LA Rep. Tony Cárdenas Seeks to Chair Key Democratic Campaign Committee
Rep. Tony Cárdenas of Los Angeles has announced his candidacy for chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, a group that recruits candidates, raises money and organizes races to elect more party members to the U.S. House of Representatives. Cárdenas sent a letter to House Democrats Friday putting himself forward to replace outgoing Chair Sean […]
LAPD Chief, $4 Million Harassment Case Winner Set as Witnesses in Trial
A Los Angeles police captain who sued the city, alleging a fellow LAPD captain — who recently won $4 million in her harassment suit against the city — and others wrongfully conducted a search of his home in 2021 plans to call that colleague as well as Chief Michel Moore as witnesses in the upcoming […]
COVID Infections, Hospitalizations Continue Upswing in LA County
The number of COVID-positive patients at Los Angeles County hospitals has once again moved past 500 as health officials warn of another possible cold-weather surge in cases. There are 502 COVID-positive patients in county hospitals as of Friday, 38 more than the previous day, according to the latest state figures. Of those patients, 51 were […]
Gallagher, Watermelon-Smashing Comic of 1980s Fame, Dies at 76
Gallagher, the standup comedian who rose to fame in the 1980s with a prop-heavy act highlighted by smashing watermelons onstage, was being remembered as “inventive,” “difficult” and “unforgettable” following his death at age 76. “He was a one of a kind,” podcaster Marc Maron tweeted. “A singular entertainer. A difficult man. RIP Gallagher (if possible).” […]
Kevin Conroy, Animated Voice of Batman, Dies From Cancer
Kevin Conroy, who voiced the iconic Batman character in numerous animated films, TV series episodes and video games since the 1990s, has died from cancer, DC Comics announced. He was 66. The company called him “the most beloved voice of Batman in the animated history of the character,” and fans and colleagues took to various […]
Orange County’s COVID-19 Metrics Remain Stable
The number of people hospitalized with a coronavirus infection in Orange County has decreased by three people to 109, according to the latest state numbers. Of those patients hospitalized as of Friday, 19 were being treated in intensive care, down one from the previous day’s total. Some of the patients entered the hospital for other […]
Mark Ladd Appointed as Superintendent of Hollywood Bowl
The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation has appointed Mark Ladd to serve as superintendent of the Hollywood Bowl, officials announced. “It is a great honor to receive this appointment,” Ladd said following Friday’s announcement. “I look forward to serving in a stewardship role and continuing the tradition of constant improvement at this […]
SEAACA Dealing With Critical Influx of Unwanted Animals
Animal rescue groups are sending out urgent pleas for potential adopters for unwanted animals at the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority, where more than 50 animals are in danger of euthanasia due to overcrowding. SEAACA was formed in 1975 to serve Downey, Norwalk and Pico Rivera, but has since expanded to encompass 14 cities that […]
Horvath Grabs Slim Lead Over Hertzberg for Open LA County Supervisor Seat
State Sen. Bob Hertzberg and West Hollywood City Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath remain locked in a virtual dead heat in their battle for an open seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, a small but powerful board struggling to find solutions for a rampant homelessness problem and public safety concerns. As votes were tallied […]
Luna Grows Lead in Battle for LA County Sheriff
Former Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna has increased his lead over Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva after the latest vote update in the race to be the county’s next sheriff. Updated totals from the Tuesday election released Friday by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office showed Luna with more than 58% of […]
One Year Ago Today (November 12, 2021)…Woman Pleads Guilty To Role In Killing Hemet Bar Patron in Racial Attack
One Year Ago Today (November 12, 2021)…A woman pleaded guilty to charges related to her role in the fatal assault of a 31-year-old man in a racially motivated attack outside a Hemet bar, while the two men charged in the attack were ordered to stand trial. Ernesto Gonzales, 29, Angel Melesio Sanchez, 33, and Ashley […]
