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Head of LA homeless services resigns days after county votes to pull $350M from troubled agency

date: 2025-04-04, updated: 2025-04-05, from: The LAist

Va Lecia Adams Kellum’s departure from LAHSA comes after L.A. County leaders voted to pull hundreds of millions of dollars from the agency’s budget.


https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/los-angeles-homeless-services-authority-ceo-va-lecia-adams-kellum-resigns-lahsa


How financially-stressed LA County plans to pay historic $4 billion sexual abuse settlement

date: 2025-04-04, updated: 2025-04-05, from: The LAist

The abuse of children under county dates mostly to the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s and took place inside county juvenile facilities.


https://laist.com/news/politics/la-county-4-billion-tentative-settlement-childhood-sexual-abuse-cases


Alleging ‘special treatment,’ OC supervisors push for longer sentence for Andrew Do

date: 2025-04-04, updated: 2025-04-05, from: The LAist

Supervisors Janet Nguyen and Doug Chaffee argue the disgraced official’s plea deal ‘stands in stark contrast to harsher penalties imposed on others.’


https://laist.com/news/politics/two-orange-county-supervisors-call-for-longer-andrew-do-prison-recommendation


Long Beach to allow electric scooters on beach bike path starting in May

date: 2025-04-04, from: Longbeach Post

The pilot program, which is still being developed, will let people ride e-scooters at up to 15 mph along the path.

The post Long Beach to allow electric scooters on beach bike path starting in May appeared first on Long Beach Post News.


https://lbpost.com/news/city/electrict-schooters-beach-bike-path-long-beach


Some trails closed by the Eaton Fire have reopened. Here’s what to know

date: 2025-04-04, updated: 2025-04-04, from: The LAist

Visitors are being asked to tread lightly and stay on the trails to prevent more damage to hillsides.


https://laist.com/news/los-angeles-activities/angeles-national-fores-eaton-fire-trails-reopen-guide


LA sound stages yet to rebound after Hollywood strikes

date: 2025-04-04, updated: 2025-04-04, from: The LAist

Film LA reports that just 63% of major studios’ sound stage space was in use in 2024, compared with 90% before the Hollywood strikes of 2023.


https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/la-sound-stages-have-yet-to-rebound-after-hollywood-strikes


Dow Jones plunges over 2,200 points as tariff carnage roils global markets

date: 2025-04-04, updated: 2025-04-05, from: The LAist

Investors, businesses and consumers all seem terrified of how President Trump’s tariffs could upend the global economy.


https://laist.com/news/stocks-sink-in-another-brutal-day-as-trumps-tariffs-send-global-shockwaves


Trans student athlete AB Hernandez finds support in her town that elected Trump

date: 2025-04-04, updated: 2025-04-04, from: The LAist

Hernandez was doxxed by right-wing influencers and an elected official.


https://laist.com/news/education/trans-student-athlete-ab-hernandez-finds-support-in-her-town-that-elected-trump


Travel the World in 2025 with the Celebrate Passport

date: 2025-04-04, from: City of Santa Clarita

Journey to New Destinations Monthly at the Canyon Country Community Center Explore the world by traveling to the Canyon Country Community Center (18410 Sierra Highway) for the Celebrate event series! Experience different customs and cultures – no plane ticket needed! The Celebrate event series is back for its highly anticipated fourth year and offers glimpses […]

The post Travel the World in 2025 with the Celebrate Passport appeared first on City of Santa Clarita.


https://santaclarita.gov/blog/2025/04/04/travel-the-world-in-2025-with-the-celebrate-passport/


An LAFD and LA County firefighter brawled at the scene of a fire. Here’s what we know

date: 2025-04-04, updated: 2025-04-04, from: The LAist

The exchange of punches took place Monday as both departments responded to car fire in South L.A.


https://laist.com/news/lafd-la-county-fire-department-firefighter-fight-scene-of-fire


Hasna Maznavi, the LA-based founder of the first all women’s mosque in the US, dies at 39

date: 2025-04-04, updated: 2025-04-04, from: The LAist

Maznavi leaves behind a legacy of creating safe spaces for Muslim women.


https://laist.com/news/hasna-maznavi-all-womens-mosque-founder-dies


LA can rein in illegal short-term rentals, says longtime Airbnb watcher

date: 2025-04-04, updated: 2025-04-04, from: The LAist

With the Olympics approaching and housing in short supply after recent fires, the city is moving to crack down on illegal rentals.


https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/la-can-rein-in-illegal-short-term-rentals-says-longtime-airbnb-watcher


How much will tariffs raise prices? Trump’s economists just revealed their answer

date: 2025-04-04, updated: 2025-04-04, from: The LAist

The administration revealed how they calculated the tariffs. Buried in that math is a straightforward answer to a question Trump has long refused to answer: How much will his tariffs raise prices?


https://laist.com/news/tariffs-prices-understanding-trump-trade-formula-economists


Trade war escalates as China hits back with 34% tariffs on all U.S. goods

date: 2025-04-04, updated: 2025-04-04, from: The LAist

Analysts say the escalating trade tensions between the U.S and China will make a near-term deal to end the trade war “highly unlikely”.


https://laist.com/news/trade-war-china-tariffs-us-goods


date: 2025-04-04, updated: 2025-04-04, from: The LAist

Owners Steve Lubanski and Candace Frazee plan to rebuild with fire resistance in mind.


https://laist.com/news/los-angeles-activities/the-bunny-museum-reopen-eaton-fire


Here’s how low-income fire survivors in LA can apply for priority housing vouchers

date: 2025-04-04, updated: 2025-04-04, from: The LAist

Federal officials are letting LA County fast-track housing vouchers for 50 low-income households displaced by January’s fires. What you need to know to apply.


https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/los-angeles-fire-housing-choice-section-8-vouchers-50-how-to-apply


Mild conditions for SoCal before the heat rolls in next week

date: 2025-04-04, updated: 2025-04-04, from: The LAist

Sunny and dry weather for SoCal before temperatures begin to rise late next week.


