LA City Council votes to identify hotels refusing to house homeless, suggests “commandeering” them
The Los Angeles city council voted on Wednesday to identify any hotels refusing to house the homeless as part of Project Roomkey, to investigate if any of those hotels have gotten tax breaks from the city in the past, and suggested these hotels may need to be “commandeered”.
The Los Angeles city council voted on Wednesday to identify any hotels refusing to house the homeless as part of Project Roomkey, to investigate if any of those hotels have gotten tax breaks from the city in the past, and suggested these hotels may need to be “commandeered”.
Mark Wahlberg, Mario Lopez thank Children's Hospital of LA staff on National Nurses Day
They are the selfless, caring people who watch over us in the hospital. Sometimes they bring you medicine, sometimes they change a bandage, and sometimes they just offer a comforting word. These are the faces of nurses all over the country. For anyone who has ever been seriously ill, you will not forget their names.
They are the selfless, caring people who watch over us in the hospital. Sometimes they bring you medicine, sometimes they change a bandage, and sometimes they just offer a comforting word. These are the faces of nurses all over the country. For anyone who has ever been seriously ill, you will not forget their names.
Restaurants selling alcohol risk losing license
A restaurant owner in San Clemente is opening his doors again Thursday despite the threat of losing his liquor license.
A restaurant owner in San Clemente is opening his doors again Thursday despite the threat of losing his liquor license.
Drive-in movie theaters making a comeback during COVID-19
Movie studios aren't really releasing new movies right now, so the drive-ins are screening movies that were still being shown in late February.
Movie studios aren't really releasing new movies right now, so the drive-ins are screening movies that were still being shown in late February.
Gas stoves may be harmful to respiratory health, report suggests
The large number of Americans who have been cooking at home because of the coronavirus lockdowns should take note of a new report from the Rocky Mountain Institute which warns of the dangers of cooking with gas stoves, which are reportedly sources of harmful indoor air pollution.
The large number of Americans who have been cooking at home because of the coronavirus lockdowns should take note of a new report from the Rocky Mountain Institute which warns of the dangers of cooking with gas stoves, which are reportedly sources of harmful indoor air pollution.
No, California's governor has not gotten a haircut
Gavin Newsom said that his daughter, Brooklynn, had offered, but he politely declined.
Gavin Newsom said that his daughter, Brooklynn, had offered, but he politely declined.
‘Missing the love of my life’: Vanessa Bryant opens letter from Kobe on her birthday
Vanessa Bryant celebrated her 38th birthday Tuesday and shared a heartbreaking tribute to her late husband and daughter with her 14.1 million Instagram followers.
Vanessa Bryant celebrated her 38th birthday Tuesday and shared a heartbreaking tribute to her late husband and daughter with her 14.1 million Instagram followers.
California couple first in state to tie knot via Zoom during coronavirus pandemic
Sarita and Love Singhal tied the knot on Zoom, their family and friends appeared in boxes on the computer to witness the unusual ceremony and wish them well.
Sarita and Love Singhal tied the knot on Zoom, their family and friends appeared in boxes on the computer to witness the unusual ceremony and wish them well.
Public health officials threaten North Bay bistro with restraining order
So this week, Terry Leston put up a "Come On In" sign and began serving dinner to seated patrons, with modifications.
So this week, Terry Leston put up a "Come On In" sign and began serving dinner to seated patrons, with modifications.
Higher COVID-19 mortality rate for African Americans, Pacific Islanders in L.A. County: officials
As Los Angeles County saw a spike in COVID-19 cases with one of the largest single-day jumps in the pandemic, health officials reported a higher mortality rate among African Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
As Los Angeles County saw a spike in COVID-19 cases with one of the largest single-day jumps in the pandemic, health officials reported a higher mortality rate among African Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
Gov. Newsom announces reopening of beaches in additional O.C. cities
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced he has reached an agreement with Orange County leaders to reopen beaches in the cities of Huntington Beach, Dana Point, and Seal Beach in a modified way.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced he has reached an agreement with Orange County leaders to reopen beaches in the cities of Huntington Beach, Dana Point, and Seal Beach in a modified way.
Florida man arrested in woman's rape, man's murder 35 years ago in California
DNA found in a suburban Los Angeles motel room 35 years ago has helped crack a cold case — the murder of a man and the rape of a woman.
DNA found in a suburban Los Angeles motel room 35 years ago has helped crack a cold case — the murder of a man and the rape of a woman.
California sues Uber, Lyft over alleged labor law violations
California is suing ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft, alleging they misclassified their drivers as independent contractors under the state’s new labor law.
California is suing ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft, alleging they misclassified their drivers as independent contractors under the state’s new labor law.
Retired police chief says he's blessed to be alive after recovering from COVID-19
"This is not the flu, this virus is no joke," said Carlos Basurto, 51, who admits he didn't take the threat seriously enough in the beginning.
"This is not the flu, this virus is no joke," said Carlos Basurto, 51, who admits he didn't take the threat seriously enough in the beginning.
Suspect drops nearly $1M on road during police chase in California: cops
A suspect dropped nearly $1 million in cash on the side of the road during a police chase in California on Friday, authorities said.
A suspect dropped nearly $1 million in cash on the side of the road during a police chase in California on Friday, authorities said.
California owner defies orders and opens gym, calling it essential
"I'm big on the Constitution," Jacob Lewis said. "So if you want to wear a mask, wear a mask. If you don't, don't. If you want to come in, great, use it. If you don't want to come in, stay at home."
"I'm big on the Constitution," Jacob Lewis said. "So if you want to wear a mask, wear a mask. If you don't, don't. If you want to come in, great, use it. If you don't want to come in, stay at home."
COVID-19 economic impact of tourism in California felt in SoCal
Mark Morrow owns Legends of Hollywood Tours. A thriving tourist attraction offering a peek into some of Hollywood’s famous landmarks.
Mark Morrow owns Legends of Hollywood Tours. A thriving tourist attraction offering a peek into some of Hollywood’s famous landmarks.
Newsom: Certain retail sectors can open at the end of the week
“As early as the end of this week you will have the capacity as a retailer...to begin to reopen for pickup," he said. "We are entering the next phase this week. This is a very positive sign," he said. "The data says it can happen."
“As early as the end of this week you will have the capacity as a retailer...to begin to reopen for pickup," he said. "We are entering the next phase this week. This is a very positive sign," he said. "The data says it can happen."
Santa Cruz hospital employees receive anonymous thank you with $1 million donation
Everyone from doctors to nurses, technicians to mailroom workers, will receive a check of about $750.
Everyone from doctors to nurses, technicians to mailroom workers, will receive a check of about $750.
What you need to know about Renter Protections during the pandemic
The City of Los Angeles has enacted renter protections to help residents stay in their homes. But, many renters have questions on how that will work since they worry about being evicted.
The City of Los Angeles has enacted renter protections to help residents stay in their homes. But, many renters have questions on how that will work since they worry about being evicted.