Redlands boots embattled LA developer from homeless housing program
The city of Redlands has terminated its agreement with Shangri-La Industries to provide housing for the homeless amid allegations the embattled Los Angeles developer misappropriated more than $100 million in state funds. During its April 16 meeting, the City Council voted 4-0, with Councilmember Denise Davis absent, to terminate its agreement with Shangri-La under the…
Hedge Funds Fall For The Memecoin Frenzy: “Mind-Boggling” Returns Tempt Financial Giants
In a recent Bloomberg report, it has come to light that the hedge fund industry is increasingly drawn to the allure of the memecoin sector, given the recent price increases and substantial profits that surpass those of Bitcoin (BTC) or the largest altcoins in the market. Memecoin Mania One example of the appeal of memecoins…
USA liefern Ukraine ATACMS: FDP-Politikerin fordert Scholz zum Handeln auf
Die USA liefern offenbar weitreichende Raketen an Kiew. Das könnte auch Olaf Scholz unter Druck setzen. Eine FDP-Politikerin fordert den Kanzler zum Handeln auf. In der Ukraine könnte nun ein Szenario eingetreten sein, das viele Experten seit Wochen vorausgesagt haben: Bei dem Ort Otscheretyne, westlich von Awdijiwka in der Ostukraine, ist der russischen Armee am…
Polytechnic high school in Sun Valley celebrates campus facelift
This week, staff and administrators at John H. Francis Polytechnic High School in Sun Valley celebrated a major milestone in the campus’ $184 million modernization project. Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho was all smiles as he oversaw the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, April 22, for new learning spaces and facilities. He was…
College students, inmates and a nun: A unique book club meets at Cook County Jail
For college senior Nana Ampofo, an unconventional book club inside one of the nation’s largest jails has transformed her career ambitions. Each week, the 22-year-old drives a van of her DePaul University peers to Cook County Jail to discuss books with inmates and recently, the well-known activist Sister Helen Prejean. Ampofo comes prepared with thought-provoking…
Atomic Blonde writer hoping for a trilogy
It’s been seven years since the release of Atomic Blonde, the action thriller starring Charlize Theron as top-level MI6 spy Lorraine Broughton. As the film was a box-office and critical success, it begs the question: where the hell is the sequel? Atomic Blonde screenwriter Kurt Johnstad isn’t sure what’s going on with a followup, but…
Bit of a stretch? Louvre to host yoga classes during Paris Olympics
Dance, yoga and work-out sessions to be held inside museum Move aimed at whipping up enthusiasm before Games begin The Louvre museum in Paris is planning to organise yoga and sport sessions in its famed galleries as part of a city-wide cultural programme ahead of the Olympics. The world’s biggest museum is to offer visitors…
Jugendstudie: Jugendliche gehen massenhaft der AfD auf den Leim
Guten Morgen, liebe Leserin, lieber Leser, kleines Quiz gefällig? Bitte sehr: Aus welchem Jahrzehnt stammen die folgenden Schlagzeilen amerikanischer Zeitungen? “Polizei in New York verhaftet Antikriegs-Protestierende” – “Studenten in Kalifornien gehen auf die Barrikaden” – “Proteste an den Universitäten greifen um sich” Was meinen Sie, wann ist das gewesen und um welchen Krieg geht es…
Black teen summit at Rolling Meadows H.S. cast spotlight on ‘beautiful diversity’ of School District 214
For nearly a decade, the “Black Teen Empowerment Summit” in Township High School District 214 has included students from across the six-school district who take part in what has become an annual tradition. This year, the summit was held April 19 at Rolling Meadows High School, and featured motivational speakers and inspirational activities with goals…
Sheppard Announce New Album Dedicated To Grandmother 'Zora'
Brisbane family trio Sheppard have announced that their highly anticipated fourth album, Zora, will finally be released this year. The follow-up to 2021’s ARIA #2 album Kaleidoscope Eyes, Zora has been a long time coming. Sheppard released the first single, Good Time, last February. In addition to Good Time, Sheppard took fans on a new…
LA County updates apartment inspections, enforcement program
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors gave final approval on Tuesday, April 23, to changes in the county’s rental housing inspection program and enforcement policies, mandating inspections every four years for all rental units in unincorporated areas. After tentatively approving the changes earlier this month, the board on Tuesday unanimously and without discussion gave…
LA Mayor Karen Bass’ home was targeted by intruder, says DA
By TERRI VERMEULEN KEITH A man with a prior conviction in Massachusetts was charged Tuesday with breaking into the Windsor Square residence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and the district attorney said investigators believe the suspect knew it was the mayor’s home and specifically targeted her. Ephraim Hunter, 29, of Los Angeles, was charged…
