Chased by police, driver covers 173 miles on SoCal freeways before escaping into Mexico
In the annals of L.A. car chase lore, there were but a few ways for drivers to escape a police pursuit, especially one being broadcast live. A few have escaped…
Judge refuses to drop murder charges involving 4 Pepperdine students killed on PCH
A judge declined to dismiss murder charges Monday against a driver accused of fatally hitting four Pepperdine University sorority sisters crossing Pacific Coast Highway with his car while speeding more…
Palm Springs Art Museum trustees exit over new director
On Sept. 29, the Palm Springs Art Museum announced the selection of a new director, the fourth person who would hold the institution’s top administrative position in just seven years.…
FDA will remove long-standing warning from hormone-based menopause drugs, citing benefits for women
WASHINGTON — Hormone-based drugs used to treat hot flashes and other menopause symptoms will no longer carry a bold warning label about stroke, heart attack, dementia and other serious risks,…
L.A. piano teacher who fled during sex abuse trial caught in Australia
A piano teacher to the stars who fled the country last month just before a jury found him guilty of sexually abusing a student was arrested in Australia, authorities said.…
Kris Jenner’s birthday bash: Police respond to noise complaints
It seems Kris Jenner cranked the volume up too much on her lavish Beverly Hills birthday celebration over the weekend. The “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” matriarch and businesswoman rung…
Investigation into sickened babies continues after rare California program ID’s botulism
Health officials are warning parents to avoid an infant formula linked to a nationwide botulism outbreak. As of Nov. 10, 13 babies across 10 states — including one in Los…
Fullerton police stop man pointing gun at female driver, only to learn he is ICE agent
A Fullerton police officer intervened when he saw a man in plain clothes pointing a gun at a female driver on a busy street in Santa Ana. The man later…
Jessica Alba, Danny Ramirez edge toward new relationship era
Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez appeared to declare themselves official as a couple Sunday night, posting evidence of their togetherness from the annual Baby2Baby gala held Saturday night in West…
Schumer is pressured to step aside as Senate Democratic leader after shutdown vote
WASHINGTON — Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York is facing mounting pressure to step aside as leader of the Senate Democratic caucus after eight members voted against his wishes Sunday,…