Proposed NFL stadium in Inglewood faces FAA scrutiny over height, effects on radar. The 27-page report issued Monday warned the proposed $1.86-billion stadium in Inglewood could interfere with radar that tracks inbound aircraft to Los Angeles International Airport. “The configuration of the stadium between the two runways coupled with the uncertainty of its reflective properties is […]
A vacant home undergoing remodeling work collapsed in San Pedro, causing a gas leak that was quickly secured, amid Sunday’s windy, rainy weather. The collapse was reported about 6:30 p.m. at 733 S. Leland St., Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department said. No one was injured and there was no fire, Humphrey said. […]
San Bernardino, Riverside rallies push opposite sides on immigration. SAN BERNARDINO >> Two dozen protesters organized by a Claremont-based group had a concise message Monday for the Supreme Court as it considers President Barack Obama’s immigration programs: No amnesty. It’s not that they’re not compassionate, several of them volunteered — in fact, it’s the opposite. […]
What can be done about Carson’s controversial city clerk? When an employee’s conduct becomes erratic or threatening, employers have options from counseling to termination. But what happens when that employee is an elected official? It’s a question that the city of Carson has been pondering in recent months as allegations of bizarre and threatening behavior […]
Stevie Wonder performance caps emotional Prince tribute at LA City Hall. A downtown Los Angeles park on Friday drew a jubilant crowd of purple-clad Prince fans, who traveled from across Southern California for a musical celebration of the late singer’s life. In perhaps the most stunning moment of the evening, music legend Stevie Wonder surprised the […]
Redondo Beach video store that outlived Blockbuster to close after 25 year. Soo Han hurriedly processed transactions behind a turquoise-and-white Formica board counter top, single-handedly working down a long line of customers carrying stacks of DVDs. The patrons weren’t impatient, passing the time chit-chatting, reading a marquee above them with the week’s new video releases […]
Centinela Valley school district to sue superintendent who made $750,000 in 2013. The Centinela Valley school district is going on the offensive in its lengthy legal dispute with disgraced Superintendent Jose Fernandez. The school district told a judge last week it is planning to countersue Fernandez, alleging he fraudulently and illegally took money from the district […]
LA protesters cheer GOP’s delayed vote on Obamacare repeal Cheers echoed from the streets of downtown Los Angeles on Thursday, where nearly 1,000 had gathered to protest the anticipated U.S. House of Representatives’ vote to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Carrying signs that read, “Save Obamacare,” nurses, patients, union members and others marched […]