Chávez Allegations Raise Questions About Facilities, Holiday Named Explicitly for Him
Calls to rename public spaces, schools and even a county holiday honoring César Chávez gained momentum Thursday as local leaders and activists continued grappling with the stunning allegations of rape and sexual abuse against the late labor leader. The accusations have prompted questions about how area government agencies and school districts will respond, with Chávez’s…
More Beach Warnings Issued Amid Heat Wave, Some Areas Cleared
As a heat wave continues to drive crowds to the coast, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health released another round of beach warnings Thursday while clearing some previously affected areas. The affected beach areas are: — Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms; –…
ABC Cancels `Bachelorette’ Season Featuring Taylor Frankie Paul
The Burbank-based Walt Disney Co. canceled an upcoming season of ABC’s “The Bachelorette” Thursday featuring reality star Taylor Frankie Paul, citing concerns related to a 2023 video involving the social media personality. The unprecedented cancellation of the already filmed season of the long-running reality television show was announced Thursday, just days before its scheduled premiere…
Man Accused in Deadly Attack Almost 20 Years Ago Due in Court
A man accused of gunning down a Riverside resident during a confrontation in Highgrove almost 20 years ago is slated to be arraigned Friday on a murder charge. Anthony Silvas Miera, 51, of Spring Valley was arrested in December following an investigation by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Cold Case Unit. Miera is slated for…
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Blaze Consumes Construction Vehicle on Highway 74
A fire that erupted in a truck used for construction services consumed the vehicle Thursday on Highway 74 in Meadowbrook, prompting a temporary closure of the corridor. The non-injury blaze was reported at 3:30 p.m. Thursday on the eastbound 74…
Bass Signs Proclamation Renaming City’s Chávez Holiday `Farm Workers Day’
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Thursday signed a proclamation renaming the city’s César Chávez Day holiday as “Farm Workers Day,” in light of sex assault allegations against the late labor leader. During a news conference at City Hall, Bass said…
New Grant Program Targets Rare Pancreatic Cancer Research
The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research announced a grant program Thursday aimed at advancing research into a rare form of pancreatic cancer and developing less invasive treatment options. The initiative, known as the PNET Pathway Grant Program, will fund…
Jurado to Lead City Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Measure ULA Reform
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado will serve as chair of the newly established three-member Ad Hoc Committee on Measure United to House L.A., which will lead a review of the 2022-voter approved housing measure and recommend potential reforms to…
Mayor Karen Bass Signs Proclamation Renaming City’s Chávez Holiday `Farm Workers Day’
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Thursday signed a proclamation renaming the city’s Cesar Chávez Day holiday as “Farm Workers Day,” in light of sex assault allegations against the late labor leader. During a news conference at City Hall, Bass said she has been in contact with Chávez’s family, and they supported her action. The city…
SoCal Residents Hopeful for Break in the Heat This Weekend
More dangerously hot temperatures seared most of the Southland Thursday, continuing what has been a record-setting heat wave that is expected to continue for at least one more day before conditions begin to cool — slightly — over the weekend. But while temperatures are anticipated to fall, they will remain “well above normal through next…
Investigation Launches into Allegations That LA Council President Harris-Dawson Tried to Avoid Ticket
The Los Angeles Police Protective League Thursday called for an investigation into City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson alleging he misused his position to avoid a traffic ticket. The LAPPL — which represents Los Angeles Police Department officers ranked lieutenant and below — formally requested that District Attorney Nathan Hochman and Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee…
LAUSD Vows to Negotiate to Avoid Teachers Strike
Los Angeles Unified School District officials Thursday remained steadfast in their ability to negotiate and avoid a possible labor strike a day after the union representing teachers announced to strike April 14 if a new contract is not reached. Interim LAUSD Superintendent Andres Chait said “Nobody wants a strike,” during a morning news conference at…
OC Jail Inmate Files Suit Alleging Jail Classification System Left Him Prone to Beatings
A 31-year-old man charged with sexually assaulting two girls in Anaheim has filed a federal lawsuit alleging the jail classification system leaves him open to beatings by fellow inmates. Daniel Velazquez Jr. is charged with two counts of lewd acts on a child ages 14 or 15 as well as single counts each of forcible…
LAPD Officers Shoot Suspect Who Allegedly Fired Gun in Skid Row
Los Angeles Police Department officers shot a man who allegedly fired a gun and brandished the weapon in the Skid Row section in downtown Los Angeles Thursday. The shooting was reported about 4:10 a.m. Thursday in the area of Seventh Street and Ceres Avenue, according to an LAPD spokesman. Streets in the immediate area were…
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