UPDATE: Pedestrian killed in 710 Freeway collision, police say
The crash was reported about 5:30 a.m. at Anaheim Street, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Newsom signs bills allowing multi-family housing in single-family zones
After signing into law Senate bills 9 and 10, Newsom said, “The housing affordability crisis is undermining the California Dream for families across the state, and threatens our long-term growth and prosperity.”
LA County to mandate vaccine or negative COVID-19 test for large outdoor events
Under a new health order expected to be issued by Friday, the county will also require proof of vaccination for all customers and employees in indoor portions of bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs and lounges.
What you need to know about today’s recall election
The recall ballot contains only two questions: should Gov. Gavin Newsom be recalled— or removed—from office, and if so, which of the 46 candidates on the ballot or seven write-in candidates should replace him?
Metro to offer free rides, bike-share on Election Day today
Train rides will be free from midnight to 11:50 p.m. Metro buses are already running fare-free during the pandemic.
Judge leans toward trial in lawsuit brought by family of Long Beach woman fatally struck by train
A judge has indicated she is poised to allow to proceed to trial a consolidated lawsuit brought against a security guard service by parents whose 24-year-old daughter was killed after falling onto tracks and being hit by a train at the Sylmar Metrolink station.
Man sentenced to four years in prison for deadly crash in Long Beach
Joseph Maez, 26, pleaded no contest Aug. 16 to one count of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
Man charged in attack on boy on Long Beach city bus
David Manuel Santana Garcia, 36, pleaded not guilty to a felony count of child abuse under circumstances or conditions likely to cause great bodily injury or death.
RAND report: deputy cliques pose problems for LASD
The study by Santa Monica-based think-tank RAND–titled “Understanding Subgroups Within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department”–questioned 1,608 deputies and supervisors, who anonymously answered the survey’s questions.
Authorities identify man killed in crash on 710 Freeway
The crash occurred at 7:25 a.m. Saturday near the 710 and 405 freeways.