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July 30, 2021

Brawl breaks out on Venice Beach Boardwalk

A brawl broke out on the Venice Beach Boardwalk in California among three seemingly homeless men.

July 29, 2021

Los Angeles schools to require COVID-19 testing for all students and faculty, regardless of vaccination status

Los Angeles Unified School District said Thursday it is requiring all students and faculty to be tested for COVID-19 – regardless of their vaccination status – before returning to in-person learning next month for the new school year.

July 29, 2021

Possible ‘jet pack man’ spotted near Los Angeles airport: reports

Another suspected sighting of a "jet pack man" was reported near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Wednesday night, according to reports.

July 28, 2021

Los Angeles city council passes ordinance limiting homeless encampments amid frustration from residents

Los Angeles city leaders approved an ordinance Wednesday that would restrict homeless encampments in certain areas as the issue has become a flashpoint in parts of the city overrun with tents, crime trash and other quality of life issues.

July 28, 2021

Los Angeles Democrat calls out party, media for largely ignoring top donor's grisly crimes

Political commentator and Los Angeles County Democratic committeemember Jasmyn Cannick called out her party for its silence over the conviction of Edward Buck, a prominent Democratic donor from Los Angeles on “Fox News Primetime.”

July 28, 2021

LAPD officer denounces progressive policies: Perps see 'crime pays' as communities give up on calling cops

A 25-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department lamented the fact that progressive policy changes and the deterioration of law and order in many cities have sent a clear message to perpetrators: “Crime pays.”

July 27, 2021

Los Angeles to require city employees prove vaccination status or submit weekly tests

Los Angeles city workers are now required to submit their proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or submit a weekly negative test, city officials said Tuesday.

July 27, 2021

Democratic donor Ed Buck convicted in connection to drug overdose deaths of 2 men in his apartment

Democratic political donor Ed Buck was convicted Tuesday of two drug overdose deaths and injecting gay men with methamphetamine in exchange for sex, in what prosecutors said was a pattern of luring Black men into his Los Angeles area apartment as part of a sexual fetish.

July 27, 2021

Los Angeles Rite Aid employee shot dead while trying to stop beer thieves, police say

One of two suspects sought in connection to the shooting death of a Los Angeles Rite Aid employee who tried stopping the pair from stealing beer has turned himself in, authorities said.

July 27, 2021

Former LAPD officer describes encounter with 'aggressive' swarm of bees that killed 2 dogs

A former Los Angeles Police officer is healing after he, his dog and his daughters' dogs were attacked by an angry swarm of bees on Saturday.