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Newsom makes good on threats against Norwalk for its ban on homeless shelters
Following through on earlier warnings, Gov. Gavin Newsom officially declared Norwalk to be in violation of state housing requirements, cutting off state funding Thursday to the city for housing and anti-homelessness projects.The action follows the Norwalk City Council's imposition of a moratorium on building new homeless shelters.The Norwalk City Council originally approved an ordinance in August putting a 45-day moratorium on the emergency shelters, single-room occupancy units, supportive housing and transitional housing. That prompted Newsom last month to warn the city that it was in violation of state law, and he urged the city to reverse direction.The City Council, however,...
Southern California hospital seeks help identifying injured patients
A local hospital needs help identifying two patients who were found injured in Los Angeles County. The patients are described as a woman around 60 years old and a man between 30 to 40 years old, according to the St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood. Hospital staff are hoping to locate their family members. The […]
The $1M house at heart of Orange County civil fraud allegations says a ton about SoCal real estate
One LAist reader responded to the latest story in our ongoing Andrew Do investigation by asking, "Which is more disgusting: the [alleged] fraud or the fact that a starter home is costing 1 million these days?"
Massive bear in Southern California claws, wiggles out from under home
Yet another bear has taken up temporary residence under a home in the San Gabriel Mountain community of Monrovia. The homeowners, Mark Chou and Mark Lanza, were watching a horror movie when all of a sudden, a real 250-pound creature started making a commotion under their home. “We were like, ‘Okay, something is […]
Measure A homeless sales tax edges closer to the 50% majority needed for passage, poll shows
In a new poll, Measure A, a proposal on the November ballot that would double Los Angeles County's quarter-percent homeless sales tax, is leading 49% in favor to 33% opposed, 1 percentage point behind the the majority it needs to pass.
California Drivers; Here's How To Get Your Share Of The $50 Million Settlement
Californians who purchased gasoline in Southern California in 2015 may get some of their money back in a $50 million settlement with gas trading firms. The settlement has resolved a lawsuit filed in 2020 by the California Department of Justice. The lawsuit alleged that various entities manipulated spot gasoline market prices. The result drove up prices.
Menendez Brothers' Lawyer Thinks Recall of Sentence Is 'Easiest Solution'
Lyle and Erik Menendez's lawyer is feeling confident after the L.A. County District Attorney's Office announced they're reviewing new evidence ... which could potentially result in the brothers' release from prison.
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