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10 years later, California may finally allow undocumented immigrants cell service subsidies
Advocates say the California Public Utilities Commission’s 10-year-old promise to make the state’s cell phone service subsidy program available to undocumented immigrants could be fulfilled in November.
Elon Musk under fire for sharing fake AI Kamala Harris video, raising election integrity concerns
A fake, artificial intelligence-generated video of Vice President Kamala Harris has been widely viewed online since being shared on X by tech billionaire Elon Musk.The clip used a cloning tool to copy the voice of VP Kamala Harris and pretend she's saying things she's actually never said.As of Tuesday morning, over 132 million accounts have viewed Musk's share of the video.The video has renewed concerns over the use of AI in politics and has gotten the attention of several Bay Area lawmakers.MORE: Elon Musk calls Venezuela's Maduro a 'dictator' as feud escalates after election"I think it was really unfortunate and,...
Suspect dies in custody of Inglewood police
INGLEWOOD – A suspect has reportedly died while in police custody Tuesday afternoon. According to a social media post from the Citizen app, Inglewood Police Department officers responded to reports of a man acting erratically and attempting to break into local apartments. It is alleged the suspect suffered a...
Congressman says Kamala Harris responsible for California prosecution decline
(The Center Square) - Congressman Kevin Kiley, R-Rocklin, took to social media to blame Vice President Kamala Harris for changes in California prosecution policy via Proposition 47 and Proposition 57 that he says have led to increases in crime. Harris did not endorse either measure but was responsible for writing their titles and descriptions on the ballot, which Kiley says “decieve[d] voters.” “Kamala Harris said that rape, human trafficking, and domestic violence are "non-violent" crimes. As [California] Attorney General, she made this claim on the...
Angel Diaz Convicted In Attempted Murder
SANTA MONICA—On Monday, July 29, 2024, Lt. Erika Aklufi of the Santa Monica Police Department informed Canyon News via email that a conviction transpired in an attempted homicide from January 2023. The SMPD reported on January 18, 2023, SMPD Officers responded to a ‘Shots Fired’ call in the 1500...
Another pedestrian killed on L.A. freeway
SANTA MONICA – A pedestrian was killed Tuesday after being fatally struck by a vehicle on the Santa Monica (10) Freeway. California Highway officers were called to the westbound freeway and the Fourth Street exit where they found the victim, according to CHP Officer Sean Lough. The pedestrian, whose...
Olympic Footprint Seen Throughout Culver City
Culver City has showcased Olympic Spirit since 1932 LA Games. From the 1932 LA Olympic Games, when Culver City’s Helms Bakery served as the official bread provider for the Olympians, to the 1984 Olympics, when the LA Organizing Committee built its headquarters in Culver City, and now, in preparation for the 2028 LA Games, the Heart of Screenland has been a trailblazer in the modern history of the Olympic movement.
Midnight hit and run on the PCH sends pedestrian to hospital
A few minutes before midnight on Monday night, a hit and run occurred in the 1200 block of the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), southbound, between a sedan and pedestrian. According to the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD), the pedestrian was taken by ambulance to a local hospital and their condition is unknown, although it is known that they were still alive at the time of transport.
L.A. City withdraws proposal for private security at religious institutions
A motion that was set to come before the Los Angeles City Council Wednesday seeking $2 million in grants to provide private security for faith-based organizations was withdrawn in light of expedited state funding, officials said.
Did brush clearance in Elysian Park go too far?
The Children's Arboretum was created about twenty years ago in a small section of Elysian Park. Here, crews planted native trees, built winding trails, installed educational plaques and carved stumps and logs into whimsical thrones, mushrooms and a snake. But in June, a brush clearance crew and a bulldozer descended...
Three trap games USC football must be aware of 2024
The 2024 season is going to be an important one for Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans. In the third year of Riley's tenure, there must be signs that he has his program headed in the right direction after seeing his win total in 2023 drop to just eight after posting 11 wins in his debut season of 2022.
Venice Shorts: Ryavec Refutes Rand Narrative That Homeless Encampment Cleanups Are Ineffective
VSA President in a Detailed Letter to Rand Makes the Case for Ending Street Encampments Here in Venice. In an exhaustive and detailed letter refuting claims by the RAND Corporation that encampment cleanups are “ineffective,” Venice Stakeholder’s President Mark Ryavec cited numerous cleanups that have been maintained and sustained throughout the neighborhood, and have strong backing of most Venetians as well as the office of LA City Councilwoman Traci Park (CD-11), a Venice resident who was elected some two years ago on a platform to cleanup the neighborhood from the scourge of encampments and permanent RV’s that are direct sources of crime and drug use and distribution.
San Francisco will enforce penalties to clear homeless encampments as Los Angeles pushes back on governor’s order
As the city of San Francisco prepares to fall in line with California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order to clear homeless encampments in the state, Los Angeles is pushing back, refusing to allow its jails to be used to hold those removed from encampments.
UCLA Football Fall Camp Preview 2024: Cornerbacks
As UCLA football kicks off fall camp on July 31, BruinReportOnline is working through our position group previews, providing the latest updates on personnel and our assessment of the depth at each position ahead of the Bruins first season in the Big Ten. We'll continue today with a preview of...
Burglary crew may be focused on Encino homes, LAPD says
The Los Angeles Police Department said Tuesday it's recorded a 40% increase in the number of residential burglaries in one Encino neighborhood, where at least five homes were broken into in the last week. Assistant Chief Blake Chow said during the last four weeks, there were eight more break-ins reported...
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