2 men steal over $200,000 worth of jewelry from Los Angeles shop
Two suspects remain at large after stealing over $200,000 worth of jewelry from a store in L.A.’s Pico-Union neighborhood. On Dec. 16, surveillance video captured the men approaching the entrance of GOOD ART HLYWD on the 1000 block of Venice Boulevard around 4:30 p.m. A security guard was standing outside, as the...
In Los Angeles, SNAP Doesn’t Last the Month
I live in South LA and receive SNAP — $291 a month. At first, I thought that was some kind of safety net. Then I started grocery shopping. At my local Ralphs, eggs are $6–7 a dozen, milk is around $5, and even basic chicken costs over $10. If I plan carefully, my SNAP runs out by the middle of the month.
More than $10 million for homeless prevention coming to L.A. County
At a time when other homeless programs are being cut, Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions on Wednesday approved nearly $11.5 million for financial assistance to at-risk tenants across the county.
Inside the LA funeral for unclaimed dead Angelenos that sold out in days
Subscribe to LA Public Press to get stories like this in your inbox every week. LA County buried 2,308 unclaimed dead in Boyle Heights this year — nearly 500 more than last year and the highest number in two decades.
Los Angeles lost more residents than any US city for a 4th year
Los Angeles has spent four straight years watching more residents leave than arrive, a rare losing streak for a city that once symbolized endless growth. Yet the latest federal estimates suggest that exodus is finally slowing, even as the nation’s second-largest city struggles to convert stabilization into real...
In California, Low Income Means “Not Poor Enough”
I work full-time for minimum wage in California, but I don’t qualify for SNAP because my income is considered “too high.” After rent, utilities, and insurance, I can’t afford regular groceries. That’s why I started going to food pantries. In Los Angeles, after nearly an hour in line, I was asked about my zip code. I...
400K people to leave Covered California as premiums are set to increase by 97%
As Covered California’s open enrollment period is set to end next month, California officials and medical service providers are watching whether federal lawmakers will extend enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Their hope is likely dashed after the House of...
7 U.S. Cities People Wish They Hadn’t Moved To
Relocating to a new city is a life-changing decision, driven by aspirations of better opportunities,...
Victorville man sought as fugitive following massive L.A. County gang bust
A Victorville man is being sought as a fugitive following a large-scale raid targeting a Los Angeles County street gang with ties to the Mexican Mafia this week, authorities said. Sixteen suspects were arrested Wednesday, Dec. 17, amid the federal investigation into the Puente-13 gang, based in the L.A. County suburb...
DAILY MEMO: ICE And Border Patrol Spotted In 18 Cities Taking Street Vendors, Construction...
Memo Torres breaks down immigration raids and related news in Southern California today. Below, you'll find links and references to everything discussed in the video, allowing you to take a closer look at each topic. Wednesday. December 17th. It’s day 194. TODAY’S RAIDS. San Bernardino: On 5th and...
