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LAPD Officer's Pregnancy Bias Suit Survives City's Bid to Toss It, Judge Rules

A Los Angeles judge has refused to throw out a pregnancy-discrimination lawsuit filed by an LAPD officer who says a sergeant threatened to punch her in the stomach while she was five months pregnant. Judge Kristin S. Escalante denied the City of Los Angeles’ motion to dismiss Officer Serena Zavala’s case in its entirety, keeping the lawsuit alive as it heads toward a March 2027 trial.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d
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Committee Delays Proposed Crackdown on Street-Based RV Rentals

LOS ANGELES - Cases against operators renting RVs on Los Angeles streets often depend on statements from the people paying to live in them, according to an LAPD report. Some residents fear cooperating could cost them their only shelter. Those are among the enforcement hurdles facing a proposed crackdown on so-called "van lords." On Tuesday, the City Council's Homelessness and Health Committee postponed consideration of the proposal at the request of its chair, Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado. The five-member committee had been scheduled to hear reports and consider a draft ordinance explicitly extending the city's vehicle-business restrictions to RVs. The matter was continued to a future meeting. The proposal would carry civil penalties starting at $500 and reaching $1,000. An LAPD report submitted to the council in February describes the difficulty of gathering enough evidence to secure charges and pursue penalties. Officers investigating these cases must establish a rental or lease arrangement exists. Evidence can include a written or digital contract, payment records, or physical proof such as a key or access provided by the suspect. In many cases, people exploited through these rentals lack formal documentation of the arrangement, according to the report. Investigators then rely primarily on residents' statements.

Los Angeles, CA · 20h

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Eaton Fire Survivor Town Hall Set for November 16

Becker, McNicholas & McNicholas and Singleton Schreiber will hold a town hall for Eaton Fire survivors on Monday, November 16, at 6:30 pm at Becker’s Pasadena office. The firms represent survivors pursuing claims against Southern California Edison. The event is scheduled ahead of January 7, 2027, the second anniversary...

Pasadena, CA · 1d
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Glazing Apprentice Alleges Months Without Pay in Class-Action Lawsuit

A glazing apprentice has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against a California-based glazing contractor, alleging the company paid employees under the table, withheld wages and violated multiple California labor laws. Jesus Noe Cabrera submitted the complaint in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Alleged Wage Violations. According to the complaint,...

Los Angeles County, CA · 1d
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Santa Monica May Ban Watering Decorative HOA Lawns by 2029, but Most Homeowners Are Exempt

Santa Monica's proposed ordinance would phase in a ban on tap-water sprinklers for decorative lawns, reaching HOA common areas on Jan. 1, 2029. Single-family homes outside an HOA are exempt.

Santa Monica, CA · 23h

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Boeing’s Demolition of a California Nuclear Testing Facility Has Nearby Families Worried About Cancer

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District said local regulators do not require specific dust control measures as the buildings are torn down, despite the site’s troubled history and worries over radioactivity. .Boeing has almost completed the demolition of five buildings at its infamous Santa Susana Field Laboratory in...

Ventura County, CA · 1d

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Monster El Niño Could Be Coming. West Hollywood Wants You Ready

By now the El Niño warnings are starting to get old. But warned you are. And West Hollywood wants to help you get ready with two emergency preparedness workshops. They’re scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, one for residents and another for businesses. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...

West Hollywood, CA · 9h

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SGV Connect 151: Hilda Solis’ Environmental Justice Center

In this episode Chris Greenspon interviews Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis. The interview was recorded at the dedication of Solis’ new Environmental Justice Center at the foot of what is to become the county’s first new regional park in decades: Esperanza Hills. An embed of the podcast can be found at the bottom of the article, or click here to go straight to the podcast and transcript.

Los Angeles County, CA · 20h

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Overnight Lane, Connector Closures Starting Monday evening on 91 Freeway

Overnight closures are scheduled to begin Monday evening on the Gardena (91) Freeway between Cerritos and Gardena for curb, gutter and sidewalk work on a sign rehabilitation project.

