Read more about the article DA reviewing hit-and-run charges against L.A. city assistant fire chief
Fortman (left) poses for a photo at a Dec. 6, 2018 the Los Angeles Fire Department promotion ceremony. Photo by Gary Apodaca.

DA reviewing hit-and-run charges against L.A. city assistant fire chief

A representative with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said prosecutors are reviewing whether to file charges Friday against an L.A. city assistant fire chief regarding an alleged hit…

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Read more about the article One dead after motorcycle collision on 5 freeway
A Los Angeles County Coroner's van prepares to transport a motorcyclist who was killed in a crash Sunday, Sept. 16. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

One dead after motorcycle collision on 5 freeway

California Highway Patrol officers are investigating a fatal collision between a motorcycle and car Sunday morning in the southbound lanes of I-5, near Balboa Boulevard.

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Read more about the article LAFD firefighter, SCV resident receives commendation for valor
Los Angeles City Fire Department Engineer James Martin received a special commendation during the LAFD Foundation Valor Awards on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017. Courtesy Photo

LAFD firefighter, SCV resident receives commendation for valor

On May 11 James Martin, a Santa Clarita resident and a 30-year veteran of the Los Angeles Fire Department, was dispatched to the scene of a potential jumper in Sherman…

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