Congresswoman Luz Rivas announced that the appropriations package including more than $4 million in federal dollars for new Community Project Funding (CPF) requests within California’s 29th Congressional District has been signed into law. The Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act was signed on Jan. 23, and includes three […]
Congresswoman Luz Rivas Delivers Over $4 Million for Critical Projects in CA-29
Los Angeles Homeless Services CEO Charged with Defrauding Taxpayers to Pay for Luxury Lifestyle
By Christopher Weber Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The CEO of a Los Angeles homeless services charity faces federal and state fraud charges after prosecutors said he lived a luxury lifestyle that included lavish vacations and designer clothes paid for with $23 million in public money meant to keep people off the streets. Alexander Soofer, […]
Judge Shutters SF Valley-Based Business and Credit Repair Scheme
SANTA ANA (CNS) – A Santa Ana federal judge has permanently shut down the Growth Cave scam, a phony business opportunity and credit repair scheme that stole nearly $50 million from consumers since 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Tuesday. The FTC filed suit last year against the San Fernando Valley-based operation and its […]
LA Council to Secure Funding from Metro for Open Streets Initiative
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – The Los Angeles City Council voted 12-2 today to authorize the Department of Transportation to finalize agreements with Metro to secure nearly $3.2 million for an open and slow streets initiative. Open street events such as CicLAvia are meant to demonstrate the demand for safe walking and cycling in the city. […]
CSUN’s Spring Salon Series to Feature Conversation with Cedric the Entertainer
Joy is the one word that comes to top of mind when Yan Searcy, dean of California State University, Northridge’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, thinks about comedian, actor and entrepreneur Cedric the Entertainer. “He’s one of the rare comedians who operates from a disposition of joy. Not trauma. Not tragedy. Joy,” Searcy said, […]
Classifieds for the Week of January 29, 2026
HELP WANTED Administrative Coordinator: Direct, coordinate supportive services of co. Develop operational stds., work procedures, schedules of staff. Manage daily flow of admin. work, filing systems, records. Oversee timekeeping, payroll. Handle supplies, vendors, service providers, budgets, equipmt. Analyze internal processes, recommend changes. H.S. Diploma & 2 yrs. exp. on job. 40 hrs/wk. Fax resume to […]
Russia Offers Cash Bonuses, Frees Prisoners and Lures Foreigners to Replenish Its Troops in Ukraine
By Dasha Litvinova Associated Press For average wage earners in Russia, it’s a big payday. For criminals seeking to escape the harsh conditions and abuse in prison, it’s a chance at freedom. For immigrants hoping for a better life, it’s a simplified path to citizenship. All they have to do is sign a contract to fight […]
HOROSCOPE
By Holiday Mathis (Creators.com) ARIES (March 21-April 19) You seek to understand people, and the real understanding takes time, because early impressions can’t show you patterns. What matters is what people do repeatedly, how they show up and what they follow through on. This is what you base your trust on. Subtlety and beauty draw […]
