LOS ANGELES—Hollywood could soon see an increase in police presence after a motion introduced Aug. 3 by Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell that intends to address a recent increase in crime in the area. O’Farrell, who represents Hollywood, is seeking to transfer $216,000 from his office to the Los Angeles Police Department’s Hollywood division…
Los Angeles Councilman To Increase Police Patrols, Citing Crime Bump
August 3, 2022
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Woman, 81, Killed in Her Woodland Hills Home
August 3, 2022
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WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.—An 81-year-old woman who had suffered burns was found dead in her home in Woodland Hills, and police sought the public’s help Aug. 3 to find whoever killed her. A family member of the victim called police at 7:48 p.m. Aug. 2, and officers went to the 208000 block of Martha Street, north…
LA Council Votes to Ban Homeless Encampments Near Schools
August 2, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles City Council voted Aug. 2 to ban homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools and daycare centers, following an hour-long disruption by opponents who interrupted the meeting with chants and shouts in the council chamber. But due to a technicality, the council will have to vote on the matter again next…
Biden, Harris Endorse Karen Bass in LA Mayoral Race
August 2, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris jointly endorsed Rep. Karen Bass in her run for Los Angeles mayor Aug. 2. “We are endorsing Karen Bass for Los Angeles mayor because we are eager to continue to partner with her on innovative strategies to reduce homelessness and increase public safety and prosperity,” Biden…
LA County Drops Citizenship Requirement for Government Jobs
August 2, 2022
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Foreign nationals can now apply for government jobs in Los Angeles County, California, with some exceptions. The “inclusive hiring” motion, which was approved last week by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors without discussion, removes U.S. citizenship as a requirement for county positions when not barred by state or federal law. The state purpose of…
LA Finalizes List of Candidates for Mayor, Other Races for November Election
It’s official: Los Angeles mayoral candidates U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) and billionaire Rick Caruso will top the local ballot in the Nov. 8 general election. The list of candidates for the election was finalized by the Los Angeles city clerk on July 29. In the June 7 state primary election, Bass received 278,511 or 43.1…
LAPD to Conduct Enforcement Operation at Bridge After Spate of ‘Illegal Activity’
LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Police Department will conduct a traffic enforcement operation on the Sixth Street Bridge on July 31 in the wake of a recent spate of illegal activity—possibly shutting down the roadway for certain periods of time. Sunday’s operation will be conducted from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., and is intended “to ensure…
LA County Moves Forward Plan to Turn Historic General Hospital Into Affordable Housing
July 30, 2022
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion July 26 to advance a plan to repurpose the county’s historic General Hospital to include hundreds of affordable housing units. Under the proposal introduced by Supervisor Hilda Solis, county departments must develop a financial plan and construction timeline for the project within 120 days. In…
‘Spike in Crime’ Prompts Alley Closure Near Site of Nipsey Hussle Murder
July 30, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—An alley next to the site of where the late rapper Nipsey Hussle was murdered in South Los Angeles will be closed temporarily to mitigate what the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) described as continuous and violent crime in the area. The city council voted July 29 to shut down the alley near the…
COVID-19 ‘State of Emergency’ Keeps LA Residents Under Health Official’s Thumb
Commentary This week Angelenos got some good news when the county health director announced that, for now, she will not subject them to another indoor mask mandate. But the announcement begs the question: How is it that she continues to have the power to issue such mandates nearly two and a half years after the…
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