The Los Angeles City Council this week tentatively approved a pilot program to allow murals on single-family homes in northeast Los Angeles, Boyle Heights and parts of South Los Angeles.
Category: Local Politics
Blacks less likely to see cancer specialists
Black Americans with advanced colorectal cancer are less likely than White patients to see cancer specialists or to receive cancer treatments, according to a new study.
Drag racing called possible factor in ‘Fast & Furious’ actor Paul Walker’s death
SANTA CLARITA, Calif., — Drag racing may have been involved in the fiery crash that killed “Fast & Furious” actor Paul Walker on Saturday, an investigator said Monday.
Local family works to help Antelope Valley Toys for Tots
Abbie Smith, Jr. Miss Littlerock, just celebrated her 14th birthday in a rather unique. As her special day approached, the teen kept thinking about her cousin TJ Costello who could not celebrate with her because he is an active duty Marine stationed in Okinawa.
NASA Dryden announces redesign of the FA-18 Hornet display
The city of Lancaster has announced the upcoming redesign and modernization of the F/A-18 Hornet display and supporting pedestal located in front of the Lancaster Municipal Stadium. The F/A-18 Hornet will be taken down from its mounting by mid-December and transported to NASA’s Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale where the restoration will be performed.
Inglewood officers shot in hostage situation
INGLEWOOD (CNS) – Two police officers were shot today in what apparently began as a domestic dispute that led to a hostage situation in an Inglewood home.
Feeding the homeless on Thanksgiving
LOS ANGLES, Calif., – Thousands of homeless and poor Los Angeles County residents will enjoy traditional Thanksgiving meals Thursday at large gatherings on Skid Row and the Sunset Strip and in Hollywood, Pasadena and the San Fernando Valley.
Retailers open early to accommodate shoppers
LOS ANGLES, Calif., – The number of retailers open on Thanksgiving continues to grow while several who have been open in the past will have longer hours Thursday in an attempt to satisfy the public’s demands.
Our Weekly endorses Sebastian Ridley-Thomas for Assembly
Our Weekly is proud to endorse Sebastian Ridley-Thomas for California’s 54th Assembly District
Homeless shelters open Dec. 1
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) will operate the 2013-2014 Winter Shelter Program (WSP) between Dec. 1 and March 14, 2014. Some shelters will open for service from Dec. 1-March 1, and the remainder of shelters will open from Dec. 14 to March 14.

