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…
Amtrak is asking for funding to keep running
WASHINGTON — Amtrak is asking Congress for $1.475 billion in funding to help keep their rails running in 2021. The company says the pandemic has drastically cut ridership, and without those riders, they’ll need the extra funding to keep their services running through the next…
Millions of New Yorkers are going hungry due to coronavirus outbreak
NEW YORK CITY — The number of hungry New Yorkers is predicted to double this year as the new coronavirus shuts down the city’s economy, Mayor Bill de Blasio said. “The number is unquestionably going up,” de Blasio said. “I think it’s going to be…
Massachusetts unemployment rates keep on rising
BOSTON — Another 38,328 Massachusetts residents filed for first-time unemployment insurance during the week ended May 16, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. While Massachusetts businesses slowly started reopening this week in a four-phase reopening plan, the road to a full recovery will belong….
This is how Colorado will split the $20M federal coronavirus relief funding
DENVER, CO — The City and County of Denver has announced the allotment of $20 million in federal coronavirus relief funding. The funds will support residents with housing and food assistance, provide economic relief for local small businesses and non-profits, expand widespread community testing, and…
Coronavirus cases are spiking in Michigan
MICHIGAN — More than 52,000 cases of the coronavirus and over 5,000 deaths have been reported in Michigan as of 10 a.m. Tuesday, according to the most recent data provided by state health officials. The state reported 435 new cases of the coronavirus Tuesday, bringing…