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You could win tickets to KCON LA 2024
KCON, the K-Pop fan & artist festival, is back in LA for its twelfth year with star-studded shows, engaging panels and lots more. And now, for the very first time, part of KCON, which is presented by Samsung Galaxy, will be aired live on the CW, and you can watch it right here on KTLA on Sunday, July 28th at 8pm. Now, we have a chance for you to win tickets to attend KCON. Text KCON to 515151 for your chance to win four tickets to KCON presented by Samsung Galaxy on Friday, July 26th, with access to the festival grounds that day at the LA Convention Center, and a concert that night at Crypto.com Arena. Message and data rates apply. With bands like Drippin and DXMON, it’s going to be a great time. Good luck!
Thousands of Disneyland workers vote to authorize a strike
LOS ANGELES — Four unions representing more than 14,000 workers at Disney’s theme parks and resort properties in Southern California announced late Friday that members have voted to authorize a strike by an overwhelming majority, citing alleged unfair labor practices during contract negotiations. The authorization doesn’t mean a...
Southern California girl, 15, vanishes while riding bike to relative’s home
Family members are growing increasingly desperate in their search for a 15-year-old Monterey Park girl who disappeared while riding her bike to a relative’s home on Tuesday. Allison Jillian Chao was last seen on Ring video on the evening of July 16 riding a blue GT mountain bike from her father’s house in the 200 […]
Replica railcar for California's high-speed rail on display at state fair
SACRAMENTO – California's high-speed rail program is being showcased at the California State Fair. There you can get an up-close look at what the trains will look like and decide for yourself if the project will be a benefit or a multi-billion dollar blunder.For the first time, a replica of a California high-speed railcar is on display at this year's California State Fair. "The train itself is about a foot wider than a traditional Amtrak train," said Melissa Figueroa, a spokesperson for the high-speed rail. The exhibit is an effort by the state to highlight the electric train program. "Our train...
Sacramento Report: How to Have Our Coast and Develop It Too
Some of the most exclusive real estate in the country is under debate, as state officials consider ways to spur construction of affordable housing in the coastal zone. Legislation by Assemblymember David Alvarez, D-San Diego, aimed to streamline that process. But recent amendments softening its language have left him unsure if he still supports his own bill.
Dirt bike leads police chase across San Fernando Valley
LOS ANGELES - The search is on for the dirt bike rider who led authorities on a chase across Los Angeles. Over the course of the chase, the suspect passed through parts of Glendale, Burbank, and then eventually made their way to San Fernando Valley. SkyFOX eventually lost sight of...
Dodgers health report is starting to change for the good
The scene at Dodger Stadium on Friday, four hours before the Dodgers opened up the second half of the 2024 season, was the picture of the cavalry on its way. Mookie Betts, who earlier in the afternoon took ground balls from the shortstop position, was running in shallow left field. Tyler Glasnow simultaneously was pitching to Jason Heyward. An hour before that, Joe Kelly was activated from the injured list.
Los Angeles’ school district banned cellphones. Should Oakland follow suit?
Los Angeles Unified School District, the largest school district in the state, made headlines last month when the board approved a ban on cellphone and social media use during the school day for students. While school districts in Oakland, Berkeley, and Richmond do not have policies banning cellphone and social...
Bill Pickett Rodeo Set for Two Sold-Out Shows in Industry
As Los Angeles moves closer to banning certain rodeo activities in the city, the 40th anniversary of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo is set for the nearby city of Industry this weekend. The rodeo will have shows at 5 p.m. Saturday and 3:30 Sunday at the Industry Hills Expo Center,...
Housing Element becomes hot topic at local leader gathering
While topics like crime and homelessness continue to be hot-button in Santa Monica, the issue of housing and construction took the forefront during a Wednesday gathering of local leaders. At Headspace within the Bergamot Station Arts Center Wednesday evening, Mayor Phil Brock hosted a community meeting alongside City Councilmembers Oscar...
Migrant children were put in abusive shelters for years, suit says. Critics blame lack of oversight
MCALLEN, Texas (AP) — As allegations of sexual abuse built up at the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children in the U.S., officials continued placing children in their care in a system that lacks adequate oversight, advocates say. A lawsuit filed Wednesday by the Justice Department alleges employees...
Gender-identity law brings state in line with SFUSD
The first-of-its-kind gender-identity law California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed earlier this month brings state policy in line with San Francisco’s — and The City’s school district had previously received flak from some of the new law’s most vocal critics. Newsom signed into law on July 15 Assembly Bill 1955 — aka the SAFETY Act — which bars public-school districts from requiring staff to notify parents if their children change their preferred pronouns or gender identities. California is the first state to pass such a law. ...
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