Today: September 25, 2024
Today: September 25, 2024

Los Angeles

Crime

School counselor charged in alleged sex assault; LAPD searches for more victims

The Los Angeles Police Department urged people on Tuesday to contact detectives if they have any information on a former high school guidance counselor, who allegedly sexually assaulted a 16-year-old boy in West Los Angeles. Investigators arrested 37-year-old Julie Tichon, of Los Angeles, on Aug. 29 for a series of sexual assaults of the teen boy between February and March of 2024, according to police. She was booked at the Metropolitan Detention Center on suspicion of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor and was subsequently released on her own recognizance, LAPD said in a statement.  “On September 19th, 2024, the

September 24, 2024
School counselor charged in alleged sex assault; LAPD searches for more victims
Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Here's how Jill Biden thinks the US can match the French pizzazz at the LA Olympics

First lady Jill Biden has praised Paris’ “spectacular” Olympics opening ceremony and looked ahead to how the U.S. can similarly dazzle audiences when the Games are held in Los Angeles in four years

July 27, 2024
Here's how Jill Biden thinks the US can match the French pizzazz at the LA Olympics
Sports

Coach McVay bemoans 'self-inflicted wounds' in Los Angeles Rams 19-16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals

Getting into the end zone seemed tougher for the Rams when it mattered most on Monday night

September 26, 2023
Coach McVay bemoans 'self-inflicted wounds' in Los Angeles Rams 19-16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals
Entertainment|News|World

At Jai Paul's kickoff show, an elusive pop phenomenon proves his stardom in a live arena

On Tuesday night, the elusive pop producer Jai Paul opened his tour leg at the Los Angeles' Mayan Theater

September 27, 2023
At Jai Paul's kickoff show, an elusive pop phenomenon proves his stardom in a live arena
Health|News

Ex-USC gynecologist charged with sexually assaulting students dies before going to trial

The former University of Southern California gynecologist charged with sexually more than a dozen students and accused of abuse by hundreds more has died

October 05, 2023
Ex-USC gynecologist charged with sexually assaulting students dies before going to trial
News

Funeral held for a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy who was ambushed in patrol car

Funeral services have been held for a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who was slain in what authorities described as an ambush

October 05, 2023
Funeral held for a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy who was ambushed in patrol car
News|Sports|World

Olympics set to tackle flag football at Los Angeles Olympics in 2028

The NFL’s ongoing push for worldwide exposure got another boost when organizers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics delivered a proposal to put flag football on the program when the Summer Games return to the United States for the first time in 32 years

October 09, 2023
Olympics set to tackle flag football at Los Angeles Olympics in 2028
News

2 Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies in critical condition after fire in mobile gun range trailer

Two veteran Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies were seriously hurt when a fire broke out inside a trailer serving as a mobile shooting range north of Los Angeles

October 10, 2023
2 Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies in critical condition after fire in mobile gun range trailer
Education|Entertainment|News|Science

Huge rocket motors arrive at Los Angeles museum for space shuttle Endeavour display

Two giant rocket motors required to display the retired NASA space shuttle Endeavour as if it’s about to blast off have arrived at a Los Angeles museum, completing their long journey from the Mojave Desert

October 11, 2023
Huge rocket motors arrive at Los Angeles museum for space shuttle Endeavour display
Sports

Cricket and flag football among 5 sports given Olympic status for 2028 Los Angeles Games

Cricket is an Olympic sport again

October 16, 2023
Cricket and flag football among 5 sports given Olympic status for 2028 Los Angeles Games
Sports

Rob Manfred says it would be difficult to pause MLB's season for the 2028 LA Olympics

Bryce Harper wants big leaguers to play in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, but Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says pausing the regular season to make that happen would be difficult

October 27, 2023
Rob Manfred says it would be difficult to pause MLB's season for the 2028 LA Olympics
News

Los Angeles criticized for its handling of homelessness after 16 unhoused people escape freeway fire

A fire that erupted in storage yards beneath a Los Angeles freeway has renewed attention on the city’s inability to protect the thousands of homeless residents living in such perilous locations

