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Eviction notices piling up in Los Angeles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

With COVID-era protections gone, the number of renters facing eviction in Los Angeles continues to climb by the thousands each month.From February through the end of August, approximately 50,000 eviction notices were filed by landlords in the city, according to figures released on Monday by the L.A. Controller’s Office.From February through July 2023, the city received 40,000 notices. However, the one-month spike can be chalked up to thousands of notifications that were received by mail that had not been previously counted.A spokesperson said 96% of them involve non-payment of rent and 91% came with a three-day eviction notice.While evictions are occurring throughout the city, this map shows specific neighborhoods and zip codes are disproportionally affected.For example, 3,585 eviction notices have been filed in Hollywood and 2,458 in the Fairfax neighborhood. Other “hotspots” include Woodland Hills, Westlake and downtown L.A.Map showing eviction "hot spots" in Los Angeles, February...

Family of man fatally shot by Inglewood police announce lawsuit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

The family of a man who was shot and killed by police in Inglewood is planning to sue the city and the police department claiming officers unjustly used lethal force.During a news conference announcing the lawsuit Monday, Ivan Solis Mora's mother said her son was not a violent person and never hurt anyone. “I want you to know my son was a good boy,” Petra Mora said in Spanish. “I always fought for my son, until the end.”Lawyers representing the family indicated Solis Mora, 34, had a history of mental illness that police were aware of. Similarly, advocates said Mora was having a mental health crisis and that the situation should have been dealt with differently. Ivan Solis Mora's photo is shown at a memorial near where he was fatally shot by police in Inglewood. (KTLA) Inglewood police have not released any details about what led up to the fatal shooting on Sept. 21, but a witness said officers were called to a house along South Grevillea Avenue because of a family dispute.Polic...

Knott's makes fun of Disneyland's 'Fantasmic!' fire during Halloween show

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

Knott’s Berry Farm took a few jabs at its neighbor, Disneyland, during a Halloween show.Video captured by theme park blog Mouseinfo shows a prop dragon head on fire during the show “The Hanging: Uncanceled.” The skit is a reference to the "Maleficent" prop dragon catching fire during a performance of Disneyland’s “Fantasmic!” in April. Knott’s Berry Farm offering ‘scare immunity’ necklace for Halloween event During the performance, one actor asks the crowd if they got the prop from Anaheim and they later mention Disneyland by name.  The show also poked fun at “World of Color,” which occurs at Disney California Adventure Park.Performances of “Fantasmic!” were abruptly halted after a fire destroyed the "Maleficent" dragon prop during the show’s finale. Previously scheduled performances were taken off the Disneyland calendar shortly after.The show has been on hiatus since and is expected to make a return in spring 2024, Disneyland officials previously announced.Knott’s is curren...

3 critically injured in Inglewood crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

Three people were critically injured in an Inglewood crash Monday afternoon.The crash was reported around 12:35 p.m. near the intersection of South Renaissance Way and West Pincay Drive, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.One of the three patients had been trapped in a vehicle and was rescued.No further details about what led to the crash have been released.

Ex-deputy faces felony charges after being caught with more than 44 pounds of drugs, gun, RCDA says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

A former Riverside County Sheriff’s Department correctional deputy faces a pair of felony charges after he was allegedly caught with more than 40 pounds of drugs.Banning resident Jorge Oceguera-Rocha, 25, was pulled over in Calimesa on Sept. 17, and authorities allegedly found a gun and narcotics, the Riverside County District Attorney's Office said in a news release. Deputy caught with more than 44 pounds of drugs, gun, RCSD says Jail records indicate he faces two charges, possession of more than 44 pounds of narcotics for sale and transportation with the intention to distribute more than 8.8 pounds of narcotics. He also faces an enhancement of possession of a firearm while in commission of those felonies, authorities said.If convicted of all charges, he could be sentenced to up to 10 years in jail.At the time, Oceguera-Rocha was a deputy at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility, a position he resigned before he could be fired.He was due to appear in court at the Banning Justi...

