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ury selection is expected to begin Thursday in the tax trial of Hunter Biden, who is charged with failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes while living an “extravagant lifestyle.” In December, a federal grand jury charged the president’s son with three felony tax offenses and six misdemeanor offenses, including failure to …
July 30 (Reuters) – The largest wildfire in the U.S. swelled to nearly 600 square miles on Tuesday morning, bigger than the city of Los Angeles, fire officials in California said, as thousands of firefighters battled the blaze in a wilderness area north of Sacramento. More than 5,000 firefighters from across California and other states …
In downtown Los Angeles, the Weingart Center Tower has recently opened as a high-rise homeless shelter. Here are the key details: The tower comprises 228 studio apartments, 47 one-bedroom apartments, and three apartments for onsite managers. Each unit costs an estimated $600,000 and is funded by taxpayers. Residents will have access to amenities such as a gym, an art room, a music room, and …
The $600 million 6th street bridge in Los Angeles has been dark for 6 months because thieves stole 6 miles of copper wire.pic.twitter.com/IdDWJKINOp — Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) June 13, 2024
A series of fire hydrant thefts in the Florence-Firestone neighborhood of South Los Angeles has left residents without a working hydrant near their homes. The thefts of four hydrants near the intersection of 82nd Street and Hooper Avenue mean the block doesn’t have even one operating hydrant, KTLA’s Jennifer McGraw reports. https://ktla.com/news/local-news/fire-hydrant-thefts-leave-south-l-a-neighborhood-unprotected-from-flames/ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/fire-hydrant-thefts-leave-south-la-neighborhood-unprotected-from-flames/ar-BB1nyE2A
Actor Johnny Wactor, known for his role as Brando Corbin on the popular soap opera ‘General Hospital,’ was fatally shot in downtown Los Angeles. According to TMZ, his mother said he was with a coworker when they saw three suspects allegedly trying to steal a catalytic converter. JUST IN: ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor fatally shot …
In a shocking turn of events, it has come to light that child predators are being allowed to roam the streets of Los Angeles freely, despite efforts by law enforcement officers to apprehend them. Reports indicate that desk sergeants are advising officers not to bring in suspects of child predation, citing a lack of prosecutorial …
A jury delivered a swift and decisive judgment in a federal corruption case targeting former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan, finding Wednesday that Chan secured bribes for himself and for former Councilmember Jose Huizar as part of a sprawling pay-to-play scheme. Within a few hours, the jury found Chan guilty on 12 of 12 …
by Michael If America is heading in the right direction, why have so many of our major cities become cesspools of violence, drugs, theft, trash and homelessness? Once upon a time, millions of young people from all over America flocked to our rapidly growing metropolitan areas. Today, there is a mass exodus out of our …
This was a very tricky and complex job. Theres a lot of footage and details we want to wait on sharing. I will update more in time. To be clear about something in this video, the county of Los Angeles requires a 24-hour notice for entry, construction work, inspection, repairs, etc. We gave them proper …
Skid Row used to be confined to a one block area but now tents and other makeshift shelters can be seen throughout the city. Los Angeles Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez is lobbying Tuesday for a new department to create and oversee programs that address the homelessness crisis. The department would report to Mayor Karen Bass and …
via naturalnews The fire that broke out on Franklin Avenue was a modest one. “It smelled like burning fuel, burning plastic,” said one Hollywood resident who lives nearby. That fire happened in the first neighborhood targeted by Inside Safe, an initiative created by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to move homeless people off sidewalks and …
Kevin Merida, who has been executive editor of the storied newspaper for the last three years, told staff Tuesday that he would be leaving the company, according to a memo viewed by The Hollywood Reporter. “Today, with a heavy heart, I announce that I am leaving The Times,” Merida wrote. “I made the decision, in consultation …
BREAKING: Highway in Los Angeles has been shut down by a pro-Palestine mob. At least 2 school buses are trapped.https://t.co/dmvuBXORoc — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) December 13, 2023 h/t DBA
Disgusting result of decades of Democrat rule. Imagine as a store owner coming to your store one morning to open shop and this is what greets you. Welcome to Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/U7eruuPumu — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) November 26, 2023 h/t Dan
🚨 In Los Angeles, striking hotel workers have alleged that hotels in Santa Monica and near LAX have been replacing them with migrant workers, including some who are homeless. 👀 The workers claim that this practice has violated age and child labor laws. Stay tuned for further… pic.twitter.com/OHn8NH6nJ4 — Human Dilemma (@HumanDilemma_) October 24, 2023
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/812-N-Record-Ave-Los-Angeles-CA-90063/20646595_zpid/ 1 bedroom 1 bath 400 square feet That’s only $2385 a month mortgage. h/t The Don Of Nantucket
via ktla: With COVID-era protections gone, the number of renters facing eviction in Los Angeles continues to climb by the thousands each month. From February through the end of August, approximately 50,000 eviction notices were filed by landlords in the city, according to figures released on Monday by the L.A. Controller’s Office. A spokesperson said …
Five taco trucks across the Los Angeles area were robbed at gunpoint overnight, and police believe the same group of suspects is responsible. “Our cook, they dragged her to the wall. They pushed her… Three of them came up, one of them was the driver. They went off and took off with the money,” said …
Nordstrom Westfield Topanga Mall is ransacked by feral swarm of FIFTY looters who targeted Bottega Veneta concession https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12401675/Nordstrom-Westfield-Topanga-Mall-ransacked-feral-swarm-FIFTY-looters-targeted-Bottega-Veneta-concession.html ^ full article & more video ^ Video shows men in dark hoodies and face masks ransacking the Nordstrom store at Westfield Topanga Mall, and attacking security guards with bear spray The group sprinted to the door …
“Makes you think about the power of branding and its influence on our purchasing decisions.” pic.twitter.com/uee0zv9QBz — Frank DeScushin (@FrankDeScushin) August 4, 2023
Cedars Sinai medical center in Los Angeles reports heart attack deaths are up 30 percent in people aged 25 to 44. pic.twitter.com/Mje5vrX3ng — Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) July 31, 2023
by Chris Black This was a meme just a couple weeks ago. I reckon this is part and parcel of living in a vibrant, diverse city where White people are an absolute minority.
Los Angeles Times to cut 74 newsroom positions amid advertising declines. The Los Angeles Times is cutting its newsroom staff, becoming the latest news organization to contract amid economic pressures brought on by advertising and print readership declines. The Times is eliminating 74 positions in the newsroom, representing about 13% of the total. Full-time and temporary …