Mayor elect Lurie calls for change to SF law enforcement, despite historic crime low
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — On Wednesday, Daniel Lurie will be sworn in as San Francisco’s 46th mayor. During his winning campaign, he talked about his commitment to improving public safety. Since the election, he’s been visiting each police station in the city. Tuesday was his final stop before taking office when he visited with officers…
San Fernando Valley principal will attend late President Jimmy Carter’s funeral
For Dan Horn, an invitation to President Jimmy Carter’s funeral brought mixed feelings. Horn, the principal of St. Genevieve Parish Schools in Panorama City, was honored to receive an invitation to pay his respects to the person who was the 39th president, as well as someone he got to know after years of visits and…
Athletics agree to $60M, 5-year contract with slugger Brent Rooker, AP source says
(AP) — The Athletics have agreed to a $60 million, five-year contract with slugger Brent Rooker, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday night. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced. The deal includes a $22 million vesting option for the 2030 season…
USC football breakdown: How the Trojans look on the offensive line
LOS ANGELES — In July, Josh Henson made clear: It was time to get his young guys ready. Since Henson arrived at USC, the program had stacked offensive line classes behind the scenes, working a variety of youngsters on second-team and scout reps in hope of moving away from transfer-portal fill-ins. In Henson’s first two…
San Bernardino mountains see snow as high winds hit the Inland Empire
As the National Weather Service warned about the dangers of strong winds blowing in from the west Tuesday, Jan. 7, the first snowfall of the year blew into the San Bernardino Mountains. Big Bear Lake began seeing snow around 4 a.m. Tuesday, and by 10 a.m., it had accumulated over 5 inches, according to a…
Denise Huskins helped find more victims of ‘American Nightmare’ kidnapper Matthew Muller: DA
SEASIDE, Calif. (KRON) — Kidnapping and rape survivor Denise Huskins spoke to reporters in Seaside on Tuesday about how she helped investigators find more victims who were allegedly targeted by Matthew Muller. The Muller case regained traction after it was detailed in a popular Netflix documentary, “American Nightmare,” last year. Huskins recently teamed up with…
LA County to observe passing of former President Jimmy Carter with ‘Day of Mourning’
Los Angeles County declared Thursday, Jan. 9 as an official Day of Mourning to encourage county residents to pause, remember and pay tribute to the late President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. The county declaration was approved by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Jan. 7 and…
What are ‘breaking mountain waves’ meteorologists are worried about during Southern California’s windstorm?
A windstorm experts called “life-threatening” and “destructive” prompted warnings across Southern California Tuesday and highlighted in the forecast was a meteorological phenomenon known as “breaking mountain waves” that could wreak havoc on Southern California. The NWS predicts 100 mile per hour winds to bombard the tops of the San Gabriel Mountains Tuesday afternoon, which can…
Officials use bulldozer to shove abandoned vehicles out of the roadway near Palisades Fire
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Steve Guttenberg tried to warn them, but drivers who’ve abandoned their vehicle might find their cars a little worse for wear when they return. The “Police Academy” actor pleaded with his fellow Angelenos to leave keys in their car if they were to abandon it in the traffic jams near the…
Santiago Creek project proposed in Santa Ana will need changes to protect trees and greenery
A new bill signed into law Monday, Jan. 6, will prevent the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from starting construction on a flood control project proposed for Santiago Creek until the plans include ways to protect the area’s trees and greenery. The Army Corps of Engineers planned to replace trees and other greenery surrounding the…