Protestors Return to UCLA As Chancellor Testifies in Congress How to Combat Antisemitism on Campus

On the day the university’s chancellor testified before Congress about efforts to combat antisemitism on campus, pro-Palestinian activists again set up barricades and established another encampment at UCLA Thursday, but it was quickly dismantled and transformed into a roving protest. Protesters on Thursday morning used tables, metal fences, plywood and other materials to block off […]

Councilwoman Rodriguez Blasts Mayor Bass’ Budget Spending

Harsh remarks were shared Thursday during the City Council’s review of Mayor Karen Bass’ $12.8 billion budget — with Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez blasting how money is being expended for gang-reduction programs without transparency. Council members voted 12-3 in favor of an amendment to move $12.9 million in the unappropriated balance fund into the general fund […]

Chris Hemsworth Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Thursday honoring Chris Hemsworth, one day before the U.S. release of his latest film, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.” George Miller, who directed and co-wrote the screenplay for the post-apocalyptic action adventure film, and Robert Downey Jr., a castmate of Hemsworth in four “Avengers” films, […]

Baby Boy Dies in Hospital After Discovered in Palmdale Park

A 1-year-old boy was found unresponsive at a Palmdale park and died at a hospital, and the child’s father was arrested, authorities said Thursday. Deputies responded to Courson Park in the 38200 block of 10th Street East around 9 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff’s officials told reporters at the […]

DOJ Seeks Breakup of Beverly Hills-Based Live Nation Over Ticket Sales Market

The U.S. Department of Justice and 30 states including California filed an antitrust lawsuit Thursday seeking the breakup of Beverly Hills-based Live Nation Entertainment and its Ticketmaster unit over what they allege is the company’s unlawful dominance over the concert ticket sales industry. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in the Southern District of New […]

Jury Rejects BLM Los Angeles CoFounder’s Civil Rights Suit vs LAPD

A jury Thursday rejected claims made by Melina Abdullah, the co-founder of Black Lives Matter in Los Angeles, in a civil rights suit regarding the police department’s response to swatting prank at her home in 2020. The Los Angeles Superior Court panel deliberated for about a half day before finding in favor of the city. […]

Memorial Day Holiday Getaway Begins; Authorities Urge Patience

The Memorial Day weekend travel period officially began Thursday, with record numbers of Southern Californians expected to hit the roads or airways for holiday getaways, and authorities urged people to plan ahead, expect crowds and be patient. Memorial Day traditionally marks the beginning of the summer travel season, and Los Angeles International Airport officials reminded […]

Felon Gets 4 1/2 Years for Mexican Mafia Attack in OC

A 33-year-old man was sentenced Thursday to 4 1/2 years in federal prison for taking part in an effort to attack a man on the orders of reputed Orange County Mexican Mafia chief Johnny Martinez. Orlando Arballo pleaded guilty Dec. 20 to possessing a gun and ammunition as a felon. His punishment in the federal […]

Man Found Dead Under Foothill Freeway in Irwindale Identified

A 40-year-old homeless man whose body was found near the Foothill (210) Freeway in Irwindale was identified Thursday by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. Officers from the Irwindale Police Department were called around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday regarding a man down in the 2300 block of Central Avenue. They found the man lying […]

NoHo Man Charged in Armed Robbery Spree

A San Fernando Valley man has been charged with a series of robberies including the attempted heist of a Downey donut shop on Valentine’s Day in which an employee grabbed his own gun and fired, chasing the alleged assailants out of the store, officials said Thursday. Antonio Bland, 34, of North Hollywood, is charged with […]

UCLA Academic Workers to Strike Tuesday over Protests Response

A rolling strike by unionized academic workers upset about the University of California’s response to pro-Palestinian protests at various campuses will come to UCLA beginning Tuesday as part of the second wave of union walkouts. Workers represented by United Auto Workers Local 4811 have already been striking at UC Santa Cruz in what the union […]