Rockfall at Switzer Falls Triggers Chaos, Injured Hiker Airlifted to Safety
A weekend hike near Switzer Falls in the Angeles National Forest turned dangerous Saturday morning when falling rocks struck hikers, leaving at least one person injured and in need of an air rescue. Los Angeles County Fire crews navigated steep, rugged terrain to reach the scene, and a helicopter hoisted a patient...
LA faces fresh fuel pressure as Phillips 66 refinery shutdown sends gas prices higher
One refinery closure can sound like a business story, until it starts showing up on every gas station sign you pass. That is what Los Angeles drivers are feeling now as the Phillips 66 Los Angeles–area refinery wind-down and idling has reduced local supply flexibility in a market that already had very little...
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy dies during Baker to Vegas relay race
The deputy was identified only as a 13-year veteran of the department.
Man Killed After Running Into Traffic in Long Beach
A Friday night in Long Beach turned deadly when a man ran into lanes of traffic and was struck by an SUV near Del Amo Boulevard and Locust Avenue, authorities said. Officers and paramedics were called around 8 p.m., and the pedestrian was rushed to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The driver stayed...
California Attorney General Bonta Obtains 8-Year Prison Term for Human Trafficker Active in Los...
March 29, 2026 - SACRAMENTO — On Friday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the sentencing of Kai. Jones for the human trafficking and sexual exploitation of two minors. Operating out of Los Angeles, Alameda, Monterey, Contra Costa, and Sacramento counties in 2022, Jones lured his underage victims with...
Two Women Go Missing in La Puente
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriffs’ Department’s are asking for the public’s help Sunday locating two women reported missing from the city of La Puente. Yvonne Firman, 55, and Edelmira Firman, 86, were last seen Thursday on the 300 block of 300 block of Cadbrook Drive.
This Day in History: First star laid on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
On March 28, 1960, the first permanent star was laid on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This first star honored the legendary film producer and director …
L.A. County Renames Cesar Chavez Holiday as Farmworkers Day
Los Angeles County officials have approved two motions to reevaluate public recognitions of labor leader Cesar Chavez and to rename the County-observed holiday in his honor as “Farmworkers Day.”. The decision, made Tuesday by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, signals a shift toward emphasizing the broader...
Homeless man sought in violent East LA store robbery
It happened at a Chevron on South Atlantic Boulevard last week. A store clerk was attacked and is in critical condition.
Antelope Valley homicide investigation continues into decomposed body found in large drum
Deputies from the Palmdale Station responded early Thursday morning to the rural area near 195th Street East and Pearblossom Highway in Llano, regarding a person inside a trash bin.
