Crime
March 10, 2025 8:55 p.m.UCPD aids arrests for crimes related to LA fires; DA urges stricter punishments
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has made at least 39 arrests for crimes related to the January fires in Southern California.
The LA County fires burned over 47,000 acres, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection website.
By Lucine Ekizian and Jane Garcia
Los Angeles
Feb. 28, 2025 1:20 a.m.LA City Council introduces policies to protect immigrants without legal status
The Los Angeles City Council proposed new legislative policy Feb. 4 that would strengthen labor and immigration protections.
The policy includes a citywide “Know Your Rights” campaign for immigrants without legal status, city notifications about United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence and nonprofit legal aid at LAX.
By Jane Garcia
A Closer Look
Dec. 7, 2024 11:22 a.m.‘Challengers’ Art and Patrick lookalike competition courts community in Westwood
Westwood served up competition Nov. 24, hosting a lookalike contest based on characters from the 2024 movie “Challengers.”
The UCLA student-led Art and Patrick lookalike competition brought over 100 people and 25 contestants to Westwood Park.
By Jane Garcia and Gabrielle Gillette
California
Dec. 6, 2024 3:57 p.m.Gov. Newsom announces plan to expand film and television tax credit program
Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed an extension to California’s existing film and television tax credit program.
In October, Newsom announced a proposal to expand California’s film and television tax credit program to $750 million.
By Jane Garcia
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