In a giant coat that nearly swallowed her 4-foot-something frame, and holding a red stop sign that seemed half her size, LaTanya Long-Sullivan often received hugs from kids and parents, and pretty much any other regular passerby, before shepherding them …
LaTanya Long-Sullivan, Hyde Park crossing guard who was tiny, fierce and adored, dies at 64 Read MoreOn a single day later this month, jazz-lovers can hear a world premiere by Ernest Dawkins in Englewood, or a tribute to Randy Weston and Melba Liston in Hyde Park. On the West Side, they can enjoy a set by …
UNESCO International Jazz Day puts the spotlight on Chicago music in April: Here’s what to see Read MoreWhen they are not affixing values to property, incumbent Los Angeles County assessors spend most of their time explaining to constituents that no, they are not the taxman as such – not the office to which our property taxes are …
Endorsement: Re-elect Jeff Prang as Los Angeles County assessor Read MoreAs the Ducks were on their way to the 2026 postseason’s base camp, one franchise icon who climbed all the way to the summit in 2007 weighed in. Defenseman Chris Pronger – his résumé includes not only that ‘07 Stanley …
Chris Pronger sees how the Ducks are on the rise Read MoreRacing, for F1 Academy driver Payton Westcott, was supposed to be a babysitter. That was the thought when her father, like many other dads, put his kids in go-karts while he drove sports cars at the Thermal Club, a country …
F1 Academy driver Payton Westcott, from Orange County, is taking the motorsports world by storm Read MorePlans to open a substance abuse center at the site of the former Little Sisters of the Poor home in San Pedro drew mostly shouts of opposition — but also some cheers of support — from hundreds of residents who …
Town hall on Fred Brown proposal draws hundreds in San Pedro Read MoreBy MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump’s war in Iran, turning aside a resolution that would require the U.S. to withdraw forces from the conflict …
Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes Read MoreBy ANNE D’INNOCENZIO and MATT O’BRIEN NEW YORK (AP) — Allbirds, the eco-friendly shoe brand that found its way onto the feet of tech CEOs and movie stars before falling on hard times, is pivoting to artificial intelligence. Related Articles …
Allbirds, a former Wall Street darling fallen on hard times, looks to AI for its future Read MoreBy JOSE HERRERA The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday authorized an economic study of a ballot initiative that aims to repeal the city’s business gross receipts tax, with some members warning a repeal could devastate services and programs. In …
Los Angeles City Council OKs economic study of ballot initiative to rescind business tax Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes It’s been nearly a month since Joseph Duggar was arrested on child molestation charges. His wife, Kendra Duggar, was arrested shortly thereafter on the much lesser charge of child endangerment. Now, after weeks of controversy and …
Kendra Duggar’s Parents React to Joseph Duggar’s ‘Devastating’ … Read MoreJamie Carragher had tipped Arsenal to win the Champions League last month (CBS Sports) Jamie Carragher has U-turned on backing Arsenal to win the Champions League this season after Mikel Arteta’s side reached the semi-final on Wednesday night. Arsenal had …
Jamie Carragher U-turns on Arsenal Champions League prediction Read MoreJoe Cole after Arsenal’s Champions League win over Sporting (Picture: TNT Sports) Joe Cole has backed Mikel Arteta to start 16-year-old Max Dowman in Arsenal’s potential Premier League title decider against Manchester City but says Viktor Gyokeres should be dropped. …
Joe Cole urges Mikel Arteta to drop Arsenal star for Manchester City clash Read MoreDEAR ABBY: We were friends with a couple we met about five years ago. We went out together a few times and mostly saw them at our neighborhood bar. They live about 30 miles away. Well, the husband passed away …
Dear Abby: Flirty drinking buddy crosses the line with smooch Read MoreGood morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: Amid accusations of staff abuse by the chef and ex-owner of a buzzy local restaurant, Chicago groups are doing what they can to protect workers from harassment and retaliation. 🗞️ Plus: Two hospitals face eviction, …
Seeking safety for restaurant servers Read MoreBy MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has delivered a sustained attack on her conservative colleagues’ use of emergency orders to benefit the Trump administration, calling the orders “scratch-paper musings” that can “seem oblivious and …
Justice Jackson chides Supreme Court conservatives over ‘oblivious’ pro-Trump emergency orders Read MoreENCINO — In just the third start of her rookie season on the LPGA Tour, Ingrid Lindblad surprised everyone, including herself, by winning the 2025 JM Eagle LA Championship at El Caballero Country Club. While her victory earned Lindblad job …
Lindblad welcomes return to El Caballero Country Club Read More5 Freeway corridor near Santa Clarita and Western Antelope Valley Foothills are under a wind advisory which was released by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 12:36 p.m. The advisory is valid for Thursday, April 16 between 2 a.m. …
5 Freeway corridor near Santa Clarita and Antelope Valley Foothills placed under a wind advisory Thursday Read MoreThe FBI served search warrants Wednesday, April 15, at Lancaster City Hall and other locations but the nature of the investigation was not disclosed. “Affidavits in support of the warrants have been sealed by the court, and I’m unable to …
FBI serves warrants at Lancaster City Hall Read MoreThe Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to request an audit of its commodity procurement process, citing a need to ensure the city receives the most optimal prices for purchased products. The motion — introduced by Councilwoman Katy …
Los Angeles City Council authorizes audit of commodity procurement process Read MoreBy KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — An effort to ramp up U.S. weapons production and build more ships, planes and drones will require a massive upfront investment, President Donald Trump’s budget director told a House committee Wednesday. Related Articles Justice …
Trump’s budget director defends White House plan for massive boost in military spending Read More