Los Angeles 125 Speed Cameras Could Bring Millions In Fines
Los Angeles is gearing up to drop 125 automated speed-safety cameras on its streets, a sprawling pilot program city officials say is designed to tamp down on high-speed crashes, not pad the budget. If approved, enforcement is slated to kick in around late summer or fall 2026, following a required 30-day public...
Court rejects woman’s attempt to claim $1.08 billion Powerball prize in major ruling
The largest legal battle in recent history involving a Powerball jackpot has come to an end after an LA County Superior Court judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by Stacy Tru, who claimed that she was entitled to $1.08 billion from the July 19, 2023, lottery drawing. The court ruled that...
California School Districts Issue Thousands of Pink Slips to Close Growing Budget Deficits
Thousands of California school employees have received preliminary pink slips in recent weeks as districts scrabble to close budget gaps caused by falling enrollment and rising costs. Most went to school administrators and classified school staff, such as clerks, administrative assistants and paraeducators. Districts...
California-Based Health Insurance Company To Layoff 69 Employees Across Multiple Locations
Blue Shield of California, a nonprofit health insurance company, has reported layoffs across multiple California locations, according to a recent WARN filings. The layoffs affect employees across multiple counties. These are Alameda County, Los Angeles County, Sacramento County, San Diego County, San Joaquin County,...
California loses Japanese sandwich spot, fans devastated
Fans of Japanese comfort food in the San Gabriel Valley are saying goodbye to a favorite sandwich stop. Katsu Sando has closed its San Gabriel location, marking another notable restaurant…
Man killed in car crash near Watts
WILLOWBROOK – A 34-year-old man was killed and a 7-year-old child was injured Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle crash in the unincorporated Willowbrook neighborhood of Los Angeles County area near Watts. The crash was reported at 5:12 a.m. on Imperial Highway at Compton Avenue, according to the Los Angeles...
Reseda Sandwich Shop Cited for Severe Vermin Infestation, Officials Recommend Temporary Closure
A neighborhood sandwich counter on Sherman Way in Reseda has been hit with a recommendation to temporarily close after Los Angeles County health inspectors said they found a “severe vermin infestation across the facility” along with a string of health code violations. Inspectors visited Sandwich Express on March...
Brentwood gas station unveils new dinosaur statue after theft of beloved ‘Claire.’
Community members gathered as a Sinclair station replaced the four-foot roadside dinosaur. Installation of a new dinosaur statue at a Brentwood gas station drew community members on Sunday, months after the original figure was stolen and badly damaged. The four-foot statue, known as “Claire,” now stands outside the...
Grill House Meat Store Opens in Culver City
Westside carnivores just got a new playground. Grill House Meat Store, a popular butcher brand from Mexico, has debuted its first U.S. location in Culver City, bringing a market-style butcher counter, prepared foods, and grilling gear to Sepulveda Boulevard. The shop is rolling out premium cuts and grab-and-go...
LAPD announces DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols across Los Angeles this week
Operations tied to St. Patrick’s Day will target impaired driving with checkpoints and saturation patrols. The Los Angeles Police Department announced that operations will take place in multiple divisions and neighborhoods from Tuesday, March 17, through Sunday, March 22, targeting impaired driving and aiming to...
