Tag: Los Angeles

LA Animal Shelters Run out of Space, Looking for New Homes for Furry Friends

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Animal Services is asking animal-loving Angelenos to adopt pets from local shelters that are increasingly overwhelmed by a growing influx of medium to large dogs coming under their care, according to officials. “We have taken measures each month to increase pet adoptions, foster homes, transfers of pets to rescue partners, and…


Candidates Endorsed by Democratic Socialists Prevail in LA City Race

LOS ANGELES—Two progressive Los Angeles City Council candidates who were endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America Los Angeles (DSALA) chapter are now prevailing over their challenger incumbents, as county clerks continue tallying mail-in ballots trickling in from the June 7 primary election. The results show some Angelenos are voting more progressively than they did…


Los Angeles City Attorney Cracks Down on Illegal Fireworks, Targets Online Platforms

Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer warned residents about the use of illegal fireworks for personal use as preparations for Independence Day are underway. Amid concerns of increased risk of a fire hazard due to the ongoing drought, Feuer encouraged Angelenos to enjoy fireworks only in ”professional and permitted shows” on June 16. Feuer said…


LIVE at 5PM ET: Robberies and Homicides Up—When Is Biden Going to Call It ‘The Putin Crime Wave’? | The Larry Elder Show

Two police officers—one a 22-year veteran and the other a rookie—were shot and killed in the Los Angeles County city of El Monte late Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. The suspect is also dead. The mayor said the officers were “essentially ambushed.” The El Monte officers were identified Wednesday as Cpl. Michael Paredes and Officer Joseph…


LIVE NOW: Robberies and Homicides Up—When Is Biden Going to Call It ‘The Putin Crime Wave’? | The Larry Elder Show

Two police officers—one a 22-year veteran and the other a rookie—were shot and killed in the Los Angeles County city of El Monte late Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. The suspect is also dead. The mayor said the officers were “essentially ambushed.” The El Monte officers were identified Wednesday as Cpl. Michael Paredes and Officer Joseph…


Robberies and Homicides Up—When Is Biden Going to Call It ‘The Putin Crime Wave’? | The Larry Elder Show

Two police officers—one a 22-year veteran and the other a rookie—were shot and killed in the Los Angeles County city of El Monte late Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. The suspect is also dead. The mayor said the officers were “essentially ambushed.” The El Monte officers were identified Wednesday as Cpl. Michael Paredes and Officer Joseph…


3 Men Killed in Shooting at Party in Boyle Heights Identified

LOS ANGELES—Authorities identified on June 16 the third of three men fatally shot during a party at a warehouse in Boyle Heights. The shooting was reported at about 12:30 a.m. Sunday in the 1400 block of South Lorena Street, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) reported. Randy Tyson, 25, and Daniel Dunbar, 27, both of…


Latin Record Business Moguls Arrested for Ties With Mexican Drug Cartel

Federal authorities arrested and charged two Latin music business executives June 14 for allegedly conducting business with a Guadalajara-based concert promoter tied to Mexican drug cartels, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). In a conspiracy to violate the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act, a law that prohibits Americans from dealing with foreign drug traffickers,…


Los Angeles Tentatively OKs Law Banning Bicycle Assembly on Sidewalks

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles City Council tentatively approved an ordinance on June 14 to prohibit people from assembling or disassembling bicycles in the public right-of-way. A motion to have the ordinance drafted was introduced by Councilman Joe Buscaino and passed the city council 10–4 on Feb. 8, with council members Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Nithya Raman, Curren…


Authorities Recover Over $200,000 in Stolen Lululemon Merchandise

LOS ANGELES—The California Highway Patrol’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force has recovered a shipment of stolen Lululemon products valued at more than $200,000, authorities said Tuesday. The capture is the largest of stolen items in the athletic apparel retailer’s history, according to a company representative. California Highway Patrol (CHP) investigators from the Border Division’s task…