| | | | Afternoon headlines for Thursday, August 20, 2020
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Union Workers Sue Riverside Hospital over Alleged COVID-Related Hazards Three unionized workers from Riverside Community Hospital are suing the facility over what they allege were elevated and unjustified coronavirus exposure risks that caused illnesses and even deaths, it was announced Thursday. The civil suit filed in Riverside County Superior Court stems from what the plaintiffs allege were months of errant practices that raised infection […]
  
Hookers, 57 And 50, Working At La Verne Spa? Two Women Suspects Nabbed In Undercover Sting  Officials were working Thursday to revoke the business permit of a La Verne spa after two women in their 50s were arrested on suspicion of prostitution during an undercover operation at the facility where they work, according to authorities. “During the operation, the manager of the location and a masseuse solicited an undercover detective to […]
Uber, Lyft Won’t Shut Down In California: Appeals Court Ruling  Uber and Lyft will keep operating in Los Angeles and Riverside counties and across California — for now — with a state appeals court Thursday putting on hold a ruling requiring the ride-hailing companies to classify their drivers as employees instead of independent contractors. The decision by the state’s 1st District Court of Appeal averted […]
Church OK – For Now – Holding Indoor Sun Valley Services With a Sun Valley church demanding more information about the basis for county health orders barring indoor worship services, a judge Thursday put off a decision on whether the church should face sanctions for holding large indoor services in spite of the restriction. However, Jenna Ellis, an attorney for the Thomas More Society, which is […]
LAPD Arrests Suspect in Robbery of Transgender Women Authorities said Thursday that an arrest has been made in the robbery and assault of two transgender women, including a YouTube performer, who were attacked in Hollywood and whose case has been classified as a hate crime. An afternoon news conference was scheduled at the Los Angeles Police Department’s Hollywood Station to release details of […]
Airbnb Announces Global Ban on House Parties at Its Listings Airbnb, one of the largest short-term rental companies in the world, announced Thursday it will ban all parties and events at its global listings, including capping capacity to 16 people, until further notice amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Airbnb stated that starting Friday, the party ban applies to all future bookings. “We are currently scoping a […]
Search Underway for Swimmer Reported Missing Near Santa Monica Pier A search was underway Thursday in the ocean near the Santa Monica Pier for a swimmer who was reported missing. The search involved personnel from the U.S. Coast Guard, according to a representative of the agency. According to CBS2, a friend reported to a lifeguard tower about 10 p.m. Wednesday that the swimmer went missing, […]
L.A. Ethics Commission Lifts Spending Ceiling for Council District 4 Election The Los Angeles Ethics Commission lifted the expenditure ceiling Thursday in the Nov. 3 general election for City Council District 4. Candidates who participate in the city’s matching funds program must limit their campaign spending in both the primary and general elections. The expenditure ceiling is lifted and no longer applies in a particular race […]
OC Judge Reassigns Case Involving Doctor and Girlfriend An Orange County Superior Court judge Thursday handed off the prosecution of a Newport Beach hand surgeon and his girlfriend, who are charged with drugging and raping several women, to the state Attorney General’s Office. Judge Gregory Jones recused the office of Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer, who had no objection to his prosecutors […]
Hypertension, Diabetes Top Pre-Existing Conditions Among LACo COVID Deaths Warning that people of all ages with existing health conditions are especially susceptible to severe illness or death if they contract COVID-19, Los Angeles County’s chief medical officer said Thursday high blood pressure and diabetes were the most common underlying ailments in coronavirus patients who have died. “About 5,500 persons have passed away from COVID-19 […]
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