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Cutting Coastal Cleanup Crews Would "Devastate the Environment," Councilwoman Park Warns
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (1041+ words) Losing this team will devastate the environment," Park wrote in a recent newsletter. With so many major events on the horizon, the timing couldn't be worse." The Coastal CARE+ Team clears trash, debris, and illegal dumping from coastline stretching from…...
$38 Million Speed Camera Contract Moves Ahead Without City Bidding Process
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (1036+ words) The Los Angeles Department of Transportation is asking the City Council to authorize an agreement'to operate and manage the city's Automated Speed Safety Camera System from May 1, 2026, through Jan. 1, 2032. The contract would pay the company up to $38. 375 million, according to…...
Fatal Scooter Crash Comes With Reported Surge in Injuries | Traffic
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (1131+ words) VENICE " The death of a 92-year-old Venice Beach fixture after he was struck while riding an e-scooter is drawing renewed attention to the risks surrounding electric bikes and scooters as Los Angeles doctors warn they are treating more patients with…...
LA Galaxy Plans More Than 50 World Cup Match Viewings
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (978+ words) The club announced Thursday that its expanded "LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration" will begin June 11 in downtown Long Beach, where group-stage watch parties will take over areas along Pine Avenue, Broadway, and Lincoln Park through June 27. From there, the events move…...
Westchester Carnival Returns May 29 With Rides, Games, and More
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (835+ words) The three-day carnival will run May 29 through May 31 in Westchester, with organizers promising attractions for all ages. Hours are scheduled for Friday from 5 p. m. to 11 p. m. , Saturday from 2 p. m. to 11 p. m. and Sunday from 2 p. m. to 10 p. m. Advance ride tickets are now available through Eventbrite. Presale…...
Unlicensed Cannabis Operator Accused of Failing to Report $80 Million in Sales
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (882+ words) Pin Hsien Hsu is facing a 66-count felony complaint tied to what prosecutors described as an extensive number of unlicensed cannabis dispensaries in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties. Prosecutors allege Hsu operated the dispensaries from April 2019 through November…...
County Students May Have Up to $1, 500 Waiting for College or Trade School
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (944+ words) State officials said Tuesday that about 68% of public high school students in L. A. County are eligible for Cal KIDS scholarships, with more than $465 million available countywide through the state-run savings program. The money can be used for tuition, books, supplies, computer…...
Fatal Bus Crash Closes Main Street in Santa Monica
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (806+ words) SANTA MONICA " A person was killed Friday afternoon after being struck by a bus near Main Street and Ocean Park Boulevard, according to the Santa Monica Police Department. The crash was reported around 2: 40 p. m. Police had not immediately released the victim's…...
California Primary 2026: Voter Registration Deadline May 18 | Elections
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (881+ words) LOS ANGELES "California voters have just days left to register for the June 2 primary election " with the statewide deadline set for Monday, May 18. Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber on Friday urged Southern Californians and voters across the state to register…...
Two DUI Warrants Were Outstanding for Driver at Time of Fatal Playa del Rey Crash That Killed Toddler and Uncle
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (1178+ words) PLAYA DEL REY " The man accused of fleeing a Playa del Rey crash that killed a 1-year-old boy and his uncle was already wanted in two separate DUI cases when the fatal collision happened, according to court records reviewed by…...