Tag: Los Angeles

LA City Extends State of Emergency, Eviction Protections

LOS ANGELES—The City of Los Angeles extended its COVID-19 state of emergency for another 30 days, while community members expressed concerns over the simultaneous extension of eviction protections and of the moratorium on parking enforcement—which some claimed to have encouraged homeless vehicle encampments. On Feb. 1, the Los Angeles City Council voted 11–2 to extend…


LA City Extends State of Emergency, Delaying RV Parking Restrictions

LOS ANGELES—The City of Los Angeles extended its COVID-19 state of emergency for another 30 days, while community members expressed concerns over the simultaneous extension of eviction protections and of the moratorium on parking enforcement—which some claimed to have encouraged homeless vehicle encampments. On Feb. 1, the Los Angeles City Council voted 11–2 to extend…


John Wayne Airport Passenger Traffic Nears Pre-Pandemic Levels

SANTA ANA, Calif.—Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport is nearly back to pre-pandemic levels, according to data released on Jan. 28 by the airport. The number of passengers who flew out of or into John Wayne Airport in December 2021 was nearly 850,000, only a 5 percent decrease when compared to December 2019, which…


5 Suspects Arrested for Train Theft in Torrance

TORRANCE, Calif.—Five people have been arrested for allegedly burglarizing train cars in Torrance, police said on Feb. 1. Officers were sent to 190th Street and Hawthorne Boulevard about 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, the Torrance Police Department reported. “The reporting person observed … suspects carrying boxes from the train cars,” police said in a statement. “Officers…


Where to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Southern California

It is that time of the year—when kids are showered with red envelopes full of money as they shout auspicious phrases to bring good luck to their relatives. Feb. 1 marks Lunar New Year 2020—Year of the Tiger—which is celebrated in many countries across Asia, including China, Korea, Vietnam, and Singapore. Each country has its…


Newsom Visits LA County Facility to Highlight Behavioral Health Investment

LOS ANGELES—Gov. Gavin Newsom Jan. 31 visited the site of a future behavioral health and transitional housing facility in Los Angeles County to highlight the state’s $3 billion investment in behavioral health infrastructure, housing, and supportive services. Newsom said facilities like the one being developed in Los Angeles County—which received about $12.8 million from the…


Off-Duty Pasadena Fire Captain Rescues Woman From Burning Home In East LA

EAST LOS ANGELES—An off-duty Pasadena Fire Department captain who was preparing to go to Sunday’s National Football Conference Championship Game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers rescued a woman and her dog from a burning home in East Los Angeles, authorities said Jan. 31. “Capt. William Basulto wanted to fulfill his…


More Charges Pending in LA County Murder, Follow-Home Robberies

LOS ANGELES—Police Monday will ask the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office to consider filing charges against a fifth suspect in connection with a spate of follow-home robberies that occurred in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Glendale, and Fontana, as well as the fatal shooting of a man near a Hollywood restaurant. Marquis Ford, 24, of…


SoCal COVID Cases Continue Dropping; Free N95 Masks and Longer Paid Sick Leave

LOS ANGELES—As new COVID-19 cases and positivity rate continues dropping in Southern California, more programs are available for people to gain better access to testings, masks, and financial support. On Jan. 27, Los Angeles County had 23,796 new cases reported, down from 43,091 the previous Friday, according to the county’s Department of Public Health. To…


LA City Officials Salaries Reduced If Homelessness Goals Not Met: Ballot Measure

LOS ANGELES—Homeless encampments would be banned, the development of temporary emergency shelters would be prioritized, and the salaries of elected officials who failed to meet those goals would be reduced under a ballot measure introduced by Councilman Joe Buscaino, who is running for mayor. The language for the proposal was submitted to the Los Angeles…