Man Wounded in Shooting Near Pershing Square Park
November 15, 2021
A man was wounded in a shooting near Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles, authorities said today.
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- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
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- Homeless and Their Advocates Speak Out in New Film, ‘WE, the Vulnerable of LA’
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LA Ordinance to Reduce Plastic Foodware Waste Takes Effect
November 15, 2021
Hoping to alleviate costs for restaurants and reduce plastic waste, a Los Angeles city ordinance will take effect today making disposable foodware, including utensils and napkins, only available at restaurants when requested by customers.
COVID Hospitalizations Drop to 600 in Los Angeles County
November 15, 2021
The number of coronavirus patients in Los Angeles County hospitals has dropped to an even 600, falling from 604 on Saturday, according to the latest state figures. Of those patients, 163 were in intensive care, down from 170 the previous day.
Los Angeles Forward Helps US Win Gold Medal in International 3×3 Tournament
November 15, 2021
Los Angeles Forward Helps US Win Gold Medal in International 3×3 Tournament
Parents, Community Members Plan Rally to Keep Trinity Elementary School Open
November 12, 2021
A rally to save Trinity Elementary from closing is expected to attract members of the community, students, parents and educators at the 117-year-old school today at 2 p.m.
LA City Council OKs Changes to Proof-of-Vaccination Ordinance
November 12, 2021
The Los Angeles City Council today approved enforcement measures and modifications for its new law requiring Angelenos patronizing indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment and recreational facilities, personal care establishments and some city buildings to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.
City Council to Explore Reward Program to Help Find Hate Crime Suspects
November 12, 2021
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously today to explore using rewards to help obtain information leading to the arrest and conviction of people who commit hate crimes.
LA Firefighters Union Denied TRO Against Vaccine Mandate
November 12, 2021
A judge today denied an application by the Los Angeles city firefighters’ union for a temporary restraining order preventing enforcement of a mandate requiring its employees to be vaccinated against COVID- 19, saying there was no evidence of immediate harm.
David G. Brown Cartoon Weekly Cartoon
November 11, 2021
Fast-Food Workers Strike in Support of Assembly Bill
November 10, 2021
Fast-food workers held a statewide strike today, staging rallies outside McDonald’s locations in Monterey Park, South Los Angeles and Hollywood as part of a protest against allegedly unsafe working conditions and to demand passage of Assembly Bill 257.
LA City Council Advances Draft Redistricting Map Ahead of Public Hearing
November 10, 2021
The Los Angeles City Council today advanced a draft map of proposed new borders for its 15 districts, ahead of the first of two state-required public hearings on the map tomorrow.
Free COVID-19 Testing Site Returns To Dodger Stadium
November 10, 2021
Health-care startup Curative has re-launched its COVID-19 testing site at Dodger Stadium, the company announced today.
DTLA Federal Jail Guard Pleads Guilty to Lying to Investigators
November 10, 2021
A correctional officer at the federal jail in downtown Los Angeles pleaded guilty today to a felony charge of lying to investigators about his sexual activity with an inmate. Abel Concho, 53, of East Los Angeles, pleaded guilty to one count of making false statements, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Ex-Con Gets Life Sentence in Murder of Former College Football Player
November 2, 2021
An ex-con was sentenced today to life in prison without the possibility of parole for murdering a former Long Beach City College football player during a robbery outside a fast-food restaurant just over three years ago.
Villanueva Steps Up Attack on LA County COVID Vaccine Mandate
November 2, 2021
Sheriff Alex Villanueva was continuing today to assail Los Angeles County’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, which he calls an imminent threat to public safety that could prompt a mass exodus from a department he says is already woefully understaffed.