CDC Director Urges Mask Wearing During 'Tripledemic' of Flu, COVID, and RSV
UNITED STATES (LAI) - Mandy Cohen, M.D., MPH, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has issued a strong recommendation for Americans to wear masks during this flu season. This advice comes as the nation confronts a simultaneous surge in COVID, flu, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases, increasingly referred to as a 'tripledemic'.
Read full storyInvestigation Ongoing in Marina del Rey Double Death Case
MARINA DEL REY, CA (LAI) - Sheriff's detectives in Marina del Rey are intensively investigating the mysterious deaths of a man and a woman, whose bodies were discovered in separate locations on Thursday. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, deputies conducted a welfare check around 11:30 a.m. in the 14000 block of Tahiti Way, where they found the woman's body on a boat.
Read full storyLegal and Legislative Battles Intensify Over Abortion Rights in Texas and Beyond
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Read full storyOpinion: O'laysha Davis' Struggle Highlights Maternal Health Racial Disparities in Health Care
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (LAI) - O'laysha Davis, a 33-year-old mother from North Charleston, South Carolina, recently faced an uphill battle for her rights in maternity care, mirroring a broader issue of racial disparities in healthcare. Davis, who was pregnant with her third child, decided to change her medical team due to pressure from her doctors to induce labor early, a practice she opposed based on her previous experiences and knowledge of the heightened risks Black women and infants face during pregnancy and childbirth.
Read full storyLos Angeles County Sparkles with Diverse 'Nutcracker' Ballet Performances This Holiday Season
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA (LAI) - The holiday season in Los Angeles County is set to dazzle with an array of "The Nutcracker" ballet performances. This timeless Christmas tradition, underscored by Tchaikovsky's famous composition, will grace various stages, offering something unique for every age group. From full symphony orchestras to youth-focused adaptations, each production promises to bring Clara's whimsical journey to life.
Read full storyWWE's Greatest Sagas: Iconic Rivalries and Heroic Journeys That Define Professional Wrestling
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Read full storyFlipping the Script: Experts Recommend Eating Burgers Upside Down for a Mess-Free Experience
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Read full storyMarvel Studios Reportedly Considering Epic Return of Original Avengers Cast for New Film
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Read full storySouth Los Angeles Man Sentenced to Life for Sex Trafficking of Minors
LOS ANGELES, CA (LAI) - Donavin Bradford, a 32-year-old man from South Los Angeles, received a life sentence in federal prison on Thursday for engaging in the sex trafficking of teenage girls. U.S. District Judge John A. Kronstadt, who presided over the case, condemned Bradford's actions as "inexcusable" and "horrific." Additionally, Bradford has been ordered to pay $67,000 in restitution and $900 in special assessments.
Read full storyFormer La Habra Police Chief Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Capitol Insurrection Case
WASHINGTON, D.C. (LAI) - Alan Hostetter, the former chief of the La Habra Police Department and an outspoken critic of COVID-19 restrictions, was sentenced to 135 months in federal prison on Thursday for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection. U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth found Hostetter guilty of multiple charges, including conspiracy and obstruction of an official proceeding.
Read full storyHow Many More Days of Darkness: DST or ST?
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Read full storyCity of Riverside Earns Top Award for Financial Reporting
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Read full storyCity Crews Clear RV Encampments in Hollywood Hills as Part of Inside Safe Program
HOLLYWOOD HILLS, LOS ANGELES, CA (LAI) - A large-scale cleanup operation was launched on Wednesday afternoon along a two-mile stretch of Forest Lawn Drive in Hollywood Hills, focusing on the removal of RVs and makeshift vehicle encampments. The initiative is part of the city's Inside Safe program, which aims to assist homeless individuals in finding housing.
Read full storyLife Sentence for Ex-Boyfriend in Tragic Murder of Therapist Amie Harwick
LOS ANGELES, CA (LAI) - Gareth Pursehouse, a 45-year-old resident of Playa del Rey, was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole for the murder of Amie Harwick, a prominent marriage and sex therapist. Harwick, 38, met her untimely demise after being thrown off the balcony of her Hollywood Hills residence on February 15, 2020.
Read full storySuspect Arrested in Calabasas for Attacks on Asian-American Individuals
CALABASAS, CA (LAI) - Angel Sanchez Jr., 29, from Santa Barbara, was apprehended on Wednesday in Oxnard for his alleged involvement in two separate assaults in Calabasas, targeting individuals of Asian-American/Pacific Islander descent. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed the arrest, according to a report from City News Service. All following reports of the unprovoked attacks that occurred around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Read full storyMajor Drug Trafficking Indictments Unsealed in San Diego; U.S. Treasury Announces Sanctions
San Diego, CA – In a major law enforcement development, three indictments were unsealed in San Diego on Wednesday, charging 29 individuals with various drug trafficking offenses. These charges coincide with the U.S. Treasury Department's announcement of sanctions against nine of these defendants, linked to a significant Mexican drug trafficking organization.
Read full storyPresident Biden and First Lady to Visit Los Angeles for Fundraising, Jill Biden to Tour Cedars-Sinai
Los Angeles, CA – President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are set to make a significant fundraising swing through Southern California later this week, aiming to gather support for the President's reelection campaign. While specific details of President Biden’s itinerary in Los Angeles, scheduled from Friday to Sunday, remain undisclosed, the visit is anticipated to include interactions with notable figures from Hollywood.
Read full storySanta Claus to Embark on Festive Journey Through San Gabriel, December 20-23
San Gabriel, CA – Santa Claus is set to bring holiday cheer to the City of San Gabriel, riding atop a San Gabriel fire truck for a festive journey across the city. This enchanting event, scheduled from December 20 to 23, will see Santa traversing the bustling streets of San Gabriel, spreading holiday magic each evening from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Read full storyActive Shooter Incident at University of Nevada, Las Vegas Results in Suspect's Death
(Las Vegas, NV) - In a concerning development, Las Vegas police confirmed that a suspect is dead following an active shooter situation at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The incident occurred in Beam Hall, home to UNLV's Lee Business School.
Read full story"Snow Place Like Home Fur the Pawlidays" Adoption Event by San Diego County
(San Diego, CA) - The San Diego County Department of Animal Services is bringing festive cheer with its "Snow Place Like Home Fur the Pawlidays" event, offering fee-waived adoptions for a variety of pets. Set for Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., this special event takes place at both the Carlsbad North Shelter and Bonita South Shelter.
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