USC President Sets Meeting with Protest Organizers for Second Consecutive Day

Organizers of pro-Palestinian protests at USC were set to meet again Tuesday with university President Carol Folt to discuss their demands, while security was ramped up at UCLA following overnight clashes among protesters and counter-protesters. USC protesters met with Folt and other university officials for about 90 minutes Monday afternoon. “The students said at the […]

Parents Sentenced to Potential Life Terms for Torture, Murder of4-Year-Old Son

The parents of a 4-year-old Palmdale boy who was tortured and murdered were sentenced Tuesday to potential life prison terms. Superior Court Judge Robert G. Chu sentenced Jose Maria Cuatro Jr. to 32 years to life in prison, and Ursula Elaine Juarez to 22 years to life for Noah Cuatro’s July 2019 death, which was […]

Council Amends Ballot Measure on Redistricting Reform for November

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday approved amendments to a ballot measure to establish an independent redistricting commission that would be tasked with redrawing the boundaries of council districts for future elections. In a 13-0 vote, council members instructed the City Attorney’s Office to update the measure to reflect changes approved by the Ad Hoc […]

USC Bus Crash Injures 18 People

A collision involving a Metro E Line train and a USC Transportation bus in the Exposition Park area resulted in 18 people being taken to hospitals and three dozen others treated for minor injuries at the scene. The crash occurred shortly before noon in the 900 block of West Exposition Boulevard adjacent to the USC […]

Sammy Hagar Receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Tuesday honoring hard rock and heavy metal singer, songwriter and guitarist Sammy Hagar for a career in which he sold more than 50 million albums. Singer John Mayer and Tom Consolo, Hager’s longtime manager, were among those joining Hagar at the ceremony adjacent to Amoeba […]

LA to Provide Employees Leave for Reproductive Loss

To comply with state law, the Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday giving all city employees up to five days of leave following a reproductive loss. Council members voted 12-0 in favor of the ordinance without prior discussion. Council members Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Bob Blumenfield and Katy Yaroslavsky were absent during the vote. Last […]

Supervisors 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 proclaimed April 30 in honor of the actress. Supervisor Lindsey Horvath led the recognition of Fonda, hailing her dedication to raising awareness about environmental justice around the globe. Fonda was on hand to accept the honor, and […]

LA Council to Secure Rent-Controlled Units in Working Class Neighborhood

Responding to concerns about how some rent-controlled units could be lost as a result of streamlining initiatives for affordable housing, the Los Angeles City Council took steps Tuesday to impose temporary regulations until appropriate land use controls are made. Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez’s motion applies only to a particular area within her First District, and aims […]

Agoura Hills Man Charged in Securities Fraud Scheme

An Agoura Hills man was among two defendants charged for allegedly conspiring to defraud investors in a multi-year scheme involving the acquisition and sale of securities, it was announced Tuesday. Jack Edward Daniels, 74, is charged with one count of conspiracy and one count of securities fraud, according to an indictment unsealed Tuesday. Daniels is […]

Beverly Hills Businessman Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion

A Beverly Hills man pleaded guilty Tuesday to evading more than $1 million of federal and state taxes. Haim Jerry Kohen entered his plea in Los Angeles federal court. He is scheduled to be sentenced Oct. 1, when he faces up to five years in federal prison, prosecutors noted. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, […]

Victim of Littlerock Traffic Collision Identified

A 47-year-old motorist who crashed into a parked big rig along Pearblossom Highway in Littlerock and died in a second deadly collision on the roadway in less than 12 hours was identified Tuesday by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. The crash occurred shortly before 5:30 a.m. Monday, when a 2012 Dodge minivan […]