Tag: Los Angeles

Elite Los Angeles School Sued for ‘Racially Divisive,’ Anti-Semitic Curriculum

An elite private high school in Los Angeles is facing legal challenges by a parent who claims his daughter was kicked out after he complained the school’s new curriculum is “racially divisive” and antisemitic. Last week, Jerome Eisenberg filed a lawsuit against Brentwood School and its head, Michael Riera, for breach of contract, violation of…


Elite Los Angeles School Sued for ‘Racially Divisive,’ Antisemitic Curriculum

An elite private high school in Los Angeles is facing legal challenges by a parent who claims his daughter was kicked out after he complained the school’s new curriculum is “racially divisive” and antisemitic. Last week, Jerome Eisenberg filed a lawsuit against Brentwood School and its head, Michael Riera, for breach of contract, violation of…


Rapper Roddy Ricch Arrested on Gun Charges in New York

NEW YORK—Roddy Ricch is facing gun charges after being arrested on his way to perform at a concert Saturday night. According to police, the 23-year-old rapper was arriving at Citi Field on Saturday evening when a private security firm operating a checkpoint noticed a firearm in the vehicle he was riding in. The Los Angeles-based…


Mayor Garcetti Signs Ban On Flavored Tobacco, With Hookah Exception

LOS ANGELES—Mayor Eric Garcetti signed into law a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco in the city, with an exception for hookah lounges that meet certain conditions, the mayor’s office said Monday. It will go into effect in January, and it does not ban the possession or use of flavored tobacco for people over…


Woman Sues Cosmetic Company Alleging False Claims About Mink Fur Lashes

LOS ANGELES—A woman is suing a cosmetic company with many celebrity clients, alleging its false eyelashes that contain mink fur are falsely advertised as being manufactured in a “cruelty-free” way when in fact they made in China in a manner abusive to the semiaquatic mammals. “The animals frequently show signs of extreme psychological distress, such…


Los Angeles Ratifies Emergency Declaration Amid Baby Formula Shortage

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles City Council on June 10 ratified a local emergency declaration by Mayor Eric Garcetti to prevent local price gouging amid the shortage of baby formula across the United States. “President Biden, the Federal Trade Commission and the California Attorney General have all warned of illegal and predatory conduct, including price gouging,…


Biden Promotes Plans for Climate Action, Immigration, Border Security at Americas Summit

LOS ANGELES—President Joe Biden pushed neighboring countries to work together to reach climate goals, improve supply chains, and oversee safe and orderly migration during his second day at the 9th Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles. During his address to open the conference June 9, the president told attendees he expected the world to…


LA Unified Needs to Fill Thousands of Staff, Teacher Vacancies in 2 Months

LOS ANGELES, Calif.—The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is looking to fill up to 1,000 staff positions and 1,500 teaching positions for the upcoming 2022–23 school year. Open positions are in various areas, including clerical and administration, janitorial services, food services, school safety, transportation, early education, and special education. All applicants must be U.S….


Los Angeles District 11 Runoff Between Progressive Erin Darling and Moderate Traci Park

LOS ANGELES—The top two candidates in City Council District 11, municipal attorney Traci Park and civil lawyer Erin Darling, aim to tackle sprawling homelessness as they advance to the general election in November. District 11 is one of LA’s 15 districts that encompass the westside of the city to the Pacific Ocean. Current incumbent Mike…


LIVE at 5PM ET: Far-Left District Attorney Has Been Recalled; Billionaire Pulled Ahead in Los Angeles Mayor’s Race | The Larry Elder Show

Tuesday, June 7, was California’s primary election day. San Francisco voted to recall progressive District Attorney Chesa Boudin in a heated campaign that bitterly divided Democrats over crime, policing, and public safety reform. In another deep-blue city, Los Angeles, billionaire developer Rick Caruso held a narrow but widening lead over U.S. Rep. Karen Bass early…