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LA City Council candidate says 'F- the police' in leaked audio
Leaked audio captures Los Angeles City Council candidate Ysabel Jurado, who is running against incumbent Kevin de León, saying "F- the police" at a recent meeting with students at Cal State L.A.Jurado was asked about abolishing the police."What's the rap verse? F- the police, that's how I see 'em," Jurado responded.Jurado's opponent in the race, Kevin de León, found himself in the middle of a different leaked audio scandal, which involved racist remarks and resulted in the resignation of City Council President Nury Martinez. De León resisted calls to step down.De León has accused Jurado of being a police abolitionist....
Selena Quintanilla, Steven Spielberg, Queen Latifah among National Medal of Arts honorees
President Joe Biden awarded the 2022 and 2023 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal to a range of recipients at the White House Monday, and among the honorees are the Queen of Tejano music Selena Quintanilla, directors Spike Lee and Steven Spielberg, Queen Latifah and Missy Elliott.Selena was one of three to be honored posthumously -- artist Ruth Asawa for the Arts Medal, and the late chef-author Anthony Bourdain was among the humanities medal winners.Selena's sister, Suzette Quintanilla, who celebrated the singer's honor on Instagram, accepted the medal on her behalf."This remarkable achievement celebrates Selena's enduring impact on...
Fan Favorite Michael Cyril Creighton adds intrigue, fun to 'Only Murders in the Building'
If you watch "Only Murders in The Building," besides Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez, there is another name who's a regular in the opening credits. And Michael Cyril Creighton has become a fan favorite!Creighton plays Howard Morris, another resident of The Arconia in "Only Murders In The Building." He's now been a part of all four seasons."Yeah, I feel really lucky about it. I feel really grateful that the writers seem to have hooked into what I'm good at but still challenge me with every episode," said Creighton. "I'm sort of this 20-year overnight success. ...
What is 'pink cocaine'? Designer drug linked to Liam Payne and named in Diddy lawsuit
A partial autopsy has revealed that former One Direction singer Liam Payne had multiple substances in his system when he plunged to his death from a third-floor balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.Toxicology results show he had a mix of drugs including one called "pink cocaine.""The first piece that we almost always see in pink, or pink cocaine, is ketamine - a dissociative drug, something that makes people feel like they're detached from reality," former DEA agent Bill Bodner said. "The second component is psychedelics."Bodner says that despite its name, there's often no cocaine in the toxic mix of drugs, which...
Hollywood Forever Cemetery Welcomes Back Día de los Muertos Celebration
Experience the vibrant traditions of Mesoamerican culture at Hollywood Forever Cemetery's Día de los Muertos celebration, honoring its 25th anniversary on October 26, 2024.Returning to its beloved all-day event, the festival opens its gates at 10 a.m., allowing attendees to experience a magical journey from day to night.This year's theme focuses on the mystical figures of Tonas and Nahuales, which are vital to indigenous Mesoamerican cultures as spiritual guides and guardians.The stage will feature a variety of talent, including Pedro Fernández, the legendary band Los Lobos, Reyna Tropical, Ambar Lucid, Tania Libertad, and more!The celebration will feature 90+ altars throughout...
Ultimate Dodgers backyard man cave in Menifee features custom bar, decked out swimming pool
If you're in search of the ultimate Dodgers superfan, it's quite possible we found him. Meet Pablo Picazo Castillo. His man cave in Menifee, located 83 miles from Dodger Stadium, may just be the next best thing to watching the game in person."I love it, it's just my time, our time to get away from the crazy world out there and enjoy our Dodger game," Castillo said. He has been a diehard fan all his life. He started taking his own girls to the stadium when they were little. And it's all led to his this - his...
LA Metro says you can walk from Dodger Stadium to Chinatown station in 25 minutes. We tried the path
The Los Angeles Dodgers get to take another swing at the World Series title, and now L.A. Metro is hoping the team's post season run will be able to do the unthinkable: get L.A. residents to walk.Metro posted a video on social media urging Dodgers fans to walk from the stadium to the Chinatown rail station after home games. The video claims it can be done in about 25 minutes.by popular demand...there will likely be lines for dodger bus after Game 6 and World Series games if you're headed to union station & don't want to wait,...
Kaiser mental health workers go on strike in SoCal over staffing, workloads
More than 2,400 Kaiser Permanente psychologists, therapists, social workers and other mental health workers in Southern California began an open-ended strike Monday over increased workloads and staffing shortages that their union said have created a "substandard" system of care.The National Union of Healthcare Workers, which represents the employees, is negotiating a new contract with the Oakland-based health giant. It said the strikers demand Kaiser hire more people to ease the burden put on the current staff.Kaiser said in a statement Monday that the union has been "slow-walking" negotiations, despite the strong proposals the health care company has put on the...
Dodgers and Yankees to meet in World Series for 12th time: A look back at the historic rivalry
Broadway vs. Hollywood. Subway vs. Freeway. Judge vs. Ohtani.The Dodgers-Yankees World Series rivalry goes back decades. Now, the New York neighbors who became cross-country rivals will renew their starry struggle in the Fall Classic for the first time in 43 years.The last time the teams met in a World Series was back in 1981. At the time, current Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was nine years old and Ronald Reagan was president."I've always had that sense being here that there's that underlying, craving for that," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Monday. "The stars will be out. The eyeballs will be watching...
Here is 2024 World Series Dodgers vs. Yankees schedule and how to watch
The 2024 Major League Baseball World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers taking on the New York Yankees begins this week.The Dodgers defeated the New York Mets on Sunday in Game 6 to move onto the World Series while the Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday in Game 5.Here's what you need to know about the World Series:World Series Schedule Game 1 of the World Series is this week, and the series could potentially go into early November. Here's the series schedule released by MLB (all times are in Pacific time).Game 1: Friday, Oct. 25 at 5:08 p.m. in...
