Ager Linder had a history of groping women while they were taking public transportation in and around Los Angeles. In January, he was convicted for his lewd actions. Four months later while on probation, Linder was at it again. He boarded buses in the Mid-City area, then pretended to sleep. On… Source: latimes.com – Los […]
Blog: Green Line partially closing for two weeks for Crenshaw/LAX Line upgrades
The two lines will link up once the Crenshaw Line opens A portion of Metro’s Green Line will shut down in early January to allow for upgrades that will allow trains to run from the Green Line to the forthcoming Crenshaw Line, Metro announced today. During the shutdown, Metro will “cut in” functions like power […]
Blog: Danger to journalists is growing worldwide, press freedom group says
For the first time, the United States in 2018 joined the group’s list of the five deadliest countries for journalists, due in large measure to the June attack that killed five employees of the Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Md. Afghanistan topped the list of deadliest countries, followed by Syria, Mexico and Yemen, the group said. […]
Blog: High school basketball: Monday’s scores
Loyola announced on Thursday that football coach Rick Pedroarias has resigned after two years as head coach. He will continue to teach at the school. The school has launched a search for a replacement, and among the candidates the school will consider are former Cubs players Drew Casani, who is inside linebacker coach, and Mike Gilhooly, who […]
Blog: Irvine doctor is accused of prescribing opioids without medical exams
An Irvine doctor suspected of prescribing opioids and other powerful narcotics to people without medical exams — including a man accused in a DUI crash that killed an off-duty Costa Mesa fire captain — was arrested Tuesday morning, authorities said. Dzung Ahn Pham, a 57-year-old Tustin resident… Source: latimes.com – Los Angeles Times
Blog: Koreatown landlord plans to convert new apartment building to condos
Genesis Asset Holdings’ building under construction earlier this year (Credit: Google maps and iStock) A Koreatown landlord wants to convert a multifamily building over to condominiums, in an apparent bid to take advantage of low inventory in the area. Genesis Asset Holding finished the four-story building at 901 S. Gramercy Drive last summer. It filed […]