Briefs

Efforts Emerge to Correct Prison Phone Rates, Mental Health Services and Reception Area Wait Times

Research has shown that staying in touch with loved ones while incarcerated reduces recidivism and improves public safety.

3 months ago

L.A. Briefs: Wilmington Moratorium on Smoke Shops and Hahn Increases Reward to Apprehend Octavio Montano Islas

Councilmember McOsker, Wilmington Residents, Call for a Moratorium on Smoke Shops   LOS ANGELES — Councilmember Tim McOsker introduced a motion…

3 months ago

Updated: Located At-Risk Missing Person – Corrion Scales, Long Beach

Updated Aug. 13, 2025 On Aug. 12, 2025 at-risk missing person Corrion Scales was located in Long Beach, safe and…

3 months ago

As Pickleball Popularity Surges, So Do Injuries: Dignity Health Offers Expert Care and Prevention Tips

However, this surge has been accompanied by a significant rise in related injuries, particularly among older adults.

3 months ago

LA Briefs: Measles Exposure Alert Issued, City Scales Back Layoff Plans

This traveler arrived on China Airlines Flight #008 at the Tom Bradley International Airport (TBIT) Terminal B, gate 153 on…

3 months ago

L.A. County Backs Landslide Legislation and New Ordinance Prohibits New Construction in Landslide Area

The bill would amend the California Emergency Services Act to include landslides as a natural disaster that may be eligible…

3 months ago

Gov. Newsom Announces Judicial Appointments

  SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom Aug. 7 announced his nomination of three Court of Appeal Justices: Matthew Scherb as…

3 months ago

Trump’s War On Data

The previous Tuesday, July 29, Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency chief, Lee Zeldin, announced the intention to rescind the EPA’s 2009…

3 months ago

Carson Residents Protest Fireworks Petition and Hotel Conversion Plan

City and county officials support the project, but residents question whether Carson has any say in the decision and worry…

3 months ago

Two Killed in Separate San Pedro Shootings; Suspect Arrested After Standoff

Harbor Division records show seven homicides in the area so far this year, unchanged from last year.

3 months ago