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Saturday, November 14, 2026

Driver in deadly Southland crash charged with murder

Southland/News Release— November 13, 2026: Valley Village Man Charged With Murder in Suspected DUI Crash That Killed Three Women in North Hollywood Contact: Media Relations Division (213) 257-2000 media@da.lacounty.gov Ihor Demianenko allegedly had a blood alcohol level of more than three times the legal limit following the deadly crash VAN NUYS, Calif. — A 61-year-old Valley Village man was charged […]
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Veterans Day 2026

Holidays/Veterans Day—   Veterans Day. Honoring all who served.   Some sacrifices are visible. Others are carried quietly for a lifetime. Today, we honor the men and women who served with courage, commitment, and selflessness and we remember the families who stood beside them through every deployment, separation, and homecoming. Freedom carries the fingerprints of those willing to serve something […]
Friday, November 6, 2026

Community Alert: Burbank Police the target of phone spooking

Burbank/Consumer Alert— Burbank PD Community Bulletin – Scam Alert: Phone Number Spoofing The Burbank Police Department has received reports of scam calls using phone number spoofing to make it appear as though the calls are coming from official BPD phone numbers, including our non-emergency line. Here’s what you should know: Scammers may: Make caller ID display an official BPD phone […]
Saturday, October 31, 2026

More than 500 additional vote centers open today in Los Angeles County

Southland/Voting— NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2026 Media Contact: Mike Sanchez: (562) 462-2648 Media Info: (562) 462-3054 All 646 Vote Centers Open This Weekend for the November 3 General Election 523 additional Vote Centers open Saturday, October 31 — all open daily through Election Day  LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced […]
Thursday, October 29, 2026

Los Angeles County top election official reacts to court victory over Trump DOJ

Los Angeles County/Elections—   NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2026 Media Contact: Media Info: (213) 462-1422 Federal Court Denies DOJ Request to Set Aside Ballots Ahead of November 3 General Election Ruling affirms election procedures and reinforces protections for eligible voters  LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan welcomes today’s federal court decision […]
Sunday, October 25, 2026

How to make smart choices when using your mobile phone as a money manager

USA/Money matters—   (StatePoint) The smartphone has become the remote control for modern financial life. Americans use it to check balances, pay friends, tap at checkout, manage bills, shop online, store cards, access accounts, and increasingly carry digital versions of personal information that once lived in a wallet or filing cabinet. The Allstate Protection Plans Global Mobile Survey of American […]
Friday, October 23, 2026

Second rabid raccoon discovered in Los Angeles County

Health/Southland—   For Immediate Release: October 23, 2026 Second Rabid Raccoon Detected in LA County – Public Health reminds everyone to never touch wild animals and ensure pets are up to date on vaccines   The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a second rabies-positive raccoon found in the Westlake Village area of Los Angeles County. Earlier […]
Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Medicare misconceptions to be aware of during open enrollment period

USA/Health—   (StatePoint) Each fall, the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) for Medicare, which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, is an opportunity for people eligible for Medicare to choose the health plan that will work best for them in the coming year. While Original Medicare provides broad coverage, there are some services that aren’t covered, including many that people […]