A motorcylist was hospitalized last week after a hit-and- run collision involving a car in Lancaster.The crash occurred around 3 p.m. Sunday near the 600 block of East Avenue J, […]
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Menendez Brothers: Supporters advocate for resentencing with L.A. County DA
A family-led coalition trying to secure re-sentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life sentences without parole for the 1989 shotgun slayings of their parents in their Beverly […]
Support for film tax credit
The Board of Supervisors this week took an official stance in support of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to expand the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program to $750 million.On […]
Jewish businesses are vandalized
Several Jewish-owned businesses in the Pico-Robertson area were vandalized today, prompting a hate-crime investigation.Officers responded around 9:20 a.m. Tuesday to calls of potential hate crimes in the 8700 block of […]
Phillips 66 to close its So Cal refinery
Phillips 66 has announced it will close its Los Angeles-area refinery next year, citing uncertainty about the future “sustainability” of the facility.“We understand this decision has an impact on our […]
Business summit will connect local startups with resources
Ahead of world events coming to the Los Angeles region, a business summit was held on Oct. 10 to provide local entrepreneurs with resources so they are in a better […]
Former deputy charged with sexual assault
A former Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy has been charged with sexually assaulting a teenage girl this summer in Lancaster.The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced that Benny Vincente […]
County worker strike is on hold for now
A possible strike by thousands of Los Angeles County employees was on hold at mid-week following an agreement between their union and county leadership setting a schedule for labor talks […]
Board backs Proposition 33 to expand local rent control
On a 3-1 vote, the Board of Supervisors this week took an official stance supporting Proposition 33, which proponents say will allow expansion of local rent control measures and protect […]
New member for college board
The Santa Clarita Community College District board of trustees has a new member, filling a seat vacated by Joan MacGregor who resigned in August.Carlos Guerrero, a professor at Los Angeles […]

