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LA Council Committee to Hear Update on Payroll Transition Project
Committee Meeting Scheduled: The Los Angeles City Council's Personnel, Audits and Hiring Committee will hold a special meeting early Tuesday to discuss the ongoing payroll system update. Project Overview: Initiated in 2020, the payroll upgrade aims to replace the outdated "PaySR" system with a modern solution from Workday, which integrates...
Olympic Golf Is Coming to the Pacific Palisades
To Host the World’s Finest Is Fitting for the West L.A. Course. In the Summer of 2028, while the Olympic Games take place at several venues throughout Los Angeles, Pacific Palisades’ own Riviera Country Club will be the site for the international multi-sport event’s golf competitions. “The...
COURT WATCH: Accused Accepts 2-Year Plea Deal – Down from 4-Year Offer; Prosecution Accepts Deal, but Off Record Opposes Reduction
LOS ANGELES, CA — During a grand theft auto hearing in Los Angeles County Superior Court late last week, the accused was to be sentenced to four years of prison time, despite the Deputy Public Defender’s request to reduce the sentence to two years. The court eventually did...
The Donald Kaufman Brentwood Branch Library Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Week of Events
A Musical Performance, Visit From the Reptile Family and Special Reception. The Donald Kaufman Brentwood Branch Library is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a series of events throughout the week, culminating in a special day of festivities on Saturday, July 20. To kick off the celebrations, library patrons can sign...
Residents Sue City of Los Angeles For Stalling Affordable Housing Development
The New Lawsuit Also Comes After Two Separate l.a. Superior Court Rulings Rejected a Coalition’s Multi-Year Effort to Halt the Project. A group of advocates for the 140-unit Venice Dell Community housing project have sued the City of Los Angeles, accusing local officials of intentionally obstructing what the plaintiffs describe as a vital development for the unsheltered.
Mitchell Tenpenny Plots Theater Tour For Fall.
Mitchell Tenpenny sets the “Woke Up In A Dream Tour” for fall, kicking off in Las Vegas on Sept. 12. The 14 stops include Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh and Cleveland before concluding in Sayreville, NJ, on Nov. 16. The Castellows and Dylan Schneider provide support on select dates. The tour shares its name with a track on “The 3rd,” Tenpenny’s third studio album, due via Riser House/Sony Music Nashville on Friday.
Richard Simmons’ Cause of Death Under Investigation
Richard Simmons’ official cause of death is under investigation. The Medical Examiner's Office in Los Angeles has deferred Simmons' cause of death while an investigation and additional testing are underway, People reported on Monday, July 15. Police told the outlet that there "is no foul play involved." The fitness legend died in his Los Angeles […]
AARP California and Pasadena Audubon Society to Host Virtual Bird Watching Event
In a bid to promote outdoor engagement and wildlife appreciation, AARP Los Angeles is partnering with the Pasadena Audubon Society to offer a virtual introduction to local bird watching. The event, scheduled for Thursday, July 25, aims to educate participants about the diverse avian population in the Los Angeles area.
Can you sue the government if your neighbor’s dog injures you?
The Court of Appeal ruled that the County is not obligated to act on complaints of dangerous animals until an animal control officer officially determines the animal is dangerous. This decision makes it challenging for plaintiffs to hold government agencies liable for not investigating dangerous dogs.
The Linda Lindas Announce New Album and Share Video for New Single “All In My Head”
Los Angeles punk band The Linda Lindas have announced their second full-length release, No Obligation, which will be out on October 11 via Epitaph. Today, they share the lead track, “All In My Head,” with a video directed by James Wyatt. Find the video, No Obligation’s tracklist and cover art, and the band’s tour dates below. Lucia de la Garza of The Linda Lindas wrote and sings “All In My Head.” She had this to say in a press release: “It has the most indie vibes we’ve leaned into so far because it was written on an acoustic guitar. Recording it was really fun, full of lots of dancing in the studio. I wrote ‘All In My Head’ from the perspective of a book character, which kinda brought us out of our comfort zone.”
Shannen Doherty’s Doctor Lawrence Piro Recalls ‘Sad’ and ‘Beautiful’ Final Moments Before Her Death
Shannen Doherty's oncologist Dr. Lawrence D. Piro is recalling the moments before the actress' death. Piro, 68, had treated the late Beverly Hills, 90210 star at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and developed a close friendship with her. He was with her when she died on Saturday, July 13, at the age of 53. In […]
Carjacking suspect crashes stolen coffee truck in North Hollywood
A carjacking suspect flipped a stolen coffee cart during a pursuit with the Los Angeles Police Department on Monday night. The owner of the mobile coffee store said the truck towing the car was in his dad's driveway when it was stolen. One of the employees was inside when the suspect stole it, according to the owner. The suspect sped through city streets before reaching Tujunga Avenue and Chandler Boulevard in North Hollywood. The driver took a right turn too quickly, causing the trailer to roll over and forcing the truck to spin out. The suspect jumped out of the car and ran away from police when the truck stopped. Officers did not immediately locate the driver. LAPD searched the neighborhood for nearly 30 minutes until spotting the suspect walking through a nearby parking lot. He jumped from a storage container and onto a roof before falling into another parking lot. Officers set up a perimeter around the lot and sent a dog to find the driver. After a brief search, the suspect emerged from a porta-potty and surrendered to police.
Dodgers Star Teoscar Hernandez Makes MLB History In Home Run Derby
The Los Angeles Dodgers have accomplished a lot in their storied history. World Series titles, All-Star players, MVPs and Cy Young winners, they've had it all. Well, almost all. Surprisingly, the Dodgers have never had a player of theirs win the Home Run Derby. That changed this year, as ...
Building a Real Estate Empire: The Journey of Gerardo Peralta Diaz
As the founder and CEO of Golden View Investments, Gerardo Peralta Diaz has genuinely sculpted a very distinct path within the notoriously competitive realm of real estate investment. His multifaceted journey through the field has served as evidence of his passion, perseverance, and weighty devotion to taking challenges and molding them into unrivaled opportunities.
Playboy mansion shows off huge renovation after Hollywood's most glamorous mansion fell into disarray
The Playboy mansion has been getting a makeover. New pictures of the property surfaced showing the mansion windows covered but bright green grass was laid all around the backyard
Kanye West and Bianca Censori Facing Ban From LA Restaurants Over Wild Outfits
Kanye West’s wife Bianca Censori has faced a myriad of backlash for her wardrobe choices. Mainly because she regularly goes out scantily clad, sometimes to the point that her unmentionables are on display. Censori’s outfits usually toe the line of indecent exposure. But she and Kanye have not really...
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