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/socal-weather-forecast-april-4-2025


Carson to launch its own internet service in time for 2026 FIFA World Cup

date: 2025-04-04, updated: 2025-04-04, from: The LAist

With massive crowds expected, the city’s building its own high speed network to avoid Wi-Fi logjams.


https://laist.com/news/carson-to-launch-own-internet-service-2026-fifa-world-cup


At Boyle Heights’ Otomisan, a new owner continues the legacy of homestyle Japanese cooking

date: 2025-04-04, updated: 2025-04-04, from: The LAist

Under the ownership of Jeffrey Ige, the beloved Japanese restaurant stays true to its heritage, serving comfort food that has connected generations of LA residents.


https://laist.com/news/food/at-boyle-heights-otomisan-a-new-owner-continues-the-legacy-of-homestyle-japanese-cooking


LAist readers on news consumption: ‘Burning out, but can’t turn away’

date: 2025-04-04, updated: 2025-04-04, from: The LAist

Here’s what we’ve heard so far in our audience survey for 2025. If you haven’t taken the survey, there’s still time to share your opinion with us. It only takes a few moments.


https://laist.com/news/laist-readers-news-consumption-survey-results


Citing rent, beloved Greek restaurant and market Papa Cristo’s to close

date: 2025-04-04, updated: 2025-04-04, from: The LAist

The Greek restaurant and market has been in the Pico-Union neighborhood for more than 70 years.


https://laist.com/news/food/greek-restaurant-and-market-papa-cristos-to-close-next-month-rent


Huntington Beach clashes with California over voter ID requirement in court

date: 2025-04-04, updated: 2025-04-04, from: The LAist

Requiring voters to show ID at polls is controversial, in part because it was historically used as a tool to disenfranchise Black voters.


https://laist.com/news/politics/huntington-beach-clashes-with-california-over-voter-id-requirement-in-court


Measles case in Riverside County is the first there in 7 years

date: 2025-04-04, updated: 2025-04-04, from: The LAist

Nine cases have been reported in California so far amid a nationwide rise in measles.


https://laist.com/news/health/measles-case-riverside-county-california


date: 2025-04-03, updated: 2025-04-03, from: The LAist

Some takeaways from the files obtained so far and what we know about the delay on other requests.


https://laist.com/news/politics/los-angeles-mayor-karen-bass-text-messages-public-records-delay


No more calling ‘shotgun?’ California could ban teens from riding in the front seat

date: 2025-04-03, from: Longbeach Post

The California state capitol building.

A new bill would require teens up to 16 years old to ride in the back seat if they’re not tall enough. Middle schoolers up to age 13 would need to use booster seats if they’re tiny.

The post No more calling ‘shotgun?’ California could ban teens from riding in the front seat appeared first on Long Beach Post News.


https://lbpost.com/news/politics/california-ban-teens-from-riding-in-the-front-seat


On top of layoffs, HHS ordered to cut 35% of spending on contracts

date: 2025-04-03, updated: 2025-04-03, from: The LAist

Federal health agencies have to slash their spending on contracts by more than a third, on top of the 10,000-person staffing cuts which started this week.


https://laist.com/news/politics/layoffs-hhs-ordered-to-cut-35-of-spending-on-contracts


MyLA311 app gets a makeover. What’s new for Angelenos requesting city services?

date: 2025-04-03, updated: 2025-04-03, from: The LAist

LA residents need to download the new MyLA311 app to keep making service requests on their phones, but officials said it’s for the better.


https://laist.com/news/politics/myla311-app-gets-a-makeover-whats-new-for-angelenos-requesting-city-services


WE ❤️ LA Concert Was A Night of Gratitude and Acknowledgment

date: 2025-04-03, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

Christinal Aguilera in a billowing red tafetta dress is accompanied by the LA Phil Harmonic conducted by Gustavo Dudamel

Christina Aguilera sang “Beautiful” accompanied by the Los Angeles Master Chorale and the Los Angeles Philharmonic conducted by Gustavo Dudamel  A special concert performed for free by the LA Philharmonic, […]

The post WE ❤️ LA Concert Was A Night of Gratitude and Acknowledgment appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.


https://sanfernandosun.com/2025/04/03/we-%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-la-concert-was-a-night-of-gratitude-and-acknowledgment/


Minority bankruptcy filers less likely to get debt forgiven, study finds

date: 2025-04-03, updated: 2025-04-03, from: The LAist

The study argues implicit bias from court officials is part of the problem in Chapter 13 cases. The head of a trustees group doesn’t agree.


https://laist.com/news/minority-bankruptcy-filers-less-likely-to-get-debt-forgiven-study-finds


No more calling ‘shotgun?’ California could ban teens from riding in the front seat

date: 2025-04-03, updated: 2025-04-03, from: The LAist

A new bill would require teens up to 16 years old to ride in the back seat if they’re not tall enough. Middle schoolers up to age 13 would need to use booster seats if they’re tiny.


https://laist.com/news/california-could-ban-teens-from-riding-front-seat


Thousands of complaints, 4 citations: Audit finds LA’s tenant harassment law is rarely enforced

date: 2025-04-03, updated: 2025-04-03, from: The LAist

A survey by the L.A. City Controller’s Office found 72% of tenants said landlord harassment continued after the city closed its case.


https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/los-angeles-tenant-anti-harassment-ordinance-audit-renter-landlord-housing


A ‘missed opportunity’: Does Newsom’s plan to get Californians into better jobs do enough?

date: 2025-04-03, updated: 2025-04-03, from: The LAist

The governor’s plan for career education attempts to streamline a disjointed job training system, but critics say the reforms aren’t enough.


https://laist.com/news/education/does-newsoms-plan-to-get-californians-into-better-jobs-do-enough


Long Beach may mandate more staffing at self-checkout lanes

date: 2025-04-03, from: Longbeach Post

The idea, which City Council members said is about deterring theft and keeping workers safe, pitted grocery unions against parts of the business community, who said it was a veiled attempt to force stores to hire more employees.

The post Long Beach may mandate more staffing at self-checkout lanes appeared first on Long Beach Post News.


https://lbpost.com/news/city/self-checkout-lanes-minimum-staffing-mandate-long-beach


DA files attempted murder charges in wild truck chase that ended in violent crash on 7th Street

date: 2025-04-03, from: Longbeach Post

“This was an extremely reckless and brazen act that endangered the lives of other drivers and pedestrians that could have resulted in a far more tragic outcome,” the District Attorney said in a statement.

