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Santa Ana Police Arrest 19-Year-Old for Gang-Related Murder Committed at Age 17 in Orange County
An Orange County man has been taken into custody for a gang-related murder that happened over two years ago when he was 17, Santa Ana police said. Kevin Chavez, now 19, was arrested on July 12, for the fatal shooting that occurred on the evening of April 28, 2022. According...
LA Firefighters Extinguish Lincoln Heights Blaze in Under 20 Minutes, No Injuries Reported
Early this morning, Los Angeles firefighters tackled a blaze in a one-story commercial building in Lincoln Heights, managing to extinguish the flames within a mere 18 minutes. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported that upon arrival at 2819 N Broadway, they encountered smoke pouring from various openings of the structure, indicating an active fire inside the vacant building. Crews swiftly initiated an aggressive attack, ventilating the building and employing hose lines to mitigate the inferno.
Canoga Park mother facing murder charges in death of twin sons allegedly exposed to fentanyl
A 22-year-old mother is facing murder charges in connection with the deaths of her twin 3-year-old sons, who died after allegedly being exposed to fentanyl.Jestice James is facing two counts each of murder and child abuse under circumstances or conditions likely to cause great bodily injury or death, along with allegations of child endangerment, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.Evidence indicates fentanyl was involved in the case, prosecutors said.James' bail has been set at $4 million. She appeared in court in Van Nuys Tuesday, but her arraignment was pushed back until July 31.They were taken away too...
Echo Park celebrates 43rd annual Lotus Festival
The annual Lotus Festival returned to Echo Park this weekend, marking its 43rd celebration with a vibrant display of cultural heritage. Held on July 13-14, the event highlighted the rich traditions of Los Angeles’ Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Each year, the festival features a different nation from this region. This year’s celebration honored the […]
Short on students, Reform Judaism’s seminary introduces remote ordination program
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, the flagship rabbinical school of Reform Judaism, will allow students to pursue ordination remotely, the school announced Tuesday, part of a program overhaul that aims to reverse plummeting enrollment. Beginning in 2025, HUC will offer two ordination tracks — one based at its New York and Los Angeles campuses,...
Jamie xx Announces Club Residencies in New York and Los Angeles
Jamie xx will bring his club residency, the Floor, to New York and Los Angeles this summer, after launching the night at London’s Venue MOT earlier this year. The DJ will bring surprise guests to the residencies in Bushwick and downtown Los Angeles, with venues to be revealed later. The Brooklyn dates run from July 23-27 before he settles in in Los Angeles from July 30 to August 3. His new album, In Waves, will follow on September 20; the dates are preceded by his headline set at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago.
Alleged carjacking of truck, trailer from Moorpark leads to arrest
A 27-year-old man was arrested Monday night in Los Angeles after he allegedly carjacked a truck with an attached trailer used as a mobile coffee business from Moorpark, authorities said. The truck had been left at Gabbert Road near Elwin Lane in Moorpark with the motor running and an employee inside the trailer,...
UCLA promotes language learning engagement amid decreased national enrollment
Amid a downward trend in collegiate language course enrollments nationally, UCLA language programs and student organizations continue to push for active engagement in language learning. Language learning enrollment in higher education saw a significant drop in recent years, according to the latest Modern Language Association report released last November. On...
LA Italian Hot Spot Jon & Vinny’s Is Expanding to the Valley
The Tolucan Times reports that Jon & Vinny’s, a popular Italian restaurant with three other locations across Los Angeles, is expanding to the Valley. The publication’s Instagram account posted a photo of Jon & Vinny’s signage up at its new location along Moorkpark Boulevard on the corner where Studio City meets North Hollywood. Jon & Vinny’s hasn’t posted anything about the expansion, but its Instagram account commented on the Tolucan Times post with a “shush” emoji. An opening date hasn’t been announced, but there are two liquor license requests for the new location on file that are still being processed. Expect a similar menu to other locations with dishes like marinara braised meatballs, rigatoni with broccolini, and Anson Mills polenta.
Soul To Sol: LAFC’s 2024 Archive Collection Kit
Whether it’s the long list of soccer teams that have played in LA over the last half century, or the earth tones that define LA’s cityscape and beaches, the inspirations for LAFC’s newest kit, part of MLS’ Archive Collection, are as eclectic as the city itself.
Echo Theater Company presents darkly funny, off–beat ‘Dido of Idaho’
The Echo Theater Company’s newest production is a very dark comedy about the lengths to which a woman might go for the love of a man. Abigail Deser directs the West Coast premiere of “Dido of Idaho” by Abby Rosebrock, running July 20 through Aug. 26 at Atwater Village Theatre.
Dodgers News: National Reporter Provides Insight on Andrew Friedman’s Mentality at Trade Deadline
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been reported to be among the teams poised to make big moves at the trade deadline. The team primarily has needs in the outfield and bullpen, and are expected to bring in at least a couple players to further a potential postseason run in October. In a recent interview with …
THE HISPANIC/LATINO/LATINA/LATINX/LATINE VOTE to be Presented at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will present a touching, powerful, laugh-out-loud funny election year satire by Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle award-winning playwright and Topanga resident Bernardo Cubría (Crabs in a Bucket, The Play You Want, The Giant Void In My Soul). Cubría and Theatricum associate artistic director Willow Geer co-direct The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latiné Vote for an August 24 opening, the fifth and final play to join Theatricum's rotating summer repertory season through October 20.
LeBron James faces horrible accusations
Former NBA player Steven Hunter, who averaged 4.5 points and 3.2 rebounds, is taking issue with the Los Angeles Lakers drafting of Bronny James. Hunter, writing on social media, opined that Lakers forward LeBron James “abused his power” to get his son into the league with a guaranteed contract, a high price for a second-round selection.
'TAP to exit' program helping to reduce violence on Metro, officials say
Metro officials say the ‘TAP to exit’ program seems to be reducing violent incidents. Stephen Tu, Deputy Executive Officer of Station Experience with the LA Metro, told NBC 4 that violent incidents dropped by 40%.
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