LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles County reported 34,448 new positive COVID-19 tests and 16 additional deaths associated with the virus Jan. 8, amid an accelerated surge in transmission driven by the Omicron variant. The county has seen more than 200,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases over the past 7 days, the highest number in one week since the beginning…
California Law Enforcement Continues to Fight Against Early Release for Violent Criminals
January 8, 2022
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A number of law enforcement officials are continuing their fight against the early release of violent criminals following the court order that blocks state prison officials from doing so. “[State officials] have it in their mind that releasing people from our institutions is somehow criminal justice reform, but it isn’t,” Riverside County District Attorney Mike…
LAUSD Distributes COVID-19 Test Kits Before Students Return to Campus
January 8, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—As Omicron cases surge, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), which is requiring all staff and students to get tested for COVID-19 before school begins on Jan. 11, is distributing at-home testing kits to students over the weekend. The LAUSD announced on Jan. 4 that all students and staff must test negative for…
Los Angeles Police Captain Sues City Over Gun Search
January 8, 2022
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A high-ranking police captain claims in a lawsuit Jan. 4 against the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and a city-affiliated gun store that he and his family suffered trauma during a search of his home. LAPD Capt. Jonathan Tom, of the West LA Division, also alleges in the lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court…
LA Police Captain Sues City Over Gun Search
January 8, 2022
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A high-ranking police captain claims in a lawsuit Jan. 4 against the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and a city-affiliated gun store that he and his family suffered trauma during a search of his home. LAPD Capt. Jonathan Tom, of the West LA Division, also alleges in the lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court…
Facebook Censors Parent Group Opposing Medical Mandates
January 7, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—A parent Facebook group opposing COVID-19 mandates in Los Angeles schools was disabled this week for allegedly spreading “misinformation.” The group, called “LAUSD Parents Against Medical Mandates,” was started by LA Unified School District (LAUSD) parents who oppose medical mandates for schools after the district announced a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students in September….
Why Los Angeles Needs to Improve Its Charter to Minimize Corruption | Roozbeh Farahanipour
Los Angeles was once one of the top cities in the world. Now, it is experiencing high levels of homelessness, crime, strict business regulations, and poor public policy. My guest is Roozbeh Farahanipour, president of the West Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. He discusses the corruption in the city of Los Angeles and how his…
Gascon Aide Sues Azusa Police Over Drunk-in-Public Arrest
January 7, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—A top aide to Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon sued the Azusa Police Department Jan. 6, alleging officers violated his civil rights “with evil motive and intent” when they arrested him for allegedly being drunk in public. Joseph Iniguez, 36, was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication after officers pulled over a Tesla driven by his…
Short Term Rental Laws in Major Orange County Cities
January 6, 2022
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Short-term rentals, available through online platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo, are becoming increasingly popular among travelers as an alternative to hotel stays and for homeowners looking for new income streams. Since the advent of these platforms, places like Los Angeles and San Francisco started regulating the short-term rental market, which has now expanded into…
LA Sheriff, Police Report Hundreds of Staff in Quarantine
January 6, 2022
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Los Angeles law enforcement agencies reported hundreds of officers and staff were quarantined this week after testing positive for COVID-19. LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said 573 personnel were quarantined with five of those in the hospital. “That’s a big chunk of people,” Villanueva said on a Facebook livestream Jan. 5. “It’s not close to…
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