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First coronavirus-related death in L.A. County

Los Angeles County Public Health officials reported the county’s first coronavirus-related death on Wednesday.  “We are reporting our first death here in L.A. County,” said Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer.

Multi-truck collision shuts down Interstate 5

By Vivianna Shields and Emily Alvarenga A traffic collision involving three big rigs resulted in a full closure of the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 early Wednesday morning. Los Angeles

Supes discuss voting issues from Super Tuesday

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors ordered an investigation into the challenges voters experienced during the 11-day election period, in a unanimous vote Tuesday.  “We always say it’s the

Possible runoff election for district attorney

Unofficial votes counted as of Tuesday afternoon show that incumbent District Attorney Jackie Lacey has fallen below the 50%-plus-one-vote threshold, which would result in a runoff election in November against

Five-vehicle collision in Saugus

Los Angeles County Fire Department officials responded to a five-vehicle traffic collision in Saugus Tuesday afternoon.  “The call came in at 12:34 p.m. in Santa Clarita,” said fire Supervisor Austin

A growing devotion to the doodle mix

Because of its fluffy coat, affectionate personality and intelligence, doodle mixes have become the latest crossbreed craze.  Doodle mixes are a cross between the traditional poodle and another breed, such

New TeleSitter technology goes live at Henry Mayo

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital touted a ‘TeleSitter’ technology Wednesday that allows patients to be monitored constantly from a remote station.   “We have a profound responsibility to ensure that our patients

Daylight Saving Time returns tomorrow

Most of the country will lose an hour of sleep due to the return of daylight saving time, since individuals will need to set their clock an hour ahead tomorrow

Minor airlifted from Canyon Country

A minor was airlifted from Canyon Country to a local trauma center for a reported head injury Thursday morning, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department officials. Fire initially received