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13 L.A. County Employees Charged in $437K COVID Unemployment Fraud Scheme

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has charged 13 county employees across seven departments with stealing a combined $437,000 in pandemic unemployment benefits—one of the latest corruption scandals to hit local government. The alleged fraud, uncovered by the Auditor-Controller’s Office, included a senior auditor, social workers, and even staff tasked with preventing fraud. Hochman called the scope of the scheme “shocking,” saying it represents a serious breach of public trust.

Rebecca Miller Captures an Unfiltered Martin Scorsese in New Apple TV Docuseries

In Mr. Scorsese, debuting Oct. 17 on Apple TV, filmmaker Rebecca Miller delivers an intimate, five-part portrait of the legendary director. Drawing from more than 200 hours of footage, the docuseries explores Scorsese’s faith, artistry, and lifelong passion for cinema, featuring rare interviews with Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, and more. The result is a revealing, deeply human look at one of film’s most enduring visionaries.

Beverly Hills Developer Arrested for Using Homeless Funds to Buy Birkin and Luxury Goods

Federal prosecutors say two wealthy Los Angeles developers embezzled millions meant for the state’s Homekey homeless housing program—using taxpayer funds to bankroll lavish lifestyles. Beverly Hills CFO Cody Holmes allegedly stole $2.2 million for luxury cars, jewelry, and private jets, while Brentwood’s Steven Taylor faces fraud and money laundering charges tied to a Cheviot Hills property deal. Authorities say these arrests are “only the tip of the iceberg.”

NRA Sues California Over Ban on Glock “Switch” Devices

The National Rifle Association has filed a federal lawsuit against California, challenging Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new law banning Glock-style pistols that can be converted to fully automatic with “switch” attachments. The NRA and other gun-rights groups argue the measure violates Second Amendment protections, while supporters say it’s a crucial step in curbing gun violence tied to such conversion devices. The ban takes effect January 1 but exempts law enforcement and current owners.

CNN Tries Again With New $6.99 Streaming Service Launching October 28

CNN is stepping back into the streaming arena with a new premium subscription debuting October 28. Priced at $6.99 per month, the service will feature the full lineup of CNN Originals, Films, and series episodes available the day after they air, along with exclusive video-on-demand content and subscriber-only journalism. The move marks the network’s second major attempt at streaming following the short-lived CNN+, as it aims to deliver all of its trusted programming in one seamless digital experience.

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