LA Council Formally Adopts `Sanctuary City’ Ordinance

The Los Angeles City Council formally adopted a “sanctuary city” ordinance Wednesday, prohibiting city resources or personnel from being used to help federal enforcement of immigration laws. Council members voted 12-0 in favor of the ordinance with an urgency clause, meaning it could go into effect within 10 days of being signed by Mayor Karen […]

Karen Bass Touts Administration’s Results Ahead of 2nd Anniversary in Office

Ahead of her second anniversary since taking office, Mayor Karen Bass Wednesday began the first leg of a tour around Los Angeles to highlight her administration’s efforts in reducing homelessness, creating jobs and delivering more city services. “By focusing on and improving processes, the city delivered more services to Angelenos this year than the last […]

Independent Spirit Awards Announces Noms

The romantic comedy “Anora” and horror film “I Saw the TV Glow” each earned a leading six nominations Wednesday for the 40th Film Independent Spirit Awards, which honor the best independent film productions from the past year. Both films were nominated for best feature film, along with “Nickel Boys,” “Sing Sing” and “The Substance.” Demi […]

Beverly Hills High Teacher Claims Wrongful Termination

A former Beverly Hills High School teacher has filed an administrative claim against the school district for alleged wrongful termination and violation of her First Amendment rights over a Facebook post she made criticizing President-elect Donald Trump and his followers, her attorney said Wednesday. Joanie Garratt, an AP History teacher with over 30 years in […]

FL Man Extradited to OC on Molestation Charges

A 54-year-old man was behind bars Wednesday in Florida awaiting extradition to Orange County to face charges of molesting three boys in Huntington Beach dating back to the 1990s. George Philip Foord was charged Nov. 19 with seven felony counts of lewd or lascivious acts with a minor, according to court records. The criminal complaint […]

LA Controller’s Office to Audit Animal Services Department

The City Controller’s Office will conduct a performance audit of the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services in an attempt to identify solutions to years-long issues, officials announced Wednesday. The audit is expected to determine whether the city is providing its animals with humane care; whether programs maximize the department’s ability to save animals; and […]

Woman Fatally Shot in Compton ID’d

Authorities Wednesday identified a 45-year-old woman who was shot to death in Compton moments after she and a male victim were intentionally struck by a vehicle driven by the suspect, who then took his own life. The attack occurred near the 900 block of South Central Avenue at around 11:10 p.m. Monday, according to the […]

Man Sentenced 120 Years for Double-Murder in Long Beach

A felon who was convicted of the shooting deaths of two men in Long Beach was sentenced Wednesday to 120 years to life in state prison. Superior Court Judge Richard Goul imposed the sentence on Efren Abril, 25, of Long Beach, who was found guilty Nov. 20 of two counts of first-degree murder for the […]

Second Person Killed in Cypress Park Shooting Identified

Authorities Wednesday identified a 17-year-old boy who died in a shooting near Cypress Park that also killed an 18-year-old man, while detectives continued their efforts to solve the crime. Officers sent to the 1400 block of Cliff Drive shortly after midnight on the morning of Nov. 7 on an “unknown trouble” call found the two […]

Authorities ID Man in Fatal Rosemead Shooting

Authorities Wednesday identified a man who was fatally shot in Rosemead. The shooting was reported at about 2:50 a.m. Friday in the 7700 block of Garvey Avenue, near Del Mar Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Paul Pacheco, 31, died at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical […]

Man in Custody in Kidnapping, Domestic Violence Investigation

A man was in custody Wednesday in connection with a Thanksgiving Day kidnapping and domestic violence investigation involving his girlfriend in East Los Angeles. Ivan Cruz, 25, was arrested Friday and was being held without bail, according to the sheriff’s department and jail records. Deputies went to the 1200 block of Dickson Avenue on Thursday […]