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Residents rethink 4th of July plans as dangerous heat builds across SoCal
Temperatures pushed into the triple-digit range in parts of Southern California Tuesday as a heat wave continues to build over the region.Hot conditions are expected to peak by week's end, and people are doing everything they can to stay cool.Residents look for ways to stay coolThe Los Angeles beach bus service is an affordable option offered by the county for those looking to beat the heat by heading to the coast."It's relaxing if you want to leave all your troubles behind and just go," said Victoria Williams, a Palmdale resident who took a trip down to the beach Tuesday using...
Los Angeles police in pursuit of stolen Children's Hospital bus
Police were in pursuit of a bus stolen from Children's Hospital Los Angeles.The Los Angeles Police Department, the agency that started the pursuit, said the suspect carjacked the bus from the Hollywood area. The Children's Hospital said two employees were on the bus when it was stolen at about 7:10 p.m. However, they got off before the chase started. The hospital said it uses the bus to transport staff to off-site parking lots. The suspect led officers onto the CA-170 Freeway before going offroad and barrelling through oncoming traffic on the Victory Boulevard onramp in Valley Glen. The stolen bus narrowly missed...
Triple-digit heatwave prompts warning, fire dangers across Southern California
Amid a blistering heatwave in Southern California, fire officials are worried that triple-digit temperatures and extremely dry weather will be the perfect environment for fire disaster. Summer creates the perfect conditions for brush and vegetation fires to combust at any time. The dangers are only exacerbated by the many fireworks waiting to be ignited during […]
Mayor Updates Executive Directive 1
Today, Mayor Bass’s office released an update to her Executive Directive with a list of guidelines to eliminate projects from expedited review that are included in historic districts, hillside and high fire areas as well as sensitive environmental zones. Other guidelines require additional protection for some RSO unit tenants.
Homeless Count Down, First Time in Six Years
Last week, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) announced the results of the 2024 Homeless Point-In-Time Count, which showed a decline in homelessness in the City of Los Angeles for the first time in six years and historic reductions in street homelessness. The 2024 count results saw a 17% increase in the number of people moved off the streets.
$20M LAPD botched fireworks explosion settlement approved by city
Two days after the third anniversary of the LAPD’s botched fireworks disposal that damaged homes and displaced dozens of families in South L.A., the City Council Tuesday approved settlements totaling more than $21M with some residents.
Outdoor Movie Screenings in L.A. to Check Out This Summer
Outdoor movie screenings and Los Angeles seem to go hand-in-hand. Gucci Hits The Grove in Los Angeles With Sprawling New Store in Former J. Crew Retail Space The city has no shortage of venues to catch a movie under the stars, as several outdoor screening series spend the summer taking over iconic L.A. landmarks. Having become a Hollywood staple, it’s hard to scroll through social media in the summer without seeing at least one picture taken at Cinespia screening at the iconic Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Meanwhile, Street Food Cinema offers screenings at several venues including Will Rogers State Historic Park in...
Why L.A.'s most influential cocktail bar is closing after 15 years
The Varnish, the bar hidden behind an unmarked door inside the more-than-century-old sandwich shop Cole's French Dip, became the epicenter of L.A.'s burgeoning cocktail scene. It closes on July 3.
USC postdocs unionize to bargain contract over working conditions
In a 200-15 vote, over 93% of USC postdoctoral scholars voted to form a union on June 24 and collectively bargain an enforceable contract over working conditions. The USC Researchers and Fellows United and United Auto Workers (URFU-UAW) will next survey the member body on its most pressing issues, and elect a committee to bargain a contract with the University, Salem Elzway, a postdoctoral fellow in history, said in an email to Annenberg Media.
Family wants more investigation into death of college student in Hollywood
The family of a 20-year-old woman pronounced dead after her ex-boyfriend reported a suicide attempt, says it's trying to convince investigators to look further into what happened. Daelena Mackay was a month shy of her 21st birthday, about to graduate from LA City College and had made summer travel plans...
Watch Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal open workouts
Watch fighters from Saturday’s Diaz vs. Masvidal card, including Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal work out for the media in downtown Los Angeles. The fighters expected to work out Tuesday will be: Amando Vargas, Anthony Pettis, Masvidal, Shane Mosley Jr., Sean Garcia, Manuel Correa, Chris Avila, and Diaz. The...
Robert Towne, Oscar-winning writer of ‘Chinatown,’ dies at 89
NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning screenplay writer of “Shampoo,” “The Last Detail” and other acclaimed films whose work on “Chinatown” became a model of the art form and helped define the jaded allure of his native Los Angeles, has died. He was 89.
Lakers About to Get Gifted Perfect Frontcourt Addition From 76ers
The Los Angeles Lakers have been a constant topic of discussion for weeks. They had a long coaching search while also being tasked with improving the roster. The Lakers took Dalton Knecht and Bronny James in the 2024 NBA Draft before shifting their attention to free agency. Since then, the Lakers haven't been too active in adding talent.
Former dancer says she was wrongfully fired for complaining
A former dancer at a topless club sued her ex-employer Tuesday, alleging she was wrongfully fired in 2022 for complaining that a customer threw a white substance at her while she was performing and told her it was cocaine.
L.A. Council postpones vote on $1M for Jewish institutions’ security
The Los Angeles City Council postponed a vote on whether to allocate $1 million for security services to protect Jewish institutions after the proposal was expanded to include other faiths.
The $12,324 Cost of Treating Eczema
Welcome to Show the Receipts, a new series where we ask interesting people to share exactly how much it costs to get shit done. No matter the task, we're tracking every last dollar from start to finish. Up next: treating eczema. Eczema is one of the most common skin conditions...
Family-Run Theft Operation Busted by LAPD and SMPD in Southern California
The LAPD and SMPD successfully dismantled a family-run theft operation in Southern California, arresting Jacqueline Parker and her two sons, Timothy Gamble and Brent Parker. The Parker family's theft spree, impacting 25 businesses over three months and causing over $650,000 in losses. The trio faces nearly 50 felony counts, including...
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