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Promising to rebuild the "backbone of America," President Joe Biden on Wednesday unveiled his $2.2 trillion plan to improve infrastructure in the United States.

By City News Service Apr 1, 2021 LOS ANGELES (CNS) - As they do every year at this time, members of the local rabbit rescue community are urging people to avoid the temptation to purchase or adopt bunnies as Easter gifts for their children. They say what begins as a well-meaning gesture often leads to abandoned bunnies when the novelty wears off and families realize theyre not equipped to properly care for the animals. The Los Angeles Rabbit Foundation sent out its annual message this week, re...

Several people were shot at an office building in Orange today and the suspected shooter was taken into custody.

The county last week officially crossed the 4 million mark in total COVID-19 doses administered. According to the Department of Public Health, a total of 4,013,521 doses had been administered in the county as of last Saturday.

By Morgan Cook Apr 1, 2021 As COVID cases continue to rise all over the world, Delta Airlines has announced it will start selling tickets for middle seats again on May 1st. The move ends coronavirus safety precautions on U.S. planes as Delta was the last one with mandates in place. Delta CEO Ed Bastian says the decision was made because “more people are getting vaccinated against the coronavirus.” Delta will also be bringing back their in-flight snacks on April 14! And if you fly Delta One...

“Coming 2 America'' topped Nielsen's weekly report on streaming viewership released today, with viewers watching 1.413 billion minutes of the sequel to the 1988 Eddie Murphy-starring film “Coming to America'' in its first three days of release.

By City News Service Apr 1, 2021 VALENCIA (CNS) - On the first day theme parks are permitted to reopen in California, Six Flags Magic Mountain will fire up its roller coasters and begin welcoming back visitors today. The park will reopen for members and pass holders Thursday and Friday, then welcome the general public starting Saturday. Because of coronavirus concerns, tickets and reservations will be available online to California residents only. Capacity will be limited to 15%, but will be a...

A gunman who carried out a deadly rampage inside an office building in Orange, killing four people including a 9-year-old boy, was acquainted either personally or professionally with the victims and specifically targeted the real estate services office, police said today.

By City News Service Apr 1, 2021 LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Starting today, California homeowners who are over the age of 55 or are disabled or victims of a natural disaster can transfer their previous property-tax base when they sell their home and purchase a more expensive one. “This is good news, Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang said. “Eligible homeowners can now take advantage of the benefits that come from Prop 19, which will give them more flexibility if they choose to move to a ho...

By City News Service Apr 1, 2021 LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Two Los Angeles councilmen today introduced a motion requesting a report from the Los Angeles Police Department on officers detention of journalists during demonstrations last week in Echo Park and the departments broader conduct toward journalists. “The right of a free press to cover demonstrations, political protest and police activity is essential to a functioning democracy and must be preserved, Councilmen Mike Bonin and Kevin de Leon ...