollywood studios — but the tally could prove to be close, with some members urging a “no” vote amid continued concerns over the use of artificial intelligence. The end of balloting […]

Woman Fatally Shot by Deputies During Domestic Dispute in Lancaster

A woman was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy during a domestic dispute in Lancaster and Tuesday Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department detectives are investigating circumstances surrounding the shooting. Deputies from the Lancaster Station were called at 6 p.m. Monday to the 2100 block of East Avenue J-8 regarding a domestic violence call and upon […]

Los Angeles City Council to Vote on Rodeo Ban

The Los Angeles City Council will decide Tuesday whether to ban rodeos in city limits over concerns that the events are inherently cruel to animals. A City Council committee passed a proposed ordinance in December 2022 that would have prohibited “the use of electric prods or shocking devices, flank or bucking straps, wire tiedowns, and […]

Average Riverside County Gas Price Drops for 64th Time in 65 Days

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County dropped Tuesday for the 64th time in 65 days, decreasing 1.6 cents to $4.722. The average price has dropped $1.429 over the past 65 days, including seven-tenths of a cent Monday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. […]

No Tickets Sold With All Six Powerball Lottery Numbers

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing to $435 million. One ticket with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number was sold in New York and is worth $1 million, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, which […]

Supervisors to Consider Study of Costs, Benefits of Independent Coroner

The Board of Supervisors Tuesday will consider a proposal to conduct an analysis of the prospective pros and cons of separating the coroner’s office from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. “In recent discussions and public comment, a recurring theme has been the potential conflict of interest — or even the perception of a conflict of […]

Sentencing Expected for Redondo Beach Woman in $24 Million Medicare Scam

A Redondo Beach woman faces sentencing Tuesday for billing Medicare more than $24 million by submitting fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary medical equipment — mostly power wheelchairs — and repairs, many of which were never performed. Tamara Motley, 55, was found guilty by a federal jury in downtown Los Angeles in June of 20 counts […]

One Year Ago Today (December 5, 2022)…Jury Completes Full Day of Talks with No Verdict in Harvey Weinstein Rape Case

One Year Ago Today (December 5, 2022)…Jurors in the sex-assault trial of film producer Harvey Weinstein deliberated for a full day without reaching a verdict, and will return to court to continue its discussions. The panel deliberated for roughly 4 1/2 hours Monday, following about two hours on Friday afternoon. On Friday morning, prior to […]