Los Angeles County’s sheriff slammed the county’s district attorney (DA), saying his policies and failure to prosecute all criminals is contributing to the crime wave in the city. Sheriff Alex Villanueva made appearances at both a neighborhood group’s town hall and on Fox News on Dec. 22. During both appearances, Villanueva said the policies and…
LA County Sheriff Says District Attorney’s Policies Contribute to Crime Wave
Los Angeles Police Kill Teen Girl While Firing Shots at Male Suspect
December 24, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles police fatally shot a 14-year-old girl who was inside a clothing store dressing room Thursday as they fired at a suspect who had assaulted a woman earlier, authorities said. Police also killed the male suspect, authorities said. He and the girl have not been named. The woman who had been assaulted was…
Los Angeles Neighborhood Fears Proposed Homeless Shelter Too Close to Daycare, Elementary Schools
Some Los Angeles residents fear a new homeless shelter may soon be coming to their neighborhood with elementary schools and a daycare nearby, according to city documents obtained through a public records request made by the residents. Community members in Westchester and Playa del Rey say they discovered city officials requested information on two properties…
Man Arrested in Deaths of Model, Architect to Remain Jailed on $3.4 Million Bail on Sex Charges
LOS ANGELES—A judge ordered on Dec. 23 a Beverly Hills man who was arrested in connection with last month’s deaths of a model and her friend and subsequently charged with sexually assaulting four women in alleged attacks dating back as far as 2010 to remain jailed in lieu of a $3.4 million bail. Superior Court Judge Victoria B….
Ahead of Holidays, Officials Remind Angelenos How to Recycle Christmas Trees
December 23, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—Ahead of the holidays, Los Angeles officials announced on Dec. 22 details of the city’s Christmas tree recycling program to ensure Angelenos know how to properly dispose of their trees. To have a Christmas tree turned into compost and mulch—which is available to residents for free—people can chop their tree into smaller pieces and put them into their green bin….
Man Fatally Shot While Chasing Theft Suspect in Covina; Gunman Sought
December 22, 2021
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COVINA, Calif.—A man who was among a group of people chasing another man they believed had stolen something from a vehicle in Covina was fatally shot by the suspect, who was still at large Dec. 22. The wounded man died at the scene of the shooting, which occurred about 11 p.m. Tuesday in the 1800 block of Covina…
Los Angeles Sues Apartment Owner for Alleged Crime, Gangs at Location
December 22, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles city filed a nuisance abatement lawsuit against the owner and a tenant of a 16-unit apartment building in South Los Angeles that they allege is a hotbed of gang activity and a magnet for violent crime, City Attorney Mike Feuer announced Dec. 22. The building, at 501 E. 23rd St., has had five documented…
More Ships Choosing to Deliver To East Coast, Gulf Coast Ports
Faced with long waits at the ports in Los Angeles, more companies are delivering goods to East Coast and Gulf Coast ports to save time and money. The Port of Baltimore welcomed the arrival of a ship Dec. 14 that delivered 1,800 new Mercedes-Benz vehicles, including about 600 that were scheduled to be delivered to…
LA County Looking to Hire 200 More Nurses Amid Nursing Shortage
December 21, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles County will add about 200 registered nurses (RN) to the Department of Health Services to achieve staffing standards as California struggles with a nursing shortage. The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors voted Dec. 21 to approve a motion to help hospitals within the county reach the state’s “nurse-to-patient ratio”—at least one nurse…
University of California Mandates COVID Boosters; May Go Remote in January
December 21, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—Eligible students and staff at University of California (UC) campuses will be required to obtain COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, the system’s president said Dec. 21, while indicating some campuses could temporarily shift to remote courses in January. In a letter sent to chancellors at the 10 UC schools statewide, Dr. Michael Drake called for each…
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