November 16, 2023
Los Angeles criticized for its handling of homelessness after 16 unhoused people escape freeway fire
News

Los Angeles freeway closed after arson fire set to fully reopen before Monday morning's rush hour

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says an elevated Los Angeles freeway closed by a Nov. 11 arson fire will reopen ahead of Monday morning’s commute

November 19, 2023
Los Angeles freeway closed after arson fire set to fully reopen before Monday morning's rush hour
News

Los Angeles freeway damaged by arson reopens ahead of schedule

A section of a freeway running through downtown Los Angeles that had been heavily damaged by fire earlier this month reopened on Monday, weeks ahead of initial forecasts, city officials

April 26, 2024
Los Angeles freeway damaged by arson reopens ahead of schedule
Entertainment|Sports

Eddie Merrins, the 'Little Pro' who had an enormous influence on golf in LA, dies at 91

Eddie Merrins was known as “The Little Pro” because of his 5-foot-7 stature

November 23, 2023
Eddie Merrins, the 'Little Pro' who had an enormous influence on golf in LA, dies at 91
News

Los Angeles freeway blocked by Jewish protesters against Gaza war

Activists from a Jewish group demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip blocked traffic on a busy Los Angeles highway during Wednesday morning's rush hour and snarled traffic for

April 26, 2024
Los Angeles freeway blocked by Jewish protesters against Gaza war
Political

Hunter Biden to make his initial court appearance on tax charges on Jan. 11

Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, will make his initial court appearance on tax charges on January 11 in Los Angeles, court documents showed on Monday.

April 26, 2024
Hunter Biden to make his initial court appearance on tax charges on Jan. 11
News|Political

Homeless numbers in Los Angeles could surge again, even as thousands move to temporary shelter

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has moved over 21,000 homeless people into temporary shelter in the last year

December 21, 2023
Homeless numbers in Los Angeles could surge again, even as thousands move to temporary shelter
Business|News

Guards hired by California keep eye on sites deemed risky under Los Angeles freeway damaged by fire

Since an arson fire damaged a key Los Angeles freeway, the state has hired security guards to watch out for smoke and other trouble at three other sites deemed equally risky under Interstate 10

January 05, 2024
Guards hired by California keep eye on sites deemed risky under Los Angeles freeway damaged by fire
News

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shakes a wide area of Southern California. No injuries are reported

A light earthquake has shaken a wide area of Southern California

January 05, 2024
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shakes a wide area of Southern California. No injuries are reported
Entertainment|News

Cher is denied an immediate conservatorship over son's money, but the issue isn't done

A Los Angeles judge has declined to give Cher an immediate court conservatorship over her son's money

January 05, 2024
Cher is denied an immediate conservatorship over son's money, but the issue isn't done
Entertainment|News

Woman charged with killing Hollywood consultant Michael Latt pleads not guilty

A woman charged with killing a high-profile entertainment marketing consultant in his Los Angeles home has pleaded not guilty

January 23, 2024
Woman charged with killing Hollywood consultant Michael Latt pleads not guilty
News

Annual count of homeless residents begins in Los Angeles, where tens of thousands live on streets

Los Angeles County’s annual count of homeless residents is under way

January 24, 2024
Annual count of homeless residents begins in Los Angeles, where tens of thousands live on streets
Education|Entertainment|News|Science

Space Shuttle Endeavour hoisted for installation in vertical display at Los Angeles science museum

The retired NASA Space Shuttle Endeavour is being carefully hoisted at a Los Angeles science museum where it will be displayed as if it is about to blast off

January 30, 2024
Space Shuttle Endeavour hoisted for installation in vertical display at Los Angeles science museum
News

Biden to meet Black entertainment figures in Los Angeles -Deadline Hollywood

U.S. President Joe Biden plans to meet with Black entertainment industry leadership in Los Angeles on Saturday, Deadline Hollywood reported on Friday, citing a source.

April 26, 2024
Biden to meet Black entertainment figures in Los Angeles -Deadline Hollywood

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