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LAPD Uncovers Skid Row Puppy Mill as City Launches New Animal Cruelty Crackdown

LAPD officers discovered a makeshift puppy mill in Skid Row, rescuing sick and emaciated dogs found crammed into a small cage and arresting the breeder on an open warrant. The raid comes as Mayor Karen Bass launches a new enforcement initiative targeting long-ignored animal abuse in the area, following years of warnings from activists and a recent legal threat from the Stand Up for Pits Foundation.

Shohei Ohtani Claims Fourth MVP in Five Seasons, Makes MLB History

Shohei Ohtani has once again redefined greatness, winning the National League MVP in a unanimous vote, his fourth MVP in five seasons and his first as a Dodger. The two-way superstar delivered a record-setting 55-homer campaign while returning to the mound with a 2.87 ERA, becoming the first player in MLB history to win both an MVP and a championship within his first two seasons with a franchise. His latest honor cements an unprecedented run of dominance as he continues to anchor the Dodgers’ championship window.

Judge Denies Restraining Order as UCLA Rose Bowl Dispute Escalates

A Los Angeles judge has rejected a request by Pasadena and the Rose Bowl to block UCLA from exploring a move away from the historic stadium, ruling there is no immediate evidence the school is preparing to leave. The lawsuit over UCLA’s long term lease continues and the plaintiffs plan to seek an injunction later, arguing the school’s potential departure would cause irreparable harm to the city.

LAX Approves New Billion-Dollar Elevated Roadway Project to Ease Traffic

As LAX prepares for the long delayed debut of its Automated People Mover, airport commissioners have approved a new billion dollar system of elevated roadways designed to ease the airport’s notorious traffic jams. The project will rebuild or replace more than four miles of roads around key choke points like Sepulveda Boulevard and aims to make terminal access smoother for travelers ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

FBI Recordings Reveal Secret Meetings in Dana Williamson Corruption Probe

Former top Newsom aide Dana Williamson was secretly recorded by the FBI during multiple 2024 meetings with codefendants as part of a sweeping corruption investigation tied to an alleged $225,000 scheme involving Xavier Becerra’s dormant campaign fund. Williamson, who pleaded not guilty to a 23-count indictment, is also accused of tax fraud, bogus PPE loans, and lavish personal spending disguised as business expenses. Prosecutors say the recordings capture her attempts to coordinate a cover-up with former Becerra deputy Sean McCluskie and his wife, both of whom have admitted to the scheme.

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