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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department held a Memorial Day roping event to honor fallen deputies Isaiah Cordero and Darnel Calhoun Sunday at the Riverside Rancheros Equestrian Center.   The sheriff’s department’s mounted enforcement detail made a special appearance.   ”We love our horses. We love our deputies and this was the best thing we could have right now,” Assistant Sheriff Dave Lelevier told KTLA.   Families came out for food and fun and to watch the roping competitions. A very special leather saddle was the top prize in a raffle held during the event that raised some $8,000 for the families of the two deputies.   The event was a first of its kind for the sheriff’s department, and while there was plenty of entertainment, many attended as a way to honor the two deputies, both of whom lost their lives while on duty.   Motorcycle Deputy Cordero was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop in Jurupa Valley on Dec. 29, 2022. Just two weeks after that, Deputy Calhoun was shot and killed as he was responding to a domestic violence call in

The first public event for Memorial Day at the Los Angeles National Cemetery since 2019 will be held Monday, with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass among the scheduled speakers.Bass will recognize the service of fallen military members and discuss how the public can do more to serve veterans in need.The program will also include remarks by Maj. Gen. Evan Dertian, the commander of the Air Force Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base, music by the 300th Army Band and displays by Buffalo Soldier and Civil War reenactors. The Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade also returns after a three-year absence. The opening ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Sherman Way and Owensmouth Avenue.The opening ceremony will include a wreath laying at the Wall of Honor in memory of U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Arthur “Skip” Bedal, a navigator aboard a B-26B Invader bomber killed with the other two crewman when it slammed into a mountain during a support mission for South Vietnamese troops against the Viet Cong on Aug. 16, 1963.The crash occurred in the guerrilla-infested jungle of Quang Ngai province

Los Angeles County’s coronavirus numbers continue to gradually decline, according to the latest weekly update provided by the county’s health department.Officials reported 2,157 new cases of COVID-19 and 35 additional deaths associated with the virus for the week ending May 22, although some of the deaths occurred earlier.Those numbers bring the county’s cumulative totals to 3,745,379 cases and 36,338 fatalities since the pandemic began, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The actual number of cases in the county is believed to be much higher due to people who don’t report the results of at-home tests or don’t test at all.A majority of people who die with COVID-19 are elderly or have an underlying health condition such as diabetes, heart disease or hypertension, health officials have said.The seven-day average test positivity rate was 3.95%, up from about 3% a month ago. The latest case and death numbers are lower than the 2,266 new COVID-19 infections and 46 virus-related deaths reported the previous week. The week before that, 2,533 cases and 46 virus-related deaths were reported. The county health department updates its weekly

The U.S. Coast Guard airlifted a 3-year-old from a cruise ship Wednesday after she showed “seizure-like symptoms.”

La banda tijuanense de regional mexicano logró reunir a más de 56 mil personas en el estadio de Inglewood para sellar una semana memorable con reconocimientos de la Ciudad de Los Angeles, Inglewood y un paseo musical abordo de un bus de turismo por las calles de Boyle Heights y sus alrededores

Follow along with Times writers as they provide live updates on the HBO series’ finale, including Shiv and Tom’s power swings, the Roy sibling rivalry and more.

Patrick Sandoval pitched well, but the Angels’ bats went silent in a 2-0 loss to the Miami Marlins on Sunday at Angel Stadium.

As an NYU college student, Rick Rubin launched Def Jam Recordings some 40 years ago and has been a hitmaker ever since. Anderson Cooper interviews the music producer about his unique approach.

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty may seem like a Cold War relic, but with the war in Ukraine, the broadcaster is again being counted on to transmit straight news into areas where free press is challenged.

Three people were taken to the hospital after a shooting late Saturday night at a restaurant in Garden Grove.   The gunfire erupted at around 11:30 p.m. at The Hot Lounge & Restaurant at 12911 Magnolia Street where, according to police, three adult males were wounded.   Two of the victims, both men, were shot in the upper chest and are listed in critical condition. A third victim, also an adult male, was shot in the lower torso and is listed in stable condition. The victims are in their 30s and 40s.   According to police, the three men and the suspect were all dining inside the restaurant when an argument broke out right before the shooting. Right after the shooting, restaurant patrons were able to detain the suspect before officers arrived.   Video shows a man being detained by police officers and it appears that he was being combative with officers. The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. at The Hot Lounge & Restaurant at 12911 Magnolia Street. May 28, 2023. (County News) Some people who live and work nearby told KTLA that they were

The ‘Little Mermaid’ makeup artist doesn’t believe Ursula, who was inspired by drag queen Divine, should have been styled by a queer makeup artist.

The series finale of the HBO drama will begin at 6 p.m. PT, and Times writers will be providing live updates.

Archeologists detected what they believed to be 200 unmarked graves at a residential school in Canada, bringing new attention to one of the country’s most shameful chapters. Anderson Cooper reports.

Gorongosa was devastated by years of war, but now the park, and the people around it, are getting new opportunities thanks to philanthropist Greg Carr’s nonprofit foundation.

A little over a year after the siege of Mariupol ended, Charlie D’Agata spoke with two formerly captured Ukrainian soldiers about their recovery since being released in a prisoner swap.

Parts of the country were dealing with picture perfect weather for Memorial Day weekend while others weren’t so lucky. The Weather Channel meteorologist Paul Goodloe has the forecast.

A search is underway for a suspect or suspects wanted in connection with a shooting at a party in Moreno Valley that sent four people to the hospital, authorities announced.   Deputies with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department responded to the Saturday night shooting, located in the 24800 block of Evening Shadow Court, just before 9 p.m.  At the scene, authorities located two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were given medical aid until paramedics arrived at the scene and took both men to the hospital in unknown condition. Two additional victims arrived at a local hospital where they were also treated for gunshot wounds, according to a RCSD news release.  Officials did not provide any information on the extent of the injuries the four victims suffered, nor did they say what may have led to the shooting.   Investigators from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station are continuing to look into the incident.   “Currently, we do not have any suspect information or motive for the shooting,” authorities said. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Investigator Allen at 951-486-6700. 

Patrick Sandoval pitches well, but the Angels’ bats go silent in a 2-0 loss to the Miami Marlins on Sunday at Angel Stadium.

Every year, on the day before Memorial Day, Angelenos pay their respects to veterans we have lost.

Welcome to your hotel room in rural Northern California. Don’t mind the ghosts — it’s part of the appeal for many of the guests.

President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy both expressed optimism that they would be able to get their respective parties on board for the debt ceiling plan they negotiated. Natalie Brand has the latest.