Tag: Los Angeles

Wednesday, June 11th 2025 - 10:46 UTC
Curfew decreed in downtown LA amid surging violence

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared a local state of emergency and imposed a nighttime curfew from 8 pm to 6 am in a one-square-mile area of downtown Los Angeles, effective Tuesday, to curb vandalism and looting amid protests against President Donald Trump’s anti immigration raids.
Monday, June 9th 2025 - 10:39 UTC
Protests in Los Angeles against mass deportations crushed by federal troops

Protests erupted in Los Angeles this weekend against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, leading to clashes with police and the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops ordered by President Donald Trump.
Tuesday, May 6th 2025 - 10:30 UTC
Peña highlights Paraguay's stability at economic forum in Los Angeles

During his appearance at the Milken Institute Global Forum in Los Angeles, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña highlighted his country's stability, openness, and commitment to inclusive development. The major global economic event acknowledged Paraguay’s dedication to democracy, peace, and combating terrorism.
Monday, May 6th 2024 - 08:04 UTC
Milei lands in LA for gathering with world personalities

Argentine President Javier Milei arrived in Los Angeles Sunday to participate at Milken Institute's global conference too be staged Monday at the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills bringing together a series of world political and business leaders. It is Milei's fourth trip to the United States since winning the elections and third since he took office.
Wednesday, May 11th 2022 - 09:19 UTC
Mexico questions possible country “exclusions” for coming Americas' Summit, in Los Angeles

Mexican president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has warned that he will be absent from the Americans Summit, in Los Angeles next month, if the United States finally decides to exclude from the meeting any country from the region.
Wednesday, January 19th 2022 - 09:00 UTC
LA chosen to host Summit of the Americas in June

The Government of the United States has chosen the City of Los Angeles in the State of California to host the next Summit of the Americas the week of June 6 this year after the event was put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Wednesday, March 25th 2020 - 08:25 UTC
Los Angeles reports first death of teenager to Covid 19, despite good health condition

The first known death of a child due to COVID-19 in the United States was a teenager in previously good health, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said on Tuesday.
Monday, January 27th 2020 - 07:46 UTC
NBA legend Kobe Bryant and daughter die in helicopter crash: tributes from all over the world

NBA legend Kobe Bryant died on Sunday when a helicopter crashed and burst into flames in foggy conditions in suburban Los Angeles, killing all nine people on board and plunging the sports world into mourning.
Friday, October 25th 2019 - 08:41 UTC
Uncontrolled wildfire raging through wine territory in California

About 50,000 people were ordered to flee their homes north of Los Angeles on Thursday as a fast-moving wildfire driven by high winds erupted and raged out of control. The so-called Tick Fire near Santa Clarita, about 55km north of Los Angeles, broke out in the early afternoon and quickly consumed 5,000 acres, fire officials said.
Friday, October 11th 2019 - 09:44 UTC
“Third world” blackouts in California to prevent deadly forest fires

More than a million Californians were without electricity due to pre-emptive blackouts Thursday, but localized fires broke out as hot, windy conditions spread south toward Los Angeles.