The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has charged 13 Los Angeles County employees from seven different agencies with felony grand theft for stealing a combined $437,383 in state unemployment benefits between 2020 and 2023. “As government employees, we have an obligation to uphold the public’s trust,” Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said. “When a civil servant steals from the government, that trust is broken. The scale of fraud in these cases is shocking, spanning seven different County agencies, including employees whose very job was to help the public determine whether they were eligible for public benefits.…
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Fatima Iqbal-Zubair, educator, mother, and community leader running for State Assembly District 65, announced today the endorsement from CA State Senate Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez. “As a mother, educator, and immigrant, Fatima Iqbal-Zubair has dedicated her life to uplifting working families and building a more just and sustainable California. From fighting for clean air and water in frontline communities to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with labor to create good union jobs, Fatima has shown what people-powered leadership looks like. I’m proud to support her and look forward to working alongside her to deliver for families, workers, and the environment across our state,”…
Cerritos College has once again earned national recognition for its leadership in expanding opportunities and advancing student success. The U.S. Department of Education awarded the college a $1.3 million federal TRIO grant to strengthen support for first-generation and low-income students. The five-year grant will fund the Cerritos College branch of the TRIO Student Support Services Project, a national initiative aimed at helping students stay in school, graduate, and build successful careers. By providing personalized advising and expanding mentoring and tutoring programs, the TRIO initiative at Cerritos College empowers students to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. For Cerritos College, these…
LOS ANGELES – LA Times Media Group (LATMG) has announced its launch as an integrated media platform that combines trusted journalism, premium digital publishing, state of the art virtual production, and global gaming including esports into a single engagement engine. The Company has now opened a private placement opportunity at Join.LATimes.com to be followed by a potential Regulation A (Reg A) public offering, with an intended NYSE listing under the ticker “LAT.” Founded in 1881, the Los Angeles Times is one of America’s most storied publications. In 2018, Dr. Soon-Shiong acquired the paper with a commitment not only to preserve its…
Judge Finds SB 549 is Preempted by Federal Law SACRAMENTO — Today, after thorough consideration and argument, Sacramento Superior Court Judge Lauri Damrell adopted her tentative ruling to dismiss the Agua Caliente lawsuit against the cardrooms, finding that SB 549 is preempted by federal law (the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act) and the court lacks jurisdiction to hear the dispute. “Cardrooms for many decades have proudly operated lawful games with full transparency and stringent oversight by the office of the Attorney General of the State of California and the California Gambling Control Commission. We are encouraged by today’s decision. Our member…
Mixed-Use Project Hailed as Transformative Investment in Downtown LA LOS ANGELES—The City Planning Commission today unanimously voted to recommend approval of Fourth & Central, a transformative mixed-use project proposed for a Downtown gateway site currently being used for industrial purposes. A diverse set of approximately 50 Downtown Los Angeles stakeholders, including social justice organizations, business organizations, organized labor, housing advocates, and area residents, turned out to speak in support of the project. “We’ve spent years working on our plan to transform this industrial property into a mixed-use community, which made it so rewarding to hear city decision-makers agree with our…
Cerritos College has been named the #1 community college in California and #6 in the nation for serving Hispanic students, according to Washington Monthly’s Best Colleges for Hispanic Students ranking, produced in partnership with Excelencia in Education. The report recognizes colleges closing equity gaps and expanding opportunities for Hispanic and first-generation students. This recognition places Cerritos College among the top Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) in the country and adds to a growing list of national honors, including being named a 2025 Examples of Excelencia honoree and #1 in Los Angeles County for return on investment (ROI). Together, these distinctions highlight Cerritos College’s leadership in affordability, completion, and…
