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USC President Set to Meet with Protest Organizers for Second Consecutive Day

Organizers of the pro-Palestinian protests at USC are set to meet Tuesday with USC President Carol Folt for the second consecutive day, while at UCLA around 60 counter-protesters attempted to breach the entrance of the encampment in Dickson Plaza. “The students said at the end they wouldn’t have considered this meeting a win from their […]
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Bass to Co-Lead Mayors Group in Meetings with Congressional Leaders

Mayor Karen Bass will co-lead a delegation of mayors who will meet with congressional leaders in Washington Tuesday to pursue statutory changes to address veteran homelessness. The group of 48 mayors, including Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson and Santa Monica Mayor Phil Brock, are set to meet with Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, Patty Murray, D-Washington; […]
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Three Additional Victims of Pearblossom Crash Identified

Authorities Tuesday identified three of the five people who were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Pearblossom (SR138) Highway in the Littlerock area. Reynaldo Alvarado, 60, Emilio Dermedy, 24, and Pauline Martinez Salinas, 20, were identified as three of the victims of the fatal crash by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner’s office. […]
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Average LA County Gas Price Records Largest Decrease Since Feb. 22

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County decreased Tuesday for the seventh time in eight days, dropping eight-tenths of a cent to $5.358, its largest decrease since Feb. 22. The average price has dropped 2.9 cents over the past eight days, including one-tenth of a cent both Sunday […]
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Budget Committee to Begin Multi-Week Review of Mayor Bass’ 2024-25 Budget

A Los Angeles City Council committee is expected Tuesday to begin its multi-week review and consideration of Mayor Karen Bass’ proposed $12.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The first hearing will include presentations and discussion with the mayor’s office, City Administrative Officer Matt Szabo and an overview of anticipated revenues. The five-member committee will […]
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LA City Council to Consider Redistricting Reform for November Ballot

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday will consider amending a proposed ballot measure to establish an independent redistricting commission that would be tasked with redrawing the boundaries of council districts for future elections. If the recommendations are approved, City Council members will instruct the city attorney’s office to update the ballot measure to reflect changes […]
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Sheriff Seeks to Hike Rates for Services in Contract Cities

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco Tuesday will request the Board of Supervisors’ authorization to hike the blanket rate charged to 16 cities and other contract entities for the use of patrol deputies and support services associated with operations. The sheriff is seeking a 2.45% increase in the base hourly rate charged for the use of […]
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Parents Set to be Sentenced in 4-Year-Old Palmdale Boy’s Death

The parents of a 4-year-old Palmdale boy are facing potential life prison sentences Tuesday in connection with their no contest pleas to murder and torture charges stemming from their son’s July 2019 death, which was initially reported as a drowning. Jose Maria Cuatro Jr., 32, and Ursula Elaine Juarez, 30, were indicted four years ago […]
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LA County Supervisors to Proclaim April 30 as `Jane Fonda Day’

In recognition of Jane Fonda’s lifelong commitment to climate advocacy, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday will proclaim April 30 in honor of the beloved actress. Supervisor Lindsey Horvath will lead the recognition and celebrate Fonda, who is expected to attend the ceremony Tuesday morning. As part of Earth Month, the supervisor is […]
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City of LA to Provide Employees Leave for Reproductive Loss

To comply with state law, the Los Angeles City Council Tuesday is expected to pass an ordinance that would give all city employees up to five days of leave following a reproductive loss. Last year, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 848 allowing leaves of absence for reproductive-related losses. The law went into effect Jan. […]
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One Year Ago Today (April 30, 2023)…Male Temp Workers Allege Harassment by Female Fender Guitar Colleague

One Year Ago Today (April 30, 2023)…Four men who worked through a temporary staffing agency at Fender Musical Instruments Corp. in Corona are suing both companies, alleging they were sexually harassed by a female co-worker whose behavior was tolerated for too long by both management and human resources. The Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit was […]
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