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Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Transferring Over Bruce’s Beach Back to Bruce Family

October 1, 2021 2:11 amSeptember 30, 2021 8:20 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Thursday that returns Bruce’s Beach, currently a part of Manhattan State Beach in Manhattan Beach, back to the descendants of the original owners from nearly a century ago. Senate Bill 796, authored by...

Los Angeles City Council Deciding on Sure Death to Local Business: Mandatory Proof of Vaccination to Enter

September 29, 2021 2:16 amSeptember 28, 2021 6:26 pm

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council is to decide upon one of the largest COVID-19 vaccination requirements in the country, mandating that either vaccination proof or a recent negative COVID-19 test will be needed to enter most indoor businesses...

Congresswoman Karen Bass Announces Candidacy for Los Angeles Mayoral Race

September 28, 2021 2:48 amSeptember 27, 2021 8:49 pm

Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA) announced that she will be running for Mayor of Los Angeles next year, joining a growing list of candidates to preside over America’s second largest city. Born in Los Angeles in 1953, Bass began her career...

Long Beach Worker Who Opposed Teamsters’ Workplace Power Grab Files Charges Against Illegal Union Demands

September 27, 2021 2:16 amSeptember 26, 2021 4:08 pm

Long Beach-area Savage Services employee Nelson Medina charged Teamsters Local 848 union bosses this week with threatening to have him fired for refusing to join the union, pay full dues, and pay other fees demanded by union officials. Savage Services...

LA City Council Passes Ordinance Banning Protests From Happening Within 300 Feet of Targeted Residences

September 22, 2021 3:40 pmSeptember 23, 2021 9:23 am

In a 13-2 vote, the Los Angeles City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday that bans protests from taking place within 300 feet of the targeted person’s residence. The ordinance specifically targets groups and organizations who use violent or abusive tactics,...

Los Angeles City Councilman Kevin de Leon Announces Candidacy For Mayor

September 21, 2021 10:55 am

Los Angeles City Councilman Kevin de Leon announced his candidacy for Mayor on Tuesday, becoming the third major candidate to enter the 2022 race since last year. The son of Guatemalan-American and Chinese-American parents, de Leon first worked as an...

Leading Recall Proponent Against LA Councilman Mike Bonin Home Attacked

September 20, 2021 3:13 pmApril 3, 2022 7:17 am

Late last week, Katrina Schmidt’s home was attacked following her personal address being included in an ad by Bonin’s anti-recall organization. Schmidt is one of the activists leading the recall against Los Angeles Councilman Mike Bonin. Earlier this year, several...