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Pop Mart, a global entertainment company known for its art toys and collectibles, has opened its first U.S. pop-up location in Costa Mesa. The 2,148-square-foot store at South Coast Plaza, features art toys that are designed and inspired by popular culture. The company has recruited a variety of designers, including Kenny, Pucky, Ayan, Kasing Lung

Los Angeles County public health officials reported 5,575 new cases of the coronavirus since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases to 3,076,849 as of Wednesday, June 22. Officials reported  eight more deaths linked to the coronavirus since Tuesday for a total of 32,271 deaths since tracking began. There were 15 more hospitalizations reported, bringing

The Summer Solstice 2022 on Tuesday, June 21, is the longest day of the year. Temperatures the past few days and looking ahead will continue to be more Summer like than Spring. A young man flips off the parallel bars at Santa Monica’s Muscle Beach on Monday, June 20, 2022. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los

A new study by a team of fisheries scientists and geneticists indicates the number of white sea bass swimming in the Pacific Ocean that were cultured in a hatchery and released is likely higher than previously thought. The research team tested genetic markers in tissue samples from 700 juvenile fish scooped out of the ocean

The family of a 61-year-old certified public accountant shot and killed inside a multimillion-dollar Encino mansion in February is suing the alleged gunman. The lawsuit, filed Friday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, alleges Ronald Kolodkin negligently handled a handgun inside a home in the 16800 block of Encino Hills Drive, resulting in the death

A view from the San Fernando Valley: The Arroyo Calabasas, on the left and originating in the Santa Monica Mountains, and Bell Creek, on the right and originating in the Simi Hills, form the confluence of the Los Angeles River behind Canoga Park High School. The photo was taken on on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

LOS ANGELES — Three Los Angeles police officers were injured during an unlawful assembly in the Arts District near downtown Los Angeles, the department announced Sunday. The action happened around 8:40 p.m. Saturday in the 600 block of South Anderson Street, according to the LAPD. Patrol officers from the Hollenbeck Division responded to the area

San Pedro held its 4th annual raising of the Pride Flag Saturday June 18, 2022 to open its Pride Festival in downtown San Pedro. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer) San Pedro held its 4th annual raising of the Pride Flag Saturday June 18, 2022 to open its Pride Festival in downtown San Pedro. (Photo

Hundreds of San Gabriel Valley residents joined Saturday evening with public servants to unite at a vigil with family members of two slain El Monte police officers, who were remembered for their bravery and commitment to the community. At the vigil of the two fallen El Monte officers where HUNDREDS of public servants, residents and

The new Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture in downtown Riverside was praised as a game changer for the art world by dignitaries attending a dedication ceremony Thursday, June 16. They predicted it would make Chicano arts and artists more visible and become a force for inclusion. Riverside County Supervisor Kevin Jeffries had

Artist Anthony Cruz labels his art at Canoga Pop, an art walk on the sidewalks of Sherman Way between Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Canoga Avenue Thursday, June 16, 2022. Visitors could view about 130 artists, listen to music support local business and restaurants. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Artist Rebecca Kovach greets

Walmart has boosted hourly wages for its more than 36,000 Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacy technicians, including more than 1,600 in California. The mega retailer said it also plans to hire 5,000 additional pharmacy technicians this year. The pay hike took effect this week, raising their average wage to more than $20 an hour. The

Dedicated Pasadena Humane volunteer Samantha Heer has fostered more than 100 hundred kittens since 2014, including Sokka (pictured here with Samantha). The animal shelter is in desperate need of kitten foster volunteers right now. Learn more about their foster program at pasadenahumane.org/foster. (Photo courtesy of Samantha Heer) A few months ago, I wrote about the

Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance revs up for Father’s Day with a rally and display of classic cars on June 19 in Beverly Hills. (The photo, from the 2021 event, is courtesy of Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance) Here is a sampling of things to do in-person and online in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles

Nurses at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center announced they will stage a one-day strike on June 23, 2022, claiming they are understaffed, overworked and lacking in needed supplies to adequtely do their job. The workers, represented by the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU), gave their 10-day notice of the walkout late last week,

Joy Clark, a University of Redlands administrator, presents a Juneteenth flag as staff and faculty gather at the inaugural Juneteenth celebration Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG) Juneteenth is a Black American holiday, celebrated annually on June 19, to remember the day when word came in 1865, finally, to enslaved people

After being sued for dereliction of duty, Los Angeles County has agreed to speed up processing of emergency requests for government food assistance to thousands of monthly applicants urgently in need of food or a meal. Because the county Board of Supervisors approved a settlement agreement on Tuesday with Hunger Action Los Angeles, Los Angeles

Q: It has been very troubling to read and hear of horses dying, and of apparent corruption in the horse racing industry. What is being done to try to keep the horses safe? P.M., Yorba Linda Ron Sokol A: Unlike other major sports and athletic leagues in our country, such as the National Basketball Association,

Michelle Obama is the keynote speaker at the Culture of Democracy Summit at the Bank of California Stadium Monday, June 13, 2022. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Michelle Obama gets a photo with volunteers at the Culture of Democracy Summit at the Bank of California Stadium Monday, June 13, 2022. (Photo by

Carson has become the latest city to make Juneteenth an official government holiday. Under a resolution, which the City Council approved last week, Juneteenth will be a paid holiday for city employees moving forward. The body last year voted unanimously to start the process of making it a city holiday, per a Friday press release.