USC Campus Restricted After Mass Arrests of Pro-Palestine Protesters

USC’s campus will remain closed to the general public Thursday until further notice, although classes will go on as scheduled, one day after nearly 100 people were arrested when police cleared an “occupation” of USC’s Alumni Park by pro-Palestinian protesters demanding that the university end ties with Israel and Israeli-tied investments. “The protest on the […]

Little Change to Southland Gas Prices

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped for the fifth time in the last six days Thursday, falling six-tenths of a cent to $5.37. The average price is 2.3 cents less than one week ago, but 33.2 cents more than one month ago and 44.4 cents higher […]

Bicyclist Killed by Vehicle During Police Chase Identified

A bicyclist who was struck by a vehicle during a police chase in the South Los Angeles area was identified Thursday. The crash occurred at about 6:15 a.m. Wednesday following a brief pursuit that led to the area of Hooper Avenue and 45th Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The bicyclist, who was […]

Powerball Jackpot Grows to $149 Million for Saturday’s Drawing

No tickets were sold matching all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing to $149 million. There were also no tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game. The numbers drawn Wednesday […]

Woman Found Dead in Lynwood Identified

A 49-year-old woman who was found dead in Lynwood was identified Thursday. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies were called at 10:41 p.m. Tuesday to the 3600 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard near Imperial Highway where they found the victim, according to homicide Lt. Michael Modica. Tammie Hicks was found in an abandoned building, […]

Campers to Arrive Thursday For Stagecoach Country Music Festival

Thousands of campers will make their way to the Empire Polo Club Thursday in advance of the 2024 Stagecoach Country Music Festival, which is set to be headlined by Eric Church, Miranda Lambert and Morgan Wallen. Campers will be able to check in as early at 9 a.m. and must check out by 10 a.m. […]

Man Shot to Death in Rosemead Identified

A 39-year-old man who was shot to death in Rosemead was identified by county authorities Thursday. The shooting was reported at about 5:45 p.m. Tuesday in the 3200 block of Gladys Avenue, one block east of San Gabriel Boulevard and a few blocks south of the Santa Monica (10) Freeway, according to the Los Angeles […]

Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate $7.3M in Renovations on Fire Station 79

The Riverside County Fire Department and the city of Coachella Thursday will celebrate the completion of $7.3 million in renovations made to Fire Station 79. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set to get underway at 10 a.m. Thursday at the fire station at 1378 5th St., according to a statement from the city. The event will […]

Morning Road Closure in Effect Thursday Ahead of Stagecoach Festival

An additional road closure will be in effect early Thursday to accommodate the arrival of campers to the Stagecoach Country Music Festival. From 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. Thursday, Avenue 52 will close between Monroe Street and Madison Street with alternate routes recommended on Dr. Carreon Boulevard, Highway 111, and Avenues 54, 49 and 48, […]

Imperial Irrigation District to Host Strategic Workshop in La Quinta Thursday

The Imperial Irrigation District will host a strategic workshop on California’s electrification mandates Thursday in La Quinta. The workshop is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday in the IID Boardroom, 81-600 Avenue 58, according to district officials. Representatives of public agencies, municipalities, counties, school districts, tribes and members of the public were encouraged to attend. “IID […]

One Year Ago Today (April 25, 2023)…Judge Asked to OK $3.5M Accord For Abused Former Special Needs Student

One Year Ago Today (April 25, 2023)…A judge is being asked to approve a $3.5 million settlement between the Los Angeles Unified School District and a former special needs student who alleged he was sexually abused and provided alcohol by a teacher’s aide whose job was to assist him getting to and from class during […]