#1Crime & Safetyscore 612h ago
Brooklyn Artist Arrested for Halloween Display Symbolizing Lynching
Aaron Mealy, a Black artist, was arrested for a controversial Halloween display depicting a lynching outside his home in Brooklyn. The display, intended as a political statement on racial violence, sparked outrage among neighbors and led to charges of aggravated harassment.
#2Crime & Safetyscore 602h ago
LA Man Pleads Guilty in New Year’s Eve Bomb Plot Linked to Extremist Group
Dante Gaffield, a 25-year-old from South Los Angeles, pleaded guilty to providing material support for a planned bombing attack on New Year’s Eve 2025. He was part of a group advocating violence against U.S. entities, with sentencing set for September 2027.
#3Communityscore 602h ago
Mission San Juan Capistrano Marks 250 Years of History
Mission San Juan Capistrano is set to celebrate its 250th anniversary on November 1, 2026. Founded in 1776, it is the seventh of California's 21 Spanish missions, with a rich history marked by challenges and resilience.
#4Communityscore 582h ago
Día de Muertos Gains Popularity Amid Concerns Over Commercialization
Día de Muertos, a holiday for honoring deceased loved ones, has become mainstream in the U.S., with major retailers embracing its traditions. However, concerns arise about the potential dilution of its spiritual significance due to commercialization, especially post-Disney's 'Coco'.
#5Politicsscore 582h ago
California Mayors Urge State Support for Homeless Programs Ahead of Election
Mayors from California's largest cities convened in Riverside to advocate for ongoing state support for homeless programs and to promote Proposition 1, an $11.25 billion affordable housing bond. The coalition aims to address homelessness and other city needs through collective action and collaboration with state leadership.
#6Crime & Safetyscore 582h ago
Viral Video Shows ICE Agents' Violent Arrest in North Hollywood
A video captures ICE agents violently arresting a man in North Hollywood, raising concerns about the use of force. The incident escalated when an agent pointed a gun at a bystander, prompting fear among witnesses.
#7Politicsscore 582h ago
Trump's VA Program Closure Raises Mortgage Costs for Thousands of Veterans
The Trump administration's termination of a low-interest VA home loan program has led to significant increases in mortgage payments for veterans. An NPR investigation reveals that over 15,000 veterans have faced payment hikes, with many struggling financially.
#8Communityscore 572h ago
SAG-AFTRA Launches 'One Job Away' Campaign to Address Health Insurance Concerns
Actor Cheyenne Jackson has initiated the 'One Job Away' campaign to help fellow performers qualify for SAG-AFTRA health insurance amid a shortage of production jobs in Los Angeles. The campaign highlights the urgent need for increased incentives to revitalize the industry.
#9Crime & Safetyscore 552h ago
18-year-old arrested in string of armed robberies near U.C. Riverside
An 18-year-old Riverside man has been arrested in connection with a series of armed robberies near the University of California, Riverside campus, including incidents involving a suspect riding a scooter, authorities announced Friday. Shareef Pendergrass was arrested Monday, Oct. 26, following an in
#10Otherscore 552h ago
Cameras are revealing a startling truth about California's great white sharks
When it comes to human fears of nature, there’s nothing higher on the food chain, literally or figuratively, than great white sharks. While Steven Spielberg’s Jaws (1975) and its sequels portrayed these apex predators as bloodthirsty or even vengeful killers, today’s proliferation of drone footage,
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