| | | | | Afternoon headlines for Thursday, February 24, 2022 |
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UC System Reports Record Number of Freshman Applications The University of California received a record 210,840 freshman applications for fall 2022, with UCLA leading the way, according to figures released Thursday. “The University of California remains an institution of choice for so many hardworking prospective undergraduates,” UC President Michael V. Drake said in a statement. “This diverse group of students has shown their […]
Judge Temporarily Stops Wesson from Returning to LA City Council A judge issued a temporary restraining order Thursday blocking former Los Angeles City Councilman Herb Wesson from filling the council seat left vacant by the suspension of Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, who was indicted in a federal corruption case. The order by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mary Strobel prevents Wesson, who was sworn in on […]
LA County Confirms Easing of Indoor Mask-Wearing Requirement as of Friday In a major policy shift, Los Angeles County will ease its indoor mask mandate Friday to allow people vaccinated against COVID-19 to remove face coverings indoors at establishments that verify patrons’ vaccination status. The change will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday, according to the Department of Public Health. The new health order, however, will […]
Former USPS Clerk From Inglewood Gets Home Detention in EDD Fraud Case A former United States Postal Service clerk from Inglewood who plucked unemployment benefits debit cards from the returned mail pile where he worked and used them to buy tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of money orders was sentenced Thursday to probation and home detention. Armand C. Legardy, 33, took and used debit cards that […]
Southland Residents, Elected Leaders Condemn Russian Assault on Ukraine A group of Ukrainian Americans gathered in Westwood Thursday to express outrage over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while Southland leaders condemned the aggression and called for the most severe sanctions possible. Rep. Katie Porter, D-Irvine, called the Russian attack “a dark time for the people of Ukraine and for our global peace and security.” “The […]
Woman Reported Missing in Northridge Found A 69-year-old woman who went missing in Northridge has been found, authorities said Thursday. Jerri Lynn Zuccari was last seen about 6 p.m. Wednesday in the 18000 block of Roscoe Boulevard, and authorities sought public help to find her. On Thursday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported that she had been found. Other details […]
Flag Ceremony Held for LA County Fire Department Captain Who Died on Duty Colleagues and family members of Los Angeles County Fire Department Captain Steven McCann, who died earlier this month after suffering a medical emergency while on duty, gathered Thursday for a flag ceremony to honor his memory. The 10 a.m. ceremony was held at Fire Station 166, 3615 Santa Anita Ave., where McCann had been assigned. […]
Los Angeles County Seeks Public Feedback On Homeless Initiative Budget The Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative, which is partially funded through Measure H, is seeking public comment Thursday on its $556.4 million draft spending plan for fiscal year 2022-23. The budget is 5.5% more than the $527.1 million approved for the current fiscal year, and it includes $465.6 million from Measure H, a quarter-cent sales […]
Man Charged in Crash in Pasadena That Killed His Passenger A man is set to be arraigned next week on gross vehicular manslaughter and DUI charges stemming from a crash in Pasadena that killed one of his two passengers. Oscar Munoz-Luna, 26, is charged with one felony count each of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage causing injury […]
Face Masks Will Remain Mandatory in L.A. County Courthouses Face masks will remain mandatory in all Los Angeles County courthouses despite the county easing an indoor mask mandate as of Friday for those vaccinated against COVID-19, court officials said Thursday. All people over 2 years old and regardless of vaccination status will continue to be required to wear face masks over their nose and […]
Following Chilly Night, Warming Trend Expected Across Southland A warming trend is expected in Southern California starting Thursday through Tuesday, with high temperatures reaching 10 to 15 degrees above average, and into the 80s in the valleys and lower deserts. But it was a chilly night across much of the region as a cold storm slowly made its way out of the area. […]
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