The number of illegal street races and intersection takeovers, known as side shows, surged in Los Angeles during the first three months of 2024 according to new data from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Authorities report an inability to curb the dangerous activity despite struggling to find solutions. In this article we talk about … Read more
Business owners in Long Beach’s East Village are feeling helpless and abandoned after a string of vandalism incidents have hit the neighborhood over the last two weeks. Despite multiple calls to police, some shop owners reported waiting nearly four hours for officers to respond after their stores were damaged. In this article we talk about … Read more
This summer, children and teens across Los Angeles will have access to free, nutritious lunches at over 90 city parks and recreation facilities. The Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks recently announced the return of its Summer Food Service Program, which provides free meals to young people aged 18 and under during the summer … Read more
As the United States grapples with an unprecedented homelessness crisis, Los Angeles is taking an innovative yet controversial approach – using tiny homes as temporary shelters. With over 41,000 unhoused residents, LA has become ground zero for testing whether these miniature dwellings can provide a faster, more humane path off the streets. But are tiny … Read more
Animal activists and volunteers are sounding the alarm over crowded conditions and quality of care for dogs at Los Angeles city animal shelters. With the shelters consistently over capacity, critics allege adoptable dogs are at risk of being euthanized. In this article we talk about Animal Activists Sound Alarm Over LA Shelter Dog Care. Overcrowding … Read more
Dominic H. Choi made history when he was sworn in as the interim chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in March. As the first Asian American to lead the department, his appointment represents a major milestone for both the Asian American community and the LAPD. In this article we talk about LAPD Appoints … Read more
Los Angeles County has named Sunitha Menon, a seasoned leader in LGBTQ+ advocacy and inclusion efforts, as the inaugural executive director of its recently formed LGBTQ+ Commission. According to mynewsla.com, this progressive move demonstrates LA County’s commitment to better understanding and serving its LGBTQ+ communities through dedicated leadership and representation. In this article we talk … Read more
As California grapples with a worsening affordable housing shortage, there is a lesser-known group of victims caught in the crosshairs – the pets of struggling renters and homeowners. According to Los Angeles Time, With more people being priced out or evicted due to housing costs, animal shelters nationwide have reported a tragic surge in pet … Read more
Los Angeles politicians have been caught in a paradoxical situation – feeling pressured to enact meaningful reforms to regain the public’s trust after recent scandals, while also instinctively resisting measures that would significantly reduce their own power and influence. The result has been incremental and uneven progress on the reform front by the LA City … Read more
As dedicated public servants, mail carriers nationwide uphold the admirable creed of ensuing “neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night” prevents them from completing their appointed rounds. However, a different obstacle presents one of the most persistent workplace hazards for these essential frontline workers – hostile dog encounters. In this article we … Read more