Analysis: Most of Florence's victims have died in vehicles, on the road during the storm

LATimes.com (Nation) 9/18 2:55P Matt Pearce, Melissa Etehad

Hurricanes can bring all sorts of trouble — winds, rains, floods. And early fatality data from Florence’s assault on the Carolinas suggest that being in your car, on the road, after the storm hits land has been especially deadly. An analysis by...

Los Angeles takes step toward banning sale of fur products

LATimes.com (Local) 9/18 2:20P Associated Press

Los Angeles, one of the world's major fashion centers and long a symbol of glitz and glamour, is taking steps to ban the sale of new fur products, a move that would make it the largest city in the U.S. to do so. A proposal to ban the sale of fur...

Four Classic Westside Cheeseburgers

WestSideToday.com 9/18 12:46P Westside Today Staff

It s National Cheeseburger Day today, and while any day is a great day to chow down on a cheeseburger, today is an especially great occasion to do so. To help navigate the crowded Westside burger...

US McDonald’s in 10 Cities Stage Walkout Over Sexual Harassment

Beverly Hills Courier (Business) 9/18 11:53A Victoria Talbot

Posted Sept. 18, 2018 at 2:49 p.m. (AFP) McDonald s workers in 10 US cities staged a one-day strike Tuesday inspired by the #MeToo movement, accusing the fast food giant of failing to address pervasive sexual harassment at its restaurants....

In sadness and anger, female pastors open up about sexual harassment in black churches

LATimes.com (Local) 9/17 10:00P Robin Abcarian

It was a sweltering weekday morning, and the vibe inside the Rev. Rosalynn Brookins’ Los Angeles home was festive. “Girl! You look great!” “Are you a Delta?” “Hello, room of God!” Ten women, all professionally accomplished, most ordained pastors,...

From the Archives: The 1955-56 Know Your City photography series

LATimes.com (Local) 9/17 8:00P Scott Harrison

In the Nov. 18, 1955, edition, the Los Angeles Times began a photography series titled "Know Your City."

Athletes Host Triathlon For Childhood Cancer

Canyon News 9/17 5:52P Madison

MALIBU— Athletes helped raise close to $1.4 million on Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16 at the 32nd Annual Malibu Triathlon, formerly known as the Nautica Malibu Triathlon. Swimmers, bikers, and runners raised money for childhood...

Scooter Pilot Program Kicks Off in Santa Monica, Bringing Lyft and Uber Devices

WestSideToday.com 9/17 12:35P Sam Catanzaro

Two new scooter operators coming to the Westside.  By Sam Catanzaro Two new e-scooter and bike operators — Lyft and Jump (owned by Uber) — have begun operations on the Westside today as the City of...

UCLA Grad Brian Lewinstein’s Body Found

Canyon News 9/17 8:13A Caitlyn Hunter

WESTWOOD—Brian Lewinstein, a 23 year-old UCLA graduate, disappeared on August 12,  after falling from the top of the Toketee Falls in Oregon. His body was found at the base of the waterfall by hikers on Thursday, September 13, at about 5:45 p.m.,...

Kenneth Korevaar Arrested In Hit-And-Run

Canyon News 9/17 7:58A Nina

SHERMAN OAKS—One man is dead after a fatal hit-and-run that transpired in Van Nuys on Friday, September 14. Kenneth Korevaar, of Sherman Oaks, was arrested for charges of felony hit-and-run and misdemeanor DUI. According to reports, the victim, a...

Chargers Defeat Bills 31-20

Canyon News 9/17 7:18A Madison

BUFFALO, NY— Melvin Gordon had a huge game as the Los Angeles Chargers defeated  the Buffalo Bills 31-20 on Sunday, September 16. The win gives the Chargers a record of 1-1. It also prevents them from starting the season 0-2. The Chargers and...

Tom Arnold files assault and battery police report against 'Apprentice' producer Mark Burnett after...

LATimes.com (Local) 9/17 7:00A Richard Winton

Actor-comedian Tom Arnold filed a report with the Los Angeles Police Department on Monday accusing “The Apprentice” TV executive producer Mark Burnett of battery at a pre-Emmy party when a verbal dispute over the comedian’s pursuit of information...

Metrolink train route closed after person fatally hit on tracks

LATimes.com (Local) 9/16 6:10A Jaclyn Cosgrove

Metrolink canceled one of its main routes from downtown Los Angeles to Lancaster after an older woman was killed Sunday morning when she stepped onto the tracks in Glendale. Authorities have said it was likely a suicide. Metrolink canceled its...

Brentwood House Catches Fire

Canyon News 9/16 4:30A Madison

BRENTWOOD— A fire erupted at a Brentwood home on Friday, September 14 on Rockingham Avenue. The 7,552 square foot house needed close to 100 firefighters to extinguish the blaze. According to reports, the fire was called in at 3:58 a.m. to the Los...

Joseph Matsch Named BH Deputy Fire Chief

Canyon News 9/16 4:21A Emily Loudermilk

BEVERLY HILLS—On Thursday, September 13, Joseph Matsch was promoted to Deputy Fire Chief of the Beverly Hills Fire Department, a promotion that will be effective immediately. Matsch s career started in 1987 while enlisted in the United States Air...