Woman Faces Sentencing in LA for Wildfire, COVID Relief Fraud
A Texas woman is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday in Los Angeles for fraudulently obtaining more than $28,000 in federal disaster relief money by falsely claiming she was a Pasadena resident living in a property damaged by the Eaton Fire, and for obtaining more than $54,000 in jobless benefits during the COVID-19 pa
LAPD Gave Them 30 Minutes to Leave Everything Behind
They built a community to survive. A kitchen, living spaces, and a place where people could feel safe. As one woman shared, “We keep each other safe… I created a safe place to be.” Many people here are living with … Continue reading →
Daily Memo: DHS Arrests Activists in Minneapolis As ICE Ramps Up Again Across Southern...
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Two beatings, shooting by L.A. sheriff’s deputies at center of watchdog records lawsuit
The Civilian Oversight Commission filed a lawsuit seeking access to confidential files from the L.A. Sheriff's Department, including use-of-force reports for three incidents involving deputies.
Bella Fire burns about 98 acres to the west of Lancaster, leading to evacuation...
The blaze was reported at 9:40 a.m., and forward progress was stopped by 10:58 a.m.
Massive fire breaks out at Boyle Heights commercial building, LAFD orders shelter in place
Fire broke out around 2:35 p.m. at 1400 S. Los Palos St., and people in the area were told to get inside immediately. The post Massive fire breaks out at Boyle Heights commercial building, LAFD orders shelter in place appeared first on LA Local .
A Sprouts grocery store is set to open in Inglewood next month
The grocery store is slated for a July 10 grand opening in the former 99 Cents Only building at 8451 Crenshaw Blvd. The post A Sprouts grocery store is set to open in Inglewood next month appeared first on LA Local .
Former LA firefighters union official arrested, charged with stealing nearly $83,000 from nonprofit
A former secretary of the L.A. firefighters union and chairman of the organization's nonprofit has been charged with grand theft and forgery.
Scientists Warn California’s San Andreas Fault Is Building Towards a Major Earthquake
The southern San Andreas Fault has reached stress levels unseen in at least 1,000 years, according to new research that suggests the fault is ripe for a major earthquake. Scientists at the University of Hawaii found a stretch near Los Angeles that is in a “critically loaded state” after going more than 160 years withou
As costs continue to rise, Popular burger chain is heading towards more California closures
Five Guys is preparing to close four California restaurants between late May and early July as higher labor, rent, and operating costs keep pressuring fast-food operators in the state. The move is expected to affect about 55 jobs, even as the chain continues to grow nationally.

















