Roy wins LA city attorney’s race
Marissa Roy, a deputy attorney general backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, defeated challenger John McKinney.
Troy Aikman ’embarrased’ by scenes at alma mater UCLA despite unbeaten record
Troy Aikman is bothered by the small crowds at the Rose Bowl, as unbeaten UCLA football team drew just 24,611 fans for its 27-0 win over Nevada
Los Angeles County Prosecutors File Murder Charges In Mysterious Disappearance of Christina Downer
The formal charging of Delorean Brandon and Kaylee Markowski marks a definitive turning point in the year-long investigation into the disappearance of Christina Downer. As Los Angeles County prosecutors assemble their case for the upcoming grand jury or preliminary hearings, the hyper-local community continues to seek answers regarding the location and recovery details of the victim.
ICE arrests and sightings across LA County, Nov. 1–5
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Longtime L.A. gang intervention leader arrested, accused in murder plot
A well-known South Los Angeles gang interventionist who has spent decades working to reduce violence in the city’s neighborhoods was arrested by Los Angeles police this week on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, according to reports. Clifford “Skipp” Townsend, 62, the founder and executive director of the nonprofit organization 2nd Call, was taken into […]
Relentless No. 22 UCLA will be major test for North Florida
Fresh off of a season-opening win over fifth-ranked rival Arizona, No. 22 UCLA makes its home debut on Friday when North Florida visits Los Angeles. UCLA (1-0) held off a late surge to close Monday's opener in Las Vegas, outscoring Arizona 13-5 down the stretch of an 84-75 win. "Our team just doesn't quit," Bruins guard Jaylen Petty said following the contest. "Like coach (Mick Cronin) said, we all have great attitudes. We all want to win and come together, and that's what we're going to do." Pe
Lancaster Ex-Deputy Gets 5 Years, 7 Months for Pringles-Can Heroin Jail Plot
A former Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy from Lancaster has been sentenced to five years and seven months in federal prison after he was caught trying to smuggle roughly a pound of heroin into a Santa Clarita Valley jail hidden inside two Pringles cans. Michael Meiser, 40, worked as a deputy at North County Correctional Facility in Castaic when he arranged the scheme with inmates in 2024, accepting $15,000 in cash as payment.
16-month Vincent Thomas Bridge closure begins this weekend in San Pedro
A $750 million bridge rehabilitation project that will shut down the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro for at least 16 months is set to begin this weekend. The bridge, which is part of State Route 47, serves about 53,000 vehicles a day and provides a key route between San Pedro and Terminal Island, with […]
California Landlords Are Losing 6 Figures to Squatters — and Their Insurance Won’t Pay...
Rob Casares bought a four-unit complex in South Los Angeles about 15 years ago. It was an investment and a way to provide housing in his community. Over the past three years, squatters broke into three of his units at different times. By the time the last one was removed — a process that took nearly a year — Casares told Spectrum News that the combined damage and lost rent had cost him six figures.
Spencer Pratt Shares His Brutal Verdict of Nithya Raman’s L.A. Mayoral Win
It’s safe to say Spencer Pratt isn’t pleased with the results of the L.A. mayoral race. On Thursday, November 5, it was announced Nithya Raman defeated Karen Bass in the race to become the next mayor of Los Angeles. Shortly after the news was revealed, The Hills star took to X with his thoughts on […]
