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New CalFresh Work Requirements Take Effect Today Beginning June 1, some Californians receiving CalFresh food assistance benefits will face new federal work requirements. Under the new rules, able-bodied adults ages 18 to 64 will generally be required to work, volunteer, or participate in qualifying activities for at least 20 hours per week to continue receiving benefits. Several exemptions apply, including individuals who are caring for a person with a disability, receiving or applying for unemployment benefits, or attending school or a training program at least half-time. Current recipients will have a three-month grace period to meet the new requirements before their benefits could be affected. --

💔 Right now, little Shugi needs a miracle. At only 1.5 years old, she should be discovering the world - not fighting for her life 😢 Her mother stays beside her hospital bed, holding on to hope and praying for better days. But they cannot get through this alone. Please help give Shugi the chance every child deserves ❤️🫶 👉 https://venatnu.org/campaign/KIDS/help-save-avishag-esther’s-life?ref=la1.6wg

Jewish Mother Raises Concerns After Encounter At Cedars-Sinai A Jewish mother says she was stunned when checking her child into a pediatric endocrinology appointment at Cedars-Sinai and noticed a receptionist wearing a keffiyeh. The concern comes amid ongoing tensions following the October 7 attacks, as the keffiyeh has increasingly been displayed at anti-Israel protests and demonstrations where antisemitic rhetoric and support for terrorist organizations have at times been expressed. The mother said the experience left her feeling uncomfortable and questioning whether politically charged symbols should be worn by employees in patient-facing healthcare roles. --

YPLA Launches Annual Campaign The Yeshiva Program of Los Angeles (YPLA) has launched its annual fundraising campaign with a goal of raising $226,000. Known for providing a warm and welcoming environment where serious Torah learning meets an open heart, YPLA serves young men seeking growth, connection, and inspiration. Community members can support the campaign through June 3 at YPLADonate.com.

ELECTION DAY! - GO OUT AND VOTE! Polls close at 8pm. Registered voters can vote at any of the 650 voting centers, regardless of where they live. (link for map: https://locator.lavote.gov/locations/vc?culture=en) If you filled out a mail-in ballot, make sure to drop it off at any voter center or official ballot drop box. --

Canceling 4th of July? LA Neighborhood Cancels Parade after City Budget Cuts Under Mayor Bass The Sunland/Tujunga/Shadow Hills Rotary Club announced yesterday that their 4th of July parade is being canceled, as city services will no longer be provided, forcing organizers to cover the $20,000 for city services themselves. --

Election Day Message from President Trump - Vote Steve Hilton for Governor “CALIFORNIA: Vote today for Steve Hilton for Governor. He will work with me and the Federal Government, the money will flow because I have confidence in him (but not any of the others!), and we will MAKE CALIFORNIA GREAT AGAIN. Steve Hilton will NEVER let you down. VOTE NOW!” --

What is Measure ER? LA County is voting today on Measure ER - a half a cent sales tax increase that would last 5 years. The measure would raise the sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25%, with the estimated $1 billion a year generated revenue going to support local healthcare and other services. Critics say the measure is to pay for health care for illegal immigrates, who are not eligible for federal funding. --

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California Governor’s Race is the Most Expensive Gubernatorial Race Ever According to AdImpact, this race for CA Governor is the most expensive Gubernatorial race in on record, with over $315.8 Million Spent on Advertising. This exceeded other notably expensive races such as Illinois in 2022 ($215.2M, won by JB Pritzker) and New Jersey in 2025 ($205.9M, won by Mikie Sherrill) The bulk of this year’s spending is being driven by candidate Tom Steyer, who has spent over $200 Million on advertising. --

With Polls Now Closed, When Will We Know the Election Results? The first batch of results will come in no more than two hours after the polls closed, with the first batch including early voting results and mail-in ballots received in the first few weeks of voting. Later tonight, election officials will start adding votes cast today to those tallies. Processing mail-in ballots will take longer, with election officials needing to match the signature on file to the signature on each mailed-in ballot. Most mail-in ballots that were not sent in early likely won’t be counted until later this week, potentially delaying the election results by days. Republicans appear to have been quicker to submit their mail-in ballots, meaning we may see Steve Hilton jump out to an early lead in the race for Govenor. All in all, we may not know the election results for a while. --

Election Update - Where Things Stand as of Now Both the LA Mayoral and CA Gubernatorial Races are Still too Early to Call with almost 50% of votes counted. Kalshi odds suggest Karen Bass has a near certain chance to advance, and Spencer Pratt has a 70+ percent chance to advance. For Governor, Kalshi odds suggest Xavier Becerra has a near certain chance to advance, and Steve Hilton has a 75% chance or higher of advancing. --

Ben Forer Wins Los Angeles Superior Court Race Mazel Tov to Pico-Robertson resident Ben Forer, who won election to the Los Angeles Superior Court in a decisive victory Tuesday night. According to unofficial results, Forer received more than 520,000 votes, earning approximately 70% of the vote and defeating Cheryl C. Turner by a margin of more than two-to-one. A longtime prosecutor and respected member of the Orthodox Jewish community, Forer will now serve on one of the largest trial court systems in the nation. Mazel Tov to Judge-Elect Ben Forer and his family on this tremendous accomplishment. --

