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California rapper Tan DaGod passes away during a meet-and-greet with her fans
California rapper Tan DaGod was shot dead while hosting a grand opening at Glamor Beauty Supply in Oakland. She had heavily promoted her appearance online and shared a video of herself meeting fans at the event on Saturday. She was shot around 5 p.m. on Saturday, prompting fans who had...
Renowned L.A. Nursery Opens Fourth Location in Santa Monica
It Is a Transformation of an Abandoned Car Wash Into a Vibrant Garden Space. L.A.-based nursery Rolling Greens has opened its fourth location in Santa Monica, marking its first store on the West Side. The new store, located at 2537 Lincoln Blvd., is a transformation of an abandoned car wash...
Burglary suspect in Southern California busted in the act by police drone
A burglary suspect in Santa Monica was taken into custody over the Fourth of July holiday after a police drone returning to the station spotted the man breaking into vehicles in the parking lot near the pier, authorities announced. The July 6 incident unfolded as the Santa Monica Police Department’s drone pilot was flying […]
Santa Monica costume shop to shut down after nearly 50 years in business
A Santa Monica-based costume shop that served Hollywood productions for nearly half a century announced it will shut down this fall. Dozens of wigs, extravagant accessories and recognizable costumes make up Ursula’s Costumes on the 2500 block of Wilshire Boulevard. Store owner Ursula Boschet, 90, said she’s decided to shutter the doors to her shop because she’s been unable to compete with online retailers.
California Billionaire Farmers Stewart and Lynda Resnick, Plan Major Industrial Expansion
The wealthiest farming family in California, Stewart and Lynda Resnick, are planning to significantly expand an industrial warehouse complex to transform the small town of Shafter into an international trading hub. The Resnicks, who own The Wonderful Company, already possess a large distribution center in Shafter, northwest of Bakersfield. The...
Landlord Denies Rental to Tenant With Multiple Schlerosis, It Backfires
TikToker Staci (@itsstacisiegel) recently shared a harrowing story about a landlord denying her rental because she has multiple sclerosis, racking up a hefty 213K views on the platform. In her video, Staci recounted the ordeal:“I rented a house in Santa Monica... well, I applied, my application was accepted, I signed a lease, I paid the deposit... and you will not believe what the f--- happened... Five days before I was supposed to move in, the landlady, [...] called me and said, ‘Hey Staci, I have really bad news. I was just talking to my attorney, and I know that you...
Council split on giving new crimefighting tech to Sheriff’s Department
West Hollywood City Council on Monday narrowly approved new technologies for the Sheriff’s Department including a drone-as-first-responder program, a real-time watch center and fixed real-time cameras throughout the city. The upgrades, long in discussion, were designed to bolster the city’s public safety profile in a manner similar to Beverly...
Kathy Bates Shows Off Stunning Figure After Weight Loss At ‘Matlock’ Promo Event
Kathy Bates showed up in Pasadena, California, over the weekend for a Matlock Q&A event ahead of the series reboot on CBS. While fans were there for the legal drama Matlock, Kathy stole the show with her new look, having lost over 60 Lbs after a drastic lifestyle change. She...
Suspect allegedly firing shots at deputies while barricaded inside vehicle in Commerce arrested
COMMERCE, Calif. - A suspect who was allegedly firing shots at deputies while barricaded inside a car in Commerce has been arrested. According to authorities, deputies responded to the 2200 block of S. Atlantic Boulevard around 3:18 p.m. Monday to attempt to make contact with that suspect. The suspect remained...
Baseball: Wilson Captures American Legion Area Championship After Perfect Week
The562’s high school baseball coverage is sponsored by Tribe Athletics. Visit TribeAthlete.com for more information on their fitness community. Even though the dog days of summer are fast approaching, last week was a busy one at Wilson’s Skip Rowland Field, where the Bruins won three games in four days to secure an American Legion Area 4 Championship.
Alejandra Santamaria named president, CEO of LAist and Southern California Public Radio
Alejandra Santamaria, who most recently served as interim president, general manager and VP, director of sales for Univision Los Angeles, has been selected as new president and chief executive officer of Southern California Public Radio (SCPR) by the SCPR board of trustees. Santamaria will join SCPR and LAist in July and succeeds CEO Herb Scannell, who recently retired from the role. SCPR operates Los Angeles’ award-winning multi-platform local journalism leader LAist, which includes LAist 89.3, LAist.com and the podcast arm, LAist Studios. The organization also has found success creating community-facing experiential events.
Los Angeles drug dealers shipped pounds of fentanyl to Northeast Ohio hidden in printers, feds say
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Federal agents investigating drug trafficking through the mail say someone sent pounds of fentanyl from California to Northeast Ohio hidden inside printers, according to court records. U.S. Postal Inspectors who launched an investigation into Phillip Hurt wrote in court filings that they believe drug dealers in...
Encino residences, including celebrity home, broken into
Residents in an Encino neighborhood say they’re taking action to protect their property after a house in the area was broken into twice. On July 11, police responded to a home in the 4900 block of Edgerton Ave. around 12:10 a.m.
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