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Afternoon headlines for Thursday, October 10, 2024

Mayor’s Deputy Named CEO of LA Housing Authority

homeless metroA chief deputy for Mayor Karen Bass’ office will serve as the next president and CEO of the city’s Housing Authority, the agency which provides affordable housing and homeless services to low-income families and individuals, it was announced Thursday. The board overseeing HACLA recently selected Lourdes Castro Ramirez, chief of housing and homelessness solutions, to […]
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3 Catalina Plane Crash Victims Identified

coronerAuthorities Thursday identified three of the five people killed in the crash of a small plane on Santa Catalina Island. According to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner, they were: Haris Ali, a 33-year-old Fullerton man; Margaret Mary Fenner, 55; and Ali Reza Safai, a 73-year-old West Hills man. According to Federal Aviation […]
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Tom Girardi’s Former CFO to Plead Guilty to Embezzlement Scheme

plead guilty courtThe ex-chief financial officer at convicted former attorney Tom Girardi’s law firm is set to plead guilty Friday to helping the once-prominent litigator embezzle millions in settlement funds from clients. Christopher Kamon, 51, has agreed to enter his plea in Los Angeles federal court to two counts of wire fraud. Kamon, the former head accountant […]
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Actor Esme Bianco Claims Gascon Failed to Act on Assault Claims Against Marilyn Manson

george gascon“Game of Thrones” actress Esme Bianco lashed out at Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon Thursday, saying he ignored her requests to meet with him and failed to make a timely decision on whether to prosecute rock star Marilyn Manson over her claims that she was sexually abused by the musician. “I am one […]
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California Science Center “Tops Off” Endeavour Construction

endeavourA construction milestone was reached Thursday at the California Science Center, as the highest beams were raised into place on a future exhibit hall that will house the upright, launch-ready display of the space shuttle Endeavour. Construction crews and Science Center officials took part in a “topping-out” ceremony Thursday morning, marking a major step toward […]
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ProcureLA Initiative Assists Businesses Ahead of Olympics

handshakeAs the L.A. region prepares to host major sporting events, Mayor Karen Bass Thursday announced the launch of a new program intended to help businesses secure contracts. The program, known as ProcureLA, will provide business owners with one-on-one consultation from the city’s Business Source Centers, training and assistance with certification, proposal development, among other services […]
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LA Coalition Urges Latinx Voters to Support Measure G

vote centerA coalition of elected officials Thursday urged Latino voters to support Measure G, a proposal to expand the county Board of Supervisors from five to nine members, which they say will bring greater representation for residents. In addition to expanding the board, Measure G would also create an independent ethics commission, and make the county […]
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Comedian Chelsea Handler to Host Critics Choice Awards a Third Time

red carpetComedian/author/TV personality Chelsea Handler will return as host of the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards ceremony, which will be televised live on E!, the Critics Choice Association announced Thursday. It will be Handler’s third consecutive year as emcee of the event, which will be held Jan. 12 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. After […]
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Teen Missing in Whittier

police interviewAuthorities Thursday sought the public’s help to find a woman who went missing from the Whittier area earlier this week. Jayleen Jazmin Montrie, 19, was last seen on Monday near the 14000 block of Adger Drive, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Montrie is Hispanic, 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs 110 pounds, […]
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Dodgers Tie Division Series 2-2

dodgersThe Dodgers and San Diego Padres will conduct workouts closed to the public at Dodger Stadium Thursday to prepare for Friday’s decisive fifth game of their National League Division Series. The Dodgers avoided losing in a division series for the third consecutive season with an 8-0 victory at Petco Park Wednesday in front of a […]
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Injured Crowdsurfer Agrees to Mental Exam for Lawsuit

concertA woman who says she was injured when a fan who was crowd-surfing fell on her during a 2019 Misfits punk rock band concert at what was then known as Banc of California Stadium has agreed to undergo an independent mental examination requested by the defendants. LAFC Stadium Co. LLC and security firm Contemporary Services […]
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