This Rail Line Would Get You to the Grove, the Beverly Center and Cedars-Sinai. Is It L.A.'s 'Missing Link'?
Los Angeles Metro is poised to vote on a 9.7‑mile underground extension of the K Line from Crenshaw/Expo to Hollywood, adding nine stations and a tenth at the Hollywood Bowl. The project, projected to cost $11‑$15 billion, could raise daily ridership to roughly 100,000 passengers and link major destinations such as Cedars‑Sinai, the Grove, and West Hollywood. Funding would require a 25% local contribution, likely sourced from an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District involving West Hollywood and regional partners. While supporters tout its potential to create a true north‑south rail grid, some residents fear tax burdens and tunnel impacts on historic neighborhoods.
A Shirtless Man Appeared in Her Elderly Mother's Room. What the Camera Showed Next Was Disturbing
Volunteer piano player Jonathan Michael Alvarado was arrested after a Ring camera captured him inside an elderly resident’s room at La Mirada Heights senior living facility, where he allegedly raped a woman with dementia. The victim’s daughter filed a civil...
'Sled Head': Lawsuits Against USA Bobsled/Skeleton Allege Permanent Brain Damage From the Sports
Former U.S. bobsledders have filed new lawsuits claiming USA Bobsled/Skeleton knowingly hid the sport’s risk of permanent brain injury, a condition they label “sled head.” The complaints detail chronic symptoms such as memory loss, migraines and neurodegenerative disease, and add...
Bill Cosby Loses Civil Sex Assault Lawsuit in Los Angeles County; Faces $19-Million Judgment
An LA County civil jury found Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting former waitress Donna Motsinger in 1972, awarding her $19.25 million in damages. The verdict follows Cosby’s earlier criminal conviction, which was overturned in 2021 after he served...
Jet Collides with Fire Truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport. 2 Pilots Killed
An Air Canada regional jet collided with a fire‑truck on LaGuardia’s runway during a landing attempt, killing both pilots and injuring roughly 40 passengers and crew. The fire‑truck had been cleared to cross the runway to respond to a separate...
As Malls and Department Stores Fade, California's Ross and Other Discounters Are Booming
Bargain retailers are thriving as malls and department stores shrink, with Ross Dress for Less leading the charge. Ross announced a plan to open 110 new stores this year, following 90 openings last year, and reported record 2025 sales of...
California Used Faulty DUI Tests for Nearly 10 Years, State Justice Department Says
California’s Department of Justice discovered that for nearly ten years it relied on faulty urinalysis kits from Andwin Scientific, which lacked adequate sodium fluoride to prevent sample fermentation. An audit revealed that only 0.07% of DUI cases – about 97...
Rep. Eric Swalwell's Private AI Company Raises Money, Questions
Rep. Eric Swalwell co‑founded Findraiser, an AI‑driven platform that scans campaign fundraising data. Dozens of Democratic campaigns, including Swalwell’s own congressional and gubernatorial bids, have paid the firm for its services. The company is close to profitability, valued between $100,001...
LAUSD Teacher and Service Worker Unions Announce Massive April 14 Strike if No Deal Reached
Los Angeles Unified School District’s two largest unions – teachers and Service Employees International Union Local 99 – announced a joint strike set for April 14 if a new contract isn’t reached. The walkout would involve roughly 60,000 teachers, counselors, nurses, bus...
For Disabled Fliers, Hope Took Wing. Then Trump Returned to Office
Former Paralympian Seth McBride, paralyzed after a ski accident, highlights the daily hurdles wheelchair users face when flying, from missing equipment to unsafe handling. The Biden administration issued rules obligating airlines to assume liability for damaged or delayed wheelchairs and...
Long COVID Leaves Thousands of L.A. County Residents Sick, Broke and Ignored
Long COVID remains a hidden crisis for thousands of Los Angeles County residents, despite the official end of the COVID‑19 public health emergency. Patients like Elle Seibert and Lawrence Totress describe debilitating fatigue, cardiac issues, and cognitive impairment that have stripped...
Turning the Altadena Fire Into a Civil Rights Crusade: Was Discrimination Against Black Residents at Play?
Civil rights lawyer Ben Crump announced he is collecting evidence for a federal discrimination lawsuit against Los Angeles County over its response to the Eaton fire in Altadena. The suit alleges that county officials delayed or limited assistance to predominantly...
Oil Prices Are Skyrocketing, but This Is Why Companies Won't Rush to Drill in California
Oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel, but California producers are unlikely to accelerate drilling. The state’s aging, heavy‑crude fields require higher capital and energy than lighter shale plays elsewhere, making new wells uneconomical without sustained price strength. Analysts...
California Sues over Trump Demand for College Race, Test Score and GPA Admissions Data
California and 16 other Democratic states have sued the Trump administration over a new Education Department rule that forces colleges to report detailed race, gender, GPA and test‑score data for applicants, admits and enrollees by March 18. The policy is presented...
California DACA Recipient Sues Trump Administration over Her Deportation
Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez, a 42‑year‑old DACA recipient, was deported to Mexico in February 2026 despite holding active DACA protection. Her attorneys filed a federal lawsuit demanding her immediate return, arguing the removal violated due process because she never...
Hailing Rides to and From LAX Could Get More Expensive Under New Proposal
Los Angeles World Airports is set to vote on raising rideshare access fees at LAX from $4 to $12 for the central terminal area and to $6 for the upcoming Skylink people‑mover. The fee hike, the first in a decade, aims...