Screenwriters wait to learn terms of deal with Hollywood studios to end historic strike

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Screenwriters waited Monday to learn what their five-month strike won and prepared for a possible return to work after their union reached an agreement with studio executives that could help end the walkouts that brought Hollywood to a standstill.The historic shutdown will go on for now, with actors remaining on strike and no talks planned, though the tentative deal announced Sunday night may provide momentum that could lead to a resolution for them too. That would allow full production to resume for the first time since May.The governing boards of the two branches of the Writers Guild of America are likely to vote on the contract Tuesday. With their approval, writers will then vote on the deal, and the strike can officially end. Network shows including NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” could return to the air within days.Details of the agreement have not yet been made public or even shared with the writers themselves be...

NICU Awareness Month with NICU Wishes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

Every September, we come together to observe NICU Awareness Month, a time to shed light on the struggles faced by the tiniest and most fragile members of our society – premature and critically ill newborns. This awareness month not only serves to honor the strength and resilience of these little fighters but also highlights the incredible organizations that tirelessly work to support them. One such organization is , a nonprofit born out of collaboration between 4moms and Project Sweet Peas, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of NICU families.The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a place where parents’ hopes and fears intertwine. It’s a place where premature babies and newborns with complex medical issues receive specialized care to give them the best chance at life. Parents in the NICU experience an emotional rollercoaster, filled with uncertainty and worry but also moments of immense joy and hope. 4moms and Project Sweet Peas Unite In the spirit of NICU ...

Accumulating Wealth In A Modern World: Insights by CEO Brandon E. Beal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

Brandon E. Beal’s journey into financial services was unexpected. A foot injury ended his dream of becoming a professional footballer. But sometimes, when one door closes, another opens. Soon after his football setback, he discovered his real passion: financial planning.Being close to the sports world (his brother was an NBA star, and he had many friends in the NFL), Brandon saw how athletes earned huge amounts. But he also noticed something worrying: many lost much of their earnings due to the unpredictable stock market. This observation got him thinking. He spent countless hours researching ways to grow money without significant losses. Eventually, he found his answer: permanent life insurance products that were tied to market indexes. These products meant you could gain when the market went up but wouldn’t lose when it went down.However, Brandon knew that convincing a world that clung to traditional financial wisdom—like hoarding money in banks, employer-offered 401ks...

How Social Media Platform Tonto is Changing Political Discussions Ahead of the 2024 Election

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

Political discussion is a mainstay on any social media platform. But after the 2020 election, the discussion of censoring those politically focused conversations also started trending. Government leaders amass millions of followers online, turning platforms like Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter) into a primary news source for the general public.However, according to many users, they lost an opportunity to voice their opinions as censorship rumors spreadacross today’s most popular social platforms. Tonto, a short-form audio platform, promises a space that does not compromise freedom of speech.Founded by CEO Manna Justin, Tonto is working to change the dynamics of political discourse: “Platforms like Twitter are affected by a certain amount of control because of that written political messaging. Whereas Tonto is a platform for that freedom of speech—and speech, quite literally.”He references Tonto’s use of audio and speech as a primary content medium. From funny soundbites sh...

Foster Guardian Extraordinaire: 400 Kids, One Woman, and a Smartphone App

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

In a quaint office, a vintage-styled white desk boasts a collection of pens, notebooks, and paperwork. The scene is made poignant by an adjacent wall plastered with a vivid collection of finger paintings. These artworks are not just child’s play; they represent the hopes and dreams of 400 foster children. The orchestrator of this powerful space, Sherie Keegan, has committed herself for nearly a decade to guiding these souls through the foster system. Conspicuously absent from her modest corner is a computer. Even though there’s one elsewhere in her office, Sherie doesn’t need it. Sherie’s mainstay, her anchor, is a seemingly modest smartphone app: CamScanner.The U.S. foster care system provides a sanctuary for children facing threats or neglect at home. Such circumstances may arise from issues like parental drug abuse. Children are placed with foster families for durations that can vary widely; Sherie once cared for a child for over two years. These children ...