Long Beach plans to host eight Olympic events, will spend $933 million on infrastructure
From the outdoor terrace on the 11th floor of Long Beach City Hall, Mayor Rex Richardson looks upon the skyline of an imperfect downtown.Below is…
Priest shot dead in southern Mexico after leaving Sunday service | Crime News
Colleagues remember Marcelo Perez as outspoken champion of Indigenous, labour rights in Mexican state of Chiapas.A priest known for his activism in defence of Indigenous…
Panel on Trump assassination attempt says Secret Service needs reform
WASHINGTON — An independent panel investigating the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally says the Secret Services needs “fundamental reform” and that…
Trump’s FEMA lies don’t match Helene victims’ experience
You’ve all heard the phony claims about how terrible the federal government’s response to the recent hurricanes has been, right?Former President Trump has lied repeatedly…
Wanda exited Legendary and AMC. But China’s Hollywood legacy endures
Legendary’s deal, announced Monday, to buy out the remaining stake owned by Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group, marks the start of a new era for…
Here are meaningful ways to ring in the fall season in sunny L.A.
During this year’s early September heat wave, I sat in a shaded courtyard at USC struggling to write after teaching my classes. The oppressive noon…
‘Investment plan chaos’ and ‘ambulance service hack’
The Times reports that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's investment forum is "in chaos after derogatory comments" that a cabinet minister directed at a major…
Disneyland Resort increases prices on most theme park tickets
The Happiest Place on Earth is getting a little more expensive.Starting Wednesday, Anaheim’s Disneyland Resort is increasing pricing on most of its park tickets for…
Is streaming a ‘terrible business?’ Not for Netflix
One question this column frequently asks is: Is streaming a good business?The answer depends on whom you ask. Craig Moffett, a prominent Wall Street media…
Social media site X attempts to pay fine in bid to resume service in Brazil | Social Media News
Brazil, home to more than 21 million users, suspended X after it failed to comply with court orders and pay fines.The social media site X,…
Man who killed parents denied referral to specialist service
Family handoutMary and Bryan Andrews were described as "a team of enviable strength"An inquest has found that there were "significant time lapses" in mental health…
After L.A. Times investigation, Newsom signs bill on child welfare
A new state law cracks down on accountability for providers of parenting classes that are often court-ordered in child abuse and neglect cases but have…
Scripps News is closing, another victim of the TV news business downturn
Television station group owner E.W. Scripps is shutting down its 24-hour news channel on Nov. 15, another sign of a contraction in the TV news…
Police cite communication failures with Secret Service on day of Trump assassination attempt
1 of 6 | Sergeant Edward Lenz (L to R), Patrolman Drew Blasko, Lt. John Herold and former Secret Service Agent Patrick Sullivan look on during…
Gardewine Group Limited Partnership Strengthens Its Service Offering Acquiring Westman Courier & Freight
Article contentWINNIPEG, Manitoba, Sept. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gardewine Group Limited Partnership (“Gardewine”) is pleased to announce it has entered into a definitive share…
Secret Service agent accused of groping a Harris staff member
PITTSBURGH — A U.S. Secret Service agent has been accused of groping and sexually harassing a member of Vice President Kamala Harris’ official staff during a…
New law makes canceling subscriptions a snap in California
Music on demand. Television programs. Mobile phone service. Professional sports telecasts. Audiobooks. News. Videogames. Computer software.A growing number of products and services are being sold…
U.S. Senate passes bill to bolster presidential candidates’ Secret Service protection
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Enhanced Presidential Security Act on Tuesday that would provide equal Secret Service protection to presidents and all major party…
US Secret Service admits failures in review of shooting at Trump rally | US Election 2024 News
Internal review identifies poor planning, communication breakdown and ‘complacency’ of some agents.The United States Secret Service has acknowledged a series of security failures it made…
Secret Service head says changes underway after ‘failures’ at Trump’s Pennsylvania rally
Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe said an internal investigation of the agency's "failures" during the July 13 assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump…