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California is worst state for road rage, confrontational drivers, data show
Many California drivers could tell horror stories about aggressive or even violent encounters with other motorists on the freeways and local roads.But now a new study confirms that the Golden State is indeed the absolute worst when it comes to road rage.Data analyzed by Forbes Advisor ranked California at the top of its list of states with the "most confrontational drivers," earning a 100 out of 100 in its rating system.That means relatively high percentages of drivers who say other motorists have cut them off on purpose, yelled or cursed at them, tailgated, or even got out of their cars...
Lucinda Williams & Mike Campbell At The Bellwether On Sept. 27
Mike Campbel and The Dirty Knobs are joining Lucinda Williams and her band for a co-headlining US tour later this summer. The tour includes a stop at the Bellwether in Los Angeles, California on Friday, September 27. Dubbed the Alone and Together: Come Hell Or High Water Tour, the dates...
LA firefighters rescue cat from burning home in Tarzana
TARZANA, Calif. - Los Angeles firefighters came to the rescue when a cat was trapped inside a burning home in Tarzana. Isaac Wiseman watched as the home he had lived in for only two months burned, with all of his family's worldly possessions inside. But there was only one thing that mattered: Cheetah, his 14-year-old cat, whom he had raised since she was a kitten after buying her for his then little girl.
Waxthieves Live at the Moroccan Lounge: A Night of Unreleased Magic
On June 14, 2024, Los Angeles’ vibrant music scene witnessed an unforgettable event as Waxthieves took the stage at the Moroccan Lounge. This electrifying night showcased seven unreleased tracks, giving fans a sneak peek into the future of electronic pop music. Originally known as a producer duo, Waxthieves is...
Friedman Engages Seniors in Mini ‘State of the City’
Mayor Lester Friedman on July 24 visited Sunrise Senior Living on Crescent Drive for an informal discussion about the state of the city and issues of most concern to the city’s aging residents. In a broad, casual speech, Friedman described his professional background and attachment to public service, noting...
Community Tradition Brings Shakespeare Back to Life
South Pasadena community members and families set up picnics on the grass at Garfield Park on Sunday to catch a performance of William Shakespeare’s “Cardenio.”. On the second day of South Pasadena’s two-day Shakespeare in the Park weekend event, the city’s infamous wild parrots occasionally squawked as the audience shared moments of laughter throughout the play.
USC and UCLA bring prestige, lofty expectations & uncertainty to Big Ten
By Kyle Smedley, Indianapolis Star via yahoo Sports: Behind the stage at Lucas Oil Stadium, the site of the last 13 and the next four Big Ten Championship games, is a banner that stretches across sections 152, 153, 101 and 102. One side showcases eight programs who have been a...
Campbell Scholars Program Celebrates 10 Years of Empowering Future Leaders
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 26, 2024 / The Campbell Scholars Program (CSP), a college access and success program designed to support low-income, high-achieving first-generation students from Title I schools along the college and career pathway, is proud to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The program extends the core resources, learning philosophy, and opportunities of the Campbell Hall independent school experience to participants from 6th grade through college graduation.
Live Nation, Music Forward Foundation Announce 2024 Scholarship Recipients
Live Nation, in partnership with the national nonprofit Music Forward Foundation, announced the recipients of its 2024 scholarship awards this week, awarding five college students pursing live entertainment and music industry careers a total of $50,000. Recipients of this year’s awards include Adina Aaron, Cristian Meza, Jasmine Gordon, Michael Brown,...
Suspected Arson Series Sets Marina del Rey's Marina City Club on Edge
Marina del Rey's Marina City Club condominium complex has been gripped by a troubling series of fires, surveying residents and local authorities as they scramble to address the suspected arson incidents that have been recurrent since May. According to NBC Los Angeles, residents experience a startling regularity of emergency responses, with fire engines and flashing lights becoming all too common sights.
Good Samaritans help ejected person on 101 Freeway in Los Angeles, massive pileup ensues
A massive pileup on the 101 Freeway disrupted traffic early Friday morning in Los Angeles after good Samaritans helped a person involved in a crash. According to stringer service RMG News, the California Highway Patrol received reports of a flipped vehicle in the eastbound lanes of the 101 just after midnight, near Hayvenhurst in Encino. […]
Los Angeles Secures Record $500M EPA Grant to Combat Pollution and Propel Green Initiatives
The Office of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, in partnership with various regional agencies, has successfully secured a massive $500 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to combat pollution in the city, particularly that originating from the goods movement sector. This achievement represents the largest single allocation among the grant recipients nationwide, as announced earlier this week. According to the office of the Mayor, the funds will propel Los Angeles toward a future marked by clean air, robust job creation, and resilient infrastructure.
Firefighters Extinguish Attic Fire at Commercial Building in Mission Hills
Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters quickly knocked down a fire in the attic of a small, one-story commercial building Friday in Mission Hills. Fire crews were called at 5:08 a.m. to 14769 W. Lassen St. where they found flames coming out of the building’s attic, said LAFD spokesman Brian Humphrey.
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