Dec 24 Los Angeles police kill 14-year-old girl in clothing store shooting By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press Authorities say police fatally shot a 14-year-old girl who was in a clothing store dressing room when officers fired on an assault suspect and a bullet went through the wall and struck the girl. Continue reading
Nov 16 Biden plan to run Los Angeles port 24/7 to break supply chain backlog falls short By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said Tuesday the facility has "24/7 capability," but a shortage of truck drivers and nighttime warehouse workers pose problems. Continue reading
Nov 07 Proof of vax required as strict mandate takes effect in LA By Christopher Weber, Associated Press Yoga studio owner David Gross felt relieved after Los Angeles passed a vaccine mandate that is among the strictest in the country, a measure taking effect Monday that requires proof of shots for everyone entering a wide variety of businesses… Continue reading
Oct 13 White House aims to ease supply chain bottlenecks with deal to make LA port 24/7 By Josh Boak, Associated Press The White House said Wednesday it has helped broker an agreement for the Port of Los Angeles to become a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week operation, part of an effort to relieve supply chain bottlenecks and move stranded container ships that are driving prices higher for U.S. consumers. Continue reading
Oct 06 Los Angeles approves one of the strictest U.S. vaccination mandates By Christopher Weber, Associated Press Los Angeles leaders have voted to enact one of the nation's strictest vaccine mandates. The sweeping measure requires the shots for everyone entering bars, restaurants, nail salons, gyms and even a Lakers game. Continue reading
Sep 27 U.S. Rep. Karen Bass enters race for Los Angeles mayor By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press Her candidacy announced Monday could set milestones as the city’s first female and second Black mayor. Bass was on President Joe Biden’s short list when he was considering a vice presidential pick. Continue reading
Jul 19 Watch 10:02 Dr. Fauci on delta variant, risks to children, breakthrough COVID and booster shots COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are rising again in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has labeled it a "pandemic of the unvaccinated," warning of the delta variant. President Joe Biden also warned Monday to beware… Continue watching
Jul 16 With virus cases rising, mask mandate back on in Los Angeles By Christopher Weber, John Antczak, Associated Press Los Angeles County will again require masks indoors even when people are vaccinated. The public health officer of the nation's largest county said there's now "substantial community transmission."… Continue reading
May 05 Watch 6:18 New book explores cultural forces at play in the 1970’s, and how they influenced America By Jeffrey Brown, Alison Thoet A new book argues the 1970's was a moment when TV, movies, and music all shifted into a new gear, changing the cultural landscape in ways that continue to today. Jeffrey Brown has a conversation with author Ron Brownstein about… Continue watching
Apr 07 Los Angeles sheriff will reveal cause of Tiger Woods car crash By Associated Press Sheriff Alex Villanueva had previously said detectives had determined the cause of the crash but he would not release it, citing privacy concerns and a purported need for Woods' permission to divulge information. Continue reading