| | | | | Afternoon headlines for Tuesday, February 25, 2020 |
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OC Supervisors to Join Costa Mesa Suit on Coronavirus Orange County supervisors voted Tuesday to join Costa Mesa’s federal lawsuit challenging the state and federal government’s intent to house at least 10 coronavirus patients in the former Fairview Developmental Center. The supervisors voted unanimously to approve the filing of an amicus brief in support of Costa Mesa’s application for an emergency temporary restraining order. […]
Iger Steps Down as Disney CEO, Will Remain as Executive Chairman After 15 years leading one of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, Robert Iger stepped down Tuesday as CEO of The Walt Disney Co., saying with the recent introduction of the Disney+ streaming-video service and the acquisition of 21st Century Fox, it is the “optimal time to transition to a new CEO.” Bob Chapek, […]
L.A. Council Gives Transportation Dept. Authority to Limit Tour Bus Routes The Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to give the city’s Department of Transportation the authority to limit which streets tour bus companies can use on their routes. Councilman David Ryu, whose district includes the Hollywood Hills, proposed the action, which was approved with no discussion. Residents of hillside neighborhoods in the vicinity of the […]
Domestic Violence Suspect Surrenders in Granada HIlls A domestic violence suspect barricaded himself in his Granada Hills home for about seven hours Tuesday before surrendering. Officers went to the residence near Andasol Avenue and San Jose Street about 5 a.m. on a report of a domestic violence incident, but the man refused to surrender, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Police […]
O.C. Hot Pockets Heiress Sentenced to Five Months in College Admissions Scheme A Newport Beach woman who is an heiress to the Hot Pockets frozen snacks fortune was sentenced Tuesday in Boston to five months in federal prison for paying $300,000 to help her daughters gain entrance to elite universities through college entrance and athletic recruitment cheating schemes. Michelle Janavs, 49, was also ordered to pay a […]
OC Supervisors Approve Homeless Program Orange County supervisors Tuesday approved spending up to $5.5 million on a program to help up to 350 people get off the streets. The money from state and federal grants will provide an array of support services to help homeless individuals get into permanent housing. The county chose Orange County Housing Services Collaborative to assist […]
Judge Upholds $8.1 Million Award to Deputy Who Protested Some Traffic Stops A judge Tuesday upheld an $8.1 million jury award for a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who said he was subjected to harassing conduct and retaliation for questioning the accuracy of his trainers’ police reports and their reasons for making some traffic stops. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Susan Bryant-Deason denied motions by lawyers for […]
Single-Engine Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Torrance Airport; No Injuries The pilot of a single-engine aircraft made an emergency landing Tuesday at Torrance Municipal Airport and collided with two parked planes, resulting in a minor damage but no injuries, authorities said. The Ercoupe 415-C landed on a taxiway about 12:15 p.m. while the pilot was performing “touch-and-go” landings, said Ian Gregor of the Federal Aviation […]
Man With Medical Condition Missing From Long Beach; Silver Alert Activated A “silver alert” was activated Tuesday for a 71-year-old man with a medical condition who went missing in Long Beach. Michael Polizzi was last seen Saturday about 2:20 p.m. pushing a wheelchair near East Artesia Boulevard and Obispo Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol. He is described as 5 feet, 6 inches tall and […]
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