LOS ANGELES (CNS)—Three powerful California police unions—including the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL)—unveiled a national reform agenda on June 14 intended to improve the relationship between police officers and the communities they serve. The LAPPL, the San Francisco Police Officers Association, and the San Jose Police Officers Association took out full-page ads in the […]
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (CNS)—A former Irvine attorney was convicted on June 15 of killing his ex-wife and throwing her body overboard while on a Mediterranean cruise to solve his financial disputes with the victim. Lonnie Loren Kocontes, 62, was convicted of murder with a special circumstances allegation of murder for financial gain in the killing […]
In a construction victory made possible by the countywide COVID-19 “Safer at Home” order earlier this year and subsequent street closure approval by the city of Beverly Hills, the Los [continue reading]
A California Superior Court judge on June 12 granted a temporary restraining order against Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order requiring all counties in the state to send vote-by-mail ballots to every registered voter for the Nov. 3 general election. Sutter County Judge Perry Parker suspended Newsom’s Executive Order N-67-20, issued on June 3, calling it […]
Metro and our Mobility on Demand partner Via have joined forces with First 5 LA Best Start and their countywide network of nonprofits to deliver food and diapers to vulnerable families during the COVID-19 crisis. First 5 LA aims to strengthen families, communities and social systems so all children in [continue reading]
Calling all Angelenos! Participate in the Wear A Mask LA video PSA contest to show all Los Angeles County residents why it’s important to wear a face covering or mask [continue reading]
► More Info: http://goo.gl/PifN7p Los Angeles (LA) Public Transportation guide for LA visitors in this travel guide by Hipfig. LA Metro has six train lines covering the Los Angeles area. LA Metro also runs 3 types of buses – Local (Orange), Rapid (Red), and Express (Blue) in Los Angeles. Topics covered in this useful Los […]
► More detailed info at – http://goo.gl/RL3fVV Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) helpful guide in this video for arriving passengers to Los Angeles. This LAX Airport travel video covers the arrival process for International passengers, transit for connecting passengers, and LAX Ground transportation information. This useful LAX Airport video for arriving passengers covers below topics […]
Every Sunday for the last 12 years, Vietnam War veteran Robert Rosebrock has stood on the corner of Wilshire and San Vicente boulevards in West Los Angeles, protesting the alleged misuse of the property behind him. The 388-acre parcel of land houses the Veteran Affairs (VA) Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, including a VA hospital. […]
SANTA ANA, Calif. (CNS)—Orange County’s chief health officer, Dr. Nichole Quick, resigned on June 8 after drawing criticism from residents for her order last month to require face coverings as the county allowed some businesses to reopen. Quick was receiving heightened security due to threats stemming from her the mask order. Protesters brought a poster […]