Lifestyle
Los Angeles Catholic Archdiocese pays $880 million to 1,353 sexual abuse victims
The agreement escalates the total accumulated by Los Angeles based sexual abuse lawsuits to more than $1.5 billion
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L.A. County to launch $1,000-per-month guaranteed income program
The pilot program will last three years
Entertainment
Will Smith resigns from Academy after slapping Chris Rock
The veteran actor apologized for his behavior in a statement, saying it was “shocking, painful and inexcusable,” and said he would accept any additional consequences the Academy’s Board of Governors deems appropriate
Entertainment
New video shows Jada Pinkett Smith laughing after Chris Rock slap
New video seems to show Jada Pinkett Smith laughing after her husband, Will Smith, slapped comedian Chris Rock as he hosted the Academy Awards on Sunday
Crime
Man who buried busload of children in 1976 approved for parole
Frederick Woods and his accomplices kidnapped and buried a busload of children alive in 1976. He was originally made eligible for parole in 1980 by State Appeals Court Judge William Newsom, California Gov. Gavin Newsom's late father.
Entertainment
Kim Kardashian’s dream is to start a 'successful law firm'
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian revealed that she still passionate about pursuing a career in law “to advocate for those who I feel they were wrongfully convicted,” she told Vogue Hong Kong
Entertainment
Oscars launch 'formal review' of Will Smith after Chris Rock incident
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has launched a formal review of Will Smith allegedly slapping host Chris Rock in the face during Sunday’s Oscars ceremony
Crime
California man charged with smuggling reptiles from Mexico and Hong Kong
The defendant illegally imported a total of more than 1,700 animals with a value of more than $739,000
Politics
California's governor proposes $400 debit cards for car owners
The Governor’s office claims that the package will help alleviate the pressure on California drivers
Business
Property tax levies increased 6% in California last year
California property owners paid a total of 6% more to state and local governments, according to an annual tally of collections
Politics
California bill would provide funding to help pay for abortions for those who can't afford it
California could spend state funds to assist low-income Californians and out-of-state residents in gaining access to abortions under a new proposal introduced by state lawmakers this week
