LOS ANGELES — Councilman Bob Blumenfield has proposed exploring the creation of a citywide program to finance construction of accessory dwelling units, also known as granny flats, to house formerly homeless Angelenos. “As the city continues to expand its inventory of homeless interventions, and with (Proposition) HHH projects averaging $531,000 per unit, ADUs can provide
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Los Angeles County public health officials reported 255 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases to 1,237,899 as of Wednesday, May 19. Officials reported 16 new deaths linked to the coronavirus, for a total 24,117 deaths since tracking began. There were 14 more hospitalizations reported since Tuesday, increasing the official count
The travel industry was one of the business sectors impacted the most by the global pandemic. Today, we look at how business and pleasure travel is shaping up for the summer months. How bad was 2020? Prior to the pandemic, U.S. travel accounted for $1.1 trillion in economic impact and 6% of the workforce. According
While California has added electrical capacity since last August’s blackouts, state legislators were warned Tuesday, May 18, that another round of record-breaking heat could leave the state vulnerable again this summer – particularly if extreme weather extends to most of the western U.S., as it did last year. Changes to operations since those two days
California’s COVID-19 vaccination progress portal has maps that show the share of the population that has received COVID-19 vaccine by ZIP code. The maps can be toggled to show each county and the percentage of those who have received a partial or full series of COVID-19 vaccine out of the total eligible population. Darker shades
In California, 596 new cases of the coronavirus were reported, according to Sunday, May 16, end-of-day totals on public health websites, bringing the total number of cases so far to 3,741,628. There were 13 new deaths reported statewide Sunday for a total of 62,329 people who have died from COVID-19. The state reported five more
“Glee” actor Mark Salling – who pleaded guilty to federal child pornography charges last month — has died at age 35 of an apparent suicide, according to multiple reports.
NORTH HOLLYWOOD — Motorists on the 170 Freeway Friday afternoon couldn’t help but notice the pickup truck fully involved in fire on the southbound side of the freeway at Burbank Boulevard in North Hollywood. Traffic was stopped back to Victory Boulevard, according to reports. The driver was able to pull the truck over to the
As Seal Beach tourist Charles McMillian strolled down Main Street this month – wearing his distinctive white-framed glasses – a couple stopped to greet him. “Oh, they just wanted to thank me for my testimony,” McMillian explained with a shrug as he took a seat outside Old Town Cafe. A few months ago, the 61-year-old
Dashcam video captured a man robbing and assaulting a grandfather at gunpoint in South El Monte, while he was stopped at a gas station on his Lyft route.
Shomrei Torah Synagogue in West Hills is one of many synagogues presenting a Shavuot study night and services online this year. The Jewish festival brings to mind the giving of the Torah and the Ten Commandments. Treats to eat for Shavuot include cheese blintzes, cheesecake and other dairy foods. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles
A party-goer at the Malibu house where a deck collapsed is now suing the homeowner.
Several hundred people took to the streets in the Westwood area Saturday to demonstrate in support of Palestinians amid the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas in Gaza as well as the forced displacement of Palestinians living in the Sheikh Jarrah of Jerusalem. The demonstration was dubbed “Nakba 73: Resistance Until Liberation” and took place
Los Angeles County public health officials reported 583 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases to 1,236,988 as of Friday, May 14. Officials reported 17 new deaths linked to the coronavirus, for a total 24,074 deaths since tracking began. There were nine fewer hospitalizations reported since Wednesday, increasing the official count
An estimated 1 million California households that are struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic have yet to tap into two state programs aimed at keeping them out of poverty. The Golden State Stimulus provides low-income Californians and others a one-time payment of $600 for those who make less than $30,000 a year and filed tax returns using a
When Samantha Raahauge found a stranger in the front seat of her 2007 Honda Civic trying to jam a shaved key into the ignition and steal the vehicle, she was infuriated.
Federal prosecutors said Thursday that they have filed charges against 11 alleged drug dealers in cases in which a dozen people died of fentanyl overdoses throughout Southern California in an effort to curb a growing number of deaths caused by the powerful synthetic opioid. Named in 11 separate indictments, the individuals facing drug charges related
Struggling small-business owners throughout Southern California are applauding Gov. Newsom’s plan to expand a grant program aimed at keeping them afloat amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Many mom-and-pop businesses have been hammered by costs associated with on-again/off-again closures and constantly shifting safety guidelines aimed at protecting employees and customers. On Thursday, Newsom said he will ask
Get ready for a wild week, or two, of waves. Back-to-back-to-back swells are expected to roar into Southern California, a welcome visitor for surfers but also concerning because of the potential for hazardous conditions. The first in a series of swells started picking up late today, May 12, creating 4-foot to 6-foot surf at south-facing
An Irvine name surrendered to federal agents Friday after allegedly using $5 million in fraudulent coronavirus assistance loans to buy a Ferrari, Bentley and Lamborghini. Stacey Butler reports.