Live Nation has expanded its partnership with SoLa Impact’s affiliated foundation, the SoLa Foundation, with an investment to fund their second state-of-the-art youth center, which will provide fully subsidized educational and workforce training opportunities in the entertainment and technology sectors. “We are incredibly inspired and encouraged by Live Nation’s continued partnership and their commitment to diversity and inclusion in the live music industry and beyond,” said Sherri Francois, SoLa Impact’s Chief Impact Officer and Executive Director of the SoLa Foundation. “This is another amazing example of the power of mission-aligned corporate and nonprofit partners working together with focus and determination to solve seemingly intractable…
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By Erin B. Logan The California delegation, which was deeply divided on previous attempts to oust the New Yorker, swung hard against him. Six California Republicans and seven Democrats, including Rep. Katie Porter of Irvine, a Senate candidate, shifted from opposing Santos’ expulsion or voting present just a few weeks ago to supporting his removal Friday. Republican Reps. David Valadao of Hanford, Michelle Steel of Seal Beach, Young Kim of Anaheim Hills, John Duarte of Modestoand Ken Calvert of Corona, who all face competitive reelection contests next year, were among those who shifted from opposing Santos’ expulsion in November to supporting it…
By Andrew Sheeler, Lindsey Holden In a grim sign for the state, California is projected to see a $58 billion shortfall in revenue collection over the course of three fiscal years, from 2022-23 to 2024-25, according to a report released Friday by the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office. The LAO said money from postponed tax payments came in far below projection. “The impact of recent economic weakness and last year’s financial market distress on state revenues has become clearer. The postponed payments came in much weaker than anticipated,” the LAO report read. The report cited a cooler California economy in part…
Passes, a subscription-based, community-driven platform, announced entertainer and entrepreneur Angela White, also known as “Blac Chyna,” has joined the platform where she will share exclusive content with subscribers. Angela has been one of the top creators on OnlyFans since 2020, but is now transitioning to a platform that empowers her to connect with her fans on a deeper, more intimate level while sharing content that focuses on her healthy mind, body and spirit. “I am so grateful to join Passes, a female-owned platform that lets me show my true self to better connect with my growing community,” said Angela “Blac Chyna” White. “The last year has…
A Los Angeles man was sentenced today to 120 months in federal prison for committing a carjacking and used a BB gun to commit eight armed robberies of gas stations and convenience stores in Los Angeles County earlier this year. Namir Malik Ali Greene, 23, was sentenced by United States District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett, who also ordered him to pay $17,084 in restitution. Greene pleaded guilty on September 23 to one count of Hobbs Act robbery. On the morning of April 4, Greene robbed a gas station in Marina del Rey. Greene made a purchase and remained inside of…
No matter how long it’s been, McDonald’s fans never forget the feeling of opening a Happy Meal® box to see the surprises inside. Last year, we gave them the chance to relive that excitement as adults with the Cactus Plant Flea Market Box. Now, we’re once again sparking nostalgic joy with the help of a visionary artist and some very special Buddies. Introducing: the Kerwin Frost Box – a one-of-a-kind global collaboration with artist and lifelong McDonald’s fan, Kerwin Frost – launching in the U.S. and other select markets around the world starting Dec. 11. Step Into Frost Way with The Kerwin Frost Box at McDonald’s…
By Courtney Subramanian | Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris prefers Gen Z to millennials. “I love Gen Z,” she told a crowd of donors at the Ritz-Carlton in Boston this month while reflecting on her “Fight for Our Freedoms” college tour, which took her to campuses across eight states in September and October. The threats of gun violence, climate change and rollbacks of abortion rights are “a lived experience” for young people, she said, “and they are not going to be patient about us getting something done. And I love that about them.” The media has been trying…
By Rebecca Ellis | Los Angeles Times Faced with an uptick in complaints from Los Angeles County park employees about assaults and harassment, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance Tuesday allowing staff to temporarily ban unruly people from the county’s green spaces. The code change authorizes certain county officials to hand out “exclusion orders” to people exhibiting “dangerous or threatening behavior,” barring them from county parks for a set period of time. According to the ordinance, a person could potentially be barred from one or more of the county’s over 80 parks at one time. The ordinance broadly defines who could be subject…
LOS ANGELES – Three individuals have been arrested and charged federally for their alleged roles in the murder of a 26-year-old man and the wounding of a second victim, both of whom were lured to a location under the assumption they would be conducting a sale of marijuana that had been arranged online. The third defendant in this case was arraigned last week. A superseding federal indictment filed on September 26 charges the three defendants with two counts of Hobbs Act robbery. The indictment additionally charges all three defendants with using, carrying and discharging a firearm in relation to a crime…
By The Associated Press NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — A vehicle exploded at a checkpoint on the American side of a U.S.-Canada bridge in Niagara Falls Wednesday, prompting the closing of four border crossings in the area, authorities said. The blast happened on the U.S. side of the Rainbow Bridge, which connects the two countries across the Niagara River. Three other bridges between western New York and Ontario were quickly closed as a precaution. https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cz9S65IONOi/ Photos and video taken by bystanders and posted on social media showed thick smoke, flames on the pavement and a security booth that had been singed…