California: L.A. County increases its sales tax rate, ranking among the highest in the nation
Los Angeles County is set to increase its sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25%, putting it among the highest rates in the country. This decision follows the passage of Measure ER, which voters approved earlier in the summer. The sales tax hike took effect on Thursday after being approved on June 2nd. With this change, […]
Authorities Recover 110 Pounds of Drugs and a Baby Alligator from Upscale L.A. Hideout
Federal Agents Discover Drugs, Weapons, and an Alligator in LA Raid Earlier this month, federal agents conducted a raid on an upscale apartment in downtown Los Angeles, uncovering over 100 pounds of illegal drugs, various firearms, and unexpectedly, a baby alligator. On September 10, agents executed a search warrant at what the Drug Enforcement Administration […]
L.A. Police Crack Down on Street Takeovers, Make 69 Arrests and Seize 200 Cars
Los Angeles Police Respond to Street Takeovers The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) took significant action against street takeovers this past weekend, deploying over 150 officers to a chaotic gathering in a residential area around 2 a.m. on Saturday. During this operation, they arrested 69 individuals, issued 570 citations, and impounded more than 200 vehicles. […]
Shocking Food Safety Breaches by Unlicensed Street Vendors in L.A.
Rogue Street Food Vendors Pose Health Risks in Los Angeles The rise of unregulated street food vendors, many of whom are reportedly illegal migrants, is creating severe public health concerns in Los Angeles. Despite being aware of these alarming issues, Democratic leaders are choosing to remain inactive, as indicated by previously unreleased records. There are […]
Archer Aviation and AEG intend to build an electric air taxi vertiport at L.A. LIVE.
Los Angeles is set to welcome its first downtown vertiport for electric air taxis, as Archer Aviation and AEG revealed their plans on Monday. This facility is meant to be ready in time for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The proposed vertiport will function as a launch and landing spot for Archer’s Midnight aircraft, […]
L.A. Lakers acquired by media leader Bob Iger and investor Josh Kushner for $12.5 billion in unprecedented agreement
Los Angeles Lakers Reportedly Sold for Record-Breaking Price The Los Angeles Lakers are allegedly being sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a staggering $12.5 billion, according to sources. Initially, the duo had their sights set on starting a new NBA expansion team in Las Vegas, but they opted to make a significant offer […]
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Points to Trump for Rise in Homeless Numbers
Homelessness Rising in Los Angeles Homelessness is increasing again in Los Angeles, with Mayor Karen Bass pointing fingers at former President Donald Trump for the situation. The latest annual count shows a 3.4 percent rise in the homeless population, bringing the total to 45,194 individuals in the city and around 72,000 in the county. This […]
Television City, a landmark in entertainment, could be up for sale as production in L.A. reaches record lows.
In California, particularly Los Angeles, the state of film and television production is quite dire, leading to the potential sale of the historic Television City studios. “Lenders are stepping in at studio complexes owned by Hackman Capital Partners, the largest independent soundstage owner in Los Angeles, as production levels in the area approach all-time lows,” […]
Pratt: I possess recordings of a L.A. mayoral candidate that would lead her to resign in embarrassment.
Spencer Pratt Sparks Controversy with Allegations Against LA Officials Former reality television personality and conservative candidate for Los Angeles mayor, Spencer Pratt, has stirred the political waters by claiming he has recordings that could force current Mayor Karen Bass or City Council member Nitya Raman to resign. This surprising announcement was made during a three-minute […]
Tickets Available for U.S. Opening Game at FIFA World Cup in L.A.
U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team Prepares for World Cup Opener The U.S. men’s national soccer team is set to kick off the FIFA World Cup on Friday against Paraguay, and there’s something rather notable about this event. Tickets are still available for the match taking place in Los Angeles. At SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, […]