Thousands of people travel to Leimert Park in Los Angeles annually to celebrate Juneteenth, an event that honors Black history and supports local entrepreneurs. Since the holiday became a federal designation in 2021, celebrations in the neighborhood—the epicenter of Black arts and culture in the city—have continued to grow. Why is Leimert Park a central … Read more
Ariana Grande performed the first of two sold-out shows at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on June 13, marking her return to touring after a seven-year hiatus. The performance, which launched the Eternal Sunshine Tour, featured a 23-song setlist and served as a reflective examination of the singer’s personal and professional evolution since her … Read more
Los Angeles leaders will meet Monday to consider a proposal by Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez that could allow noncitizen residents to vote in local elections. If approved, the charter amendment would authorize the City Council to later establish a “residential voting” program for city and school district contests. What is the proposed residential voting program? The … Read more
Kenneth Bass, the brother of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, has joined thousands of plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles and the Department of Water and Power (DWP) following the destruction of his home in a January 2025 wildfire. The complaint, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on May 18, alleges … Read more
Federal authorities made arrests on Saturday during demonstrations outside the federal Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles. The protests occurred on the one-year anniversary of the start of immigration raids in the city, resulting in traffic hazards and highlighting a sharp divide between local and federal officials. Why the demonstrations occurred The gathering was … Read more
While Yoko Ono remains a household name, much of the public perception of her legacy has been centered on her role as the wife of the late Beatle, John Lennon. A new exhibition opening Saturday, May 23, at The Broad in downtown Los Angeles seeks to reframe that narrative by highlighting her extensive career as … Read more
Los Angeles County Metro is marking Bike Day by opening its entire transit system to the public at no cost. Throughout the day, riders can access trains, buses, Metro Micro services, and the Metro Bike Share program free of charge. To facilitate the initiative, Metro has unlocked train turnstiles and instructed bus operators to forgo … Read more
A Los Angeles man has been sentenced to 33 years in state prison following a violent 2020 attack on a police officer at the department’s Harbor Station. Jose Cerpa Guzman received the sentence on Wednesday, May 20, after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors. The sentencing follows an incident on Sept. 26, 2020, where Guzman … Read more
A 28-year-old man from San Diego County was arrested Monday in connection with an alleged hate crime assault against a Jewish man near a Los Angeles synagogue two years ago. Zaid Gitesatani, of Carlsbad, faces a single federal charge and appeared in Los Angeles federal court Monday afternoon. What Happened The assault occurred during a … Read more
Stephen Cloobeck, a real estate developer and former candidate for governor, was arrested on Tuesday in Los Angeles County. According to jail booking records from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the 64-year-old was arrested before 11 a.m. And booked at the West Hollywood station. Cloobeck was released that same afternoon at 1:17 p.m. After … Read more