Dow Drops Below 12,000
The Dow dropped 265 points today to fall below the 12,000 mark. This is the longest losing streak since 2008. The start of 2011 the Dow was at 11,500 and…
House Passes Budget/Debt Compromise
This legislation creates a two-step process for the president to increase the statutory debt limit by a minimum of $2.1 trillion, and as much as $2.4 trillion, following the enactment…
Crook Robs Blind Woman in LittleTokyo, Caught on Video
Los Angeles. Los Angeles detectives have released video of a shocking, daylight robbery in Little Tokyo, in which a man chokes an elderly blind woman to steal her gold chain…
It’s America’s Night Out Against Crime!
The “28th Annual National Night Out” (NNO), a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 2, 2011. Last…
More Freeway Closures I-710
FULL FREEWAY CLOSURES COMING TO I-710 10 Weekends beginning Friday, August 5 Bell to Downey – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct ten weekends of 53-hour Extended Closures…
Congressman Berman Introduces Bill to Stop Helicopter Noise
Today, Congressman Howard L. Berman introduced legislation to provideLos AngelesCountyresidents relief from the ear-shattering noise and safety concerns caused by low-flying helicopters above residential neighborhoods. The Los Angeles Residential Helicopter…
City Attorney’s Office Saves City Nearly $120 Million
In its continued effort to save taxpayer dollars in lawsuits filed against the City, the City Attorney’s Office today announced that it has successfully saved the City from having to…
Mayor Villaraigosa Welcomes Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, Largest Ever
LOS ANGELES – Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer welcomed the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) to Los Angeles, the largest convention ever held in the…
This Weekend is “Carmageddon”!
Watch a Special Message from Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa on the I-405 Closure on Metro’s website. The closure of the I-405 between the U.S. 101 and the I-10 will begin…
Mayor Villaraigosa Releases Video Urging Angelenos to Use I-405 Closure As Opportunity to Explore Local Neighborhoods and Businesses
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa this morning released a video in English and Spanish urging Los Angeles area residents to make this weekend’s closure of the I-405 an opportunity to…