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Post Fire near Gorman burns over 12,000 acres
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - A massive brush fire broke out near the community of Gorman in northern Los Angeles County Saturday afternoon, prompting evacuations. The Post Fire broke out just before 2 p.m. Saturday, according to Cal Fire, near the southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway, north of Gorman Road.
Former sheriff Alex Villanueva sues LA County over placement on 'do not rehire' list
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva sued the county Thursday over his placement on a "do not rehire'' list, alleging that he was investigated for harassment without being informed or given a chance to respond.
Baldwin Park’s summer concerts, Downtown Street Market return Thursday
Baldwin Park’s Morgan Park will come alive with the sounds of music from a lineup of bands and performers as its beloved “Summer Concerts in the Park” series returns Thursday nights between June 20 and July 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. “Summer Concerts in the Park...
COVID cases up across California, San Diego County also seeing uptick
There is an uptick in COVID-19 cases across the state, and according to medical experts, the latest subvariants are spreading faster. Major metropolitan areas like San Francisco and Los Angeles are also experiencing an increase in positive cases as more people get out to enjoy their summer vacations. In San...
Wildfire smoke billows into Las Vegas
Skies are expected to remain hazy through Tuesday as smoke from a wildland fire near Los Angeles moves into southern Nevada. An Air Quality Alert is in effect for Clark County. Temperatures continue to cool through Tuesday as a low pressure trough digs into northern and central Nevada. We'll see...
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