Cerritos College is addressing the youth mental health crisis with the support of a $200,000 grant from the Foundation for California Community Colleges, in collaboration with the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI). The college is developing a Certified Wellness Coach program aimed at expanding access to behavioral health support for children and young adults. Mental health challenges among youth have reached unprecedented levels nationwide. TheAmerican Academy of Pediatrics reports rising rates of anxiety and depression among children and adolescents, while a 2024 Los Angeles Times analysis highlights California’s growing shortage of youth mental health professionals. The new program at Cerritos College will…
COMPTON — KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment has provided a $25.9 million loan to finance construction of an affordable housing development at 1434 W. Compton Blvd. in the metro Los Angeles city of Compton. The Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) has partnered with LandSpire Group to develop the 75-unit community. The project will be a three-story development consisting of studios and one- and two-bedroom units, all of which will be rent restricted at or below 50 percent of the area median income. Additional low-income housing tax credit equity and Freddie Mac permanent financing were secured from Walker &…
LAS VEGAS – Cyndi Lauper has announced her first-ever Las Vegas residency. Cyndi Lauper: Live In Las Vegas will take place at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace from April 24 through May 2, 2026. Photo Credit – Ruven Afanador Vegas will become “Cyn City” next spring, when Lauper brings her widely praised Girls Just Wanna Have Fun show to town for this special run, an opportunity for fans who missed her Farewell Tour to celebrate one last time. Full information on ticketing and presales is below, with general on sale this Friday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. PT. The show is created and designed in partnership…
LOS ANGELES — A diverse cross-section of Los Angeles’ most forward-thinking housing, climate, and urban policy advocates came together this week for the Fourth & Central Support Coalition Mixer, signaling growing momentum behind one of the region’s most ambitious and community-rooted development efforts. Held in the heart of the Arts District, the event brought together supporters, neighbors, and organizational leaders to celebrate and organize around the Fourth & Central project — a visionary mixed-use development that promises to deliver thousands of homes, good-paying jobs, and vibrant public spaces in one of LA’s most underutilized corners. “The energy in the room…
U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) joined patients, nurses, and hospital staff outside Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center on October 3 to condemn the Republican-led government shutdown and call out their devastating impact on affordable healthcare for hardworking Americans. Additionally, this budget endangers hospitals, like Hollywood Presbyterian, with reduced federal funding that threatens staffing and patient care. “If I rubber-stamped what Trump and House Republicans are pushing, tens of thousands of my constituents would lose coverage or see their premiums skyrocket overnight,” said Congresswoman Friedman (CA-30). “I will not rubber stamp an agenda that leaves hardworking families, seniors, or our healthcare workers…
LOS ANGELES — South Los Angeles-based Climate Advocate, Educator, and California State Assembly District 65 candidate Fatima Iqbal-Zubair has announced she has received an endorsement from Racial Justice Organizer, Former Holman United Methodist Church Pastor, and Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI) Co-Founder Reverend Kelvin Sauls. “I am proud to endorse Fatima Iqbal-Zubair for Assembly because she embodies the moral courage and compassion needed in public service. Fatima understands that justice is not just a policy goal but a moral imperative—whether it’s fighting for clean air, quality schools, or safety for all of our neighbors. Her leadership reflects the values of equity, dignity, and…
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom signed a pair of bills into law protecting elections — focusing on keeping dirty money out of California’s democracy and no “sweepstakes” from billionaires seeking to buy elections. “California is the most diverse state in the world’s most diverse democracy. Right now, our founding ideals and values are being shredded before our eyes in Washington D.C., and California will not sit idle. These new laws further protect Californians’ voices and civic participation in what makes our state and our country great.”Gov. Gavin Newsom Inglewood City Council with Stan Kroenke at opening of YouTube Theatre in Inglewood, CA. (Credit:…
In 2022, Officer Solorio was gunned down shortly after driving into the Downey Landing Mall parking lot NORWALK – Defendant Gerardo Magallanes was sentenced yesterday to 24 years and eight months in state prison for the murder of off-duty Monterey Park Police Officer Gardiel Solorio in August 2022. “Officer Solorio dedicated his life to serving and protecting his community, and his murder was a devastating loss to his family, his colleagues, and all of Los Angeles County and beyond,” Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said. “This sentence delivers justice and sends a clear message: Those who bring…