California’s Quiet Prison Crisis – Empty, Costly, and Ready for ICE
The state has already spent $300 million keeping shuttered prisons operational—as immigration raids escalate. LOS ANGELES, CA – Advocates today warned that three recently closed California prisons are at risk of reopening as immigration detention centers under intensified federal immigration raids and arrests. The...
Newsom administration misses deadline, loses out on Medi-Cal dollars
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration blew past an important federal deadline Monday — resulting in millions of dollars left on the table that would have been used for Medi-Cal care, writes CalMatters’ Kristen Hwang. In November California voters approved Proposition 35, which requires revenue that the state receives...
Popular doughnut chain opens new Los Angeles location
VooDoo Doughnut fans have a brand-new Southern California location to enjoy their favorite treats. The popular chain with locations nationwide celebrated the grand opening of its location at 7101 Melrose Avenue on Tuesday. “We’re so excited to be here at the corner of Melrose and La Brea, right? The first VooDoo...
Mid-City Freeway Death Under Investigation After Caltrans Workers Find Blanket-Covered Body
Woman Discovered on 10 Freeway Shoulder Identified; CHP Launches Probe. Caltrans workers discovered a woman’s dead body around 9:00 a.m. Sunday, at an accident investigation turnout on the westbound side of the freeway, just east of La Brea Avenue in the Mid-City area, according to the CHP. The California...
California slashes homeless job program by 78%—Thousands left without work
Los Angeles, California – Los Angeles County’s newly approved homelessness budget includes tens of millions in cuts to
Man arrested after shooting spree from Nevada to California injures three
KSNV — A Las Vegas man was arrested early Tuesday morning following a shooting spree that spanned from Nevada to California, leaving three people injured. Deputies from the Barstow Sheriff’s Station responded to a shooting incident at a Chevron gas station on Baker Boulevard at approximately 2:46 a.m.
Popular Oregon donut chain opens newest California location with grand fanfare
VooDoo Doughnut fans in Southern California now have a fresh spot to indulge in their favorite treats. The beloved Oregon chain celebrated the grand opening of its latest location at 7101 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles on Tuesday. "We're so excited to be here at the corner of Melrose and La Brea, right? The first...
Owner of Langer’s Deli says he’ll keep restaurant open at least until these 3...
Despite threats to close the historic restaurant, Norm Langer says he sees LAPD is working toward decreasing crime around MacArthur Park.
CA gas prices nearly $2 above US average due to state policies, study finds
(The Center Square) — California gas prices are nearly $2 per gallon higher than the national average due to state policies, according to a new study from the University of Southern California. This new evidence contradicts state leaders’ insistence that “price-gouging” by local fuel producers and distributors is the...
Calif. snowpack hits milestone not seen in 25 years
The snowpack's remarkable comeback signals a bright future for water resources
