Rapid Response Network Encourages Angelenos to Report ICE Activity

As Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity ramps up nationally, City Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez reminded residents Thursday of a recently launched hotline to support migrants. A coalition of more than 25 immigrant rights, legal, labor and faith-based organizations known as the Los Angeles Rapid Response Network created the hotline to report ICE activity, connect migrants with […]

LA, OC Issue Evacuation Warnings, Orders in Response to Building Storm

The front end of a major storm system soaked the Southland overnight, but the brunt of the storm was expected to arrive later in the day, prompting a mix of evacuation warnings and orders due to the threat of flooding, mudslides and debris flows. The storm system began with generally light rain Wednesday, with additional […]

El Camino High Faculty to Restart Renegociations

With a teachers strike in its fourth day Thursday, the board of directors of El Camino Real Charter High School in Woodland Hills will meet with union representatives Friday for another bargaining session in hopes of reaching an accord. The teachers and school officials are set to meet at 10 a.m. Friday. According United Teachers […]

A$AP Rocky Gun Assault Jury Listens to Closing Arguments

Closing arguments got underway Thursday in the gun assault trial of rapper-turned-fashion mogul A$AP Rocky, who faces two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm that could send him to prison for years. Rocky, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, was charged in August 2022 for his role in a pair of Hollywood street […]

Metro Chair and Supervisor Hahn Calls for Immigration ‘Know Your Rights’ Campaign

LA Metro Board Chair of Directors and County Supervisor Janice Hahn has requested the transportation agency implement a “Know Your Rights” campaign for migrants throughout its bus and rail systems, officials announced Thursday. Hahn sent a letter to Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins that requested Metro to work with L.A. County’s Office of Immigrant Affairs to […]

Newhall Authorities Seek Help Locating Potential Murder Suspect

Authorities sought the public’s assistance Thursday in locating a person of interest in the killing of a 23-year-old art student from China who was slain in a Newhall condominium complex. Sheriff’s homicide investigators responded around 6:45 p.m. Feb. 4 to the Vista Condominium Complex in the 21300 block of Nandina Lane and found Menghan Zhuang […]

Watchdog Agency Admonishes OC Judge for Discourteousness

A state watchdog agency admonished an Orange County Superior Court judge Thursday for what it called a pattern of “impatient” behavior toward attorneys and offensive comments. The Commission on Judicial Performance admonished Orange County Superior Court Julian W. Bailey for comments in 2014, 2022 and 2023. The commission also admonished him for attempting to influence […]

Gloria Estefan’s ‘Conga’ Among 13 Recordings Added to Grammy Hall of Fame

From the classic dance single “Conga” by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine to Eddie Floyd’s “Knock on Wood,” 13 recordings were added Thursday to the prestigious Grammy Hall of Fame. Induction into the hall honors albums or singles “that exhibit qualitative or historical significance and are at least 25 years old.” Cat Stevens’ album […]

LA Launches Blue Ribbon Commission on Climate Action and Fire Recovery

In response to the devastating January fires, Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath Thursday unveiled a committee aimed at better preparing the region for climate change and guiding recovery efforts. The Blue Ribbon Commission on Climate Action and Fire Safe Recovery, in partnership with UCLA, will develop a set of recommendations to serve as a […]

Gardena Man Charged With Shining Laser at LAPD Aircraft

A Gardena man accused of shining a high-powered green laser at a Los Angeles Police Department helicopter during a street takeover has been charged with three felony counts. Brian David Gutierrez, 28, has pleaded not guilty to one count of discharge of a laser at an aircraft and two counts of assault on a peace […]

Demi Moore Among Top Dorian Award Honorees

The Hollywood satire “The Substance” and its star Demi Moore were among the big winners announced Thursday for the Dorian Film Awards presented by GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics. “The Substance” earned five awards, including film of the year, genre film of the year and a best director prize for Coralie Fargeat. The […]