News Releases

Friday, August 21, 2026

Los Angeles County health officials report first West Nile virus death of 2026

Southland/Health— For Immediate Release: August 20, 2026 First West Nile Virus Death of 2026 Reported in LA County – Public Health Urges Residents to Take Steps to Prevent the Spread of Mosquito-Borne Illness The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first local death due to West Nile virus for the 2026 mosquito season. A resident of […]
Tuesday, May 26, 2026

LA World Cup 26 Fan Zone events coming to Downtown Burbank

LA World Cup 26/Fan Zone Events— TICKETS NOW LIVE! Los Angeles World Cup ’26 Fan Zone at Downtown Burbank Be part of the excitement as the world comes together right here in Downtown Burbank for the Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone, happening July 18 – 19, on San Fernando Boulevard between Magnolia Boulevard and Angeleno Avenue. Tickets now […]
Sunday, May 10, 2026

General Motors agrees to pay $12.5 million penalty in a breach of privacy settlement

Settlement/GM— In a victory for consumers, General Motors has agreed to a settlement that includes a $12.5 million penalty for selling drivers’ data. State officials announced the settlement last Friday. “General Motors sold the data of California drivers without their knowledge or consent and despite numerous statements reassuring drivers that it would not do so. This trove of information included […]
Friday, April 24, 2026

LA County District Atty’s Office files charges against Burbank stabbing suspect

Burbank/Stabbing Suspect Charged— April 23, 2026: Man Charged With Murder in Stabbing That Killed Burbank Schoolteacher, Seriously Injured Daughter – News Release   BURBANK, Calif. — A 30-year-old man was charged today with murder in the stabbing of first-grade teacher Arti Varma, 59, and the attempted murder of her 25-year-old daughter, Meera Varma, at their home in Burbank. “Arti Varma […]
Friday, April 3, 2026

Updated: Arson suspect arrested in Burbank

Burbank/Arson suspect—   Empire Center Target arson suspect is Stephanie Irene Mendoza— Update: Apparently, the fire clean-up finished early. The store opened just in time for the Easter holiday weekend.