A San Francisco lawmaker introduced legislation Monday, Jan. 26, that would enforce statewide regulations on e-cigarettes. “No tobacco product should be exempt from California’s smoke-free laws simply because it’s sold…
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has been sued for alleged fraud, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and other violations, by customers claiming they were overcharged due to…
Sunday’s big game will draw millions of excited viewers, who should never lose sight of the electrical hazards that come with enjoying the day. Smart decisions and precautions are the…
Researchers have confirmed that the death of a 4-year-old Louisiana boy was caused by a microorganism called Naegleria fowleri, which digests neural tissues. The boy, Drake Smith Jr., spent most…
Everyday seems to be a constant struggle to decide between what is right and wrong, in small ways that nobody ever sees. You win one day and lose the next…
The Federal Reserve reiterated on Wednesday, Jan. 28 that it will be “patient” in raising rates from the record lows, but noted that inflation remains below its target, despite the…
Sorry SoCal, but Northern California neighborhoods are topping real estate this year. A report from online real estate brokerage Redfin, which calculates the “hottest” US neighborhoods for real estate activity…
A new study from the JAMA Internal Medicine journal has linked commonly used medicines, including over-the-counter treatments for conditions such as insomnia and hay-fever, to dementia. Medical experts say that…
FOLLOWING the bloodbath between the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF), elements of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Mamasapano, Maguindanao on…
THE thought that hundreds of poor street children in Manila could have a once-in-a-lifetime experience of having a vacation at a resort — complete with comfortable lodging facilities, good food…
ALONG with the outpouring of affection for Pope Francis came a flood of self-righteousness and hypocrisy. When the Pope called for a rejection of corruption in government and society, pretenders…
A Catholic priest new to San Francisco has banned girls from becoming altar servers in the future. “We’d like to get back to an altar boy program, which is a…
At the State of the Union address in 2014, immigration activist and DREAMer Cristian Avila sat in the House of Representatives gallery as a guest of First Lady Michelle Obama….
Sorry SoCal, but Northern California neighborhoods are topping real estate this year. A report from online real estate brokerage Redfin, which calculates the “hottest” US neighborhoods for real estate activity…
A Catholic priest new to San Francisco has banned girls from becoming altar servers in the future. “We’d like to get back to an altar boy program, which is a…
THE Los Angeles City Attorney’s office is taking steps to protect immigrants who may be affected by President Barack Obama’s executive order on immigration from scam artists. “The president has…
THE Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Monday, Jan. 26, that ambiguous language in union contracts should not automatically be interpreted in favor of workers. The case involved a chemical company,…
THE Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) reported a 3.6 percent drop in student attendance during the first semester, a number that could cost it more than $100 million in…
TRAVEL booking website Expedia has acquired online travel agency Travelocity for $280 million from Sabre Corporation. “Travelocity is one of the most recognized travel brands in North America, offering thousands…
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is seeking a roughly 25 percent cut in civilian workers’ injury-leave pay, an unusually generous benefit that some believe has contributed to increasing taxes. Along…
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is seeking a roughly 25 percent cut in civilian workers’ injury-leave pay, an unusually generous benefit that some believe has contributed to increasing taxes. Along…
THE Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) reported a 3.6 percent drop in student attendance during the first semester, a number that could cost it more than $100 million in…
THE Los Angeles City Attorney’s office is taking steps to protect immigrants who may be affected by President Barack Obama’s executive order on immigration from scam artists. “The president has…
Automakers BMW and Volkswagen are partnering with ChargePoint, the largest electric vehicle charging network, to install 100 express high-speed charging stations along two busy highways on the east and west coast. The…
Soybean workers exposed to agrochemicals found in Monsanto biocides and herbicides experience cell damage and elevated DNA, a new study has found. The study, published in the journal Mutation Research/Genetic…
A new study published by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that drinking coffee could reduce the risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, by…
A high school teacher in Los Angeles County was suspended for allegedly posting a rant on Facebook condoning a recent sexual encounter between teachers and students. Sean Patrick Kane, an…
A high school teacher in Los Angeles County was suspended for allegedly posting a rant on Facebook condoning a recent sexual encounter between teachers and students. Sean Patrick Kane, an…
I FOUND myself in the middle of a wave of people, mostly young men, parading barefoot the image of Black Nazarene. We were like bees or small fishes swarming around…
IT is fair to give credit to the security personnel who kept Pope Francis safe during his four-day visit to the Philippines. Unlike the previous papal visits, no suspicious forces…