The post DA files attempted murder charges in wild truck chase that ended in violent crash on 7th Street appeared first on Long Beach Post News.


https://lbpost.com/news/crime/7th-street-truck-chase-attempted-murder-charges


Celebrate Arbor Day in Santa Clarita!

date: 2025-04-03, from: City of Santa Clarita

By Councilmember Jason Gibbs “Arbor Day is not like other holidays. Each of those reposes on the past, while Arbor Day proposes for the future.” – Julius Sterling Morton    Arbor Day is more than just a celebration – it’s a commitment to our future. Every year, communities across the world come together to plant […]

The post Celebrate Arbor Day in Santa Clarita! appeared first on City of Santa Clarita.


https://santaclarita.gov/blog/2025/04/03/celebrate-arbor-day-in-santa-clarita/


Justice Department lawyers struggle to defend a mountain of Trump executive orders

date: 2025-04-03, updated: 2025-04-03, from: The LAist

The Justice Department lawyers defending the president’s executive orders are struggling to answer questions and correct the record in front of judges.


https://laist.com/news/justice-department-lawyers-struggle-to-defend-a-mountain-of-trump-executive-orders


Brutal day for stocks: Dow plunges almost 1,700 points on new Trump tariffs

date: 2025-04-03, updated: 2025-04-03, from: The LAist

President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imported goods, which were higher and broader than many expected. The new import taxes are expected to raise prices and slow growth in the U.S., while pushing many other countries into recession.


https://laist.com/news/dow-drops-1-500-points-on-trade-war-fears-over-new-tariffs


Best things to do this weekend in LA and SoCal

date: 2025-04-03, updated: 2025-04-03, from: The LAist

The UCLA women’s basketball team in the Final Four, a Homeboy Industries musical, a White Lotus finale party, Shakespeare at a bar and more of the best things to do this weekend.


https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/best-things-to-do-weekend-los-angeles-southern-california-april-4-6


What’s in that bright red fire retardant? No one will say, so we had it tested

date: 2025-04-03, updated: 2025-04-03, from: The LAist

An LAist investigation found toxic heavy metals in samples of fire retardant collected from the Palisades, Eaton and Franklin fires. Here’s what that means.


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/how-much-toxic-heavy-metal-is-in-that-bright-red-fire-retardant-we-had-it-tested-to-find-out


Is the margarita LA’s (un)official cocktail?

date: 2025-04-03, updated: 2025-04-03, from: The LAist

A new book, ‘Margarita Time’ by Caroline Pardilla, explores how one Mexican cocktail captured our heart.


https://laist.com/news/food/is-the-margarita-las-unofficial-cocktail


Desperate for money while fighting a massive landslide, Rancho Palos Verdes plans to make its case in Washington

date: 2025-04-03, updated: 2025-04-03, from: The LAist

The city is tapping a lobbying firm to make the case in D.C. for more help in shoring up a landslide that is slowly destroying entire neighborhoods.


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/rancho-palos-verdes-landslide-funding-washington


A mostly sunny day before possible thunderstorms

date: 2025-04-03, updated: 2025-04-03, from: The LAist

Clear skies for Southern California before showers and possible thunderstorms this afternoon.


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/a-mostly-sunny-day-could-lead-to-afternoon-rain


With Huntington Beach’s voter ID law in court, President Trump looms large

date: 2025-04-03, updated: 2025-04-03, from: The LAist

Huntington Beach wants to enforce its own voter ID rules — and the state is seeking a court order to stop them.


https://laist.com/news/politics/how-president-trump-is-looming-over-huntington-beach-voter-id-bid


El Costo de Sus Encimeras: los Trabajadores de la Fabricación de Piedra Mueren de Silicosis

date: 2025-04-03, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

Esta es la parte 1 de una serie sobre la silicosis. Eric Reyes-Barriga aprendió por primera vez a cortar y pulir piedra en un pequeño taller en Sun Valley, donde […]

The post El Costo de Sus Encimeras: los Trabajadores de la Fabricación de Piedra Mueren de Silicosis appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.


https://sanfernandosun.com/2025/04/02/el-costo-de-sus-encimeras-los-trabajadores-de-la-fabricacion-de-piedra-mueren-de-silicosis/


UCLA Abre un Centro de Éxito Latinx en el Día de César Chávez

date: 2025-04-03, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

En medio de los recortes nacionales a los programas de diversidad, equidad e inclusión (DEI, por sus siglas en inglés), la Universidad de California en Los Ángeles (UCLA, por sus […]

The post UCLA Abre un Centro de Éxito Latinx en el Día de César Chávez appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.


https://sanfernandosun.com/2025/04/02/ucla-abre-un-centro-de-exito-latinx-en-el-dia-de-cesar-chavez/


Horóscopo

date: 2025-04-03, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

Por Holiday Mathis (Creators.com) ARIES (21 de mar – 19 de abr) Al igual que el aceite caliente a un grano de palomitas de maíz, esta semana trae mucha atención […]

The post Horóscopo appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.


https://sanfernandosun.com/2025/04/02/horoscopo-208/


EVENTOS Locales – Semana de 3 de abril, 2025

date: 2025-04-03, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

Viernes, Abril 4 Mercado de Creadores Lawless Brewing Co. 5275 Craner Ave. North Hollywood 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Celebra a la comunidad creativa echando un vistazo a 25+ creadores […]

The post EVENTOS Locales – Semana de 3 de abril, 2025 appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.


https://sanfernandosun.com/2025/04/02/eventos-locales-semana-de-3-de-abril-2025/


Manifestantes Marchan en Pacoima para Honrar el Legado de César Chávez y Denunciar las Deportaciones Masivas de Trump

date: 2025-04-03, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

El día antes del feriado estatal en honor al fallecido líder sindical y activista de los derechos civiles César Chávez, cientos de manifestantes se reunieron en la Escuela Primaria Charter […]

The post Manifestantes Marchan en Pacoima para Honrar el Legado de César Chávez y Denunciar las Deportaciones Masivas de Trump appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.


https://sanfernandosun.com/2025/04/02/manifestantes-marchan-en-pacoima-para-honrar-el-legado-de-cesar-chavez-y-denunciar-las-deportaciones-masivas-de-trump/


Magnolia Science Academy 5 Ofrece Paquetes de Atención ‘Conozca Sus Derechos’ a las Familias

date: 2025-04-03, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

Los consejeros escolares de Magnolia Science Academy 5 (MSA-5), una escuela chárter en Reseda para estudiantes de 6º a 12º grado, se unieron para entregar paquetes de atención de “Conozca […]

The post Magnolia Science Academy 5 Ofrece Paquetes de Atención ‘Conozca Sus Derechos’ a las Familias appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.


