LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Controller Ron Galperin said Thursday that the city’s pandemic-related financial problems will likely get worse before they get better. The city’s revenues decreased by 4% between July 1, 2019, and June 30 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while in the previous fiscal year, revenues increased by 13.7%, according to the
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Additional sea patrols were ordered on Wednesday, Jan. 27, as Southern California port officials kept an extra close watch on the arrival of a two-day storm that’s expected to dump significant rain on Southern California starting on Thursday. Officials hope forecasters are right and the winds will be less fierce than those earlier in the
LOS ANGELES — The fundraising campaign to create a wildlife crossing over the 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills has reached the $18 million mark, putting the groundbreaking within sight, organizers announced Wednesday. The total raised by the National Wildlife Federation’s #SaveLACougars campaign includes a recent $1.4 million gift from a private donor. “The incredible support
Have you ever had the kind of week that made you just want to crawl under the covers and hide from the world while binging on ice cream sandwiches and mango margaritas? No? Anyone? Just me? Well, last week was one of those weeks for me. I’m not ashamed to say (ok, maybe a little
A man and a woman have died after apparently being electrocuted by downed power lines in Panorama City early Monday. Rachel Kim reports.
Lamar was doing a meet-and-greet and signing copies of his album. Brittney Hopper spoike to excited fans.
The state’s trends of new cases and hospitalizations are on the decline as new deaths are appearing to level off, according to California public health websites. The end-of-day totals as of Monday, Jan. 25, show that the 14-day average of 31,882 new cases is down 24% from its high of 42,468 on Jan. 16. The
Rapper Mac Miller was found dead Friday after a suspected overdose. He was 26. Greg Mills reports.
With the deadline for applying for the state’s Safe Schools for All reopening grant a week away, Los Angeles Unified School District leaders are pressing state and county health officials for a clearer definition as to what constitutes a safe learning environment, saying the lack of consistent guidance is why the district and local teachers
A fearless feline in Highland Park scares off a trio of unwanted visitors.
No official cause of death was given but his Facebook page made reference to a bout with depression. Adrianna Weingold reports.
California communities reported 16,711 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of people who have been infected to date to 3,160,458, according to California public heath websites’ end-of-day totals as of Jan. 24. There were also 243 new deaths reported in California, bringing the total number of people who have died in the state
Matthew Gray Gubler and AJ Cook talked to DeMarco Morgan and Suzanne Marques about what to expect.
On Jan. 19, eight people gathered in a room below the bell tower of First Christian Church in Glendora. They ranged in age from 8 to 79 years old. Among them was Rev. Karen Davis, pastor of First Christian Church since 1993. She also serves as chaplain of the Glendora Police Department, and has served
The boy band from the Philippines talked to Peter Daut and Suzanne Marques about finding worldwide fame.
Temple Kol Tikvah in Woodland Hills. (Photo by Dean Musgrove/Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Here is a sampling of upcoming services and events that are online, and some in-person, in the San Fernando Valley area. OneLife LA – The Joy of Life, Celebrating the Beauty and Dignity of Every Human Life: Radio personalities JC Cuevas and
Grieving has not been easy for the family of Sarah Chester and her 13-year-old daughter Payton, who were among nine passengers killed in last year’s Jan. 26 helicopter crash that also took the life of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. As the one-year anniversary of the day approaches, Sarah Chester’s brothers, Andy
The city of Compton continued expanding its ability to test people for the coronavirus Saturday, Jan. 23, with Burrell MacDonald Park opening as the city’s second testing site and first drive-thru site. The city’s other testing site is located at Gonzalez Park. Compton Councilwoman Tana McCoy partnered with community organizations Veterans & Youth Career Collaborative
California’s case count is 3,097,902 on Jan. 22, 2021. According to data gleaned from local public health departments across the state, there were 25,246 new cases and 740 new deaths reported from Friday, Jan. 22. And, of the 3.2 million vaccinations distributed throughout the state, 1.39 million have been administered, tracking showed. There are 19,855
HOLLYWOOD — A fire damaged a vacant Hollywood house and four other nearby structures Friday and left several people with minor injuries, including a firefighter. The greater-alarm blaze was reported at 9:08 a.m. on the 1200 block of North Bronson Avenue and was extinguished in about 20 minutes by nearly 100 firefighters, according to the