Canyon News News Updates

WOODLAND HILLS—On Tuesday, May 6, Christopher Austin, 39, the third person of interest was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his part in the January 2017, stabbing death, of renowned hairstylist and Wella trainer, 49-year-old, Fabio Sementilli. In January, Austin pleaded no contest to second-degree murder. In April, Monica… Read more »

WOODLAND HILLS— On May 7, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) initiated aninternal investigation after officers were dispatched to Valley Village Apartments in WoodlandHills, on what seemed like a ploy, until a deceased man’s body was found a day later. This unsolved crime report was first reported on April 26,… Read more »

SANTA MONICA—On Wednesday, May 7, the Santa Monica Police Department announced they are asking for additional individuals who may have been victims of sexual battery by a local physical therapist to come forward. On February 19, the SMPD received a report of a suspected sexual battery that transpired at Select… Read more »

ROME, ITALY—On May 8, white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel at 6:09, Rome time. Church bells sound around the world. Habemus papam! “We have a Pope!” American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69, of Chicago, Illinois was chosen by 133 of his peers on the second day… Read more »

SANTA MONICA—The city of Santa Monica is hosting a free community recycling event on Saturday, May 17. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at City Yards located at 2500 Michigan Avenue for Santa Monica residents only. Individuals must bring proof of residency. Up to five boxes… Read more »

MALIBU—The city of Malibu reported a 3.0 magnitude earthquake was reported 2.5 miles south of the region on Wednesday, May 7. The US Geological Survey reported the earthquake at 9:30 a.m. There were no reports of any injuries or damage. Minor earthquakes are a strong preparedness reminder: -Check emergency supplies… Read more »

BEL AIR—A man was detained after he crashed his vehicle through the gate of actress Jennifer Aniston’s Bel Air home on Monday, May 5. The Los Angeles Police Department received a call at 12:20 p.m. about an elderly man who collided his vehicle into the actresses’ gate gaining access to… Read more »

UNITED STATES—73% of males and 60% of females in college report having at least one hookup during their college years, and more than a third (35%) of US adults aged 25-34 have been in a friends-with-benefits relationship at some point. The lifetime sexual partners of Gen Z adults aged 18-23… Read more »

VENICE—On Tuesday, May 6, at approximately 3:00 a.m., a body was discovered in the vicinity of Venice Beach Skate Park. Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) responded to a 9-1-1 at Ocean Front Walk and 18th Avenue. Responding officers located a male victim who appeared to be in his 40s. He… Read more »

Hello Toni: In September, I turn 65 with my Medicare beginning Sept. 1.  I recently read your article from Greg in Texas who had received wrong information about enrolling in Medicare when self-employed.  I am also self-employed and need your advice about enrolling in Medicare Part D. Currently, I am… Read more »