Newsom Vetoes Insurance Reform Bills Sought by Wildfire Survivors
A nonprofit representing thousands of Southern California residents impacted by the January 2025 wildfires criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom Monday for vetoing a pair of bills supporters said would give policyholders greater transparency and accountability when insurance companies delay or underpay claims. Every Fire Survivors Network, which bills itself as a survivor-led nonprofit serving 10,000-plus survivors…
Record Number of Rabid Bats Detected in LA County
Los Angeles County has confirmed 69 rabid bats this year, matching last year’s record and prompting public health officials Monday to urge residents to take precautions as peak bat season continues. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued the warning on World Rabies Day, which is observed annually Sept. 28. Rabid bat detections…
Banc of California Opens New Office in Downtown LA
The Banc of California held a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday to celebrate its 40,000-square-foot downtown Los Angeles office. Mayor Karen Bass joined Banc of California CEO Jared Wolff for the celebration, noting that the expansion represents another major boost in efforts to revitalize downtown. The mayor also announced that Wolff will serve as the next…
2028 Games Projected to Generate Billions, Support Thousands of Jobs
The 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games are anticipated to produce more than $13 billion in direct spending, generate $19.2 billion in total economic output and support more than 88,000 jobs between 2024 and 2028 in Los Angeles County, it was announced Monday. The L.A. County Department of Economic Opportunity and the county’s Chief Executive Office…
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Police Seek Help Identifying Fatal Hit-and-Run Suspect in Long Beach
Police sought the public’s assistance Monday in identifying a driver involved in the hit-and-run death of a pedestrian in Long Beach. The man was struck around 7:25 p.m. Sept. 13 near while walking eastbound across Pacific Avenue — outside of…
Hurricane Polo Swells Bring High Surf, Coastal Flooding Concerns
High surf, coastal flooding and beach erosion remained concerns Monday along the Southern California coast as swells from Hurricane Polo and Tropical Storm Odalys arrived, while forecasters warned of a potentially dangerous heat wave this weekend. A coastal flood advisory…
Newsom Vetoes Insurance Reform Bills Sought by Wildfire Survivors
A nonprofit representing thousands of Southern California residents impacted by the January 2025 wildfires criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom Monday for vetoing a pair of bills supporters said would give policyholders greater transparency and accountability when insurance companies delay or underpay…
FBI Announces $1M Reward for Alleged Transnational Crime Gang Boss
A $1 million reward was announced by the FBI in Los Angeles Monday for information leading to the capture and prosecution of a man wanted in connection with killings in Southern California and elsewhere as well as drug trafficking and…
Deputy Injures Woman After Opening Fire During Domestic Violence Call
A woman was shot and wounded by at least one deputy during a domestic violence call Monday at a home in Cudahy. No deputies were injured in the shooting, which occurred about 4:20 a.m. Monday in the 4900 block of Live Oak Street, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The woman was taken…
Court Tentatively Approves $78.7M Settlement Over Delta Fuel Dump
A federal judge tentatively approved a $78.7 million settlement Monday in a class-action lawsuit over a 2020 Delta Air Lines fuel dump that doused tens of thousands of properties, including homes and schools, in Los Angeles and Orange counties. Delta has denied wrongdoing in the incident, blaming the event on a mechanical issue. The settlement…
Overnight Closures Set Through Cahuenga Pass
Motorists traveling through the Cahuenga Pass were advised Monday to expect overnight lane, ramp and connector closures on the Hollywood (101) Freeway beginning Monday evening as crews perform paving work. The closures are scheduled to continue through Saturday morning as part of a $24.3 million pavement rehabilitation project, according to Caltrans. The northbound 101 Freeway…
Plaintiffs Seek Revisions to Case After Settling With JetBlue Over Fallen Ice Block
Nearly two months after a judge approved a settlement between JetBlue Airways Corp. and two Inglewood residents over a block of ice that allegedly fell from a JetBlue aircraft and crashed through the roof of their home, the plaintiffs are now asking the same judge for permission to file a revised complaint adding three new…
Lake Hughes Animal Rescue Operator Pleads Not Guilty to Array of Charges
A Lake Hughes woman who operated an animal rescue organization pleaded not guilty Monday to 35 felony and misdemeanor counts stemming from allegations that she kept more than 300 animals in filthy and inhumane conditions, leaving some suffering from starvation, dehydration and severe injuries. Christine De Anda, 57, who operated Rock ‘N’ Pawz, is charged…
At-Risk 73-Year-Old Goes Missing in Norwalk
A 73-year-old man with dementia and other mental health disorders was reported missing Monday after being last seen in Norwalk. John Paul Coche was last seen around 11 a.m. Monday in the 14800 block of Cameo Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Coche was described as a 5-foot-4-inch-tall man weighing 149 pounds…
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