U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrest of Ezequiel Cruz-Rodriguez, an illegal alien from Mexico with a history of serious criminal convictions and multiple prior deportations. Cruz-Rodriguez was apprehended in San Diego, California, where he was living in a home that also operated as a child daycare. The arrest highlights concerns about…
The intensifying redistricting battles in Texas and California have placed Latino voters at the epicenter of a high-stakes political contest, with both Republican and Democratic parties vying to leverage the growing influence of this demographic to shape the nation’s congressional map for years to come. These two populous states, home to a significant and growing…
The unprecedented weekend box office performance of “KPop Demon Hunters,” a production originally destined for streaming, has etched its name in cinema history, marking Netflix’s first-ever No. 1 title at the North American box office. The animated musical phenomenon, released by Netflix and produced by Sony Pictures Animation, raked in an estimated $18 million to…
A violent confrontation aboard a Los Angeles Metro bus late Friday night resulted in the tragic death of an 18-year-old woman, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The fatal incident occurred around 10:47 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025, on Metro Bus Line 115 near the intersection of Manchester and Belford avenues, close…
In a startling turn of current events that has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, Grammy Award-winning rapper and singer Lil Nas X, identified by his birth name Montero Lamar Hill, 26, was arrested early Thursday morning in Los Angeles‘ Studio City neighborhood. The artist was initially transported to a local hospital for treatment of…
As summer gently begins its winding down, Los Angeles gears up for a dynamic week of activites, events, and festivals from August 18 to August 22, 2025. This mid-August period promises a diverse array of entertainment, ranging from community-centric celebrations in the Valley to high-profile musical performances and classical theater under the stars, ensuring there’s…
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is facing a new complaint alleging contempt of court, following reports that officers assaulted and detained journalists covering immigration protests in downtown Los Angeles on August 8. The complaint, filed by the Los Angeles Press Club and investigative reporting network Status Coup, asserts that the LAPD…
A wave of unprecedented book challenges is sweeping across the nation, prompting a defiant response from Southern California public libraries, including those in Los Angeles. In a significant move to safeguard intellectual freedom, these institutions are joining the “Books Unbanned” project, offering a digital lifeline to young readers grappling with restricted access to information. This…
As summer 2025 begins its gentle wind-down, a print from decades past is unequivocally stealing the spotlight: the polka dot. Once relegated to vintage archives, this playful pattern has experienced a dramatic resurgence, capturing the attention of style icons and fashion influencers alike, and solidifying its status as a must-have trend. From red carpets to…
New Wildfire Erupts in Los Angeles County as Northern California Battles Larger Blazes Los Angeles, CA – August 1, 2025 – A new wildfire, officially designated LAC-265827, ignited late on July 31st, sending smoke plumes into the skies over Los Angeles County. The fire is currently burning on private land, and details regarding its containment…
