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The Los Angeles City Council celebrated passing the Sanctuary City Ordinance on Tuesday, but it may have been more symbolic because California’s sanctuary state law already enforces protections for immigrants. In fact, Senate Bill 54, signed into law in 2017, prohibits California cities and counties from cooperating with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in immigration enforcement and deportation, and its author He is then-state Sen. Kevin de Leon, who is leaving the city. After losing re-election, he took a job on the city council. California Attorney General Rob Bonta told NBCLA on Tuesday that the Los Angeles City Council’s…

Research shows that the Thanksgiving turkey may not be the centerpiece of the holiday season in some households. Campbell’s Company recently released its third annual State of the Side report, which examines Thanksgiving side dish and recipe trends. The survey ranked the most popular Thanksgiving side dishes by state. Grocery chains compete for a seat at the Thanksgiving table with turkey dinner deals and store brands In California, mashed potatoes took the top spot. The other states of Utah, Wyoming, Iowa and West Virginia agreed with California that mashed potatoes are the “best” Thanksgiving side dish. However, all other states…

The Orange County legislative race, the closest in the nation, is currently so close to victory that it feels more like a small-town city council race than a House race.On Thursday, Republican Rep. Michelle Steele led the race by 58 votes. Her challenger, Democrat Derek Tran, led by 36 votes on Friday and expanded his lead to 102 votes on Monday as vote counting continued.”Those who are closely following the campaign and who feel it is in jeopardy are anxious for this election to be called,” said Political Data, a firm that tracks voter trends. says Paul Mitchell. The earliest…

A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy will avoid prison time in the 2021 shooting death of a suicidal man under the terms of a plea deal he reached with prosecutors Tuesday morning.After pleading no contest to one count of assault with a firearm and one count of assault under color of authority, Remin Pineda was sentenced to two years’ probation in California and lost his right to become a police officer, prosecutors said. must be abandoned. Pineda will also be required to perform 250 hours of community service and provide a written apology to the victim’s family, and could receive…

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated billionaire professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be secretary of the Department of Education, tasked with overseeing the institution Trump has vowed to dismantle. McMahon led the Small Business Administration during President Trump’s early term from 2017 to 2019 and ran unsuccessfully as a Republican for the U.S. Senate in Connecticut twice. Mr. McMahon served on the Connecticut State Board of Education for one year starting in 2009 and served on the board of Sacred Heart University of Connecticut for many years. Although she is considered a relative unknown in the education world, she has…

A coalition of nonprofit organizations that operates dozens of temporary and emergency shelters for people experiencing homelessness says that without an immediate increase in funding to cover all operating costs, 14 shelters will be closed. informed the City of Los Angeles that it may be forced to close. “We’re just telling them we can’t continue to provide shelter and keep our facilities open at these low rates. Nonprofits are losing more money than they can sustain.” said Jerry Jones, executive director of the Greater LA Coalition. Homelessness issues representing over 50 providers. Jones said transitional shelters have been underfunded for…

Emergency crews rescued a woman trapped in a tunnel in Los Angeles’ Westlake neighborhood on Tuesday morning. Los Angeles Fire Department officials said in a news bulletin that they were called to the 500 block of South Bixel Street around 8:20 a.m. after receiving a report of a woman stuck in a tunnel. Fire officials said the patient was able to communicate with arriving crews, but did not mention any injuries and did not appear to be in pain. Urban search and rescue teams were also dispatched to the scene. A patient is rescued from a tunnel in Westlake on…

A Westminster toddler and her father are recuperating at home after police say a woman tried to stab the girl over the weekend. Police said the assault happened in the courtyard of the Westminster Civic Center around 4:45 p.m. Sunday. A man and a girl were walking in the courtyard when an unknown woman attacked them by throwing a bottle at them. The girl was not injured, but police believe the father’s injuries could have been much worse had it not been for the actions of the father and a good Samaritan who stepped in to help. “They appeared to…

Ralph Macchio, the actor and director best known for his role as Daniel LaRusso in the original film The Best Kid and the hit Netflix series Cobra Kai, will make Hollywood history as a star on the Walk of Fame. It turns out. Mr. Macchio, 63, will receive the Television Honors Wednesday at 6633 Hollywood Blvd., the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced. Guests include actor Tamlyn Tomita, who co-starred with Macchio in “The Best Kid Part II” (1986), and Johnny Lawrence, LaRusso’s nemesis-turned-ally in “The Best Kid” and “Cobra Kai.” William Zabka, who played the role, appears. series. Macchio’s acting…

Long Beach business owners were scheduled to meet Tuesday night to discuss crime prevention and how the passage of Proposition 36, which increases penalties for retail theft, will affect their lives. Business owners from downtown Long Beach and north Long Beach to Belmont Shores say they are struggling after repeated attacks in recent years. “I’ve been the victim of a burglary myself, but we’re just focused on moving forward and how we can make our community safer,” said Emilita Garcia, who runs East Village Café in the Arts District. said. “I think everyone is frustrated.” Business owners also said they…