Containment of Post Fire Grows to 61%

Firefighters are steadily gaining the upper hand on the massive Post Fire in the Gorman area north of Los Angeles, increasing containment from 57% to 61% Friday, prompting officials to lift or reduce some evacuation orders. The burn area remained at 15,690 acres. after increasing from 15,611 acres on Tuesday, according to Cal Fire. In […]

Freeway Series: Dodgers’ Ohtani to Face Angels in Regular Season for 1st Time

The Dodgers and Angels open a two-game Freeway Series Friday evening at Chavez Ravine, with Dodger superstar Shohei Ohtani expected to face his former team in a regular-season game for the first time since he bolted Anaheim to sign the richest contract in U.S. sports history. Ohtani — who spent his first six major league […]

Judge Trims `Black Future Project’ Founder’s Suit vs. Beverly Hills

A judge has trimmed a lawsuit filed by a Black activist who sued the city of Beverly Hills, alleging his civil rights were violated during arrests while he led protests in the city following the 2020 in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. James Butler’s Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit, brought in September 2021, originally […]

Man Testifies About Fatal Stabbing of Gay Classmate in Foothill Ranch

The man charged with the alleged hate-crime fatal stabbing of a former gay classmate in Foothill Ranch is set to resume testifying Monday after telling jurors he was high on marijuana when he realized the victim had unbuckled the defendant’s pants and was touching him before the attack. Samuel Lincoln Woodward, 26, is charged with […]

UCLA Professor’s Gender Discrimination Suit Dismissed

A judge has dismissed a former UCLA Anderson School of Management professor’s gender discrimination lawsuit in which she alleged she experienced retaliation when she complained about her workplace conditions. In her Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit, Jennifer Walske alleged gender discrimination, harassment, retaliation, hostile work environment, failure to prevent discrimination and both intentional and negligent […]

Armed Suspect in Standoff with LAPD in Tarzana Found Dead

An armed suspect who was in a standoff with Los Angeles Police Department officers for nearly 17 hours in Tarzana was found dead Friday. Police were called to the 5700 block of Etiwanda Avenue around 10:30 a.m. Thursday regarding a domestic violence call, the LAPD said. An LAPD SWAT team was called to the scene […]

Juneteenth Celebration Scheduled in Carson Friday

The fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration & Resource Fair organized by Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell will run from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Victoria Community Regional Park in Carson. Free parking will be available at Lot 11 at Dignity Health Sports Park. A free shuttle service will run every 15 minutes from […]

LAFD Firefighters Sue Over Wilmington Truck Explosion That Injured 9

Seven Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters who were injured when a natural-gas-powered truck exploded in Wilmington are suing the manufacturer, designer, distributer, owner and driver of the vehicle, alleging negligence. The explosion occurred around 7 a.m. Feb. 15 near Alameda Street and Henry Ford Avenue. Nine firefighters who had responded to a report of a […]

LA Mayor, Housing Authority Encourage Landlords to Accept Renters’ Vouchers

After hosting a presentation earlier this week on the issue of housing in Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass is encouraging landlords Friday to rent to individuals and families who have experienced homelessness. Bass, alongside the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, asked more property owners to participate in the Homeless Incentive Program, which […]

LA City Council to Consider Plan to Save Beloved `El Burro’ at El Pueblo

The Los Angeles City Council Friday is expected to save a long-time beloved attraction, known as “El Burro,” located at El Pueblo, after its owners ran into issues with the leasing contract. Council members will consider backing a motion introduced by Councilman Kevin de León that, if approved, would request the Board of El Pueblo […]

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