A $208 million improvement project for the Glendale-Hyperion Bridge is officially underway, bringing critical upgrades to a span that connects Atwater Village, Silver Lake, and Los Feliz. The project aims to modernize the nearly century-old structure although ensuring the heavily used bridge remains open to the public throughout the construction process. Modernizing a Historic Landmark … Read more
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) is preparing to lay off 284 employees by the end of June as part of a broader restructuring that will eliminate more than 400 positions. This move comes as the agency transitions to a significantly reduced role starting July 1, the beginning of the next fiscal year. The … Read more
A family-led criminal enterprise with direct ties to the Sinaloa Cartel has been dismantled following federal arrests in Los Angeles County, according to the Department of Justice. Family-Run Trafficking Ring Dismantled Federal prosecutors have charged five men—four of whom were arrested on April 14, 2026—with operating a trafficking ring between February 2024 and December 2025. … Read more
LOS ANGELES – A social media influencer known as Mia Ventura has been ordered to stand trial on felony charges for allegedly using dating apps to target and burglarize victims she met online, Los Angeles officials said. Allegations Detail Pattern of Theft Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, was held to answer on six … Read more
Recent revelations regarding United Farm Workers leader César Chávez have prompted a re-evaluation of the March 31 holiday in California and Los Angeles County. While previously designated as César Chávez Day for state, county and city of Los Angeles workers, and observed as an unassigned day by the Los Angeles Unified School District, the holiday’s … Read more
Hospital Layoffs Signal Deeper Crisis in Healthcare Funding Across California, hospitals are grappling with a wave of layoffs and financial strain as federal and state funding cuts take effect. More than 3,400 healthcare workers have lost their jobs since mid-March, with the situation expected to worsen as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” or H.R. … Read more
Gray wolf close up – ambquinn/Shutterstock The appearance of a gray wolf in Los Angeles County in February 2026 marks a significant milestone in wildlife conservation, representing the first confirmed sighting in the region in over a century. This event isn’t just a local curiosity; it’s a symbol of a larger, ongoing recovery story for … Read more
For more than three decades, Elefante has transformed heartbreak, love and longing into songs that have turn into part of Latin rock’s emotional soundtrack. Elefante Celebrates 30 Years of Music Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, the iconic rock en español band Elefante finds itself in a place few artists reach: still touring, still evolving, and … Read more
Redlands Hit-and-Run and Subsequent Gunfire: A Community on Edge A quiet night in Redlands was shattered early Sunday morning when a car struck multiple pedestrians following a dispute outside the Underground bar. Four people were hospitalized with major injuries, and shortly after the incident, shots were fired in the area. The driver of the vehicle, … Read more
A recent Italian restaurant, Florence by the Water, opened in mid-February in downtown Los Angeles. The restaurant is located poolside at the Hotel Figueroa, which is currently celebrating its 100-year anniversary. An Italian Oasis Restaurateur Francesco Zimone, alongside Executive Chef Giuseppe Gentile, has created what he describes as “an oasis” facing the hotel pool. Zimone … Read more