3 companies cited for violations following East Los Angeles oil spill
The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued notices of violation to three companies following last month's oil spill in East Los Angeles.
Tavis Smiley’s KBLA Talk 1580 Marks Five Years as a Powerful Voice for Black...
The Black talk/info outlet celebrates five years of community impact, influential programming and nearly 12 million listeners across Southern California. *KBLA Talk 1580 is celebrating a major milestone. The Los Angeles-based talk radio station, founded by media entrepreneur and broadcaster Tavis Smiley, is marking its
Person injured in shooting near World Cup watch party in Koreatown, LAPD says
A person was arrested in connection with a shooting in Koreatown Thursday evening near where a large watch party was taking place for the World Cup game between Mexico and South Korea, police said. The Los Angeles Police Department said it received reports about a person shooting into the air...
Stabbing suspect in custody after Northridge standoff forces evacuations
A stabbing suspect was taken into custody following a standoff with police in Northridge, which forced residents in the neighborhood to evacuate Friday morning.
LA neighborhood swamped with parked Waymos causing frustration among residents
Residents in Westchester say Waymo cars have been repeatedly parking on their blocks at all hours, turning quiet residential streets into staging areas.
Gas Main Scare Triggers Shelter Order at Lynwood’s San Miguel and Norton
A reported gas main break at the intersection of San Miguel Avenue and Norton Avenue in Lynwood sent fire crews rushing in Thursday evening, as officials ordered people nearby to shelter in place while they checked out the leak. The Los Angeles County Fire Department said units were on scene...
One crash, 3 trucking firms found liable in California nuclear verdict
A nuclear verdict handed down by a California jury this week is not just another big payout to a plaintiff from a trucking company defendant, or in this case, multiple defendants. It also is a reminder to trucking companies that subcontract work to another firm or hire an independent owner...
Hour-long police chase across LA County
A driver, initially feared to be armed and dangerous, led an hour-plus car chase from Pomona to the Lancaster area.
New hospital program brings amputations to zero for at-risk diabetic patients
LOS ANGELES -- More than three decades after a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, Michelle Caldwell says her disease is better controlled than ever. She keeps regular appointments with her endocrinologist, primary care provider, dietician and pharmacist at MLK Community Medical Group, the outpatient arm of MLK Community Hea
MWD Taxing Homeowners to Cover Up True Cost of Water
LA WATCHDOG - In April, the politically appointed directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California approved the $2.3 billion budget that includes a rate increase of 6.2% for its 26 member agencies. It also announced a “small increase” in its special tax on properties that amounts to $12 a year for th