https://sanfernandosun.com/2025/04/02/magnolia-science-academy-5-ofrece-paquetes-de-atencion-conozca-sus-derechos-a-las-familias/


La Marcha de César Chávez en Todo el Estado Demostró Solidaridad y ‘la Unión Hace la Fuerza’

date: 2025-04-03, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

Para Tejinder Dhami, oficial de seguridad y delegado sindical del Sindicato Internacional de Empleados de Servicios (SEIU, por sus siglas en inglés), estar entre las aproximadamente 5,000 personas en la […]

The post La Marcha de César Chávez en Todo el Estado Demostró Solidaridad y ‘la Unión Hace la Fuerza’ appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.


https://sanfernandosun.com/2025/04/02/la-marcha-de-cesar-chavez-en-todo-el-estado-demostro-solidaridad-y-la-union-hace-la-fuerza/


Xavier Becerra Anuncia su Candidatura a Gobernador de California

date: 2025-04-03, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

LOS ÁNGELES (CNS) – El excongresista de Los Ángeles Xavier Becerra anunció su candidatura para la carrera por la gobernación de California en 2026 el miércoles 2 de abril, uniéndose […]

The post Xavier Becerra Anuncia su Candidatura a Gobernador de California appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.


https://sanfernandosun.com/2025/04/02/xavier-becerra-anuncia-su-candidatura-a-gobernador-de-california/


El Mundial conjunto EEUU-Canadá-México Pasa de Unidad a Tensiones por Aranceles y ‘Estado 51’

date: 2025-04-03, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

Por Howard Fendrich  WASHINGTON (AP) — Hace siete años, cuando una candidatura conjunta de Estados Unidos, Canadá y México fue premiada con la sede de la Copa del Mundo 2026, […]

The post El Mundial conjunto EEUU-Canadá-México Pasa de Unidad a Tensiones por Aranceles y ‘Estado 51’ appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.


https://sanfernandosun.com/2025/04/02/el-mundial-conjunto-eeuu-canada-mexico-pasa-de-unidad-a-tensiones-por-aranceles-y-estado-51/


LAMC Organiza la 19ª Conferencia Anual de la Asociación de Educadores Raciales

date: 2025-04-03, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

Educadores de todo California asistieron a la 19ª Conferencia Estatal de la Asociación Anual de Educadores de Raza (ARE, por sus siglas en inglés), titulada “Tierra, río, mar: los estudios […]

The post LAMC Organiza la 19ª Conferencia Anual de la Asociación de Educadores Raciales appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.


https://sanfernandosun.com/2025/04/02/lamc-organiza-la-19a-conferencia-anual-de-la-asociacion-de-educadores-raciales/


DA files manslaughter, DUI charges in July 3 boat crash that killed 1, seriously injured 7

date: 2025-04-03, from: Longbeach Post

Prosecutors allege that Kevin King was drunk when he crashed his 48-foot sportfishing boat into an Alamitos Bay jetty with ten passengers aboard.

The post DA files manslaughter, DUI charges in July 3 boat crash that killed 1, seriously injured 7 appeared first on Long Beach Post News.


https://lbpost.com/news/crime/july-4-boat-crash-charges-dui-manslaughter-kevin-king-john-correa


Fast food workers want more job protections. What will LA City Council do about it?

date: 2025-04-03, updated: 2025-04-03, from: The LAist

The City Council is considering how to expand an existing policy, the “Fair Work Week” ordinance, to fast food workers.


https://laist.com/news/politics/fast-food-workers-job-protections-la-city-council-report


California just blew a deadline for voter-approved healthcare measure — losing millions of federal dollars

date: 2025-04-03, updated: 2025-04-03, from: The LAist

The unclaimed money is tied to Proposition 35, a ballot measure passed by 68% of voters in November. The measure committed money from a special tax on health insurance plans to increase payments to doctors and healthcare facilities that treat low-income patients in Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program.


https://laist.com/news/health/california-just-blew-a-deadline-for-voter-approved-healthcare-measure-losing-millions-of-federal-dollars


With broken streetlight complaints on the rise in LA — 46K last year alone — lag on repairs keeps growing

date: 2025-04-02, updated: 2025-04-03, from: The LAist

City officials point to a fee that’s stayed stagnant for almost 30 years for why estimated repair times are now creeping up to a year or more.


https://laist.com/news/transportation/repair-broken-street-lights-la-city-council-fee-increase


LAX FlyAway bus service ticket prices go up, with another increase possible

date: 2025-04-02, updated: 2025-04-02, from: The LAist

One-way ticket prices went up April 2. Here’s what to do if you bought a ticket before.


https://laist.com/news/transportation/lax-flyaway-bus-service-ticket-increase


LBPD should improve how it handles aftermath of police shootings, oversight office says

date: 2025-04-02, from: Longbeach Post

Its first-ever set of annual recommendations includes steps Long Beach police could take to avoid inflaming tensions with the families of people killed or injured by officers.

The post LBPD should improve how it handles aftermath of police shootings, oversight office says appeared first on Long Beach Post News.


https://lbpost.com/news/city/long-beach-police-oversight-shootings-brandon-boyd


This dense neighborhood has been voted LA’s worst parking

date: 2025-04-02, updated: 2025-04-03, from: The LAist

Nearly 50 parking lots and garages were entered, but only one was crowned the worst of the worst.


https://laist.com/news/transportation/worst-parking-los-angeles-competition-winner


LA County looks to improve support for vulnerable, older people during disasters

date: 2025-04-02, updated: 2025-04-02, from: The LAist

A motion passed on Tuesday directs county departments to study making a registry of people who may need more help evacuating.


