Could the LA Mayor’s Race Take a Dramatic Turn?
The race for Los Angeles mayor looks Thursday like it might take a dramatic new turn, one day after Rick Caruso said he’s reconsidering another bid for City Hall. The billionaire real-estate developer — who lost the 2022 election to Karen Bass, and who said recently he would not make another run — switched gears…
Suspect Shot to Death by Police in Exposition Park
A suspect was shot to death by police Thursday in the parking lot of the science museum in the Exposition Park area of Los Angeles. The shooting was reported at 9:40 a.m. Thursday in the lot of the California Science Center at 700 Exposition Park Drive, across from the USC campus, according to the Los…
Suspect Shot, Possibly to Death, by Police in Exposition Park
A suspect was shot by police Thursday in the parking lot of the science museum in the Exposition Park area of Los Angeles. The shooting was reported at 9:40 a.m. Thursday in the lot of the California Science Center at 700 Exposition Park Drive, across from the USC campus, according to the Los Angeles Police…
More than 160 Lending Institutions to Provide Mortgage Relief for Fire Victims
More than 160 lending institutions made a commitment to provide mortgage relief for fire survivors whose homes were damaged or lost in the destructive January 2025 wildfires, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday. Fire survivors can verify at dfpi.ca.gov/lafires/ which lenders may provide additional mortgage forbearance of up to 90 days, subject to investor approval such…
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LACo Tattoo Removal Business Owner Sentenced to Prison for Fraud, Tax Evasion
The owner of a Los Angeles County tattoo-removal business was sentenced Thursday to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay over $2.17 million in restitution for tax evasion and defrauding Anthem Blue Cross after lying about having nine paraplegic…
LA Mayor’s Race in Turmoil Amid Fire Report; Beutner Drops Out
Billionaire developer and former unsuccessful mayoral candidate Rick Caruso was weighing another potential challenge to Mayor Karen Bass Thursday, while another prominent candidate announced he was dropping out of the fray for personal reasons. Caruso — who lost the 2022…
Indio Resource Fair to Connect Residents to Range of Free Services
A free, family-friendly resource fair will be held next month in Indio for Coachella Valley residents looking for essential services and fun activities from local service providers and community organizations. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2…
Longtime Long Beach Harbor Dept Employee Settles Suit Over COVID Testing
A longtime Long Beach Harbor Department employee has settled his lawsuit in which the Christian Scientist alleged the city refused to accommodate him for his religious objection to the 2021 city employee coronavirus vaccination and testing mandates. Plaintiff Jeremy Groves…
LA Mayor’s Race in Turmoil After LA Times Fire Report
Billionaire developer and former unsuccessful mayoral candidate Rick Caruso was weighing another potential challenge to Mayor Karen Bass Thursday, while another prominent candidate announced he was dropping out of the fray for personal reasons. Caruso — who lost the 2022 election to Karen Bass, and who said recently he would not make another run –…
Crew Contains Oil Spill in Wilmington
A pipeline leaked oil in Wilmington near the Cerritos Channel Thursday. The cracked pipe and leak was reported about 4:35 a.m. Thursday at 1500 E. Anchorage Road, near the location where the Terminal Island (47) Freeway crosses the Commodore Schuyler F. Heim Bridge, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The pipe leaked a mixture…
Beutner Drops Out of Mayoral Race In Wake of Daughter’s Death
Former Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner, whose 22-year-old daughter died unexpectedly last month, ended his bid to become mayor of Los Angeles Thursday. In a statement, Beutner cited his family’s mourning over the death of Emily Beutner as the reason for ending his campaign. “I have made the difficult decision not to…
At-Risk 67-Year-Old Woman Missing in Lawndale Has Been Found
An at-risk 67-year-old woman with an unspecified medical condition has been located after going missing in Lawndale, authorities announced Thursday. Bibiana Palacios had last been seen at about 11:35 a.m. Wednesday in the 15000 block of Firmona Avenue, two blocks east of Inglewood Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Officials did not…
Powerball Jackpot Rises to $102M
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 $102 million. There were three tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game. The ones sold in…
None Claim Jackpot for SuperLotto Plus
There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest SuperLotto Plus drawing, pushing the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing to $26 million. One ticket each with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, was sold at liquor stores in San Jose and Vacaville. They are each worth $17,398, the California Lottery announced.…
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