Loved ones search for missing 76-year-old Southern California man
Family members are still searching for a Southern California man who has been missing for over a month. Antonio Dichoso Arriola, 76, was reported missing on Nov. 15, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Arriola was last seen on the 400 block of Serrano Avenue in L.A.’s Koreatown neighborhood. He is...
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...
Los Angeles Councilman John Lee Faces $138,000 Ethics Penalty Over Undisclosed Las Vegas Gifts
A Lavish Trip Under Scrutiny (Image Credits: Ca-times.brightspotcdn.com) Los Angeles – The city’s Ethics Commission delivered a significant ruling against Councilmember John Lee, imposing a substantial fine for violations tied to undisclosed gifts from a 2017 Las Vegas trip. A Lavish Trip Under Scrutiny The case...
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.
Erewhon and others shut by fire set to reopen in Pacific Palisades mall
Fancy grocer Erewhon will return to Pacific Palisades in an entirely rebuilt store, as the neighborhood's luxury mall, owned by developer Rick Caruso, undergoes renovations for a reopening next August.
Leimert Park Enjoys Snow Blizzard, Thanks to Councilwoman Heather Hutt
Leimert Park Plaza turned completely white on Dec. 12, but it wasn’t because of new neighbors. More than 100 tons of faux snow were spread across the Leimert Park Village Plaza to create the “Winter Huttland.”. If the name rings a bell, it’s because 10th District Councilmember Heather...
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...
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,...
