In the News
- The Riverside County’s Sheriff’s Department became the first state agency in California to adopt the Grappler system.
- A pursuing vehicle pulls within 5 feet of a motorist, a button is pressed, and a net from the front bumper wraps around the back tires or axle of the fleeing vehicle.
California Democrats in Congress are raising concerns about Paramount Skydance’s proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery — a $111-billion deal that would dramatically reshape Hollywood by consolidating two historic film studios.
Last week, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump both made calls for Disney to take Jimmy Kimmel, host of the ABC late-night series “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” off the air, citing his jokes against the president, which they characterized as harmful. Trump alleged that Kimmel called for “violence.” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the “rhetoric” was “completely deranged.”
Truth And Accountability League (TAAL) hosted its annual TAAL Remembrance and Honors: Armenian Genocide Commemoration and Awards on Friday, April 24, at the Glendale Central Library Auditorium.
It marked the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and honored distinguished leaders whose work reflects courage, public service, and commitment to justice, a news release states.
Sharing the CVWD Vision
It was great to see so many of you at the Hometown Country Fair and to have commemorated our 75th anniversary in partnership with the CV Chamber of Commerce with our local Mary Dyer band filling the air with some great classics. I shared that the partnership between Water and the Chamber makes a lot of sense. After all, water is the silent foundation supporting every home, business and life in the Crescenta Valley that we are here to serve.
On April 19, LACMA officially opened the David Geffen Galleries, marking this transformative moment for the museum and all of Los Angeles with a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Congresswoman Laura Friedman has announced new bipartisan legislation that would aid law enforcement agencies in accessing federal funding for state-of-the-art technology to help prevent and de-escalate high-speed car chases.
The Next Gen Road Safety Act (H.R. 8217) would amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to allow federal COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) grants to be used for the purchase of drones, vehicle-disabling systems and other technology to assist police during active pursuits.
As preparations continue for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, a $1.09 million federal investment will be used to replace aging water and wastewater systems at the Rose Bowl Stadium.
Rep. Laura Friedman, D-Burbank, joined Pasadena city leaders and stadium officials on April 2 to announce the funding, which will support upgrades to infrastructure at the nearly 100-year-old facility.
