More Rain, Flooding Heads to LACo
A powerful autumn storm is expected to bring its heaviest rainfall to parts of the Southland Thursday, with thunderstorms and possible flooding threatening communities along the Malibu coast and in the Santa Monica Mountains. The storm moved into Los Angeles County on Wednesday, with National Weather Service forecasters warning that conditions could intensify Thursday as…
Wildlife Officials Plan to File Case Against Coyote-Feeding Resident
Authorities say a resident who fed a coyote in Atwater Village that later bit a toddler and was euthanized could be charged with a criminal offense, according to a report Thursday. The Los Angeles Times, reported that California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials plan to file the results of their investigation into alleged illegal…
More Rain, Flooding Heads to LACo
A powerful autumn storm is expected to bring its heaviest rainfall to parts of the Southland Thursday, with thunderstorms and possible flooding threatening communities along the Malibu coast and in the Santa Monica Mountains. The storm moved into Los Angeles County on Wednesday, with National Weather Service forecasters warning that conditions could intensify Thursday as…
LA Wild Fire Survivors Seek Commitments from CA Insurance Commissioner Candidates
With the Nov. 3 election fast approaching, fire survivors Thursday are asking candidates for California Insurance Commissioner whether they will guarantee insurers conduct and pay for proper comprehensive testing of all properties contaminated by the January 2025 wildfires. On Thursday, a coalition of six organizations alongside philanthropist and former Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent…
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CA Lawmakers Demand Probe Into ICE Use of Force in Long Beach
Calls for an independent investigation into federal immigration agents’ use of force against a Long Beach resident who suffered injuries during his detention remained at the forefront Thursday, following a demand by four California lawmakers for a review of the…
OC Supervisors to Meet and Consider Teamsters Proposals
The Orange County Board of Supervisors will hold a special closed-door meeting Thursday to consider new proposals for a labor contract with the local union representing waste and public works employees. “We have kind of a side deal to reopen…
Billy Idol to Visit Downey Middle School
Rock singer Billy Idol, known for hits including “White Wedding” and “Rebel Yell,” will visit a Downey middle school Thursday to meet with students and promote music education as part of a nationwide initiative involving the Rock & Roll Hall…
Jada Pinkett Smith Agrees to 2nd Amended Lawsuit
Jada Pinkett Smith has agreed to the filing of a second amended complaint against her by a former friend of Will Smith who accuses the actress and talk show hostess of civil rights violations and intentional infliction of emotional distress.…
Man Charged with Killing Parents, Dog in Westminster to be Arraigned
A 48-year-old man was scheduled for arraignment Thursday after being charged with the stabbing deaths of his parents and their dog in Westminster. Benjamin Thai Hoang of Westminster is charged with two counts of murder with a special circumstance allegation of multiple murders, along with a felony count of cruelty to animals, according to the…
Investigation Continues into Fatal Big Rig Collision in San Pedro
The investigation continued Thursday of a 47-year-old woman killed in San Pedro when she was struck by a tractor trailer whose driver failed to stop. The crash occurred at 1:31 a.m. Wednesday at West Channel and Gaffey streets, LAPD Officer Rosario Cervantes told City News Service. The big rig was stopped at a red light…
Powerball Jackpot Rises to $674M
There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing to $674 million. There were three tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game, announced. The ones sold in Ohio…
Former Anaheim City Manager Becomes Palm Springs Interim City Manager
Former Anaheim City Manager Jim Vanderpool will begin work as Palm Springs’ interim city manager Thursday, one day after being appointed by the city council to temporarily succeed the retiring Scott Stiles. Stiles’ retirement becomes effective Nov. 1. “The Palm Springs City Council carefully considered Jim’s extensive qualifications, professional experience, and the circumstances surrounding his…
Former Anaheim City Manager Appointed as Palm Springs Interim Manager
Former Anaheim City Manager Jim Vanderpool was appointed as Palm Springs’ interim city manager by the city council Wednesday following the retirement of Scott Stiles. Vanderpool will begin work Thursday. Stiles’ retirement becomes effective Nov. 1. “The Palm Springs City Council carefully considered Jim’s extensive qualifications, professional experience, and the circumstances surrounding his Anaheim resignation,”…
LA Animal Services Struggles to Care for Shelter Animals, Audit Finds
The Los Angeles Department of Animal Services lacks sufficient staff and resources to provide humane or adequate care to shelter animals, according to an audit released Wednesday from the City Controller’s Office. City Controller Kenneth Mejia’s office released a performance audit of the capacity of the department to care for the volume of animals entering…
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