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…
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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…
By Mackenzie Mays | Los Angeles Times SACRAMENTO — California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) announced new legislative leadership on Tuesday, a key decision in his first year as leader of the lower house that could shape what becomes law in the nation’s most populous state. Among the most significant changes is the announcement of a new majority leader: Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Davis). She replaces Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Los Angeles) who was a key lieutenant to Rivas in his contentious year-long battle to become speaker that ended when he was sworn in this summer. Bryan now takes over as chair of the…
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) announced securing a $10,000 fair housing settlement over an apartment complex’s alleged discriminatory blanket ban on renting to individuals with criminal history in Inglewood. “Everyone deserves a place to call home,” said CRD Acting Director Mary Wheat. “In California, we’re taking action every day to push back against unlawful housing policies that can have a disparate impact on communities of color. Today’s settlement is an example of our ongoing efforts support all our state’s residents and to identify, correct, and prevent discrimination.” The settlement resolves allegations that the property management company and property owner had a blanket ban…
By Bobby Brown As the holiday season approaches, and the air is filled with a crisp, comforting chill, it’s only natural for us to take a moment to reflect on the blessings in our lives. Thanksgiving, in particular, has a unique way of reminding us of the importance of gratitude. It’s a time when families come together, tables are adorned with hearty feasts, and the spirit of togetherness fills the air. For me, this holiday season holds a deeper significance, as we prepare for the Second Annual “Food for the Family” Thanksgiving Event in honor of my beloved son, Bobby…
By Ben Sisario | New York Times Sean Combs, the producer and music mogul who has been one of the most famous names in hip-hop for decades, was sued in federal court on Thursday by Cassie, an R&B singer once signed to his label, who accused Mr. Combs of rape, and of repeated physical abuse over about a decade. In the suit, filed in Federal District Court in Manhattan, Cassie, whose real name is Casandra Ventura — and who had long been Mr. Combs’s romantic partner — says that not long after she met him in 2005, when she was…
Over 800 families set to receive food and gifts at Faithful Central Bible Church Earvin “Magic” Johnson and the Magic Johnson Foundation will host an invite-only, drive-through community giveaway event at Faithful Central Bible Church on Saturday, November 18th for over 800 Inglewood and Los Angeles families. “Cookie and I feel so incredibly thankful that we can be a blessing to so many families during the holiday season through our Holiday Hope event in Inglewood this year,” said Johnson. “We get so much joy seeing the excitement on everyone’s face when they receive the food, clothing and the multitude of…
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) today announced a multiyear partnership that makes the global footwear and apparel retailer an official league marketing partner in the U.S. “We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with Foot Locker, a brand entrenched in basketball and pop culture,” said Salvatore LaRocca, President of Global Partnerships, NBA. “Foot Locker will offer its customers an elevated connection to the NBA through a variety of marketing programs, bringing our fans closer to the game.” The comprehensive collaboration will engage fans throughout the NBA season, including at marquee league events such as NBA All-Star. Foot…