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/la-county-looks-to-improve-support-for-vulnerable-older-people-during-disasters


Trump unveils sweeping 10% tariff and ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on dozens of nations

date: 2025-04-02, updated: 2025-04-02, from: The LAist

Trump said trading partners will face “reciprocal tariffs” ranging as high as 49% aimed at penalizing them for their trade barriers.


https://laist.com/news/politics/trump-unveils-10-tariff-on-all-imports-plus-reciprocal-tariffs-dozens-of-nations


The Cube Seeks Restaurant Partner

date: 2025-04-02, from: City of Santa Clarita

Requests for Proposals Process Begins for Dining Space American Sports Entertainment Company (ASEC) and the LA Kings, collectively referred to as JV Ice at The Cube, are seeking proposals to license restaurant and bar space at The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center, powered by FivePoint Valencia, located at 27745 Smyth Drive in Valencia. The […]

The post The Cube Seeks Restaurant Partner appeared first on City of Santa Clarita.


https://santaclarita.gov/blog/2025/04/02/the-cube-seeks-restaurant-partner/


James Beard Awards announce 2025 nominees (and SoCal has 5)

date: 2025-04-02, updated: 2025-04-03, from: The LAist

The nominees have all earned a shot at taking home the coveted culinary award known as the Oscars of food.


https://laist.com/news/food/james-beard-awards-announce-2025-nominees-socal


date: 2025-04-02, updated: 2025-04-02, from: The LAist

A federal judge in California has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore legal aid to tens of thousands of migrant children who are in the United States without a parent or guardian.


https://laist.com/news/politics/judge-orders-white-house-to-restore-legal-aid-to-unaccompanied-migrant-children


Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ star with an intense approach, dies at 65

date: 2025-04-02, updated: 2025-04-02, from: The LAist

Val Kilmer died from pneumonia.


https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/val-kilmer-top-gun-star-with-an-intense-approach-dies-at-65


Democrats reject California bills banning transgender athletes

date: 2025-04-02, from: Longbeach Post

Democrats on the Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism Committee blocked two bills that would have banned transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports.

The post Democrats reject California bills banning transgender athletes appeared first on Long Beach Post News.


https://lbpost.com/news/education/democrats-reject-california-bills-banning-transgender-athletes


LAUSD relies on thousands of portable classrooms. What does it take to replace them?

date: 2025-04-02, updated: 2025-04-03, from: The LAist

A high school in the San Fernando Valley is in the midst of a $274 million renovation that demonstrates the longevity of school bonds.


https://laist.com/news/education/john-f-kennedy-high-school-renovation-lausd-measure-q-us


The same technology behind Pokémon Go is helping document the aftermath of LA’s wildfires

date: 2025-04-02, updated: 2025-04-03, from: The LAist

A team out of Arizona State University is creating 3D models to help fire victims with their insurance claims, and to help bring closure.


https://laist.com/news/education/eaton-fire-palisades-arizona-state-university-documenting-team


Sunny skies and breezy, with mild temps

date: 2025-04-02, updated: 2025-04-02, from: The LAist

Sunny and breezy weather today. Wind gusts up to 25 mph.


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/sunny-and-breezy-high-near-65-degrees


New foundation led by Altadena residents launches with $55 million to help community rebuild

date: 2025-04-02, updated: 2025-04-02, from: The LAist

Board members of the Altadena Builds Back Foundation include those who lost homes in the Eaton Fire.


https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/altadena-eaton-residents-55-million-foundation-rebuild


Big Bear’s beloved eaglets have new names, meet Sunny and Gizmo

date: 2025-04-02, updated: 2025-04-02, from: The LAist

The decision comes after a week-long naming contest and a final vote by elementary school students.


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/big-bears-beloved-eaglets-have-new-names-meet-sunny-and-gizmo


HHS layoffs hit Meals on Wheels and other services for seniors and disabled

date: 2025-04-02, updated: 2025-04-02, from: The LAist

Staff that administer programs to help the elderly, disabled people and poor families with basic needs lost their jobs amid the Trump administration’s layoffs.


https://laist.com/news/health/hhs-layoffs-hit-meals-on-wheels-and-other-services-for-seniors-and-disabled


In a gesture of thanks, Grand Prix drivers swap helmets with Long Beach firefighters

date: 2025-04-02, from: Longbeach Post

Two LBFD firefighters who responded to the Eaton and Palisades fires were given custom racing helmets by drivers Colton Herta and Colin Braun.

The post In a gesture of thanks, Grand Prix drivers swap helmets with Long Beach firefighters appeared first on Long Beach Post News.


https://lbpost.com/news/city/in-a-gesture-of-thanks-grand-prix-drivers-swap-helmets-with-long-beach-firefighters


Menendez brothers’ lawyers say DA is playing politics with their case

date: 2025-04-02, updated: 2025-04-02, from: The LAist

LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman withdrew a recommendation from his predecessor, George Gascón, that the brothers be resentenced.


https://laist.com/news/criminal-justice/menendez-brothers-lawyers-say-da-is-playing-politics-with-their-case


Long Beach sues after state blocks its sales tax increase

date: 2025-04-01, from: Longbeach Post

The state agency responsible for collecting sales taxes refused to implement the increase scheduled for April 1, saying voters didn’t approve the timing. The city now wants the courts to intervene.

The post Long Beach sues after state blocks its sales tax increase appeared first on Long Beach Post News.


https://lbpost.com/news/sales-tax-long-beach-lawsuit-increase-state-blocks


MacArthur Park residents, still unhappy about crime, plan town hall

date: 2025-04-01, updated: 2025-04-02, from: The LAist

Despite L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’ recent announcement that crime is down, some residents aren’t seeing it. They’ve organized a community town hall for April 24.


https://laist.com/news/politics/macarthur-park-residents-unhappy-about-crime-to-hold-residentswill-hold-macarthur-park-townhall


LA County to strip hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars from homelessness agency

date: 2025-04-01, updated: 2025-04-02, from: The LAist

The homelessness agency known as LAHSA has been criticized for failing to account for its use of taxpayers’ money.


https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/la-county-supervisors-lahsa-vote-homeless-spending-accountability


Fullerton considers banning newspaper distribution at City Hall

date: 2025-04-01, updated: 2025-04-01, from: The LAist

The city says the proposed ban, coming up for a vote as a local political activist says he plans to create a print component to his blog, would ensure a neutral space for the public.


https://laist.com/news/politics/fullerton-considers-banning-newspaper-distribution-at-city-hall


Register Now to Volunteer at the 2025 Neighborhood Cleanup in Celebration of Earth Day on April 19

date: 2025-04-01, from: City of Santa Clarita

Registered Participants Pick-Up Free Cleaning Supplies, Mulch and a Plant Time is running out to pre-register for the annual Neighborhood Cleanup (NCU) in celebration of Earth Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 19, 2025. Join the City in removing litter from neighborhoods and public spaces. Pre-registration is available by visiting GreenSantaClarita.com. This event is a valuable […]

