Tag: Los Angeles

Los Angeles to Remove Encampment, Fence Off Toriumi Plaza in Little Tokyo

LOS ANGELES—The City of Los Angeles began removing an encampment on March 17 from a Little Tokyo plaza before closing and fencing it off to the public—drawing protests from local homeless advocacy groups, but also an impassioned defense from City Councilman Kevin de León. De León, who represents the plaza area, said Toriumi Plaza, located…


Busting Crime Takes Center Stage in Los Angeles Mayor’s Race

Commentary As I pointed out last year in The Epoch Times, crime is going to be the big issue of 2022, especially for local elections. Inflation and the war in Ukraine have arisen since then, but largely are federal issues, except when such things such as state gas taxes enter the picture. A good example…


Frustrated Residents Ask State to Restore Ballona Wetlands from Homeless Encampments

LOS ANGELES—Some residents are asking for help from the state because, they say, the city has not responded to their pleas for help after a string of fires—sparked by homeless encampments—and four homeless people were shot near the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve, the city’s largest wetland in Playa del Rey. Lucy Han, a Playa del…


Record Amounts of Illegal Meat From China Seized at Los Angeles Ports

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CPB) officials are seizing record amounts of illegal meat products from China at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports. Between October and December 2021, agents seized more than 262,000 pounds of prohibited pork, chicken, beef, and duck products. This was a 33 percent increase from the year before, officials…


Los Angeles Crime Wave Turns Melrose Dream into Misfortune

LOS ANGELES—Eight years ago, Mandy Madden Kelley touted Melrose Place as a quiet street where the most fashionable individuals would hang out, grab a cup of joe from Alfred’s Coffee, and shop in some of the city’s most luxurious boutiques. French and Italian designer stores line the street: Oscar de la Renta, Bottega Veneta, and…


Los Angeles City Council Mulls New Social Equity Housing Rules

The Los Angeles City Council has introduced a package of new social justice rules that supporters say would make it easier for homeless and underprivileged residents to find housing. The “Fair Access for Renters” legislation proposed March 9 by city councilors Mike Bonin, Nithya Raman, and Marqueece Harris-Dawson would restrict landlords from asking certain information…


Los Angeles’ Extended Eviction Moratorium Explained | Chris Gray

Los Angeles County extended its eviction moratorium for another 15 months. My guest is Chris Grey, president at Moss & Company Property Management. He discusses the details of the eviction moratorium and how the extension will impact the renters and landlords of Los Angeles.   Follow Epoch TV on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpochTVus Twitter: https://twitter.com/EpochTVus Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/EpochTV Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/epochtv…


Masks Still Required for LA Students Even After State, County Lift Mandate

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) said that it will, at least for now, keep its students masked up even after the end of California’s statewide mask mandate for indoor public places. This Monday marks the first day many students in California come to school without having to wear a mask. For over 600,000 students…


Prehistoric Creatures Rule in the Middle of Los Angeles

In the heart of Los Angeles, we discovered an area that was inhabited for thousands of years before the arrival of humans: the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum. From viewing the exhibits and reading the signs at each one we learned so much about the natural history of this area. In the late 1800s…


Demonstrators Recognize ‘Detransition Awareness Day’ in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES—In front of a towering JW Marriot Hotel in the LA Live entertainment and shopping area of downtown, a small group of people gathered on March 12 holding handmade posters in recognition of the second annual “Detransition Awareness Day.” Inside the hotel, Human Rights Campaign held a dinner event that brought together active members…