Council candidate residing in an RV in troubled MacArthur Park to highlight the city’s shortcomings
Raul Claros, a candidate for Los Angeles City Council, is setting up his campaign in the center of MacArthur Park—a location some locals deem the city’s biggest disgrace. Unis Hernandez, Claros’ opponent in District 1, revealed on Friday that he would park his 30-foot RV in the park for the weekend. “This shows my commitment,” […]
Park Slope Coop decides on a boycott against Israel
Park Slope Food Cooperative Votes to Boycott Israeli Products On Tuesday night, members of the Park Slope Food Cooperative decided to boycott Israeli products, a significant move following years of escalating tensions within the group. Over 7,000 of the co-op’s 15,000 members participated in the meeting, which was moved to Zoom due to safety concerns […]
Yosemite faces increased crowding after the park eliminates reservations before summer.
Months after federal officials introduced new measures to increase visitors to Yosemite National Park, it seems tourists are coming back in droves. Visitor numbers have surged, with March recording 225,817 guests compared to 155,758 the previous year, according to reports. This marks the park’s busiest month since 2016, following the cancellation of advance reservations by […]
Park Slope Food Coop faces criticism over anti-Jewish sentiments before Israel boycott vote
Concerns Raised Over Jewish Member Safety at Park Slope Food Cooperative A national Jewish civil rights organization is urging the Board of Directors of the Park Slope Food Cooperative to ensure the safety of its Jewish members amid concerns of “intimidation, retaliation, social targeting, and coercive pressure.” This comes as a vote on a proposed […]
Nonprofit worker addressing homelessness in LA taken into custody at MacArthur Park with fentanyl and meth.
Nonprofit Employee Arrested for Drug Possession An employee from a nonprofit in Los Angeles, which has received substantial funding to address homelessness, was arrested after police found fentanyl and methamphetamine in his car. Christopher Johnson, who works for People Assisting the Homeless (PATH), was pulled over on May 5th in his white BMW for not […]
Mexico halts Royal Caribbean’s water park project following 4.8 million-signature petition
After facing significant pushback from local communities and environmental groups, Mexican officials have decided to reject Royal Caribbean’s proposal for a large water park along the Caribbean coast. Opponents of the project expressed concerns that it could harm the delicate ecosystem and alter the character of the small coastal town of Mahahual. During a press […]
Families in Shock as Fights Erupt During Teen Invasion of New York Park
A park by the lake in Rochester, New York, usually a place for families and locals to enjoy, was recently overtaken by around 400 rowdy teenagers. This led to multiple fights, leaving parents and children scrambling in fear. Footage of the chaos and the police response quickly spread on social media. The gathering at Ontario […]
Illinois park director Quintina Brown faces allegations of misusing a taxpayer-funded card for her daughter’s helicopter prom event.
An executive from an Illinois park district is under fire for allegedly charging taxpayers for an $800 helicopter rental intended for her daughter’s prom photos. Quintina Brown, who oversees Markham Park in Chicago’s suburbs, arranged for the helicopter to touch down in Rosner Park on May 8, allowing her 17-year-old daughter, Cumilla, to pose in […]
Creators of ‘South Park’ Explain to Jimmy Kimmel How They Made a Fake Trump Penis
The creator of South Park brought a prop for his appearance on Tuesday’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, demonstrating how they depicted President Donald Trump’s anatomy on the show. “Why aren’t you all locked up in a basement or some concentration camp?” Jimmy Kimmel questioned. South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone noted that their animated […]
Many teenagers clash in consecutive ‘teen takeovers’ at a New York park.
Trouble at Rochester Park as Hundreds of Teens Gather A park along the lake in upstate New York has become the site of significant chaos, with over 400 teenagers flocking to it during what’s being termed “teen takeovers.” This surge of activity, particularly alarming with the Memorial Day weekend approaching, has prompted local authorities to […]