The post Register Now to Volunteer at the 2025 Neighborhood Cleanup in Celebration of Earth Day on April 19 appeared first on City of Santa Clarita.


https://santaclarita.gov/blog/2025/04/01/register-now-to-volunteer-at-the-2025-neighborhood-cleanup-in-celebration-of-earth-day-on-april-19/


LA passes ‘Right to Counsel’ law, but many tenants facing eviction won’t get a lawyer yet

date: 2025-04-01, updated: 2025-04-02, from: The LAist

Advocates cheered the City Council vote, but said it will be years before every low-income renter in L.A. gets a free eviction attorney.


https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/los-angeles-right-to-counsel-vote-eviction-attorney-tenant-housing-landlord


2 mothers bring the House to a halt over push to allow proxy voting for new parents

date: 2025-04-01, updated: 2025-04-01, from: The LAist

GOP leaders tried to block a bipartisan measure to allow proxy voting, but nine Republicans joined with Democrats to overcome it.


https://laist.com/news/politics/2-mothers-bring-the-house-to-a-halt-push-to-allow-proxy-voting-for-new-parents


Widespread firings start at federal health agencies including many in leadership

date: 2025-04-01, updated: 2025-04-01, from: The LAist

Staffers began receiving termination notices this morning as part of a major restructuring at HHS. Some senior leadership are on their way out too.


https://laist.com/news/politics/widespread-firings-start-federal-health-agencies-including-many-in-leadership


Sea lion attacks girl swimming in Long Beach Junior Lifeguard tryouts

date: 2025-04-01, from: Longbeach Post

It bit her in the arm and swam off as lifeguards rushed to help her, according to the Long Beach Fire Department.

The post Sea lion attacks girl swimming in Long Beach Junior Lifeguard tryouts appeared first on Long Beach Post News.


https://lbpost.com/news/sea-lion-attacks-girl-swimming-in-long-beach-junior-lifeguard-tryouts


Inside a $17 billion maintenance backlog plaguing California’s universities

date: 2025-04-01, updated: 2025-04-01, from: The LAist

Infrastructure issues at California’s public universities are hindering students and faculty’s ability to learn and work on campus.


https://laist.com/news/education/17-billion-maintenance-backlog-californias-universities


Trump tries to curb ticket industry’s price-gouging in executive order

date: 2025-04-01, updated: 2025-04-01, from: The LAist

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order that he says will help curb ticket scalping and bring “commonsense” changes to the way live events are priced.


https://laist.com/news/politics/trump-tries-to-curb-ticket-industrys-price-gouging-in-executive-order


Sales taxes will rise across LA County today as Measure A kicks in

date: 2025-04-01, updated: 2025-04-01, from: The LAist

The ordinance is expected to generate more than $1 billion a year for homeless services and affordable housing.


https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/homeless-sales-tax-collection-measure-a-county-funding


SoCal’s sick sea lion problem is getting much worse: ‘We just can’t rescue them all’

date: 2025-04-01, updated: 2025-04-01, from: The LAist

Hundreds of sea lions, seabirds and dolphins have come ashore in what experts are calling an ‘unprecedented multiple-toxin event.’


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/la-county-sick-sea-lion-domoic-acid-event-spreads


There’s a chance of showers before strong winds move across SoCal

date: 2025-04-01, updated: 2025-04-01, from: The LAist

A chance of early showers in the mountains, otherwise partly cloudy with highs in the mid-60s.


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/chance-of-showers-then-partly-cloudy-socal


I just couldn’t get comfortable with hearing only one side of an issue

date: 2025-04-01, updated: 2025-04-01, from: The LAist

LAist’s AirTalk daily show got it’s start 40 years ago on the campus of Pasadena City College, the PCC in the KPCC call letters. Through it all, host Larry Mantle has held onto the same curiosity and fair mindedness.


https://laist.com/news/essays/larry-mantle-airtalk-40th-anniversary-essay


Tustin hanger fire: Was it caused by a break-in to steal copper wire?

date: 2025-04-01, updated: 2025-04-01, from: The LAist

The cause of the fire continues to be a mystery. New documents obtained by LAist suggest a few theories about what might have happened in November 2023.


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/tustin-hanger-fire-was-it-caused-by-a-break-in-to-steal-copper-wire


UCLA stands alone in SoCal as USC falls out of women’s basketball tournament

date: 2025-04-01, updated: 2025-04-01, from: The LAist

Monday night’s game ended the chance for a Southern California face-off in the Final Four.


https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/usc-ucla-final-four-ncaa-womens-tournament


Residents say Van Nuys Airport is making them sick

date: 2025-03-31, updated: 2025-03-31, from: The LAist

Despite residents’ health complaints and community pushback, the airport’s operations continue to expand, intensifying concerns about its health effects.


https://laist.com/news/health/residents-van-nuys-airport-complaints


Thousands March to Honor Cesar Chavez and Protest Mass Deportations

date: 2025-03-31, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

Today thousands paid tribute to legendary civil rights activist Cesar Chavez, and simultaneously protested the current administration’s pursuit of mass deportations, by marching part of the route taken in 1966 […]

The post Thousands March to Honor Cesar Chavez and Protest Mass Deportations appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.


https://sanfernandosun.com/2025/03/31/thousands-march-to-honor-cesar-chavez-and-protest-mass-deportations/


Long Beach finalizing plans to build shoreline amphitheater next to Queen Mary; here’s the timeline

date: 2025-03-31, from: Longbeach Post

The City Council will vote Tuesday on a proposal to build the $14 million venue, dubbed the Long Beach Bowl.

The post Long Beach finalizing plans to build shoreline amphitheater next to Queen Mary; here’s the timeline appeared first on Long Beach Post News.


https://lbpost.com/news/city/amphitheater-queen-mary-long-beach-bowl-construction-timeline


The 101 Freeway wildlife crossing gets its first ‘living layer’ — soil

date: 2025-03-31, updated: 2025-04-01, from: The LAist

It marks another major milestone for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, the bridge being built over the busy 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills.


