A vacant home in the Larchmont neighborhood of Los Angeles was heavily damaged by a fire Sunday afternoon before firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control. According to news from the Los Angeles Fire Department, the fire was reported around 2:20 p.m. at a single-story residence in the 500 block of North St. … Read more
A woman was arrested Sunday after allegedly firing multiple gunshots at the Beverly Hills home of pop star Rihanna, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Police said officers responded to reports of gunfire around 1:15 p.m. in Beverly Hills. When officers arrived in the area, they located a suspect and took her into custody … Read more
A strong Santa Ana wind event is expected to impact much of Southern California through the weekend, bringing powerful gusts, warm temperatures and the potential for hazardous conditions. Meteorologists say winds began developing Friday and are expected to peak Saturday morning. The event has prompted a Next Weather Alert across the region through Sunday. According … Read more
A woman found dead at a homeless encampment in South Los Angeles has been identified by authorities. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said the victim was 36-year-old Claudia Guerrero. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department discovered Guerrero’s body late Wednesday night in a makeshift encampment on 87th Street near Vermont Avenue after … Read more
Coworkers of a Southern California woman killed in a crash are rallying to support her injured daughter as she recovers from the traumatic accident. Authorities say 42-year-old Anabel Zamora died in a head-on collision Feb. 28 on State Route 23 near Los Angeles Avenue in Ventura County. According to the California Highway Patrol, a pickup … Read more
Police in Anaheim arrested a 59-year-old man accused of attempting to kidnap a mother and her teenage daughter and threatening to sexually assault them Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. According to the Anaheim Police Department, the victims — a woman and her 15-year-old daughter — were walking near Lincoln Avenue and East Street when the suspect, … Read more
Five former California executives of Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits have been charged in a federal indictment accusing them of participating in a long-running bribery and obstruction scheme aimed at influencing wine placement in grocery stores. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California, a federal grand jury alleges the scheme … Read more
Pop star Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to authorities. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said the 44-year-old singer was taken into custody after officers received reports of a speeding vehicle on the southbound U.S. Route 101. When officers located the vehicle, they said … Read more
A 49-year-old man has been arrested after police say he was caught peeping into homes, including residences of students near University of California, Riverside. According to the Riverside Police Department, Roberto Clemente Rincon was taken into custody and booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center on several charges related to the incidents. Authorities said he … Read more
Police in Culver City are asking the public to come forward as they investigate a suspected sexual assault involving a 24-year-old man who was arrested earlier this week. Authorities say Giovanni Leon, 24, was taken into custody Tuesday following an investigation that began after a reported battery on Sunday around 12:30 p.m. According to police, … Read more