The National Urban League’s annual conference will return to Los Angeles in 2027 for the first time in 25 years, with a formal announcement scheduled to be made on April […]
Author Archives: City News Service
Posted inBusiness, Local
Enhanced eviction protection for LA County tenants
A county ordinance making it harder for tenants in unincorporated areas to be evicted took effect on April 16, requiring that renters be at least two months behind in fair […]
Posted inLocal, National
Singer D4vd charged with murder in death of dismembered teen girl
Singer D4vd was charged today with capital murder for allegedly killing a teenage girl whose dismembered and decomposing body was found in the trunk of his Tesla at a Hollywood […]
Posted inBusiness
Carl’s Jr. workers to strike in North Hollywood over safety
Fast-food workers at a Carl’s Jr. restaurant in North Hollywood were expected to strike Tuesday, citing ongoing workplace violence and alleged denial of paid sick leave. Cooks and cashiers at […]
Posted inGovernment/Politics, Local, Local Politics, National
Betty Yee drops bid for CA Governor
Former state Controller Betty Yee dropped her campaign for California governor today, thinning the field of Democrats seeking the office. Yee told CBS News her decision was prompted by recent […]
Posted inLocal, Local Politics
LA City Councilman Curren Price pleads not guilty
City Councilman Curren Price pleaded not guilty on April 13 in his public corruption case stemming from allegations he misused public funds and failed to disclose financial interests. He was […]
Posted inEducation, Local
Compton College to receive $2 million in federal funding
Rep. Maxine Waters has secured more than $2 million in federal funding for facility improvements at Compton College, college officials announced on April 15. The funding, awarded through the federal […]
Posted inEducation
CSU Dominguez Hills receives $29M Grant
Cal State Dominguez Hills announced a $29 million grant April 6, the largest philanthropic gift in its history, to educate hundreds of new mental and behavioral health professionals to serve […]
Posted inLocal
Pathway home operation moves 45 people indoors in Willowbrook
As Los Angeles County officials continue efforts to reduce homelessness, 45 people were moved indoors during an encampment operation in an unincorporated area of Willowbrook, officials announced on Apr. 3 […]
Posted inEntertainment, Local
Brandy, singer and actress, receives Walk of Fame Star
A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled on March 30 honoring Brandy for a more than three-decade career that has made her one of the best-selling female […]
