Local News
Cal ISO Issues Flex Alert For Thursday Due To Heat Wave, Extended To FridayThursday’s Flex Alert will be in effect from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. During that time, residents are urged avoid using major appliances, turn off any unnecessary lights, and set their thermostats to 78 degrees or higher.
Lafayette Shon Whaley Ordered To Stand Trial In Shooting Of Lady Gaga's Dog WalkerOne of three reputed gang members charged with attempted murder in the shooting of Lady Gaga's dog walker and the theft of two of the singer's French bulldogs was ordered Thursday to stand trial.
Police Investigating Shooting Near Eagle Rock DispensaryAccording to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers were called out to the 4800 block of York Boulevard at about 4:40 p.m. for reports of a shooting.
Princess Cruises Plans To Set Sail From LA This FallPrincess Cruises announced Thursday it intends to return to service this fall with trips departing from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Fort Lauderdale.
L.A. Planning Commission Begins Dissection Of Proposed Downtown Community PlanThe Los Angeles Planning Commission Thursday took up the proposed Downtown Community Plan, but following several hours of presentation, public comment and some discussion, opted to resume deliberations on Aug. 26.
Fire Crews Have Stopped Forward Progress Of 349-Acre King Fire In Lancaster, Evacuation Orders Remain In PlaceLos Angeles County Fire Department tweeted that it has stopped forward progress in the 349-acre King Fire, and that crews will remain on the scene to manage hotspots and strengthen containment lines.
What Is A Flex Alert?The alerts are issued when temperatures are expected to be so high that they prompt a subsequent increase in energy use that could potentially stress the power grid, causing outages or forcing rolling blackouts.
Memorial Service Held For Sandra Mizer, 13-Year-Old Killed In Lucerne Valley Hit-And-RunA memorial service was held Thursday for one of four girls involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Lucerne Valley.
Ontario Attorney Sagi Schwartzberg Facing Federal Child Porn ChargeAn attorney with a practice in Ontario was taken into federal custody Thursday on a charge of producing child pornography.
Dr. Jane Goodall Immersive Exhibition Coming To Natural History MuseumThe Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is celebrating the legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall with the West Coast premiere of "Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall."
Details Emerge From Prosecutors on Killing Of 6-Year-Old, Aiden Leos, On Orange County Freeway Days after the man and woman charged with killing a 6-year-old boy in road-rage shooting on the Costa Mesa (55) Freeway, they got into another traffic altercation in which the alleged shooter waved a gun at another motorist, prosecutors said in court papers filed Wednesday.
Cal/OSHA Votes To Let Vaccinated Employees Shed Face Masks In The WorkplaceUnder the proposal, fully vaccinated workers would not have to a wear a mask while working indoors, but unvaccinated workers would.
Entertainment
Jay-Z Sues LA Photographer For Allegedly 'Misusing' Rapper's ImageJay-Z is suing a celebrity photographer in Los Angeles, alleging the cameraman is selling copies of photographs of him without permission.
Judge Rules Harvey Weinstein Can Be Extradited To Los Angeles To Face Sexual Assault ChargesWeinstein is serving a 23-year prison sentence in New York while awaiting trial on multiple charges in Los Angeles. It’s unclear when a trial would take place.
Netflix Film 'Fatherhood' Starring Kevin Hart Relives Southern California Father's Experience Of Love And LossThe new Netflix film “Fatherhood” is based on the bestselling book “Two Kisses for Maddy,” written by local father Matt Logelin.
No Masks Required For Fully Vaccinated Disneyland Guests Beginning TuesdayThose who are not fully vaccinated must continue to wear them while indoors, however, except when dining.
Metallica Sues Insurer Over Losses From Shows Postponed Due To COVIDMetallica is suing Lloyd's of London for allegedly refusing to compensate the band for financial losses suffered when the group was forced to postpone six shows in South America last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
'We Are Rescuing Countless Animals': Doug Thron On Using Drones To Save Animals & Series 'Doug To The Rescue'The drone pilot turned animal rescuer talks with us about how technology is helping to save injured animals from natural disasters around the world.
Business
Fourth Stimulus Check: Will You Get Another Relief Payment?With an uneven recovery continuing, many Americans are wondering if the Biden administration will be handing out a fourth stimulus check.
Many States Ending $300 Federal Unemployment Benefits EarlyFederal unemployment benefits worth $300 per week are ending early in half the states. Is yours one of them?
Child Tax Credit: How Much Will You Get Each Month?The updated Child Tax Credit, as part of the most recent stimulus package, is scheduled to start in July, with millions of parents eligible for monthly payments.
Politics
Bill Calling For Expansion Of Supreme Court Slammed As 'Court Packing' By Republicans -- But What Does That Mean?The Judiciary Act of 2021, introduced by a group of House and Senate Democrats on Thursday, calls for an expansion of the Court from nine to 13 justices.
What Is Court Packing? A Hot Debate Topic, Joe Biden Says 'He's Not A Fan'There has been a lot of back-and-forth about court packing. What does that term really mean?
Sen. Kamala Harris, LA Mayor Garcetti Wish President Trump, First Lady A 'Speedy Recovery'Local elected officials are wishing President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump a fast recovery after they announced they had tested positive for coronavirus.
Health
Use Noisemakers, Consider An Outdoor Projector: CDC Urges Safe, Physically-Distant Super Bowl Watch PartiesExperts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the safest way to watch the Super Bowl is at home with the people you live with, but they still had a few tips for attending a watch party or even going to the game.
When Can You Get The COVID Vaccine?The COVID-19 vaccine will be available to millions of Americans this month, but who qualifies depends on certain factors.
Doctor Explains Why You Should Avoid Thanksgiving, Christmas Gatherings: 'Not Worth The Risk'Dr. Mallika Marshall warns against large family gatherings this year due to the risk of spreading COVID-19.