Chicago cancels one of the biggest concerts due to COVID-19
CHICAGO — Chicago’s largest music fest has been canceled for 2020 Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that she was canceling Lollapalooza and other summer events through Labor Day because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus. The 170-act music festival held in Grant Park typically draws…
Seattle woman goes to jail for protesting and never gets a hearing
SEATTLE, WA — Last Sunday, May 31, Joan Fochs got the call to shut down early at the Interbay grocery store where she works, as the city braced for another night of protests against police violence. She closed up shop, packed up water bottles and…
Bills will be reduced for Austin, TX residents
AUSTIN, TX — Austin City Council members on Thursday approved an emergency ordinance designed to reduce utility bills for residents and businesses experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus outbreak. The emergency measure is in response to the council’s previous passage of Item 92, sponsored…
Denver police sergeant is accused of drinking and driving an unmarked police car
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO — A Denver police sergeant is accused of drinking and driving an unmarked police car through the area of a fatal crash on Interstate 25. Bryce Robert Jackson faces multiple charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol, prohibited use of weapons,…
Bay Area AMC Theatres may never reopen
BAY AREA, CA — If going to the movies in Emeryville or San Francisco is a favorite entertainment option, you may be disappointed to learn that the AMC Theatres may never reopen. AMC Theatres said Wednesday it has “substantial doubt” the company can remain in…
Protestors continue to march the Los Angeles streets
LOS ANGELES, CA — Thousands of protesters marched in Hollywood as protests started early across Los Angeles County Tuesday. By early afternoon thousands had taken to the streets in Beverly Hills, Venice, Manhattan Beach, at Cal State Northridge and in Hollywood. The Hollywood march, organized…
Over 50 protesters arrested in Atlanta (VIDEO)
ATLANTA, GA —Protesters in Atlanta marched the fourth consecutive day. While out, Atlanta police said they made 52 arrests Monday as of 8 p.m. Most were made primarily at Centennial Olympic Park. Protesters blocked traffic on several roadways and briefly entered onto the interstate, according…
1 dead in Los Angeles, CA after a triple shooting
LOS ANGELES, CA — A triple shooting in South Los Angeles Sunday left one person dead and sent a man and a woman to a hospital, while the shooter remains at large, according to Los Angeles police. The shooting happened in the 8900 block of…
Questions are rising about the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority operation strategy
LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, which oversees the region’s efforts to combat homelessness but has faced some questions over the speed and scope of its work, unveiled an operational strategy Tuesday that it says will mirror responses to natural disasters….
Colorado’s most popular culinary festivals have been canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic
DENVER, CO — One of Colorado’s most popular culinary festivals has been canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic. A Taste of Colorado, which has been held for 37 years every Labor Day weekend, was scheduled for Sept. 5 to Sept. 7 this year. The festival’s organizers…