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Why LA’s ‘mansion tax’ is the best argument for statewide tax reform
35+ min ago (466+ words) Later this week, proponents of the Local Taxpayer Protection Act to Save Prop. 13" initiative will submit over 1 million signatures to county election officials throughout California. The measure, if approved by voters, will restore the letter and spirit of Proposition 13 in…...
Susan Shelley: Newsom’s European power trip powered by hot air
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (651+ words) Gov. Gavin Newsom is putting on quite a show. He flew to Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, Germany for the Munich Security Conference and the United Kingdom "to advance partnerships" in climate, business and trade," as the London visit…...
Knott’s Boysenberry Festival 2026 tasting card and a la carte menus — See the list
4+ hour, 36+ min ago (228+ words) The Knott's Boysenberry Festival will once again honor the little berry that started it all at the Buena Park theme park as the Knott's culinary team takes center stage with 100 specialty food items, live entertainment and family activities " all with…...
Luka Doncic’s 38-point night helps Lakers hold off Clippers
9+ hour, 7+ min ago (556+ words) LOS ANGELES " They had hardly played together. Doncic finished with 38 points, 11 assists and six rebounds on 11-for-25 shooting (8 for 14 from 3-point range), while Reaves played second fiddle with 29 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the field. James added 13 points and 11 assists,…...
Recent history of Sixth Street Bridge, from its stunning reopen to its darkened closure
11+ hour, 44+ min ago (575+ words) The 6th Street Viaduct, often called 6th Street Bridge, opened in July 2022 replacing the old bridge built in 1932. It was immediately a famous site due to its beauty, and in 2023 the bridge won a national award for engineering achievement largely due to…...
CIF-SS boys basketball playoffs: Scores from all of Friday’s games
12+ hour ago (175+ words) The scores from Friday's games in the CIF-SS boys basketball playoffs. CIF-SS BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS Sierra Canyon 70, Santa Margarita 47 Notre Dame/SO 59, Corona Centennial 56 Harvard-Westlake 49, Crespi 46 La Mirada 73, Redondo Union 70 St. John Bosco 70, Corona del Mar 42 Damien 59, Etiwanda 46 Crean Lutheran…...
Inglewood boys basketball unable to slow down JSerra in Division 1 semifinal loss
12+ hour, 44+ min ago (623+ words) SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO " Inglewood boys basketball coach Jason Crowe Sr. summed up Friday's CIF-Southern Section Division 1 game against JSerra up the best. "They beat us at our game tonight," he said. "Normally we are the ones outrunning teams and wearing…...
Serra boys basketball advances to CIF-SS Division 5 finals with win over Vasquez
13+ hour, 40+ min ago (117+ words) The Serra boys basketball team is headed to the CIF-Southern Section Division 5 championship game. The top-seeded Cavaliers (20-13) went on the road and defeated Vasquez 89-80 Friday in the semifinals. CJ Anyikwa led Serra with 27 points and 11 rebounds. Drew Carter had 22 points…...
Why the Sixth Street Viaduct went dark, and why it’s been so hard to protect
15+ hour, 31+ min ago (1767+ words) By 6:15 pm, the Sixth Street Viaduct was nearly swallowed in darkness. "I can't really walk past 6 o'clock because it's too dark," said Rafael Rojas, a resident of nearby Boyle Heights, who had been jogging on the bridge earlier Thursday afternoon....
Bianco gets piled on for saying something reasonable on immigration
16+ hour, 11+ min ago (392+ words) Republican gubernatorial candidate and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco recently upset some Republicans for having a nuanced view of how to resolve the problem of illegal immigration. I'm not used to defending him, but I guess I'll do it again....