Gardena, CA · 1d

LAist

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LA County Supervisor Horvath announces run for new elected CEO position

The new executive post will take the place of the county’s appointed CEO and implement key priorities of the L.A. County Board of Supervisors.

Los Angeles County, CA · 1d

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Ten Giant Bronze Figures Land on Rodeo Drive for Beverly Hills Art Debut

Ten monumental bronze figures now line Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, part of a free public exhibition called Monuments of Stillness by New York artist Carole A. Feuerman. The sculptures, unveiled at 332 N Rodeo Drive, depict swimmers and divers frozen in moments of calm, and the installation is set to remain on view through 2027.

Beverly Hills, CA · 22h

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Six Flags Reaches $11.2 Million Settlement Over Hidden Processing Fees — Here’s Who Qualifies for a Payout

California residents who purchased tickets online for Knott’s Berry Farm or California’s Great America are entitled to cash payments

California · 22h

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Tarzana's New Caballero Creek Park Cleans Its Own Water With Solar Power

Lindley Ave. & Victory Blvd. — Approximate Location of New Park. A patch of asphalt where the Los Angeles River meets Caballero Creek in Tarzana has been reborn as a park that cleans its own water with sunlight. Los Angeles civic leaders and San Fernando Valley residents gathered Monday to celebrate the opening of Caballero Creek Park, a 1.5-acre site just south of Victory Boulevard on Lindley Avenue that officials are calling the city’s first self-sustaining park.

Los Angeles, CA · 22h

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South Asians in SoCal celebrate Diwali following Raman's election win in LA

LOS ANGELES — The local South Asian community celebrated Diwali after a historic moment in Los Angeles politics. Diwali, which is also known as the festival of lights, is a major holiday for South Asians all over the world. In LA, a South Asian was recently elected as the nation’s second-largest city’s mayor.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

Stacker

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Superintendent churn comes with a cost for students

The 74 reports that stable leadership in school districts leads to improved student performance, with districts like Compton Unified benefitting from consistent leadership.

Compton, CA · 1d

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Los Angeles Voted. Jewish Students Are Still Waiting to Know Who Will Stand With Them

A STUDENT'S VIEW - The election is over. But for a generation confronting antisemitism, political promises mean nothing without protection, accountability, and courage. Imagine being a young Jewish student in Los Angeles and wondering whether wearing a Star of David will invite harassment. Imagine walking toward a university classroom and questioning whether your identity, your beliefs, or your connection to Israel will make you unwelcome. Now imagine watching another election come and go, hearing politicians celebrate diversity and inclusion and still wondering whether those promises include you. This is the question Los Angeles cannot afford to ignore.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

LAist

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In LA’s Little Bangladesh, Raman’s visits won votes. Now residents have a to-do list for her

Those in Little Bangladesh say they are often ignored, but Raman spent time listening to their concerns this fall.

Los Angeles, CA · 15h

Timeless Dishes

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Powerful Pacific Storms Could Bring Days of Rain to California as Sierra Nevada Prepares for Snow

California could be heading toward a wetter stretch of weather as a series of Pacific storm systems approaches the West Coast, bringing the possibility of rain to the San Francisco Bay Area and snowfall to higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. The developing weather pattern is expected to affect parts of California between November 13... The post Powerful Pacific Storms Could Bring Days of Rain to California as Sierra Nevada Prepares for Snow appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

California · 21h

Los Angeles Times

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Fighting City Hall will get a lot more expensive under plan backed by L.A. council

The proposed change would increase the cost of appealing city land-use and zoning decisions from $229 to more than $1,000 for neighbors, and more than $2,000 for others.

Los Angeles, CA · 16h

Los Angeles Times

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L.A. County restraining order system to undergo sweeping reforms

L.A. County supervisors voted to approve a range of fixes to the system for issuing and enforcing restraining orders after an investigation by The Times.

Los Angeles County, CA · 14h