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Reputed OC Mexican Mafia Chief Seeks to Represent Himself in Federal Case
Reputed Orange County Mexican Mafia boss Johnny Martinez will ask a federal judge in Santa Ana Tuesday to let him represent himself as his own attorney in a sprawling racketeering case against the defendant and the gang which has resulted most notably convictions for murder for three men. Martinez filed...
Buena Park Moves to Allow Beehives and Chicken Coops, Stalls on A New Dog Park
Buena Park residents looking to host a flock of chickens and harvest honey from bees in the comfort of their backyards may soon be able to do so. It’s a move by city city council members looking to overhaul local laws and directing city staff to work with the city’s Climate Action Commission to formulate environmentally friendly policies.
2 Southern California cities among top 5 for dogs in America
Dogs are the most popular pet in the United States by far and that popularity can especially be seen in Southern California. According to 2023 statistics from PetMD, 65.1 million U.S. households have a dog, and a report by U.S. News shows that pet ownership – and pet insurance signups – have increased significantly since […]
America's best cities, ranked for 2024 on a number of factors
LOS ANGELES - Ever wonder what makes a city truly great? Resonance, a global consulting firm, has ranked America’s best cities for 2024. They’ve calculated everything from livability and culture to economic opportunities and more. Whether you’re looking for a vibrant arts scene, diverse neighborhoods, or booming job markets, this list is sure to help you find your next home.
Metro announces power line replacement-related C Line schedule changes
LOS ANGELES — A project to replace aging power lines on Metro's C (Green) Line between the Norwalk and Willowbrook/Rosa Parks stations will continue through July 2026, prompting service changes for periods of time, the transit agency announced Monday. The work — which began Sunday — is needed as...
California is 1st state to ban school rules requiring parents get notified of child’s pronoun change
A new law in California bars school districts from passing policies that require schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
L.A. City employees still aren’t getting their full paychecks
For many months, Los Angeles city employees – including police officers – have been underpaid. And an L.A. City Councilmember is calling the city council back from a summer recess to get the issue resolved.
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