The Latest Breaking News from Los Angeles

Unveiling the Class of 2023 SI99 Prospect Rankings

Sports Illustrated reveals preseason SI99 ranking of the nation’s top high school football prospects.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 9, 2022

California refuses request for more water in communities with high wildfire risk

LOS ANGELES — State officials have denied a request by Southern California municipal water districts for more water to mitigate wildfire risk.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 9, 2022

Southern California gas prices are falling fast. But how long can it last?

Southern California drivers are getting more relief at the gas pump, with the average cost of a gallon of regular gas in Los Angeles County slipping below $5.50.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 9, 2022

John Travolta posts tear-jerking 'your Danny' tribute to Olivia Newton-John as Grease icon dies

John Travolta has shared a touching tribute to his late Grease co-star Olivia Newton-John, after the news emerged that she had passed away surrounded by loved ones earlier this week

Chronicle Live · Aug 9, 2022

AP News Digest 3:30 am

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022

Anne Heche in critical condition in a coma with lung damage and burns after horror crash

Anne Heche, 53, slipped into a coma shortly after the accident on Friday morning in the Mar Vista area of Los Angeles and has needed surgery after suffering from burns and lung damage

Daily Mirror · Aug 9, 2022

Grand jury investigating LA County Sheriff’s Department handling of deputy who knelt on inmate’s head

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County prosecutors are convening a criminal grand jury to investigate whether the Sheriff’s Department mishandled an incident in which a sheriff’s deputy kneeled on a handcuffed inmate’s head for three minutes, according to documents and interviews.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 9, 2022

Tom Krasovic: Padres in good shape, despite Dodgers spanking them again

Here's some good news Padres fans don't want to hear right now, and I don't blame them:

Tribune News Service · Aug 9, 2022

Anne Heche in a coma with burns as LAPD investigates fiery crash

LOS ANGELES — Anne Heche was in a coma Monday as authorities tried to piece together the chain of events days earlier that ended with the actress speeding down a Westside street, crashing into a house and suffering burns in the fire caused by the impact.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 9, 2022

Anne Heche ‘in a coma’ following following LA vehicle collision

The 53-year-old was taken to hospital after the incident on Friday morning in Los Angeles.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022