On April 29, 2025, Los Angeles County saw a significant disruption as tens of thousands of workers took to the streets. The workers, members of SEIU Local 721, were protesting what they saw as unfair treatment and a failure to negotiate a new contract. This was not just any strike. It was the first time in the county's history that all members of SEIU Local 721 ha...
In Los Angeles County, several wildfires have sprung up, forcing nearly 200, 000 people to evacuate. Celebrities and billionaires, some of whom have lost their homes or had to evacuate, are donating money and supplies to relief efforts. Disney has pledged $15 million to organizations like the American Red Cross and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. Paramoun...
Meet Nathan Hochman, the newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney. He's not your typical politician. With a background as a federal prosecutor, Hochman campaigned on a unique approach to fighting crime, which he called a "hard middle path. " In a landslide victory, he ousted the previous DA, George Gascón, who was known for his progressive policies. Hochma...
The Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, are heading back to court on December 11. This time, they're not just fighting for their freedom, but also for a chance to rewrite their story. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is pushing to have their sentences changed, potentially setting them free after 35 years in prison. The brothers were convicted of killi...
The fate of Erik and Lyle Menendez is in the hands of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón. He plans to make a decision within the next 10 days about whether to recommend resentencing for the brothers. If he does, it's possible they could be out of prison by the end of the year. The brothers have been serving life sentences without parole since 1995 for...