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Los Angeles County public health officials reported 1,329 more cases of the coronavirus since Thursday, bringing the total number of cases to 3,470,848 as of Friday, Oct. 14. Officials reported 15 more deaths linked to the coronavirus since Thursday for a total of 33,811 deaths since tracking began. There were nine fewer hospitalization since Thursday,

Longtime Baldwin Park City Attorney Robert Tafoya has resigned, just days after federal investigators unsealed court records alleging he supported a corrupt councilman’s bribery schemes. Tafoya has served as city attorney since 2013. The Baldwin Park City Council unanimously accepted his resignation Wednesday night, Oct. 12, following a review of his law firm’s contract in

Los Angeles County public health officials reported 1,374 more cases of the coronavirus since Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases to 3,469,663 as of Thursday, Oct. 13. Officials reported 13 more deaths linked to the coronavirus since Wednesday for a total of 33,797 deaths since tracking began. There were four fewer hospitalization since Wednesday,

Hundreds of pumpkins light up the night at “Carved” at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge on Friday, October 7, 2022. The event runs various dates, by admission purchased online, through October 31. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and

A blaze that began shortly before 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, in Van Nuys escalated into a larger structure fire. More than 85 firefighters were called in to fight the blaze, authorities said. The fire began at a one-story commercial building on the 14000 block of West Gault Street, and later involved a structure in

Nordstrom is looking to fill seasonal and regular jobs at Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack stores and the company’s supply chain facilities throughout the Los Angeles area as it gears up for the 2022 holiday season. The company will hold hiring events from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the stores on Wednesday, Oct. 12, Friday, Oct.

Don DeLano is making his way down a row of mint plants, pulling off sprigs, smelling them and handing them over. Here’s spearmint, chocolate mint, strawberry mint, grapefruit mint, all with scents reminiscent of their names. Banana mint, DeLano observes, “almost smells like artificial banana.” Another of the 50 or so varieties is whimsically named

Baldwin Park City Attorney Robert Tafoya allegedly came up with the idea for the bribery scheme orchestrated by former Councilman Ricardo Pacheco and sat in on a meeting where the elected official asked for at least $30,000 in payoffs from a cannabis company, according to a newly unsealed plea agreement signed by Pacheco. Tafoya has

A committee seeking to oust Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, which fell nearly 40,000 signatures short of qualifying a recall election for the ballot, claims to have uncovered substantial evidence that valid names were rejected and voter rolls were inflated. “The initial review of invalidated signatures demonstrates the Registrar’s counting process was seriously

By Jose Juarez, Contributing writer Medicare is a federal health insurance program that is available to U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents, primarily those who are at least 65 years old. Others eligible for Medicare are those with certain disabilities or conditions. But Medicare coverage can be complex, and it’s not always clear which plan

The sky was still dark on Sunday morning, Oct. 9, but marathon runners and cyclists were already pacing themselves as they made their way down Shoreline Drive during the 38th annual Long Beach Marathon. As the sun slowly rose, more people arrived, stretched their limbs and made their way to the starting line for the

It’s the question in patients eyes the sisters notice first. The look that says, how can you not remember me? In the emergency room yesterday you held my hand and told me it was going to be alright, to hang in there. And, now, the next day, you’re walking into my hospital room and looking

Greenhouse gas emissions from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach shot up last year, according to the most-recent “Inventory of Air Emissions” reports  — an increase officials largely attributed to pandemic-era supply chain disruptions and cargo congestion outside the port complex. The ports released separate emissions reports earlier this week. A record-high of

A former San Bernardino County planning commissioner has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges for funneling bribes through his company to a Baldwin Park councilman in exchange for the councilman’s votes and influence in the city’s cannabis permitting process, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Friday. As part of a plea deal, Gabriel Chavez, 65,

Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang will host a Homeowners’ Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 28 at the Hacienda Heights Community & Recreation Center. The event is free to the public and will address a variety of topics, including how to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs), how to save on your taxes,

A 16-year-old girl from Los Angeles was identified as the swimmer whose body was recovered by OC Lifeguards from the ocean off Thousand Steps Beach in Laguna Beach. Juliet Jung had been seen struggling in the water near another swimmer at the south end of the beach close to the sea cave around 4:47 p.m.,

Haunt O’ Ween, a walk-through immersive Halloween experience runs most dates through Oct. 31 in Woodland Hills. (Photo courtesy of Experiential Supply Co.) Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, Oct. 6-13. EVENTS Carved – Descanso Gardens: Walk-through display of thousands of carved pumpkins, a

Wrapix and Burbank Police unveil a pink-wrapped Ford Explorer police cruiser at Wrapix in Burbank on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Wrapix and Burbank Police unveil a pink-wrapped Ford Explorer police cruiser at Wrapix in Burbank on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 for Breast

The relationship between the police and the citizens they serve has been strained in recent years, but the 800 people who showed up for National Night Out in the city of San Fernando were happy to mingle with law enforcement. Calls to defund and even dismantle police departments have echoed across the country. But in