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Former LA County Sheriff Jim McDonnell Named New LAPD Chief

October 4, 2024 3:10 pmOctober 4, 2024 3:10 pm

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced on Friday that she chose former Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell as the next Los Angeles Police Department Chief, replacing interim Chief Dominic Choi. McDonnell, a Massachusetts native, began his career with the...

Why the Menendez Case, George?

October 4, 2024 12:10 pmOctober 4, 2024 12:10 pm

Erik and Lyle Menendez killed their parents. Well, I’m pretty sure they did – they were convicted of it – but the question has always been why. Their first trial, the jury (one jury, even though they were technically tried...

Crazifornia: Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafes Coming to a Neighborhood Near You

October 4, 2024 8:34 amOctober 4, 2024 8:39 am

Sacramento is rolling out cannabis consumption lounges and cannabis cafes, under a bill just signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom. There will be permitted smoking lounges as well as edible lounges, similar to pot cafes in Amsterdam. So lighting...

Hochman Dwarfs Gascon in Campaign Funds

October 4, 2024 2:55 amOctober 4, 2024 6:21 am

For most of us, having $48,462.73 in our checking account would not be a bad thing at all. But for Los Angeles District Attorney George Gacon, it’s a nightmare. According to the latest campaign finance filings – they cover donations...

Gov. Newsom Cuts State Housing, Homeless Funds to Norwalk

October 4, 2024 2:45 amOctober 4, 2024 2:46 am

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday that the California Department of Housing and Community Developmen has revoked Norwalk’s compliance with housing element law, making them ineligible to receive state housing and homelessness funds. The issue dates back to early August....

London Breed-Backed Homeless RV-Towing Measure Passes

October 3, 2024 6:52 pmOctober 3, 2024 6:52 pm

San Francisco approved it’s latest measure to stop the influx of homeless people coming into the city this week when the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) board voted to begin towing homeless RV’s from city streets if the occupant...

Schiff & Garvey will Face Off in Senate Candidate Forum Oct. 8th

October 3, 2024 2:48 pmOctober 3, 2024 2:48 pm

After months of anticipation, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) and former baseball star Steve Garvey (R) are to finally face off against each other once again at a candidate forum to be held on Tuesday, October 8th in Los Angeles. Previously,...