LOS ANGELES—The City Council voted Feb. 21 to explore how to implement Measure ULA, a ballot measure that passed in November and seeks an additional tax on property sales that exceed $5 million in Los Angeles. The measure is currently facing litigation, but if it survives, the tax is expected to generate between $600 million…
Accused Killer of Beloved Los Angeles Bishop Charged With Murder
February 22, 2023
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A man accused of gunning down Los Angeles Catholic Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell at his home in Hacienda Heights was charged Feb. 22 with murder. Carlos Medina, 61, was arrested Monday in connection with the Saturday shooting of the 69-year-old bishop. Medina is the husband of O’Connell’s housekeeper, and he also performed handyman work at…
Person of Interest Arrested in Death of Catholic Bishop in Los Angeles
February 20, 2023
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A male suspect was taken into custody mid-morning Feb. 20 in connection with the killing of a beloved Catholic leader—Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell—who was fatally shot in his home, in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Hacienda Heights, Feb. 18. Further details on the suspect will be announced this afternoon at 3 p.m. during a Los…
Husband of Catholic Bishop’s Housekeeper Arrested in His Death
February 20, 2023
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Authorities said Feb. 20 they have arrested the husband of the housekeeper of beloved Catholic leader–Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell–in connection with his death Feb. 18. Los Angeles County Sherrif Robert Luna announced the arrest of 65-year-old Torrance resident Carlos Medina, in an afternoon press conference, after he was taken into custody around 8:15 a.m. after…
Prostitution, Exploitation Worsening on Los Angeles’s Notorious ‘Blade’ After New California Law
February 19, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—At Figueroa and 69th Streets girls appearing as young as 15 stood in G-Strings and unbuttoned blouses, one Wednesday evening earlier this month, as cars idled in a small traffic jam under the weak glow of faded street lights. Even on a weeknight, Los Angeles’s busiest area for sex work—known colloquially as “The Blade”—has…
Catholic Bishop Appointed by Pope Francis in 2015 Shot and Killed in LA
A long-serving Catholic bishop was shot and killed in Los Angeles on Saturday, according to the church and officials. Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell, 69, ” has passed away unexpectedly,” said Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez in a statement. “It is a shock and I have no words to express my sadness.” The LA County…
2 Shootings of Jewish Men in LA Believed to Be Hate Crimes
LOS ANGELES—A person was taken into custody Thursday in connection with the shootings of two Jewish men outside synagogues in Los Angeles this week that investigators believe were hate crimes, police said. The violence set off fear among the city’s Jewish community as police increased patrols around houses of worship and officials decried the attacks….
Filming in Los Angeles Declining, Says New Report
There were few bright spots regarding the health of film production in Los Angeles after FilmLA, which provides on-location film permits in the region, recently released its latest data for 2022 regarding shoots for television, commercials, feature films, and an “other” catch-all category of various production types. Los Angeles film production between 2021 and 2022….
Filming in Los Angeles Declining, New Report Says
There were few bright spots regarding the health of film production in Los Angeles after FilmLA, which provides on-location film permits in the region, recently released its latest data for 2022 regarding shoots for television, commercials, feature films, and an “other” catch-all category of various production types. Los Angeles film production between 2021 and 2022….
Russell Shines in Return to Lakers After Trade by T-wolves
SAN FRANCISCO—D’Angelo Russell had 15 points, six assists and five rebounds in his Lakers return after being acquired from Minnesota at the trade deadline, Dennis Schroder scored 26 points, and Los Angeles beat the Golden State Warriors 109–103 on Saturday night in a rivalry missing the star power of injured greats LeBron James and Stephen…
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