Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies detained three teenagers at gunpoint last week after bystanders called 911 to report that the teens were being attacked by a man with a knife, an attorney for one of the teen’s families said Monday.“I just can’t believe that the only way to handle this was to approach it with guns drawn,” said civil rights attorney Robert Brown, who specializes in cases of police misconduct.Sheriff Alex Villanueva said on Monday that he had “concerns regarding the tactics employed” and that the incident was under...…Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies detained three teenagers at gunpoint last week after bystanders called 911 to report that the teens were being attacked by a man with a knife, an attorney for one of the teen’s families said Monday.“I just can’t believe that the only way to handle this was to approach it with guns drawn,” said civil rights attorney Robert Brown, who specializes in cases of police misconduct.Sheriff Alex Villanueva said on Monday that he had “concerns regarding the tactics employed” and that the incident was under...WW…

Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement Coronavirus hospitalizations in Los Angeles and Orange counties have dropped over the last week, which may be evidence that actions taken to limit the virus’ spread are working, public health officials said Sunday.There were 1,784 confirmed coronavirus patients in L.A. County hospitals Saturday compared with 2,017 last Saturday, a drop of nearly 12%, according to . 19% fewer coronavirus patients in its hospitals — 554 Saturday versus 687 a week before.Advertisement“We are hopeful that collective actions taken over the past couple of...…Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement Coronavirus hospitalizations in Los Angeles and Orange counties have dropped over the last week, which may be evidence that actions taken to limit the virus’ spread are working, public health officials said Sunday.There were 1,784 confirmed coronavirus patients in L.A. County hospitals Saturday compared with 2,017 last Saturday, a drop of nearly 12%, according to . 19% fewer coronavirus patients in its hospitals — 554 Saturday versus 687 a week before.Advertisement“We are hopeful that collective actions taken over the past couple of...WW…

Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement California’s first major wildfire of the year grew to more than 20,000 acres over the weekend, destroying one home, forcing thousands to evacuate and sending up a plume of smoke so massive that it generated its own winds, authorities said. burned up steep and rugged hillsides, making it inaccessible to firefighting vehicles as it spread north and east toward the San Gorgonio Wilderness while continuing to threaten homes to the south. spread rapidly in the early hours of Sunday, growing to 20,516 acres — or 32 square miles — by...…Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement California’s first major wildfire of the year grew to more than 20,000 acres over the weekend, destroying one home, forcing thousands to evacuate and sending up a plume of smoke so massive that it generated its own winds, authorities said. burned up steep and rugged hillsides, making it inaccessible to firefighting vehicles as it spread north and east toward the San Gorgonio Wilderness while continuing to threaten homes to the south. spread rapidly in the early hours of Sunday, growing to 20,516 acres — or 32 square miles — by...WW…

Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Breaking News It was a wake without a body as hundreds of parishioners from the San Gabriel Mission Roman Catholic community gathered Saturday in the parking lot to cry, grieve and pray after a fire tore through the historic landmark.Flames destroyed the roof, most of the just-refurbished church pews and portions of the interior, though some statues and other historic items survived.The blaze came amid a backlash against California missions and other colonial monuments that for many serve as painful reminders of the nation’s racist history. For...…Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Breaking News It was a wake without a body as hundreds of parishioners from the San Gabriel Mission Roman Catholic community gathered Saturday in the parking lot to cry, grieve and pray after a fire tore through the historic landmark.Flames destroyed the roof, most of the just-refurbished church pews and portions of the interior, though some statues and other historic items survived.The blaze came amid a backlash against California missions and other colonial monuments that for many serve as painful reminders of the nation’s racist history. For...WW…

Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement Beverly Hills is facing criticism after officers arrested 28 people during a peaceful protest against police violence overnight, two weeks after imposing an unusual ordinance banning demonstrations in residential areas that “disrupted the tranquility.”The latest protest, which began about 7:30 p.m. Friday and drew about 75 people, was the third demonstration in Beverly Hills organized by the Black Future Project, but the first that resulted in arrests, said organizer Austin Tharpe, 29.“We’re protesting for Black lives,” he said....…Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement Beverly Hills is facing criticism after officers arrested 28 people during a peaceful protest against police violence overnight, two weeks after imposing an unusual ordinance banning demonstrations in residential areas that “disrupted the tranquility.”The latest protest, which began about 7:30 p.m. Friday and drew about 75 people, was the third demonstration in Beverly Hills organized by the Black Future Project, but the first that resulted in arrests, said organizer Austin Tharpe, 29.“We’re protesting for Black lives,” he said....WW…

Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement Another day of big increases in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations prompted health officials Saturday to warn that Los Angeles County is entering a “critical moment” and that some of the easing of stay-at-home orders is in jeopardy unless the trend changes.Los Angeles and many other parts of California have seen big COVID-19 surges in recent weeks, as the economy has reopened. Officials say it’s essential to follow social distancing rules and other safety regulations. “If we can’t find it in us to follow these mandates, including...…Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement Another day of big increases in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations prompted health officials Saturday to warn that Los Angeles County is entering a “critical moment” and that some of the easing of stay-at-home orders is in jeopardy unless the trend changes.Los Angeles and many other parts of California have seen big COVID-19 surges in recent weeks, as the economy has reopened. Officials say it’s essential to follow social distancing rules and other safety regulations. “If we can’t find it in us to follow these mandates, including...WW…

Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement Bartenders over the weekend began mixing drinks, gyms turned on elliptical machines and nail salons began polishing away as Los Angeles County reopened more of its economy continued to rise.The county, a hotbed of COVID-19 in California, now has reported more than 3,000 deaths and 80,000 confirmed cases. The rising case numbers have sparked some worry about whether the economy is reopening too quickly and that easing stay-at-home orders could cause new outbreaks.But health officials continue to discount those concerns, saying total...…Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement Bartenders over the weekend began mixing drinks, gyms turned on elliptical machines and nail salons began polishing away as Los Angeles County reopened more of its economy continued to rise.The county, a hotbed of COVID-19 in California, now has reported more than 3,000 deaths and 80,000 confirmed cases. The rising case numbers have sparked some worry about whether the economy is reopening too quickly and that easing stay-at-home orders could cause new outbreaks.But health officials continue to discount those concerns, saying total...WW…

Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement California continues to see as its death toll approaches 5,000, causing alarm from some as the state continues to reopen its economy.But are caseloads the best measure of how well California is controlling COVID-19? Not necessarily, one of California’s top health officials said Friday as he announced that are eligible for reopening, including nail salons.AdvertisementThe move came as the state reported two consecutive record single-day increases in coronavirus cases, logging 3,620 new cases Thursday and 3,644 Friday. Los Angeles...…Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement California continues to see as its death toll approaches 5,000, causing alarm from some as the state continues to reopen its economy.But are caseloads the best measure of how well California is controlling COVID-19? Not necessarily, one of California’s top health officials said Friday as he announced that are eligible for reopening, including nail salons.AdvertisementThe move came as the state reported two consecutive record single-day increases in coronavirus cases, logging 3,620 new cases Thursday and 3,644 Friday. Los Angeles...WW…

Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement After more than 30 years in advertising, Loretta and Roddy celebrated their retirement with a trip.They left their home in Orlando, Fla., for the Philippines on Feb. 4. At one point, they traveled to Thailand. They had layovers in Seoul on the way to the Philippines and the way back to the U.S.On March 8, they flew into Los Angeles International Airport. They planned to stay at Roddy’s sister’s house in Walnut for two nights and then fly back to Florida on March 10. What happened next is a nightmarish and ultimately tragic tale of...…Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement After more than 30 years in advertising, Loretta and Roddy celebrated their retirement with a trip.They left their home in Orlando, Fla., for the Philippines on Feb. 4. At one point, they traveled to Thailand. They had layovers in Seoul on the way to the Philippines and the way back to the U.S.On March 8, they flew into Los Angeles International Airport. They planned to stay at Roddy’s sister’s house in Walnut for two nights and then fly back to Florida on March 10. What happened next is a nightmarish and ultimately tragic tale of...WW…

Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement /Socially distanced bikers and walkers, against a backdrop of the Queen Mary, make their way along pedestrian and beach bike path on the first day that Long Beach reopened the path on Monday May 11, 2020. The city of Long Beach eased a few of its public health restrictions, allowing under certain guidelines the reopening of pedestrian and beach bike paths, tennis centers and courts. Beach bathrooms are also reopening, but the parking lots and beaches still remain closed.   /Traffic remains light on the southbound 110 Freeway...…Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement /Socially distanced bikers and walkers, against a backdrop of the Queen Mary, make their way along pedestrian and beach bike path on the first day that Long Beach reopened the path on Monday May 11, 2020. The city of Long Beach eased a few of its public health restrictions, allowing under certain guidelines the reopening of pedestrian and beach bike paths, tennis centers and courts. Beach bathrooms are also reopening, but the parking lots and beaches still remain closed.   /Traffic remains light on the southbound 110 Freeway...WW…