Actress, Writer, and Producer, Diane Ladd Dies
OJAI—On November 3, writer, actress, director, and producer, Diane Ladd passed away. She was at her home when she died. She was 89. Ladd...
Atlas Iron And Metal Sentenced To Pay $2 Million, Shut Down Operations
CALIFORNIA—On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced that Atlas Iron and Metal Corp. was ordered to permanently shut...
Prescription Drug Buy Back Is This Saturday
SANTA MONICA—On October 21, the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) issued a press release announcing that they will be participating in the 29th annual...
Bears, Rattlesnakes, Tarantulas Prowl California In October
CALIFORNIA—On October 16, at approximately 10:30 p.m., a Glendale resident reportedly captured video footage of a bear literally taking out his trash. It is...
S.W.A.T. Called To Homeless Housing In Santa Monica
SANTA MONICA—On Thursday, October 16, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) responded to an assault call in the 1400 block...
LA County Employees Charged With Stealing Unemployment Benefits
CALIFORNIA—On Wednesday, October 15, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced that 13 LA County employees from seven different agencies were charged with...
Mayor Negrete Questions Zoning For St. Joseph’s Center
SANTA MONICA—On October 13, Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete challenged the zoning requirements for the soon-to-be mental-health facilities on Ocean Avenue. At the Santa...
SMPD Receives $285K In Grant Funding From OTS
SANTA MONICA—On Monday, October 13, the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) issued a press release announcing that they are the recipients of a $285,000...
Thieves Rob Jewelry Designer, Slash His Tires
WOODLAND HILLS—On Monday, October 6, jewelry store owner, Ali Sedaghat, was leaving Poquito Mas, Mexican Restaurant located at 21049 Ventura Boulevard when he pulled...
Gene Simmons Passes Out, Crashing On PCH-Malibu
MALIBU—On Tuesday, October 9, Gene Simmons,76, the lead vocalist from the 70s rock band, KISS, reportedly passed out behind the wheel before hitting the...