Dust devil wreaks havoc during Pop Warner game in Rancho Cucamonga, video shows
It may have looked like a small tornado, but weather experts say a small whirlwind that popped up in Rancho Cucamonga over the weekend was actually a dust devil.It was spotted Saturday afternoon at Etiwanda Creek Park during a Pop Warner game.Eyewitness News viewer Shante Hall said the swirling winds tossed up tents and belongings, and forced people to cover their eyes."My purse fell over and I lost my $40. It flew out of my purse and I don't know what happened to it," one woman said.The National Weather Service later confirmed that it was a dust devil. The agency says there have been several such sightings in the Inland Empire recently and that the conditions on Saturday were just right for one to form.
87-year-old Torrance woman honors veterans with handcrafted quilts
Arlene Zobrist is a devoted member of the South Bay Quilters Guild. She is passionate about her craft and also passionate about giving back. For the past decade, she's connected the two by working on the Quilts for Wounded Warriors project.Zobrist has created more than 200 quilts bringing warmth and comfort to veterans and active military members."It's kind of an honor I feel to be able to give them something to thank them for their service," Zobrist said.Zobrist, who is 87 years old, began sewing quilts for wounded soldiers in Afghanistan during the Iraq War."There were a lot of amputees,...
Powerball ticket worth $243,000 sold in Lake Elsinore, jackpot grows to $456 million
A Powerball ticket worth more than $243,000 was sold at a gas station in Riverside County, but nobody won the jackpot, pushing it to $456 million for Monday's drawing.A ticket with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, was sold over the weekend at a gasoline station in Lake Elsinore and is worth $243,664, the California Lottery announced.Powerball tickets with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, sold in other states are worth $1 million or $2 million, but California law requires major payoffs of lottery games to be paid on a pari-mutuel basis, meaning they are determined by sales...
CHP searching for driver in deadly hit-and-run crash on 91 Freeway in Bellflower
Authorities are searching for a driver they say hit and killed a person on the 91 Freeway in Bellflower.The incident happened at Downey Avenue just after 11 p.m. Sunday and resulted in the temporary closure of all westbound lanes, according to the California Highway Patrol.When officials arrived at the scene, one person was pronounced dead.Witnesses reported the victim was hit by a car while changing their tire on the side of the freeway, but police were still trying to confirm that.Authorities are investigating the crash as a hit-and-run. A description of the vehicle that was involved was not available.Anyone with information is urged to call the CHP.
Car slams through roof of home in Rancho Palos Verdes
A car smashed through the roof of a home after it apparently rolled down a hill in Rancho Palos Verdes on Sunday.The incident happened just before 6 p.m., according to authorities.Aerial footage from AIR7 showed the front end of the car wedged inside the home and the rear bumper poking out of the roof.There was extensive damage as fire crews responded to the scene.No one inside the home was injured, but the homeowner raced to the car to make sure the driver was OK.The driver was taken to a hospital in unknown condition.
Fans celebrate, buy merch after Dodgers clinch spot in World Series
Fans poured out of Dodger Stadium celebrating another National League pennant as the Dodgers ended the Mets' season and clinched a spot in the World Series.The excitement was immediate across the region following the win. Fans in East L.A. gathered at an intersection, setting off fireworks and waving Dodgers flags while some drivers did burnouts and performed donut stunts.After the game, fans lined up at Dick's Sporting Goods in Pasadena to buy NLCS and World Series merchandise.Fans lined up at Dick's Sporting Goods in Pasadena to buy NLCS and World Series merchandise.In downtown, City Hall was lit up in blue...
Dodgers to play Yankees in World Series after beating the Mets to close out NLCS
Tommy Edman and Will Smith homered to send Shohei Ohtani into the World Series for the first time, and the Los Angeles Dodgers eliminated the New York Mets with a 10-5 victory in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series on Sunday night.The Dodgers clinched their record 25th NL pennant and first at home since 1988, when they beat the Mets in seven games. They moved on to their 22nd World Series - 13th in Los Angeles - and first since 2020, when they beat Tampa Bay during the pandemic-delayed season.Next up for Ohtani and Co. is Aaron Judge and...
Three earthquakes, including magnitude 3.6, hit off the coast of SoCal
A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Southern California Sunday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.The 3.6 quake struck around 5:32 p.m. and was centered about 27 miles from San Clemente Island and 29 miles from Avalon on Santa Catalina Island, USGS said.Two smaller earthquakes hit the same region about an hour and a half earlier.The first measured at 3.1 and hit around 4:11 p.m., and another 2.5-magnitude quake struck a few minutes later.There were no immediate reports of damage.
Massive fire in North Hollywood sends plume of smoke across the area
Firefighters battled a massive fire that sent smoke billowing into the air over North Hollywood and surrounding areas Sunday afternoon.The blaze was reported just before 4 p.m. near Vanowen Street and Vineland Avenue, about a mile from Hollywood Burbank Airport, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.Thick black smoke from the fire could be seen from miles away.Flames were burning next to railroad tracks and a commercial building with placards, which indicate potential hazardous materials, LAFD said.The fire started at California Art Products, in an outside storage area for movie props. However, flames did not damage the building.A hazardous materials crew was deployed because of fiberglass, plastics and chemicals kept on site.One passenger train was delayed.It's unclear what caused the blaze. No injuries were reported.A majority of the flames were extinguished before 5 p.m. and a knockdown was declared. Residents were asked to stay indoors in case there's any residual smoke.
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