Appellate Court Yet to Make Final Decision Over Control of National Guard

An appellate panel heard arguments Tuesday but made no ruling on whether President Donald Trump or California Gov. Gavin Newsom will control the state’s National Guard — a hearing stemming from a challenge to Trump’s decision to federalize the Guard, which a San Francisco federal judge ruled last week was illegal and unconstitutional. During the […]

Economic Impact LACo ICE Raids Under Review

Amid stepped-up federal immigrant enforcement in the area, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday calling for a study of the raids’ economic impact on small businesses. Intensified raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have prompted daily protests in the streets of downtown Los Angeles and other L.A. County sites […]

Mayor Bass Lifts DTLA Curfew

The downtown Los Angeles curfew that had been in effect since last week due to protests sparked by immigration raids was lifted Tuesday, but Mayor Karen Bass warned it could be reinstated if necessary. “The curfew, coupled with ongoing crime prevention efforts, have been largely successful in protecting stores, restaurants, businesses and residential communities from […]

Authorities ID Man Struck and Killed by Train at South LA Metro Station

A 38-year-old man who was struck and killed by a train at a Metro station in South Los Angeles was identified by authorities Tuesday. Officers responded around 7:09 a.m. Monday to the 4300 block of Crenshaw Boulevard following reports of a man who had fallen onto the tracks at the Leimert Park Station and was […]

Couple Killed in 101 Crash Near Studio City

Two people were killed Tuesday in a two-vehicle crash on the Ventura (101) Freeway in Studio City. California Highway Patrol officers and Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded at 2:25 a.m. Tuesday to the westbound 101 and the Hollywood (170) Freeway junction with the Ventura (134) Freeway, near the Tujunga Avenue exit. According to preliminary […]

$100M Brinks Heist Duo to Appear in Court Tuesday

Two Southern California residents are expected to appear in court Tuesday on federal charges alleging they broke into a Brinks truck and stole nearly $100 million worth of gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds and luxury watches in what officials consider the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history. The indictment, returned in Los Angeles federal court last […]

Pedestrian Killed on 605 Freeway Identified

A 30-year-old man who was killed after being struck by a vehicle while walking on the San Gabriel River (605) Freeway in Santa Fe Springs was identified by authorities Tuesday. CHP officers responded at 8:56 p.m. Friday to the southbound freeway and the Telegraph Road off-ramp, where they found a white Honda sedan near the […]

Security Guard Drops Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Against Gardena Employer

A former security guard has dropped her lawsuit against her ex-employer in which she alleged she was wrongfully fired in 2020 for criticizing the firm for allegedly not enforcing coronavirus safety measures that had been implemented by a client. On Friday, attorneys for plaintiff Sheena Christian filed court papers in Los Angeles Superior Court asking […]

LACo Hospitality Union Files for $30/Hour Minimum Wage for Hotel, Airport Workers

A hospitality union that successfully pushed for a $30 an hour minimum wage for hotel and airport workers has filed two citywide initiatives aimed at expanding those wage benefits to all industries, it was announced Tuesday. Unite Here Local 11 representatives submitted paperwork late Monday with the Los Angeles City Clerk to file the voter […]

Television City Announces Partnership with Influencers

The owners of the iconic Television City studio complex in the Fairfax District announced a partnership Tuesday that offers a “boutique production facility” designed for social media influencers and other digital formats. Officials with Hackman Capital Partners said the deal with Interwoven Studios offers content creators access to “elevated production experiences and full-service studio amenities […]

Man Charged With Throwing Objects at CHP Vehicles During Immigration Protest