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Filing by Menendez Brothers Claims D.A.'s Move to Withdraw Resentencing Motion Omits Key Facts and is Motivated by Political Interests

Decades after their conviction, Erik and Lyle Menendez’s fight for resentencing has hit a political wall. Newly elected DA Nathan Hochman withdrew their motion, fired the attorneys who filed it, and installed a key opponent in his office. Now, with lawsuits and legal battles mounting, the brothers’ fate hangs in the balance once again.

Shohei Ohtani Baseball Card Sold for $1.07 Million, Reaching Seven-Figure Milestone

A rare Shohei Ohtani Topps card from his historic 50/50 game just sold for $1.07 million, shattering records for non-rookie cards. Featuring his autograph and an MLB logo patch, the collector’s gem highlights the growing frenzy for Ohtani memorabilia—though its buyer remains a mystery.

New L.A. County Sales Tax Hits, Jumping to 9.75% and Higher

L.A. County’s sales tax just increased to 9.75% under Measure A, a voter-approved initiative funding homeless services and housing. Generating over $1 billion annually, the tax replaces Measure H and applies indefinitely unless repealed. Some cities will see even higher rates, with Compton, Santa Monica, and others now taxed at 10.75%. Essentials like groceries and medicine remain exempt.

A Classic L.A. Comedy Show Returns For One Night Only

Billy Barnes, the genius behind countless comedy songs for Carol Burnett and Sonny and Cher, first made waves with the Billy Barnes Revue, L.A.’s coolest underground show of the 1950s. The revue, a sharp and stylish blend of sketches and songs, launched major Hollywood careers and is now being revived for Billy Barnes’ Bash at Catalina Jazz Club on April 27. Comedy legends like Jo Anne Worley and Jackie Joseph will reunite to celebrate Barnes’ legacy, bringing his wit to a new audience in a night of vintage L.A. charm.

L.A. Lawyers Take Center Stage as Karen Read's Second Murder Trial Set to Rivet the Nation

Karen Read’s second trial for the 2022 killing of her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe, is set to begin after her first ended in a hung jury. Read’s defense claims she was framed by fellow officers involved in a cover-up, with new evidence pointing to corruption within Massachusetts law enforcement. The case has gained attention for connections to other high-profile deaths handled by the same district attorney’s office.

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