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$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.
High heat continues to build across SoCal
Temperatures again pushed into the triple-digit range in parts of the SoCal Tuesday as a heat wave continued building over the region, with hot conditions expected to peak by week’s end but continue into early next week.
Slight rise in L.A. COVID cases: here's a refresher on at-home testing
According to the latest wastewater samples, we’re seeing the typical summer increase of COVID cases in L.A. County. The good news is it’s not as high as it was in years past, but why are so many people testing negative when they know they are sick?
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.
CHP to ramp up Fourth of July weekend traffic enforcement
CHP officers will be ramping up patrols on state highways and roads across Los Angeles and Orange counties Wednesday and through the weekend to catch drunken and drug-impaired drivers as part of the agency’s annual Fourth of July weekend crackdown.
L.A. is getting older as school enrollment takes ‘tremendous’ hit
Where are the young people in Los Angeles? L.A. County is aging like never before, and it’s becoming increasingly noticeable in schools. The average age of people living in L.A. County grew to 38 between 2012-2022.
Ann Wilson announces cancer treatment; Heart tour postponed
Ann Wilson, lead singer of iconic rock band Heart, announced Tuesday she recently had a cancerous growth removed and is now undergoing preventative chemotherapy, forcing a cancellation of the band’s concerts for the rest of the year.
Dozens of L.A. fast food workers rally at City Hall
On the heels of a state law giving California fast food workers a $20 minimum wage, dozens of workers rallied at Los Angeles City Hall on Tuesday in support of a new proposal that would give them more protections on the job.
Former ‘Doctors' producer alleges retaliation, disability discrimination
A former associate producer for “The Doctors” is suing Stage 29 Productions LLC, alleging she was fired in 2021 in retaliation for seeking time off and asking for other accommodations to deal with thyroid cancer.
Man pleads not guilty to setting off fireworks from helicopter
A Studio City man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a federal charge alleging the use of fireworks shot from an in-flight helicopter at a Lamborghini while filming a video posted on YouTube last July 4.
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