Author: Sam Catanzaro


Life of Lifeguard Derek Traeger Celebrated in Paddle Out

August 24, 2022

August 24, 2022

Community gathers August 21 for paddle out in San Pedro  By Sam Catanzaro This past weekend family, friends and colleagues...

Another Mountain Lion Dies After Being Hit by a Car

August 9, 2022

August 9, 2022

P-89 found dead along the shoulder of the 101 Freeway in Woodland Hills last month By Sam Catanzaro Another mountain...

Autopsy Reveals Brianna Kupfer Stabbed 26 Times

August 4, 2022

August 4, 2022

UCLA student died from exsanguination in January attack while working at Hancock Park furniture store, Corner reports By Sam Catanzaro...

LA City Council Votes to Ban Homeless Encampment Within 500 Feet of Schools

August 4, 2022

August 4, 2022

Final vote expected next week By Dolores Quintana and Sam Catanzaro Los Angeles City Council this week took steps to...

Final Vote Set for Ban on Homeless Encampments Near Schools

August 2, 2022

August 2, 2022

LA City Council to vote on bill that would ban homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools and daycare centers...

Cedars-Sinai Ranked #2 Hospital in Nation by U.S. News & World Report

July 26, 2022

July 26, 2022

In annual best hospitals analysis, Cedars also ranked nationally in 11 medical specialties and earned #1 overall ranking in California...

Pickaxe-Wielding Vandal Suspect Arrested for Palisades-Area Vandalisms

July 12, 2022

July 12, 2022

Thomas Aaron Brothers in custody for string of Malibu incidents By Sam Catanzaro A man was arrested in Santa Monica...

LA City Council Approves Tentative Ban on Homeless Encampments Near Schools

July 8, 2022

July 8, 2022

Ordinance passes with 10-1 vote last will, to return for final vote July 27  By Sam Catanzaro With Councilmember Mike...

4 a.m. Last Call for West Hollywood Bars?

July 7, 2022

July 7, 2022

WeHo City Council votes 3-2 to take part in potential pilot program By Dolores Quintana and Sam Catanzaro Last call...

LA City Council Approves $25 Per Hour Wage Hike for Certain Healthcare Workers

June 30, 2022

June 30, 2022

Law would apply only to workers at privately owned facilities By Sam Catanzaro Los Angeles City Council this week approved...