2024 weird news in Inland Empire: boxed cat, teacher rants, lines for salad

Los Angeles Daily News 12/29 3:30A David Allen

If you want Inland Empire weird news, all you really need to do is keep up on Inland Empire news. The weirdness comes with the territory. For my 27th annual roundup , narrowing down the nominees meant...

Rose Parade 2025: Meet Kate Kelly, Rose Court princess

Los Angeles Daily News 12/26 2:00A Teresa Liu

Growing up in a family that values community service, Rose Court princess Kate Kelly has always been driven to make a difference. Now a senior at La Cañada High School , Kelly is an active member of...

How Southern California winter storms could be dangerous for some living near recent wildfires

Los Angeles Daily News 12/20 3:25A Ryanne Mena

Leslee Riddell s cabin in Orange County s Holy Jim Canyon was one of just seven to survive the Airport fire in September. Now, she s doing everything she can to prepare the historic structure from the...

Old Town Newhall holiday lights glow during Santa Clarita’s annual display

Los Angeles Daily News 12/18 4:46A Hans Gutknecht

As the sun sets each evening, Old Town Newhall pushes the darkness away with a sea of lights. The Santa Clarita Valley s Old Town Newhall becomes five blocks of glowing holiday lights during the City...

Port of LA’s 10th annual State of the Port speech set for Jan. 23

Los Angeles Daily News 12/12 8:21A Donna Littlejohn

Tickets are now on sale for the 10th Annual State of the Port of Los Angeles speech on Jan. 23. The industry event, with a lunch that is usually sold out, will feature Port of LA Executive Director...

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Dec. 12-19

Los Angeles Daily News 12/12 2:00A Holly Andres

Here is a sampling of upcoming things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the Los Angeles area. EVENTS Sunland-Tujunga Tree Lighting: Event includes activities for children and photo opportunities with San Claus, 5 p.m. Dec. 13. Sunland...

Second public input meeting on VT Bridge detours in San Pedro on Thursday

Los Angeles Daily News 12/9 9:22A Donna Littlejohn

The California Department of Transportation will host a second in-person meeting to gather public input on detour plans for the upcoming one-year closure of the Vincent Thomas Bridge from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. The Traffic Management Plan...

Mario Andretti, Al Unser Jr. will be grand marshals for 50th Grand Prix of Long Beach

Los Angeles Daily News 12/9 7:45A Kristy Hutchings

Two racing legends — Mario Andretti and Al Unser Jr. — have been tapped to be the grand marshals during the city s biggest annual event next year, the 50th anniversary of the Grand Prix of Long Beach....

Los Angeles' Westside district pushes for more police patrols, license plate readers

NBC Los Angeles LA City Council 12/9 7:01A Helen Jeong

Los Angeles’ Westside neighborhoods may see more law enforcement presence through a tougher-on-crime approach and local investments. Los Angeles City Councilmember Traci Park, who represents District...

New LA City Council members Adrin Nazarian and Ysabel Jurado to begin terms

NBC Los Angeles LA City Council 12/9 4:53A Jonathan Lloyd

Adrin Nazarian and Ysabel Jurado will be sworn in Monday as the newest members of the Los Angeles City Council. They will take the oaths of office from the City Clerk in a closed-door swearing-in. A...

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Dec. 5-12

Los Angeles Daily News 12/5 2:00A Holly Andres

At Symphony of the Oaks visitors can create their own music as they walk near the oak trees at Enchanted, Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, CA on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. The...

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Nov. 28-Dec. 5

Los Angeles Daily News 11/28 2:00A Holly Andres

The 92nd Hollywood Christmas Parade Supporting Marine Toys for Tots is on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Hollywood. In the photo, the 91st Hollywood Christmas Parade Supporting Marine Toys for Tots makes...

Election’s tough-on-crime message could spell trouble for LA County’s struggling jails, juvenile...

Los Angeles Daily News 11/24 2:50A Jason Henry

California s unmistakable tough-on-crime message in this month s election could set back efforts to reform Los Angeles County s failing jails and juvenile halls by years if inmate populations spike, advocates and policymakers say. The county s...

Couple suspected of murder, torture of 10-year-old adopted son

Los Angeles Daily News 11/22 6:35P Ryanne Mena

A Moreno Valley couple was arrested on suspicion of murder, torture, and child abuse on Friday after their adopted 10-year-old son died, authorities said. On Thursday, Riverside County sheriff s deputies responded to a report of a child needing...

Traffic snarled after LAPD motorcycle officer injured in crash on 405 Freeway in Bel Air

abc7.com (KABC) 11/22 8:03A KABC

Traffic was snarled after an LAPD motorcycle officer was injured in a crash on the 405 Freeway in the Bel Air area.