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It’s official.  Macho, the speedy, balloon-biting Russell Terrier is a world record holder. Macho became the fastest dog ever to run the bases at a Major League Baseball stadium, scooting around the basepaths in a time of 21.06 seconds at Dodger Stadium on Friday, Sept. 24. The tiny speedster was timed by a Guinness World

A cruise ship will set sail from the Port of Los Angeles Saturday afternoon, Sept. 25, for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic nearly torpedoed the seafaring tourism industry. The 951-foot Grand Princess will department from the Port of Los Angeles World Cruise Center Berth 93 about a month after the 1,060-foot Carnival Panorama

Los Angeles County’s Civilian Oversight Commission, frustrated by Sheriff Alex Villanueva’s refusal to comply with its subpoenas and by his alleged intimidation of its members, is now asking county counsel and state attorney general to review whether Villanueva broke the law by launching criminal investigations into his most vocal critics. Though the commission subpoenaed Villanueva’s

A 19-year-old walking home from his job was struck and killed by a driver who has been previously convicted of drinking and driving. The driver has been booked on murder charges because of his past conviction.

Mayuka Yamamoto’s “Little Dog” oil painting is part of her exhibit “Monochrome, Apples and Animals,” Sept. 25 to Oct. 30 at Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles. (Photo courtesy of Corey Helford Gallery) Here is a sampling of things to do in-person and online in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, Sept. 23-30.

Los Angeles County public health officials reported 1,750 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases to 1,448,065 as of Wednesday, Sept. 22. The total number of cases represents 14.4% of Los Angeles County’s population. Officials reported 41 new deaths linked to the coronavirus, for a total of 25,911 deaths since tracking

Los Angeles Unified students who are quarantining at home due to the coronavirus pandemic will receive access to live instruction online, while employees represented by United Teachers Los Angeles will receive a 5% salary increase and other financial compensation as part of a tentative agreement reached by the school district and teachers union. The tentative

Monrovia has settled with the Department of Justice following a federal review that found the city’s GoMonrovia transportation program did not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The program offered reduced-fare Lyft rides to residents 24 hours a day and seven days a week, but because Lyft did not offer wheelchair-accessible vehicles, the city

A 27-year-old San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputy came away with only minor injuries after coming under heavy gunfire Tuesday afternoon in an ambush while attempting to make a traffic stop.

A vote on a controversial resolution expressing support for Palestine and the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel will likely be shelved during a meeting this week of members of the union representing Los Angeles Unified teachers. A substitute motion is expected to be introduced during Thursday’s meeting that calls for the original motion to

Stacey Butler reports from Santa Ana on the latest developments in the case of a female passenger who allegedly assaulted a Southwest Airlines flight attendant in May and is now facing federal assault charges.

When I was growing up, as the self-proclaimed neighborhood zookeeper, I took it upon myself to feed the neighborhood feral cats. I felt bad that they didn’t have homes of their own, so I wanted to help them out by at least making sure they were well fed. My intentions were good, albeit a little

Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy has become one of Southern California’s most renowned educational institutions since its founding 90 years ago, but recent allegations of prejudice and intolerance on campus have stained the once sterling reputation of the private, all-girls Catholic academy. In reaction, however, school leaders say they are repenting and making changes. “We’re really

The Los Angeles County Department of Health’s anticipated changes to its coronavirus-spurred health order has led at least one event organizer to cancel, citing a lack of resources to carry out the new mandate. Organizers of the 2021 Antelope Valley Fair, which was scheduled to begin on Oct. 1, announced the cancellation on Friday, Sept.

David Goldstein reports on the county’s efforts to have the Marina City Club Towers condominium inspected after the tragic collapse of a condo building in Florida last week.

Don’t mind the smoke and screeching coming out of Downtown Long Beach this weekend. It’s all part of the show. Professional drivers tore down Shoreline Drive for the first day of the Formula DRIFT competition on Friday, Sept. 17. Long Beach welcomed 32 drift racers onto the track, held on a portion of the upcoming Acura

The trash littered the pristine coastline, dotting the sand and waterline, a sad sight for one of the state’s most cherished destinations. Further inland, debris gathered in gutters, parks, lakes and streams – and if left behind, would likely one day make its way down to the ocean. But thousands of helpers came out to care

St. John Eudes Parish in Chatsworth holds an Oktoberfest on Sept. 25 with tickets purchased in advance. (Google Street View) Here is a sampling of religious services in the San Fernando Valley area, Sept. 18-25. Food drive for CSUN Food Pantry: The Community Concerns Committee at First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills holds a non-perishable

Six years after state regulators set out to address excess levels of copper in Newport Bay, the effort remains in the planning phase while boaters, the city of Newport Beach and the county of Orange continued to push back against efforts at a workshop Friday. Sept. 17. Copper-loaded paints are used on boats to deter