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Homeless man injures woman on Crescent Heights x Melrose
A woman walking her dog near the intersection of Crescent Heights and Melrose was viciously attacked by a suspect believed to be homeless. In a post on Nextdoor, the woman describes the June 24 incident in which a suspect she describes as a 6-foot-tall black male wearing no shirt attacked her from behind, leaving her with a black eye and several lacerations. Surveillance footage obtained by the victim from a business nearby confirms her description.
Breaking: Stache last day will be this Saturday.
Stache nightclub has announced it will be ceasing operations Saturday, July 13. Stache opened in West Hollywood’s Rainbow District in December 2019. Three months later, the COVID pandemic began, ushering in an era of tough business made more complicated by public safety problems and higher wages. “We have given...
Suspects dragged woman across street in attempted robbery
An Asian woman was attacked by two black men in a brazen robbery attempt this afternoon mere feet from West Hollywood city limits, according to police dispatch. The men pulled up to 8268 Waring Avenue, near Harper Avenue, around 5 p.m. Monday in a black matte older model BMW with a silver bumper. One of them exited the vehicle and tried to steal the victim’s backpack, dragging her across the street.
Stabbing reported on Santa Monica Blvd.
A man was stabbed early Monday morning in the vicinity of a West Hollywood nightclub. The incident was reported shortly after 1 a.m. Responding to the 8900 block of Santa Monica Boulevard — where Rocco’s, Bottega Louie and Roosterfish are located — deputies discovered a man with a stab wound on the left side of his rib cage, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Weaver’s Walk is newest battleground over synthetic turf
West Hollywood’s recent installation of synthetic turf as a temporary groundcover at the future “Weaver’s Walk” section of Melrose Avenue puts the city’s environmental aspirations in potential conflict with the County of Los Angeles, which recently regained the authority to ban the potentially hazardous landscaping material.
Transients engaged in ‘lewd acts’ behind Le Pho
L.A. County Sheriff’s deputies were investigating a report of lewd conduct this morning in an alleyway off Santa Monica Boulevard, according to police dispatch. An employee of Le Pho at 7243 Santa Monica Blvd. called 9-1-1 just before 10 a.m. to inform authorities that two homeless people were engaging in “lewd acts” behind the restaurant.
JULY 17: Chemsex Town Hall
Chemsex, which involves using drugs as part of a sexual routine, is prevalent in the gay community and is often referred to as PnP (party and play). This practice includes using methamphetamines in conjunction with sexual activities, posing risks such as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, and potentially fatal overdoses.
Prosecutors allege antisemitism in DA’s office
A longtime prosecutor in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office has accused District Attorney George Gascón of deliberately neglecting issues affecting the Jewish community in Los Angeles and discriminating against Jewish employees. “This is the first time I lack confidence in our office’s ability to treat Jewish...
Attempted robbery reported at Mother Lode
A woman was assaulted while a black male attempted to pull a chain off her neck just after 1 a.m. at Mother Lode in West Hollywood, according to police dispatch. This story is developing. @wehoonlineRPReplay_Final1720253477.
Mauro Café accused of refusing to serve Jewish customer
Already mired in controversy, Mauro Café in the Melrose District is now facing greater public backlash after a man wearing a yarmulke allegedly was denied service because he is Jewish. Advocates of Israel led in-person and online protests of the chic coffee spot on the outskirts of WeHo after...
Hot Dog Independence Day in WeHo!!
It’s July 4th and WeHo is still home to some of the best independently owned burger and hot dog joints. Today we decided to focus on the hot dogs!. While we planned the story below over a few weeks, a new dog will debut today at the WEHO GYM BAR: the Dodger Dog, boiled and grilled with all the fixins. It’s $7.99. So take me out to the ballgame, take me out to the crowd… Owner Jonathan Cottrell says he has been working with the executive chef of the Los Angeles Dodgers to get these dogs perfect! Today is opening day!
6:30PM TUES: AIDS Monument Community Meeting
West Hollywood is set to host a pre-construction community meeting to provide updates on STORIES: The AIDS Monument, which will be located at West Hollywood Park adjacent to N. San Vicente Boulevard and the West Hollywood Library. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the West Hollywood Library Community Meeting Room, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard. Community members who are unable to attend in person are encouraged to join virtually via Zoom.
Jewish Family Service LA is California’s Nonprofit of the Year
Jewish Family Service LA (JFSLA), the leading Jewish social services agency in Los Angeles, has been honored as a 2024 California Nonprofit of the Year for the second consecutive year. The recognition comes from California Assemblymember Isaac Bryan of District 55, highlighting JFSLA’s impactful contributions to the Los Angeles community.
WeHo will give Key to the City to Whoopi Goldberg
West Hollywood is honoring Whoopi Goldberg with a Key to the City on July 20. According to the The Hollywood Reporter, WeHo is bestowing the honor on Goldberg for her for contributions to the LGBTQ+ community. The Emmy/Grammy/Oscar/Tony winner will be in Los Angeles to announce the relaunch of her cannabis product lines.
Cedars-Sinai announces new president/CEO
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Health System announced Tuesday that Peter Slavin, M.D., will assume the roles of president and CEO for both organizations starting October 1. Previously, Slavin served as the president of Massachusetts General Hospital from 2003 to 2021, where he spearheaded significant expansions in clinical care, research...
WeHo’s Zbur trying to salvage controversial Prop 47
Efforts to revise a notorious soft-on-crime law have advanced in the California Legislature with the help of West Hollywood Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur, setting up a showdown with citizens’ push to fully repeal Proposition 47. Proposition 47, passed by California voters in November 2014 and titled the “Safe Neighborhoods...
Mark Wahlberg’s Municipal opens shop in WeHo
Mark Wahlberg’s clothing and apparel brand Municipal has opened its first permanent retail space in West Hollywood. Wahlberg, as well as cofounder and CEO Harry Arnett, attended a ceremony Tuesday marking the opening of the store at 8609 Melrose Avenue. With a strong background in apparel and golf equipment, Arnett contributed significantly to the brand’s development four years ago. The 1,100-square-foot venue is designed with white walls, black fixtures, and a display that hints at future golf gear offerings.
Fire on Fairfax × Fountain fuels fear and frustration
Residents are outraged after a fire erupted at a vacant property on the corner of Fountain and Fairfax in West Hollywood, which neighbors blame on squatters. The blaze, which consumed the property at 7909 Fountain Ave. on June 28, has intensified concerns among neighbors who have long complained about the frequent break-ins and safety risks posed by the abandoned buildings.
John Duran discloses sexual relationships with two of this year’s city council candidates at WEHO PAC meeting
Former Councilmember John Duran disclosed he has/had sexual relationships with two of this year’s West Hollywood City Council candidates. The disclosure came during the May meeting of the WEHO PAC, on which Duran serves as Chair. The query to Duran began after a series of calls he had made...
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