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LA street vendors reach settlement with city over vending restrictions
Street vendors have reached a settlement agreement with the city of Los Angeles after a lawsuit was filed challenging vending restrictions, plaintiffs announced Friday.In December 2022, street vendors Merlín Alvarado and Ruth Monroy, along with three community organizations -- Community Power Collective, East LA Community Corporation and Inclusive Action for the City -- sued the city, challenging a number of regulations in the ordinance, which they claim violate SB 946, a 2018 state law that legalized sidewalk vending statewide.During a news conference in Hollywood on Friday, the plaintiffs and their attorneys said the settlement would repeal exclusionary vending bans across...
Joel Embiid says what everybody’s thinking about JJ Redick coaching the Lakers
When Dan Hurley turned the Los Angeles Lakers down, it felt as if it was more of a matter of when, not if, JJ Redick would take over as their new head coach. Sure enough, soon after Hurley's rejection was made public, Redick had agreed to a deal to coach the Lakers.
California secures federal assistance to support response to Hawarden Fire
SACRAMENTO – Working quickly to bring in additional funding and resources to help fight the rapidly burning Hawarden Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the fire burning in Riverside County.
Chargers Star Joey Bosa Makes Life-Changing Announcement
Joey Bosa has been overshadowed by his brother Nick in recent years, but remains one of the top defensive ends in the National Football League when he's playing up to his potential. With Jim Harbaugh now in Los Angeles, the Chargers star is turning over a new leaf both on and off the football ...
Son stabs mother to death, injures father in Wilmington attack, LAPD says
A 20-year-old man stabbed his mother to death and injured his father following an attack at their Wilmington home early Sunday morning, Los Angeles police said.The deadly stabbing happened shortly after 12:30 a.m. in the 900 block of N. Banning Boulevard, according to LAPD. Responding officers found two victims at the home suffering from stab wounds -- a 42-year-old woman and a 50-year-old man.Police located the 20-year-old suspect at the scene completely naked and took him into custody. He was taken to the hospital for an evaluation, LAPD said.Police believe the man stabbed his parents in their home overnight, killing his mother in the process and injuring his father, who was taken to the hospital in stable condition. LAPD says he is expected to survive.The woman died at the scene from her injuries.Authorities have not identified the suspect or victims.The motive for the deadly attack is unknown. Police are investigating whether the suspect was under the influence of drugs.
3.5 magnitude earthquake rocks L.A.’s South Bay
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake was reported in the South Bay of Los Angeles County at 3:09 p.m. Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The epicenter was just off the coast in the Pacific Ocean. It was about 4.4 miles west of Palos Verdes Estates, 5.3 miles southwest of Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach […]
A Hollywood executive vanished while having an affair. Two years later, his body was found in a shallow grave
Hollywood film executive Gavin Smith appeared to be living a charmed life with his picture-perfect family in California. But behind the scenes, it was a different story – and in a tragic plot twist, his seemingly fairytale life turned into a horror movie. When the 57-year-old father of three...
Inaugural Simi Valley Apricot Festival on Saturday, September 21, 2024
The Simi Valley Apricot Festival takes place at Strathearn Historical Park, 137 Strathearn Place, on Saturday, September 21, 2024. There will be entertainment, food, games, vendors, crafts, historical presentations, makers’ market, car show and a plant sale. Apricot infused drinks and food items will be available for purchase. Admission of only $5.00 (ages 4 and up). Children under 3 are free. Active and retired military with ID will receive free admission. Hours TBA. Learn more at www.facebook.com/Strathearnpark.
Dry lightning outbreak could spark Northwest wildfires during critical fire conditions
Rounds of thunderstorms moving across the Northwest may trigger a dry lightning outbreak across parts of Oregon, California and Nevada, which could quickly spark fires in those regions recently facing record-breaking temperatures and dry conditions.
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