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/the-101-freeway-wildlife-crossing-gets-its-first-living-layer-soil


Will college campus protests stop as ICE makes arrests?

date: 2025-03-31, updated: 2025-04-02, from: The LAist

Faculty and student activists say they’re proceeding with caution and camaraderie.


https://laist.com/news/education/socal-protesters-international-students-ice-immigrants-college-campuses


Facing a budget deficit, LA County slashes funds for program that gets unhoused people jobs

date: 2025-03-31, updated: 2025-03-31, from: The LAist

The new county homelessness budget includes massive cuts to the LA:RISE workforce development program.


https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/workforce-jobs-homeless-measure-a-cuts-budget-la-rise


Will this bill be the end of California’s housing vs environment wars?

date: 2025-03-31, from: Longbeach Post

In the recurring legislative fight between YIMBY legislators and defenders of California’s signature environmental law, one bill could be a final legislative showdown.

The post Will this bill be the end of California’s housing vs environment wars? appeared first on Long Beach Post News.


https://lbpost.com/news/business/development/ceqa-exempt-bill-housing-infill-buffy-wicks


Beloved historic landmarks navigate an uncertain future after the LA fires

date: 2025-03-31, updated: 2025-03-31, from: The LAist

In Pasadena, The Gamble House was in a fire evacuation zone and its custodians are trying to safeguard its future. In Altadena, only concrete walls are left from the former home of novelist Zane Grey.


https://laist.com/news/beloved-historic-landmarks-navigate-an-uncertain-future-after-the-la-fires


Man who flaunted loot from his ‘robbery gang’ gets 7 years in prison, federal prosecutors say

date: 2025-03-31, from: Longbeach Post

Prosecutors said the Long Beach man showed off large stacks of money on Instagram after a jewel heist in Beverly Hills.

The post Man who flaunted loot from his ‘robbery gang’ gets 7 years in prison, federal prosecutors say appeared first on Long Beach Post News.


https://lbpost.com/news/crime/man-who-flaunted-loot-from-his-robbery-gang-gets-7-years-in-prison-federal-prosecutors-say


6 things borrowers should know about federal student loans right now

date: 2025-03-31, updated: 2025-03-31, from: The LAist

NPR has spent the past few weeks catching up with student loan experts and asking the Trump administration for clarity on some of borrowers’ biggest questions.


https://laist.com/news/education/6-things-borrowers-should-know-about-federal-student-loans


Crews to Lay First Layers of Soil for Agoura Hills Wildlife Crossing

date: 2025-03-31, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

AGOURA HILLS (CNS) – Construction crews will begin placing the first layers of soil over the surface of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over the Ventura (101) Freeway this morning. […]

The post Crews to Lay First Layers of Soil for Agoura Hills Wildlife Crossing appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.


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https://sanfernandosun.com/2025/03/31/crews-to-lay-first-layers-of-soil-for-agoura-hills-wildlife-crossing/


Man wounded in shooting near Atlantic Avenue and Market Street, Long Beach police say

date: 2025-03-31, from: Longbeach Post

Few details were available. Police said the man “heard noises and observed he was injured” before heading to the hospital.

The post Man wounded in shooting near Atlantic Avenue and Market Street, Long Beach police say appeared first on Long Beach Post News.


https://lbpost.com/news/crime/shooting-atlantic-market-takes-himself-hospital


Best things to do this week in LA and SoCal

date: 2025-03-31, updated: 2025-04-01, from: The LAist

A photo exhibit from ‘Poor Things’ director Yorgos Lanthimos, downtown L.A. art night returns, an L.A. Youth Orchestra premiere, and more of the best things to do this week.


https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/best-things-to-do-week-los-angeles-southern-california-march-31-april-3


BYO-fridge? New bill aims to ban LA’s refrigerator-less apartments

date: 2025-03-31, updated: 2025-03-31, from: The LAist

Why do so many L.A. landlords make renters bring their own refrigerators? An Inglewood state assemblymember is seeking to stop the practice.


https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/new-bill-aims-to-ban-las-refrigerator-less-apartments


Monitoring methane: DIY effort hunts pollution at oil wells in L.A. neighborhoods

date: 2025-03-31, updated: 2025-03-31, from: The LAist

In the absence of consistent monitoring by regulators, a group of public health advocates is working to document methane leaks from oil drilling sites in L.A.


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/monitoring-methane-community-members-pollution


What green-card and visa holders should know before traveling abroad

date: 2025-03-30, updated: 2025-03-30, from: The LAist

Recently, green-card and visa holders have been facing tougher scrutiny at airports. Immigration attorneys give tips on how reduce the chances of running into problems while traveling.


https://laist.com/news/politics/what-green-card-and-visa-holders-should-know-before-traveling-abroad


At town halls, Long Beach congressman says Democrats need to match voters’ anger

date: 2025-03-30, from: Longbeach Post

In front of friendly audiences in Orange County and Long Beach, Rep. Robert Garcia said Democrats should abandon politeness and more aggressively oppose Donald Trump and Elon Musk. 

The post At town halls, Long Beach congressman says Democrats need to match voters’ anger appeared first on Long Beach Post News.


https://lbpost.com/news/politics/robert-garcia-town-halls-democrats-musk-trump-young-kim


Uber, Lyft withheld billions in pay, CA alleges. Settlement talks kick off Monday

date: 2025-03-30, updated: 2025-03-30, from: The LAist

Nearly half a decade after public officials sued Uber and Lyft, alleging that the companies were withholding billions of dollars in wages and compensation from drivers, negotiations with the state are set to begin Monday and continue for two weeks.


https://laist.com/news/uber-lyft-withheld-billions-in-pay-california-alleges-settlement-talks-kick-off-monday


Californians now have access to 300,000 eBooks through California State Library

date: 2025-03-30, from: Longbeach Post

All you need is an email address.

The post Californians now have access to 300,000 eBooks through California State Library appeared first on Long Beach Post News.


https://lbpost.com/news/education/californians-now-have-access-to-300000-ebooks-through-california-state-library


One killed in crash on transition road from 91 Freeway to 605 Freeway, CHP says

date: 2025-03-30, from: Longbeach Post

Authorities said the vehicle overturned down an embankment.

