Los Angeles Unified School District began its 2022-23 school year on Monday, welcoming both new students and faculty. For Karin R. Aguilar, the new principal of San Fernando Elementary School, […]
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Four Million LA County Residents Asked to Suspend Outdoor Watering Next Month
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – More than 4 million residents in Los Angeles County will be asked to suspend outdoor watering for 15 days next month while the Metropolitan Water District […]
Another Effort to Recall LA County DA George Gascón Fails
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – An effort to recall Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón was rejected today, with the county clerk’s office announcing that organizers submitted only 520,050 valid […]
CDC Director Announces Shake-Up, Citing COVID Mistakes
By Mike StobbeAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The head of the nation’s top public health agency on Wednesday announced a shake-up of the organization, saying it fell short responding […]
CSUN Prof Finds PTSD Screening & Brief Intervention Can Improve Emotional Well-Being, Academic Success of Underrepresented Students
Alejandra Acuña spent years as a social worker at schools in Los Angeles, providing therapy to students dealing with undetected and untreated symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Her […]
Mitch Englander Fined $80,000 for Violating LA Gift Laws
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Former Los Angeles City Councilman Mitchell Englander was fined nearly $80,000 by the city’s Ethics Commission today for violating city gift laws. Englander — who represented District […]
Man Killed, Woman Wounded in Pacoima Shooting
PACOIMA (CNS)- A 20-year-old man was killed, and a 19-year-old woman is in critical condition today after a drive-by shooting in Pacoima. The shooting was reported at 6:51 p.m. Tuesday […]
Man Allegedly Armed with Machete Shot by Los Angeles Police in Van Nuys Area
VAN NUYS (CNS) – A man allegedly armed with a machete was shot and wounded by Los Angeles police in the Van Nuys area today. Officers went to the 17300 […]
Actress Anne Heche Dies From Injuries Suffered in Mar Vista Crash into Home
WEST HILLS (CNS) – One week after a bizarre crash into a Mar Vista home, Anne Heche was declared brain dead at Grossman Burn Center at West Hills Hospital and […]
Falling COVID Hospital Numbers Help County Escape ‘High’ Virus-Activity Label
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Los Angeles County officially has escaped the federal government’s “high” COVID-19 activity category, advancing to the “medium” level thanks to the falling rate of new virus-related […]