| | | | Afternoon headlines for Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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Were LA Cops, Firefighters In Capitol Insurrection? Council Crackdown Coming On City Workers  Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez introduced a motion Wednesday to direct all city departments, including the police and fire departments, to investigate their employees’ potential involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. “City employees, especially sworn personnel, need to be held to the highest standard of conduct,” Rodriguez said. “They must act in accordance […]
  
Three Boys Allegedly Videotaped In Bathroom by Teacher: Lawsuit Targets School, Suspect Awaits Trial  The families of three boys who attended La Sierra Academy in Riverside and were allegedly videotaped in the bathroom by a teacher are suing the private school for negligence and breach of trust, it was announced Wednesday. Matthew Daniel Johnson, 30, of Fontana was arrested in March for alleged possession and distribution of child pornography. […]
Kobe Bryant Deadly Chopper Crash Cause To Be Revealed By Feds  Nearly one year after a helicopter crash in Calabasas killed Laker legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others, the National Transportation Safety Board Wednesday scheduled an early February hearing to determine a probable cause of the crash. The NTSB plans to hold a virtual meeting at 6:30 a.m. Feb. 9 to wrap […]
It’s Confirmed! California OKs Coronavirus Vaccine If You’re 65 Or Older As expected, the state of California Wednesday authorized immediate access to COVID-19 vaccines for all residents aged 65 and older, following new guidance from the federal government. “There is no higher priority than efficiently and equitably distributing these vaccines as quickly as possible to those who face the gravest consequences,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in […]
Coed’s Killer Won’t Get Out: High Court Rejects Appeal In Cal Poly Pomona Student’s Kidnapping, Throat Slitting The California Supreme Court refused Wednesday to review the case of one of three people convicted of the 2001 murder of a Cal Poly Pomona student who was driven into the mountains above Azusa, where her throat was slit. In September, a three-justice panel from California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal rejected Henry Arnold Singer’s […]
Vote For Trump Or Else! Black Ex-Driver’s Lawsuit Says Boss Displayed Gun, Ordered A Trump Vote, Disparaged Black Lives Matter A Black former driver for a Santa Fe Springs janitorial supplies and equipment company is suing his ex-employer, alleging he was forced to quit in 2020 out of fear for his safety after his boss showed him a gun and on other occasions suggested he vote for Donald Trump and made disparaging comments about Black […]
More Marijuana Shops Associated With More Frequent Pot Use By Young Adults The density of licensed marijuana outlets in Los Angeles County is associated with more and higher use among young adults, according to a study released Wednesday by a Santa Monica-based think tank. The RAND Corp. study found that a higher density of licensed marijuana outlets was “significantly associated” with an increased likelihood of past-month marijuana […]
City Council Votes To Increase Mask Enforcement Amid COVID-19 Pandemic The Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday to increase mask enforcement amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and directed the city attorney to draft an ordinance laying out repercussions for people who refuse to cover their faces or confront others without wearing face coverings. The motion, as amended by Councilman Mike Bonin, instructs the Los Angeles City […]
‘Happiest Place On Earth’ Now Offering Coronavirus Vaccinations Demand for COVID-19 vaccines is so high in Orange County that officials said the app and website to make an appointment for one at Disneyland crashed Wednesday morning and some people who showed up without making a reservation had to be turned away. The county was “overrun by demand” as officials continued to iron out […]
Avoiding Grammy Conflict, SAG Awards Move To Easter Sunday The Hollywood awards-season game of musical chairs continued Wednesday, with the Screen Actors Guild Awards moving to Easter Sunday, avoiding a conflict that arose when the Grammy Awards decided to hold its ceremony on the same day as SAG. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 27th annual SAG Awards were originally rescheduled for March 14. […]
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