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Man Fatally Wounded in City of Bell
A man was fatally wounded in Bell, authorities said Sunday. The shooting occurred about 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the 4700 block of Gage Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Paramedics rushed the man to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. There was no other immediate...
Sales tax on July 22 council agenda
This week’s City Council public session agenda includes a proposal to put a 1/2 cent sales tax on the November ballot. The sales tax is the last of items on the agenda. The council will also consider requiring a special event permit application 45 days prior to an event. Currently, the city code requires the application 30 days before the event.
Nearly a year later, El Segundo’s Little League World Series run is still making an impact
After El Segundo gave up a four-run lead on a Curacao grand slam, it was 5-5 in the bottom of the sixth inning. It was still anyone's game. Except this game was on the biggest stage in amateur baseball: the Little League Baseball World Series championship. "No pressure, just get...
Thousands flock to Disneyland for CHOC Walk in the Park
Thousands of people descended upon Disneyland for the 32nd annual Children’s Hospital of Orange County Walk in the Park fundraiser on Sunday. The head of KTLA Team DiCarlo is, of course, KTLA 5 meteorologist Henry DiCarlo. He was joined by KTLA 5’s Omar Lewis in Anaheim for the festivities and to help raise money for […]
Five Injured, Two Critically, in Whittier Food Truck Fire Outside Lift Cafe
An early Saturday morning fire in Whittier has resulted in injuries for five people, with two listed in critical condition and three others also hurt after a food truck, belonging to a local coffee shop, caught fire outside its storefront. According to KTLA, the incident occurred at approximately 9:15 a.m. on the 6700 block of Greenleaf Avenue, and emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene following reports of the explosion.
Revitalizing Entertainment: East End Studios breaks ground on new facility
With the groundbreaking of East End Studios’ Mission Campus on July 16, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass reaffirmed the city’s dedication to maintaining local production and bolstering LA’s key industry. This five-acre film sound stage and production studio complex will introduce state-of-the-art facilities to Downtown’s Arts District, ensuring that filming and production activities continue within the city.
Successful Transaction: Historic 612 S. Broadway sold for $16M
The historic building at 612 S. Broadway was sold for $16 million, according to Cushman & Wakefield. The sale of the 80,000-square-foot landmark in DTLA’s historic core was brokered by the Cushman & Wakefield team of Mike Condon Jr., Erica Finck, Reid Gratsch, Brittany Winn, and Kylie Rawn, in partnership with Mark Zakarian.
Venice Shorts: “Last Thursday” Summer Concert Series Continues This Week at Ocean Front Walk
FLY N LION – Venice Beach Bar. All four locations are located at the boardwalk at Venice Beach. “This concert series has been wildly successful and is a great way to bring tourists and locals alike back to the boardwalk. It is also an opportunity to showcase local musical talent while promoting all that OFW has to offer,” noted Brian Averill, President of the Venice Neighborhood Council and longtime area Venetian.
Brush Fire Extinguished on Palisades Drive
Firefighters swiftly contained a small brush fire in Pacific Palisades on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded to the blaze at approximately 4:39 p.m. on N. Palisades Dr. (In between the Parker Mesa Overlook and Ridgeview Country Estates). The fire, which consumed about one-eighth of an acre of medium brush, was driven by onshore winds of approximately 10 mph.
UCLA history department receives $25 million from Meyer, Renee Luskin
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has announced a $25 million gift from alumni Meyer (’49) and Renee (’53) Luskin in support of faculty, students, and public-oriented programs in the UCLA Department of History. The largest-ever single donation to UCLA’s College of Social Sciences will support expansion...
THREE GUEST, PACKED HOUSE KENNY CHESNEY ROCKS SOFI STADIUM
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Twenty-four shows into a summer that’s seen the songwriter/superstar from East Tennessee shattering attendance records, besting his own numbers and often moving his stage all the way to the back wall, Kenny Chesney hit Los Angeles like a favorite son come home. Without missing a beat, he moved from a high velocity “Living in Fast Forward” to a surging medley of “Beer In Mexico,” “Keg In The Closet” and guitar-forward “KC/DC,” then a double time “Here And Now” as he returned to SoFi Stadium. The only country act – and second overall to the Rolling Stones – to bring two tours through the Inglewood, Calif.-based venue, the crowd was up and ready for whatever the night might hold.
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