The recent announcement that struggling seafood chain Red Lobster is closing at least 48 of its roughly 650 locations across 21 states signals larger troubles for mid-market dining chains. As consumers increasingly favor quick, affordable fast food or higher-end dining experiences, the “middle ground” occupied by the likes of Red Lobster is shrinking. In this … Read more
In a forward-thinking move to enhance public safety capabilities, according to TechCrunch, the city of Los Angeles is embracing cutting-edge drone technology to aid in crime scene investigation and emergency response scenarios. Through an innovative partnership with local startup Aerodome, specializing in “drone-as-first-responder” (DFR) solutions, LA is pioneering a new era of rapid aerial intelligence … Read more
The Los Angeles City Council moved closer Tuesday to placing a package of ethics reforms on the November ballot, designed to restore public trust after recent corruption scandals. However critics argue the reform have been watered down by removing key accountability measures. In this article we talk about Approved Ethics Reforms by the Los Angeles … Read more
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recently approved an ordinance establishing a permitting process for microenterprise home kitchen operations (MEHKOs)—essentially, mini-restaurants run out of private homes. This new regulation provides an avenue for entrepreneurial home cooks to legally and safely prepare and sell food they make in their own kitchens. In this article we … Read more
Los Angeles Metro bus drivers staged an unofficial “sick-in” strike on Friday to protest poor safety conditions on public transit as assaults from unruly passengers continue. Weekday ridership on LA Metro buses and trains is currently at only 80% of pre-pandemic levels, even as service expansions and frequency improvements are being made. At the same … Read more