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Jul 23 2021
News
Trump ally Barrack allowed to remain free ahead of lobbying trial
A judge in Los Angeles on Friday signed off on a deal that allows former U.S. President Donald Trump’s billionaire ally Thomas Barrack to be released from custody while he awaits trial on charges of illegal lobbying on behalf of the United Arab Emirates.
Under the agreement approved by U.S. Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue, Barrack will wear an ankle bracelet that tracks his location,
ReutersJan 27 2020
News
Weather conditions eyed in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash, officials say
Officials in Los Angeles said late Sunday that dense fog in Southern California likely played a role in the deadly crash in Calabasas that claimed the lives of nine people, including NBA great Kobe Bryant and his teenage daughter.
Several experts pointed to the poor flying conditions in the area and said fog will likely play a key part in the investigation, the Los Angeles Times
Fox News DigitalOct 04 2022
Analysis
California stuck in Dem-GOP binary
“If people just vote for an R or D then all of our conversations are a waste of time.”
Robert Howell, the Republican candidate for California insurance commissioner, shared that somewhat fatalistic sentiment — that voters cast ballots for candidates simply based on the letter designating their party affiliation — in a Los Angeles Times interview published Monday.
But, in the same
CalMattersMay 24 2023
News
‘Simply the best’: News of Tina Turner’s death inspires an outpouring of tributes
“Heaven has gained an angel. Rest in Paradise Tina Turner,” singer Ciara posted on Twitter. “Thank you for the inspiration you gave us all.” Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll Tina Turner died on Wednesday at age 83, and her fans and friends swarmed social media with heartfelt tributes to the multi-Grammy winner and two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Singer Gloria Gaynor, best known for her
The Boston GlobeJan 22 2023
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Gunman kills 10 near Lunar New Year festival in California
A gunman killed 10 people at a ballroom dance studio amid Lunar New Year celebrations and then may have tried — but failed — to target a second dance hall, authorities said Sunday. An urgent search was underway across the Los Angeles area for the suspect.
LA County Sheriff Robert Luna said the shooting at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park left five women and five men dead
Associated PressAug 08 2020
News
The Stolen Land Under Dodger Stadium
On July 24, 1950, the city of Los Angeles sent a letter to the residents of the Palo Verde, La Loma, and Bishop neighborhoods. Their homes would soon be purchased by the city, and their neighborhoods, which would come to be known collectively as Chavez Ravine, would be demolished to make room for a public housing project. This was made possible by the expanded eminent domain powers provided to
ReasonJul 15 2021
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L.A. County will require masks indoors amid alarming rise in coronavirus cases
Faced with a distressing rise in coronavirus cases, Los Angeles County will again require residents to wear masks in indoor public spaces — regardless of their vaccination status.
The new order, which comes a little more than two weeks after the county recommended the same protocols as a precaution, will go into effect at 11:59 p.m. Saturday, according to the county’s health officer, Dr
Los Angeles TimesMay 09 2023
News
The Warriors Come Undone Late In Game 4, Fall 3-1 to Lakers In Semis
They played such an excellent game. They corrected so much of what had been ailing them to the point that they looked like a different team playing a different style of game. Stephen Curry had a triple double and led all players in scoring. The Golden State Warriors were on the verge of evening-up the Western Conference semifinals heading back to Chase Center with chance to swing the momentum
SFistOct 21 2022
Perspectives Blog
Media Bias Alert: The Week, USA Today Cover Republican and Democrat Purportedly Racist Comments Differently
Last week, Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez resigned after audio leaked of her making comments some saw as racist. Meanwhile, Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville, a Republican, was also accused of racist remarks by commenters on the left when he pushed back on Democrats’ calls for reparations.
AllSides spotted media bias by spin and bias by omission in how two news outlets
Julie MastrineDec 20 2022
News
Harvey Weinstein found guilty of three charges in rape trial involving Gov. Newsom's wife
Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault in a mixed decision Monday.
He was found guilty of all counts of rape and sexual assault pertaining to Jane Doe 1, but the jury acquitted him of sexual battery against Jane Doe 3 and was hung on the three other counts against him from Jane Doe 2 and Jen Newsom.
The jury came to its decision
Washington Examiner