Los Angeles Times owner announces paper will have a new editorial board soon so ‘all voices are heard’
A new Los Angeles Times Editorial Board representing “all voices” will soon be formed, according to a post from the paper's owner. On Sunday, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong wrote about the importance of sharing a variety of opinions to promote “trust in the media” following President-elect Donald Trump's landslide victory. “We are proud to publish this […]
British woman busted at Los Angeles airport with meth-soaked t-shirts
A British university student has been arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of trying to smuggle 13 white T-shirts soaked with methamphetamine. Mya Sakwa Mante, 20, is charged with possession of illegal drugs with intent to distribute, among other charges. $5 million worth of meth hidden in fake watermelon packaging seized at U.S.-Mexico […]
Democrat Mayor Says She Wants To Make Los Angeles A Sanctuary City Before Trump Gets Into Office
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass admitted this week that she wants the city to officially become a “sanctuary” for undocumented immigrants before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House next year. Bass, a Democrat who will serve as mayor of Los Angeles from December 2022, hopes to quickly pass an ordinance that would make […]
Los Angeles officials vow to fast-track ‘sanctuary city’ law after Trump victory
Los Angeles City Council members say they are working to expedite legislation that would declare Los Angeles a “sanctuary city” for illegal immigrants following President-elect Trump's victory last week. The legislation would prohibit federal immigration officials from accessing city databases and would also prohibit city resources from being used for immigration enforcement. The ordinance was […]
Los Angeles Votes to Raise Sales Tax to Fund Homeless Services
Voters in Los Angeles County chose to pass Measure A, which increases sales tax by a quarter of a percent to fund homeless services. The referendum, which until recently was considered questionable, passed It has received 57% support. CalMatters.org reported (emphasis in original): Measure A,In other words Leading in the number of votes counted so […]
76ers’ Paul George denounces boos in return to Los Angeles: ‘It’s stupid’
Paul George officially returned to Los Angeles on Wednesday night as the 76ers lost 110-98 to the Clippers. George was traded to the Clippers before the start of the 2019-20 season as he was slated to be part of the new dynasty the Clippers were trying to build with Kawhi Leonard. He was a three-time […]
Wildfires consume 10,000 acres near Los Angeles forcing thousands to evacuate
A massive wildfire has spread to more than 10,000 acres in Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate and leaving thousands more without power. Firefighters battle flames from a wildfire that has scorched an area of Camarillo Heights, California. AFP (via Getty Images) Two fast-moving fires broke out Wednesday morning, forcing the evacuation of […]
Los Angeles DA Gascon ousted from seat after first term
Los Angeles County's newly-elected district attorney was named after voters ousted first-term progressive district attorney George Gascón on Tuesday, failing what critics said was the nation's largest progressive overhaul of the district attorney's office. He said one of his first tasks will be to restore the trust of the community after ending what he called […]
Progressive Los Angeles DA George Gascón voted out
Californians, fed up with soaring crime, voted overwhelmingly to replace Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, the godfather of progressive prosecutors. Gascón, a former federal prosecutor who introduced sweeping criminal justice reforms shortly after his election in 2020, campaigned against the prosecutor's office's controversial “public safety failures” during his four years in office. He […]
Los Angeles seeks $80M loan as city is ‘growing broke’ amid lawsuit judgment payouts
The city of Los Angeles is heading toward bankruptcy, and city officials hope to solve the problem by borrowing a whopping $80 million. One report says city officials are spending millions of dollars overspending, at least $215 million over budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. financial analysis It was first reported that […]