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Mayor Bass Attributes Violence Reduction to Community Programs

community centerA day after the Los Angeles Police Department reported an overall reduction in violent crimes in 2024, city officials Tuesday highlighted what they called the vital role community programs and intervention played in that milestone. LAPD data showed there was a 45% decrease in gang-related homicides in so-called Gang Reduction and Youth Development zones in […]
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February Housing Market Improves in LA

open house / saleHome prices in the city of Los Angeles rose slightly in February compared to the previous month, and higher than housing prices one year ago, the California Association of Realtors announced Tuesday. The $824,000 median price of an existing single-family home last month reflected a 0.6% increase from January’s $820,000 sales price in the L.A. […]
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Father of Prisoner Who OD’d on Fentanyl Criticizes Officials for Poor Oversight

A man who won a $3.3 million verdict in a federal lawsuit over the death of his son from a fentanyl overdose while in custody at the Theo Lacy Jail three years ago criticized county officials Tuesday for lax standards in caring for mentally ill inmates. Jay and Rosalee Campos won the verdict Friday in […]
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DOJ, Jewish Students, Professor File Suit Against UCLA

uclaFederal prosecutors have filed papers showing support for students and a professor at UCLA who say the university failed to protect Jewish students and faculty members from unlawful discrimination during pro-Palestine protests on campus last year, according to documents obtained Tuesday. The newly formed Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism announced that the U.S. Department […]
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LA Council Ask for Official Report on House Sharing Ordinance

Airbnb protes tposterThe Los Angeles City Council directed staff Tuesday to explore proposals to improve enforcement of its home-sharing ordinance and residential hotel policies. In a 12-0 vote, the City Council members instructed relevant departments to report on the personnel and funding needed to enforce regulations against illegal, unregistered home-sharing activity. Council members Bob Blumenfield, John Lee […]
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Two Years Later, NV Ghost Gun Manufacturer Yet to Pay Settlement with LA

settlementTwo years after reaching a $5 million settlement with Nevada-based gun manufacturer Polymer80, the Los Angeles City Council Tuesday approved a request to retain outside counsel for judgment enforcement and collection. In an 11-0 vote, the council authorized the City Attorney’s Office to secure a contract with Joel Selik, a licensed attorney who practices in […]
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Homicide Detectives Investigate Second Fatal Shooting in La Puente

detectivesSheriff’s homicide detectives Tuesday were continuing to investigate the fatal shooting of a man in La Puente. Deputies were called at 9:35 p.m. Monday to the 900 block of Fickewirth Avenue between Loukelton Street and Amar Road, where they found the victim, said homicide Lt. Michael Mordica of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The […]
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LA Council Announces Potential 2-Year Budget Process

city hallThe Los Angeles City Council instructed staff Tuesday to explore shifting to a two-year budget cycle, a move aimed at alleviating fiscal concerns caused by lower-than-expected revenue, overspending and increasing wildfire recovery costs. In a 12-0 vote, the City Council approved a motion introduced by members Eunisses Hernandez, Bob Blumenfield and Imelda Padilla in June […]
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LAPD Offers $50K Reward for Info on McArthur Park Stabbing

stab / knifePolice sought the public’s assistance Tuesday in locating a suspect in the fatal stabbing of a 24-year-old man in MacArthur Park. Joey Darnell Thomas was killed on Aug. 6, 2024, near the intersection of Westlake Avenue and Sixth Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The motive for the fatal attack remains unclear, and […]
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AG Bonta Warns of Fake ICE, Immigration Scams

ICE immigration raidState law enforcement officials Tuesday warned Californians to take steps to protect themselves amid new reports of individuals impersonating U.S. Immigrations and Custom Enforcement officers and other immigration scams. In recent months, California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued ways to help California immigrants better understand their rights and protections under the law and assist […]
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Man Who Assaulted, Abducted Woman in Perris Sentenced

A 24-year-old man who assaulted and abducted his ex-girlfriend in Perris was sentenced Tuesday to three years in state prison. Jaden I. Ross of Riverside pleaded guilty last month to assault with a deadly weapon resulting in great bodily injury and assault with intent to commit mayhem under a plea agreement with the Riverside County […]
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