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2 brothers killed in shooting near LA Coliseum; suspect at large
EXPOSITION PARK, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Two brothers were killed Saturday afternoon in a shooting in Exposition Park near the L.A. Memorial Coliseum.It happened around 2 p.m. near the intersection of Budlong Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.The brothers, who were identified by friends as 33-year-old Sergio Rios Jr. and his 19-year-old…
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Kamala Harris is back in Southern California this weekend
Motorists on the west side of Los Angeles could run into some traffic headaches Friday as Vice President Kamala Harris travels through the area en route to an afternoon fundraiser in San Diego.
On Thursday, Harris spoke at a graduation ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, then flew to Los Angeles, where she has…
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Another LA Metro bus driver threatened but LAPD never responded
Another bus operator from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authorities revealed Thursday she was attacked on the job, only to be left to fend for herself.
The driver, who did not want to reveal her identity , said a man wanted to board her bus on Wilshire Boulevard near Serrano Avenue in Koreatown on Tuesday. …
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Los Angeles DWP rodeo highlights skill of utility workers – Beverly Press & Park Labrea
The lineworker competitions included real-life scenarios that utility workers face daily. (photo courtesy of the LADWP)
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power hosted the annual Lineman’s Rodeo on Saturday, May 18, showcasing the skills of electric utility workers. During the competition, lineworker teams and…
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Three Noted Actors to Present Imagine Little Tokyo’s Winning Stories – Rafu Shimpo
Imagine Little Tokyo readers (from left) Kurt Kanazawa, Ayumi Ito and Chloe Madriaga.
Ayumi Ito of ‘Tokyo Vice’ to Participate from Japan.
Three noted actors, including Japan Academy Film Prize winner Ayumi Ito, will present winning stories at the upcoming celebration of the 11th annual Imagine Little Tokyo short story contest.…
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How Phoenix Bakery in Chinatown fosters loyal customer base
Phoenix Bakery, a beloved fixture in Los Angeles, has been delighting generations with its unique pastries and commitment to family traditions.
Founded by Chinese immigrants in 1938, the bakery became a Chinatown staple, known for its traditional pastries like almond cookies and sugar butterfly pastries. Its fresh strawberry…
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‘Pair up’ and ‘stick together’: Annual LA Fleet Week dodgeball game brings out camaraderie
Army players compete in the military dodgeball tournament on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at LA Fleet Week in San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Teams compete in the shadow of the Battleship IOWA during the military dodgeball tournament on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at LA Fleet Week in San Pedro.…
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Metro ridership grows in April as safety concerns impact transit agency
Shortly after Metro's Board of Directors approved motions to address public safety concerns due recent violent attacks tied to the region's transit system, officials announced Friday that ridership increased by 10.8% compared to the same time last year.
Average weekday ridership increased 9.2% compared to April 2023, officials…
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An LA River Walk
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Welcome to LAist City Treks, a series of easy hikes and walks that will help you explore the parts of Los Angeles and SoCal we rarely get to see — or only see through the car window. Expect to get about 5K steps, and plenty of photos for your social media channels. Plus, we have some recommendations for grabbing a…
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Police will patrol L.A. Metro vehicles amid surge in violence
Amid a soaring number of violent incidents, Metro officials voted to authorize a surge of law enforcement and public safety officers to patrol transit vehicles.
The motion, which was introduced by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, was passed unanimously at a Thursday Metro board meeting where some community members expressed anger and…
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