LA County Eases Indoor Mask Mandate, Will Evaluate New CDC Guidelines
A relaxed indoor mask mandate has gone into effect in Los Angeles County, allowing people who are vaccinated against COVID-19 to remove face coverings indoors at establishments that verify patrons’ vaccination status. The change took effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday. Hours later, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced amended COVID guidelines that […]
Former Porto’s Employee Drops Pregnancy Discrimination Suit
A former Porto’s Bakery Inc. employee who alleged she was wrongfully fired from the Glendale location in 2020 for getting pregnant — despite having a stellar work record that earned her praise from fellow workers and management — has dropped her lawsuit against the popular chain. Attorney Ronald Yoosefian, on behalf of plaintiff Kimberly Flores, […]
Judge Questions Why Former Marilyn Manson Assistant Waited So Long to Sue
A former assistant to Marilyn Manson who accuses him of sexual harassment and assault will have to shore up her lawsuit and explain why she waited so long to file her case, a judge ruled. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael L. Stern heard arguments on the fate of plaintiff Ashley Walters’ case on Jan. […]
Orange County’s COVID-19 hospitalizations and infection rates continue to decline, but another 26 COVID-related fatalities have been added to this month’s and last month’s death toll, according to data released by the Orange County Health Care Agency. The number of COVID-positive patients in county hospitals ticked down from 299 Thursday to 295 as of Friday, […]
`King Richard,’ `The Harder They Fall’ Vie for NAACP Image Award Honors
“King Richard,” “Judas and the Black Messiah” and “The Harder They Fall” will be among the competitors for top film honors Saturday evening at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards, with Jennifer Hudson, Denzel Washington and Will Smith up for top acting honors. The awards celebrate “outstanding achievements and performances of people of color” in categories […]
City of Los Angeles Eases Masking Rules To Align With County’s New Policy
Los Angeles has relaxed its indoor masking rules, effective immediately, to align with the county’s new policy, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced. “This moment gives us a renewed sense of optimism about the direction of this pandemic,” Garcetti said. “We are able to take these steps today because of our collective determination and sacrifice, and we […]
LAPD Captain Appointed Chief of Montebello Police Department
Los Angeles Police Department Capt. Paul Espinosa will succeed the retiring Brad Keller as chief of the Montebello Police Department as of April 11. Espinosa “brings a wealth of knowledge and insight from serving with 11 different LAPD stations and having worked in many specialized divisions including training, community policing, gang impact and narcotic enforcement,” […]
Man Killed in Crash Near Dodger Stadium Identified
The man who died in a high-speed crash near downtown Los Angeles was identified Saturday by county authorities. Ervin Pereira, 29, was identified as the victim of the crash that also injured another man, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office. Officers sent to the northbound Arroyo Seco Parkway, also known as SR-110, south […]
Palm Springs to Lift Indoor Mask Mandate Monday
Wearing a mask indoors or showing proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests will no longer be required at bars and restaurants in Palm Springs starting Monday. The move aligns with pandemic safety requirements established by state policies and guidance, according to city director of communications Amy Blaisdell. Masks will continue to be required indoors […]
USC Libraries to Present Annual Scripter Awards Honoring Film, TV Adaptations
Writers behind films including “Dune,” “The Tragedy of MacBeth” and “The Power of the Dog,” along with the TV shows “Dopesick” and “WandaVision,” are among the finalists for the 34th annual USC Libraries Scripter Awards, which will be presented Saturday evening in a virtual ceremony. The awards honor the past year’s best film and television […]
One Year Ago Today (February 26, 2021)…Ex-Teacher, Ex-Coach Accused of Illicit Sexual Contact with Riverside Girls
One Year Ago Today (February 26, 2021)…A lawsuit was announced against the Riverside Unified School District in connection with a former teacher’s alleged molestation of a North High School girl, while a separate suit was pending against the district for alleged sexual misconduct by a former girls basketball coach at Poly High School. “This lawsuit […]
