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After years of flouting subpoenas and decrying calls for his testimony as a “political circus designed for political damage,” former Los Angeles Sheriff Alex Villanueva finally testified to the county’s Civilian Oversight Committee about the problem of deputy gangs in the force on Friday. As Rolling Stone has reported, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is riven with violent deputy gangs who menace the public and threaten the cohesion of the nation’s third largest policing force. Despite scandals…

On a cool February night two years ago, a group of Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies met up at a Montclair bowling alley, drinking to celebrate the promotion of a new sergeant in their ranks.At the end of the evening, the party took a turn. The off-duty deputies picked a fight with a group of teenagers in the parking lot, according to two law enforcement sources and a police report reviewed by The Times. A sergeant started it when he pushed open a car door as he walked past, the report says.Shouting erupted, and one…

The Austin, Texas-founded sushi chain from James Beard award-winning chef Tyson Cole just launched a new, highly anticipated location in West Hollywood, with plans to open Oheya, an exclusive, 14-seat omakase restaurant, in the same building in 2024. Enjoy fish sourced from Japan’s Toyosu Market, select purveyors in Europe and as far as New Zealand, in sashimi, nigiri and daily specials, plus seasonal small plates and vegetarian options. Fish is also featured prominently throughout the omakase, as well as a “somakase”…

For the past three decades, it seemed there was only one cake worth having at your graduation, birthday, bridal shower or wedding. The cake sitting on top of the pedestal in the middle of the celebration table, the one being shoved into newlyweds’ faces and ushered out in neat slices to waiting partygoers, was the triple berry cake from Sweet Lady Jane. The bakery, which had six locations in Los Angeles — West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Encino, Calabasas and San Fernando — closed all of its bakeries on…

California’s hospitals are getting busier with more COVID-19 and flu patients, some of whom are suffering from both viruses at the same time.The simultaneous sickness is another wrinkle in an already hectic respiratory virus season. Although hospitals are not nearly as crowded as during the emergency phase of the pandemic, they are becoming increasingly so — with Los Angeles County recently entering the “medium” COVID-19 hospitalization category outlined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the…

On the evening of New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles, actor Ian Ziering was reportedly involved in a confrontation with several bikers, an incident that was captured on video by TMZ. The footage shows the former ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ star surrounded by a group of individuals riding mini-bikes along Hollywood Blvd. In the video, Ziering, 59, is seen exiting his vehicle and engaging in a physical altercation with one of the bikers. As the scuffle intensified, more bikers joined, encircling the actor and…

The 1970s are alive and well at the Garland, a sprawling hotel and events property celebrating 50 years in North Hollywood. The hotel is named for its original owner, Beverly Garland, star of “My Three Sons” (and later, “7th Heaven”). Today it’s still owned by her son, James Crank, and his husband, Scott Elliott. Under this second generation of ownership the property has flourished, home to 7 acres of grounds, gardens, a charming pool deck and multiple dining options, all conveniently located near Universal…

There’s nothing like Los Angeles during the holidays. Not only do we enjoy sunny skies in a calm city as transplants and even locals head elsewhere, but we also have endless options for how to celebrate. Hosting a gathering? Bake Nonna-approved Italian cookies or deck your halls with curated items from one of L.A.’s newly sprouted superettes. If tamales are part of your traditions, you’ll find classic preparations and creative renderings across Southern California. And there’s always the option to skip the hubbub…

Last updated: December 21st, 2023 at 14:41 UTC+01:00 Samsung Electronics has partnered with Netflix to bring an immersive Squid Game popup experience to life in Los Angeles and soon more cities around the world. The “Squid Game: The Trials” experience in Los Angeles is now open to visitors, and tickets are available online at Netflix.com or Ticketmaster. The live experience inspired by the Netflix hit series Squid Game and Squid Game: The Challenge lets visitors compete in games that were inspired by the shows. And…

A year after a Los Angeles jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict on her claims Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her in a Beverly Hills hotel room in 2013, the woman known as Jane Doe No. 2 at Weinstein’s California criminal trial has filed a lawsuit against the disgraced former movie mogul. The woman, who also testified at Weinstein’s criminal trial in New York, filed her 14-page lawsuit Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court. It names Weinstein and The Weinstein Company as defendants and includes…