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Kamala Harris-backed bail fund that freed violent criminals back in spotlight
Vice President Kamala Harris is coming under renewed scrutiny as she embarks on her second White House bid over her promotion in 2020 of a bail fund that helped free convicts, including murderers and serial domestic abusers. Facing heightened pressure from his fellow Democrats, octogenarian President Joe Biden on Sunday dropped out of the 2024 […]
Califonia Man Arrested In Possession Of Hundreds Of Thousands Of Cash
A Hollywood, California, man was arrested in Garvin County, Oklahoma last week by Drug Task Force agents. Court documents show that 30-year-old Rafael Vitar III had possession of between $300,000 and $500,000 in cash bundled together and that the money came from illegal drug activity.
Burbank Leaders Call for Cease-Fire in Gaza
The Burbank City Council unanimously called for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza on Tuesday, making it the 16th Southern California city to do so, and the first in the region to call for the restoration of funding to the United Nations relief and work agency. “In solidarity with our community,...
Vets share sad update on owl rescued by KTLA meteorologist
A beautiful but injured barn owl that KTLA 5 meteorologist Henry DiCarlo helped rescue from the side of a road in Orange County has unfortunately been euthanized. Henry was driving to work early in the morning on July 18 when he noticed the owl standing along the Gypsum Canyon Bridge over the 91 Freeway in […]
Zooey Deschanel Remembers ‘Elf’ Co-Star Bob Newhart as ‘So Funny, But Not Wrapped Up in Himself’
Zooey Deschanel says she remembers the late actor and comedian Bob Newhart as “kind and generous” from her time working with him on “Elf.” Newhart died July 18, and the pair worked on the 2003 Christmas movie alongside Will Ferrell and James Caan.Bob Newhart's 'Hilarious' Memoir Returns to Charts Following Comedy Icon's Passing “I always say the best actors are very generous people,” Deschanel told Variety on the purple carpet at Sunday’s premiere of “Harold and the Purple Crayon” at The Culver Theater in Culver City. “He was really such a kind and generous man and so funny, but not wrapped...
News Binge: All of last week’s stories in one place
On July 9, the Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved the pilot program for a Santa Monica Bitcoin Office, spearheaded by Vice Mayor Lana Negrete in collaboration with The Proof of Workforce Foundation. The initiative aims to educate the public about Bitcoin and support the city’s economic recovery. On...
$54M jackpot: This Northern California store sold winning SuperLotto Plus ticket
WOODLAND, Calif. - One super lucky SuperLotto Plus ticket with a jackpot worth $54 million was sold in Northern California over the weekend. The ticket was purchased in Woodland in Yolo County, at the 7-Eleven on Cottonwood Street. It hit all six winning numbers, including the mega number, in Saturday’s...
Najarian Chosen as Airport Board President
The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority selected Glendale City Councilman Ara Najarian as president of its board during its July 15 meeting. “As president of the BGPAA, I look forward to working with my fellow commissioners to improve the customer experience at Hollywood Burbank Airport,” Najarian said in a statement. “We aim to implement changes that will make travel more convenient and enjoyable for all passengers.
Virtual Parks Meeting – Online July 23
Join us for the “Lunchtime Update” Virtual Community Meeting for the Culver City Parks Plan on July 23, 2024 from noon to 1:00 pm on Zoom. This meeting will focus on updating the community on survey and engagement findings, park needs and opportunities, and next steps. Resources will be provided to allow attendees to learn more about recent project updates, and there will be an opportunity to share feedback and ask questions.
Culver City Police Arrest Four Juvenile Suspects in Vehicle Burglary Spree
Collaboration with Residents Leads to Arrests and Recovery of Evidence. Culver City experienced a series of vehicle burglaries in various neighborhoods during the late night and early morning hours of Sunday, July 14, and Monday, July 15. Culver City Police received twenty reports of vehicle burglaries within this period. Investigators...
Ryan Garcia Charged with Allegedly Vandalizing the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
Boxer Ryan Garcia has been charged with allegedly vandalizing the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills on June 8 by Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón. The charges were announced late last week. “While we are grateful no injuries were reported in this incident, reckless behavior that damages property shows...
Metro sees rise in ridership
Despite recent crime, Metro said overall ridership increased in June compared to the same period a year earlier -- with the transit agency Monday reporting almost 25.2 million boardings between buses and rails, and ridership hitting 85.5% of pre-COVID June 2019 passenger levels.
Police apprehend suspect after a pursuit and search in Echo Park
Echo Park -- Police apprehended one of two suspects in connection with the theft of a U-Haul truck this afternoon, police said. After a five-minute police pursuit -- from 3:53 pm to 3:58 pm -- two suspects jumped out of the vehicle and fled, according to LAPD Officer Norma Eisenman.
Governor Newsom honors fallen Caltrans worker
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) equipment operator Alexander Rodish:. “Jennifer and I are deeply saddened to learn of the death today of Caltrans worker Alexander Rodish. A Caltrans employee since 2021, Alexander was a dedicated...
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