The post One killed in crash on transition road from 91 Freeway to 605 Freeway, CHP says appeared first on Long Beach Post News.


https://lbpost.com/news/one-killed-in-crash-on-transition-road-from-91-freeway-to-605-freeway-chp-says


FCC chair opens investigation into Disney and ABC over DEI practices

date: 2025-03-30, updated: 2025-03-30, from: The LAist

FCC chair Brendan Carr said he wants a review all of Disney’s DEI practices — both past and present — to determine whether the company has ever violated any FCC regulations.


https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/fcc-chair-opens-investigation-into-disney-and-abc-over-dei-practices


As developers swoop in post LA fires, one nonprofit offers an alternative to Altadena sellers

date: 2025-03-30, updated: 2025-03-31, from: The LAist

The Pasadena-based Greenline Housing Foundation is the first community organization to close on an Eaton Fire lot.


https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/eaton-fire-palisades-altadena-developer-home-lot-sale-greenline-nonprofit


Famous bald eagles Jackie and Shadow have spawned an economy of grifters

date: 2025-03-30, updated: 2025-03-31, from: The LAist

Friends of the Big Bear Valley, the nonprofit that operates the livestream, started noticing fake Jackie and Shadow social media accounts a few years ago. With this year’s hatchings, the charlatans have exploded. Sadly, legal recourse is limited.


https://laist.com/news/los-angeles-activities/bald-eagles-big-bear-jackie-shadow-fake-imitators-social-media


What basic rights do people have if ICE stops them? A lawyer explains

date: 2025-03-30, updated: 2025-03-30, from: The LAist

A Turkish student living and studying lawfully in the U.S. was arrested by federal immigration officers. A lawyer explains to NPR some of the basic rights people have in such a situation.


https://laist.com/news/politics/ice-stops-basic-rights-explainer


LA’s fire hazard has grown. What does that mean for insurance?

date: 2025-03-30, updated: 2025-03-30, from: The LAist

California released new maps that will dictate building requirements in fire-prone areas. State officials say the updates aren’t supposed to influence insurance rates. Really?


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/fire-hazard-maps-calfire-homeowner-rental-insurance-rates


Academy apologizes for not adequately supporting Oscar-winning Palestinian director

date: 2025-03-30, updated: 2025-03-30, from: The LAist

The apology appeared after a wave of online protest against the Academy — first for not responding to Hamdan Ballal’s attack, and then for not naming him and his film directly in its initial statement.


https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/academy-apologizes-for-not-adequately-supporting-oscar-winning-palestinian-director


Body of LA firefighter found in waters off Long Beach months after he went missing

date: 2025-03-30, from: Longbeach Post

“The LAFD stands united in grief alongside firefighter Lees’ family, friends and colleagues,” an LAFD statement said. “We extend our deepest condolences to all who knew and loved him.”

The post Body of LA firefighter found in waters off Long Beach months after he went missing appeared first on Long Beach Post News.


https://lbpost.com/news/body-of-la-firefighter-found-in-waters-off-long-beach-months-after-he-went-missing


You’ve Got a Friend at City Hall

date: 2025-03-29, from: City of Santa Clarita

By City Manager Ken Striplin Did you know, You’ve Got a Friend at City Hall? From our fun and friendly staff that run our Recreation and Community Services programs, to our Building and Safety team that make sure all developments are up to code, to our Communications team who bring all the trending, informational videos […]

The post You’ve Got a Friend at City Hall appeared first on City of Santa Clarita.


https://santaclarita.gov/blog/2025/03/29/youve-got-a-friend-at-city-hall-4/


These Altadenans want everyone to know their homes are not for sale

date: 2025-03-29, updated: 2025-03-31, from: The LAist

Eaton Fire survivors gather for food supplies and community building at an “Altadena Not For Sale” rally on Saturday


https://laist.com/news/altadena-not-for-sale-fair-oaks-burger-rally


Alec Baldwin, a $227,000 payment and a San Jose fundraiser at heart of allegations against former lawmaker

date: 2025-03-29, updated: 2025-03-30, from: The LAist

California’s political watchdog is fining former Assemblymember Evan Low $106,000 for campaign finance violations after he admitted trying to conceal payments to actor Alec Baldwin, who appeared at a 2020 fundraiser for Low.


https://laist.com/news/politics/alec-baldwin-a-227-000-payment-and-a-san-jose-fundraiser-at-heart-of-allegations-against-former-lawmaker


From LA to Seattle to Miami, anti-Musk protesters gather at hundreds of Tesla locations

date: 2025-03-29, updated: 2025-03-30, from: The LAist

At a rally in Los Angeles, 65-year-old Phil Ansell said he wanted to participate because “I want to do everything possible to protect democracy in this country.”


https://laist.com/news/politics/anti-musk-protests-are-planned-at-tesla-locations-worldwide-this-weekend-including-in-socal


date: 2025-03-29, updated: 2025-04-03, from: The LAist

Bruce Lurie Gallery has reopened in Santa Monica with an inaugural group exhibition.


https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/an-art-gallery-destroyed-in-the-palisades-fire-finds-its-next-chapter


These 100 Angelenos form a ‘human atlas’ of LA for major art project

date: 2025-03-29, updated: 2025-03-29, from: The LAist

A large-scale interactive project asks local leaders about life in L.A.


https://laist.com/news/los-angeles-activities/100-angelenos-form-human-atlas-la-art-project


Inside the tricky, complicated process of debris removal after LA’s fires

date: 2025-03-29, updated: 2025-03-29, from: The LAist

As FEMA extends deadline to sign up for free debris removal, we explain different steps of the process.


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/debris-removal-april-army-corps-explained


What’s soil blocking? This seeding method helps gardeners use less plastic and peat

date: 2025-03-29, updated: 2025-03-29, from: The LAist

Soil blocking is an environmentally friendly method to prep seedlings. The technique has captured the attention of serious gardeners who’d like to make their growing more sustainable.


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/whats-soil-blocking-this-seeding-method-helps-gardeners-use-less-plastic-and-peat


Federal judge prevents Trump administration from dismantling CFPB

date: 2025-03-29, updated: 2025-03-29, from: The LAist

The temporary injunction issued by Judge Berman Jackson seeks to preserve the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as a lawsuit filed by the agency’s union proceeds.


https://laist.com/news/federal-judge-prevents-trump-administration-from-dismantling-cfpb


Appeals court rules Trump can fire board members of independent agencies

date: 2025-03-29, updated: 2025-03-29, from: The LAist

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that Trump can fire Democratic members of the National Labor Relations Board and the Merit Systems Protection Board after a lower court had them reinstated.


https://laist.com/news/appeals-court-rules-trump-can-fire-board-members-of-independent-agencies


Under federal pressure, USC eliminates DEI as a stated value

date: 2025-03-29, updated: 2025-03-29, from: The LAist

The Trump administration has threatened to withhold funds from schools who uphold the framework.


https://laist.com/news/education/usc-eliminates-dei-trump-administration