South LA man shot by immigration agent granted release from federal custody
Editors' note: The previous version of the story said Parias was released from federal custory. A man who was shot by an immigrant agent in South Los Angeles last week after allegedly trying to strike officials with his car, was granted to be released from federal custody but remained in the downtown Los Angeles jail...
People with disabilities struggle to secure accessible housing after disasters like the L.A. Fires
This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is published here with permission. When wildfire tore through Los Angeles County’s Altadena community in January, Retha De Johnette never expected the disabled residents of the assisted-living facility she runs to remain displaced across the Southland nearly a year later.
Boyle Heights artwork of ICE agent in Dodgers cap arresting Valenzuela captures heartbreak and...
A new piece of art in protest of the Dodgers is receiving much attention at Boyle Heights’ Distrito Catorce. Thousands have shared it across social media. People stop by the restaurant just to take a picture of it. The painting on canvas by muralist Sergio Robleto is striking. It...
Head Start programs begin closing in California due to shutdown
As funding deadlines approach, one Head Start program has closed and three others are about to. More closures are expected in the coming weeks.
Rabid bats are on the rise in parts of SoCal. Here’s what you need...
Officials say people should take precautions, including for their pets, and steer clear of the wild animals.
Celeste Rivas Hernandez case: Why are autopsy results taking so long?
Nearly two months after the body of missing Lake Elsinore teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found in the front trunk of a Tesla at an Los Angeles tow yard, we still don’t know exactly what happened to her. But one thing we do know: The extended time being taken to finalize the autopsy—possibly weeks longer—is […]
County of Los Angeles acquires two FIREHAWK helicopters from Lockheed Martin
The County of Los Angeles recently entered into a contract with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, for two S‑70i FIREHAWK helicopters. The county will use the helicopters to enhance its wildfire suppression rescue, and emergency medical services capabilities. They are equipped with … Read More » The post County of...
LAHSA in Crisis: Leadership Collapse Sparks Homelessness Reform Push
LAHSA (Los Angeles Homeless Services Association), is being attacked by the state government, making the agency’s CEO resign abruptly. In recent times, the city has taken pokes at LAHSA and is considering cutting money from their previous endowment due to county and state audits tracking billions lost in funds. The...
Man arrested in Los Angeles accused of making Gaston County bomb threats while brother...
GASTONIA, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A man was arrested on the opposite side of the country after being charged with making bomb threats to the Gaston County Courthouse earlier this month. The Gaston County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Gastonia Police Department and multiple law enforcement partners...
Austin Beutner assails LA Mayor Karen Bass over rising city fees he says are...
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles mayoral candidate Austin Beutner took aim at the rising cost of basic city services Thursday, saying Mayor Karen Bass and her administration have contributed to an affordability crisis that is "crushing families." Beutner, appearing outside Van Nuys City Hall, pointed to the City Council's...
