LA Archdiocese Cites ‘Dismay and Pain’ of Dodgers Honoring LGBTQ+ Group
As the Dodgers prepare to host LGBTQ+ Pride Night on Friday — when they will honor the self-described “queer and trans nuns” group the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence — Los Angeles Archbishop Jose Gomez Tuesday said he will dedicate a Mass that day “for healing due to the harm caused by the Dodgers decision to […]
LA City Council Seeks Report to Introduce `Democracy Vouchers’
The Los Angeles City Council approved a motion Tuesday to study the feasibility of establishing a Democracy Vouchers program to give residents the ability to donate to candidates of their choosing, with the aim of increasing engagement between Angelenos and the city’s political process. The motion introduced by council members Nithya Raman, Hugo Soto-Martinez and […]
Sentencing Delayed for Rapper Tory Lanez
At the request of his defense team, sentencing was delayed Tuesday for rapper Tory Lanez, who was convicted of shooting hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet in the Hollywood Hills nearly three years ago. Superior Court Judge David Herriford reset sentencing for Aug. 7 for the 30-year-old Canadian rap star, whose real name […]
Newport Beach Attorney Charged with Loan Fraud Scheme
A Newport Beach attorney who boasted of providing loans to wealthy and famous clients has agreed to plead guilty to a fraud scheme that bankrolled a gambling habit and a lavish lifestyle, prosecutors said Tuesday. Sara Jacqueline King, 39, agreed to plead guilty to wire fraud and money laundering in an agreement filed Monday, federal […]
Report: LA Councilman Curren Price Charged with Perjury, Embezzlement
Los Angeles City Councilman Curren Price was charged Tuesday with embezzlement, perjury and conflict of interest, according to an online report, but details about what prompted the charges were not immediately released. Price, 72, has represented the Ninth District, which includes most of South Los Angeles and Exposition Park, since 2013. He previously served in […]
LB Dock Worker Sentenced to Prison for Billing Health Plan for Prostitutes
A Long Beach dock worker was sentenced Tuesday to six months in prison, followed by six months in home confinement for allowing phony claims to be submitted to his labor union’s health plan for the use of prostitutes under the guise of chiropractic services. Cameron Rahm, 39, of Pico Rivera, was also sentenced to two […]
LA City Council OKs Motion to Expand Legal Services for Immigrants
After a brief discussion, the Los Angeles City Council Tuesday approved a motion seeking to expand the use of funds to cover additional legal services through RepresentLA, a $4 million program aimed at providing free legal services for the city’s immigrant community. The motion instructs the city’s Community Investment for Families Department and other relative […]
First Lady Jill Biden to Campaign in LA for Husband’s Re-Election Bid
First lady Jill Biden is scheduled to be in Los Angeles Wednesday to attend a fundraiser on behalf of her husband’s re-election campaign. The 12:30 p.m. event will be hosted by the Democratic Party and the Women’s Leadership Forum. Local attorneys Lisa Gilford and Trudi Loh are also among the event’s sponsors, according to an […]
Bass: Over 14,000 Homeless Angelenos Moved Inside in 6 Months
More than 14,000 unhoused Angelenos have been moved inside in the first six months of Mayor Karen Bass’ administration, the mayor’s office announced Tuesday. Alongside her homelessness and housing team, Bass made a presentation on the progress made thus far in the homelessness crisis, as she did in March. The mayor said her team organized […]
Judge Approves $3.5M Accord For Abused Former Special Needs Student
A judge has approved a $3.5 million settlement between the Los Angeles Unified School District and a former special needs student who alleged he was sexually abused and provided alcohol by a teacher’s aide whose job was to assist him getting to and from class during the 2018-19 school year. The plaintiff is identified only […]
Girl Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Reported Missing in Lancaster
A 17-year-old girl who authorities say has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and depression was reported missing Tuesday after last being seen in Lancaster. Sabrina Nicole, aka “Bri,” Pimenta was last seen at 9 p.m. Monday on the 500 block of West Oldfield Street, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. Pimenta is Latina, 4 feet, […]
