Elected officials reject idea Elected officials are speaking out against a judge’s decision to allow a sexually violent predator to reside in the Antelope Valley. Lawtis Rhoden, 72, was either […]
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Posted inNational, News
Derby winner Medina Spirit dies after Santa Anita workout
Three-year-old colt suddenly collapsed Medina Spirit, the Kentucky Derby-winning horse that failed a drug test afterward and cast a cloud over the victory, died earlier this week during a workout […]
Posted inNews, News-OW
Woman claims ‘emotional distress’ in proposed suit against Sheriff’s
Fatal 2020 shooting in Lancaster A longtime girlfriend of a man fatally shot while sheriff’s deputies were investigating a domestic violence call in Lancaster in 2020 is asking a judge […]
Posted inLocal
LAX provides rapid testing for arriving international passengers
Fears winter surge in cases Amid growing concern about the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and fears of another winter surge in cases, the county will set up […]
Posted inLocal
Latest effort is launched to recall George Gascon
‘The people are frustrated’ A new effort was announced this week to try to oust Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon from office within months of a similar recall […]
Posted inLocal
Accused Avant shooter charged
Philanthropist killed in Beverly Hills home A Los Angeles man was charged this week with murder and other counts stemming from the shooting of Jacqueline Avant, the wife of music […]
Posted inLocal, News
DWP urges immediate reduction of water use
City ordinance prohibits outdoor watering between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. After California announced that there would be a 0-percent initial allocation of water from the State Water Project in […]
Posted inFood, Health, News
Food insecurity on increase within Los Angeles County
Made worse during pandemic Food insecurity remains a significant public health concern in Los Angeles County and appears to have gotten worse during the COVID-19 pandemic, with communities of color […]
Posted inLocal, News
Chesterfield Square, Watts receive beautification grants
‘Unity Garden’ at Imperial Courts The Board of Public Works has approved 14 neighborhood beautification projects for funding through the Beautify LA Grant Program, which was created to support community-based […]
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Barger recommends reward in killing of Pasadena teen
Struck down by stray bullet The Board of Supervisors this week approved a $20,000 reward for information leading to the gunman who fired a stray bullet into a Pasadena home–killing […]