Election Update - Karen Bass Advances The race for the second spot in the November Mayoral election remains too early to call . Spencer Pratt has about 30% of the vote, and Nithya Raman has about 20%, with almost 50% of votes tallied. The race for Governor is also still too early to call. Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra have the lead, with third place Tom Steyer saying it will likely take days before knowing if he will advance. Former Democratic Congresswoman Katie Porter, once considered a frontrunner, has conceded, with early results showing her in fifth place. --

Katy Yaroslavsky Appears Headed To Decisive Re-Election Victory In City Council District 5 With votes still being counted, incumbent Katy Yaroslavsky appears headed for an outright victory in the Los Angeles City Council District 5 race, receiving approximately 67.9% of the vote. She was followed by tenants' rights attorney Henry Mantel with 20.4% and finance manager Morgan Oyler with 11.6%. District 5 includes several neighborhoods with significant Jewish populations, including Pico-Robertson and Hancock Park, as well as Bel Air, Beverly Crest, Beverlywood, Hollywood, Melrose, Encino, Westside Village, Westwood, and Westwood Gardens. Yaroslavsky was first elected to the City Council in 2022 and, based on current results, appears set to secure another term representing the district. --

Election Update - Where thing Stand this Morning for LA Mayor and Governor Spencer Pratt continues to lead Nithya Raman in the Mayoral race to advance, with about 60% of votes tallied. Right now Kalshi odds show Pratt has about a 65% chance of advancing, with Raman having about a 35% chance. For Governor, it continues to look like the winners will be Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra, with Tom Steyer coming in third, however the race is still too close to call. It may take days for both races to be officially decided. --

ELECTION UPDATE: Who Will Replace Nancy Pelosi? State Sen. Scott Wiener and San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan Advance to General Election in November The AP has called the race for both, with tech millionaire Saikat Chakrabati coming in third. --

LAPD Bomb Squad Responding Now to Suspicious Device in Valley Village The incident is occurring at the 6100 Rhodes Ave, right near the Ohr Simcha Shul. Jewish families in the area have been evacuated. --

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YPLA Launches Annual Campaign The Yeshiva Program of Los Angeles (YPLA) has launched its annual fundraising campaign with a goal of raising $226,000. Known for providing a warm and welcoming environment where serious Torah learning meets an open heart, YPLA serves young men seeking growth, connection, and inspiration. Community members can support the campaign through June 3 at YPLADonate.com.

Bomb Scare Update Baruch Hashem, local reports indicate this was not a bomb threat. Reportedly a resident spotted what may have been dynamite when clearing out a home or garage. Police are working to dispose of it properly, and evacuations/road closures were needed as a precaution. There is NO threat or intended harm to the community. --

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WATCH: Military Exercise Last Night in Pasadena - No Danger or Emergency The U.S. Military conducted a training exercise last night in Pasadena, in the area of Alton Parkway and Irvine Boulevard. Local residents reported seeing helicopters overhead, and hearing explosion and gunfire sounds. --

13 arrested in narcotics enforcement operation at MacArthur Park, LAPD says Thirteen people were arrested as law enforcement officers descended on Los Angeles' MacArthur Park again Thursday afternoon, about a month after arrests in the same area in connection with a large-scale narcotics trafficking investigation. Thursday's anti-drug enforcement operation, involving the Los Angeles Police Department and agents with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, began around 3 p.m. It was not part of immigration enforcement operations that ramped up in June 2025 in Los Angeles and other parts of Southern California. --

California may Need Weeks to Count all the Votes Southern California voters awaiting final returns from Tuesday's primary election should expect vote totals to continue changing for several weeks as counties count outstanding ballots, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber said Thursday amid allegations by President Donald Trump of election cheating. Weber noted that while Election Day has passed, California law allows county elections officials up to 30 days to complete the official canvass and process eligible ballots that remain outstanding. State officials are asking voters to be patient as ballots continue to be processed for weeks after Tuesday's primary election, with final certification not expected until July 10. 🎯 Los Angeles Scoop's Take on the Matter Whether you're a Republican, Democrat, or Independent, it's fair to ask: How does the largest state in America still take a month to figure out who won an election? Election Day should mean election results, not election month. --

Man Found in Serious Condition with Gunshot Wound after House Fire in Tarzana - Police Investigating The incident occurred at the 18000 block of W Friar Street this afternoon. Firefighters found a 40 year old man with a self-inflicted gunshot wound while responding to a house fire. LAPD is investigating the shooting, and the house fire will also be investigated. --

3.6 Million Ballots Still Uncounted in California, 700k of them in LA County election officials are required to provide the Becerra are in the lead, with Tom Steyerthe secretary of state every day until the race is complete. As of today, Spencer Pratt still holds the lead over Nithya Raman to advance to the general election for LA Mayor, although the gap has narrowed to about 6 points. In the race for Governor, both Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are in the lead, with Tom Steyer about 6 points behind. --

🇺🇸-JUST IN: California radical Leftist Rep. Ro Khanna releases new statement calling Platner’s behavior described in the New York Times as “wrong and toxic,” but will still rally with him tonight. --

Feds Launch Multiple Investigations into Election Fraud in California, as the Wait for Results Drags On First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli announced today that in coordination with the FBI, his office has opened multiple investigations into election fraud in California. The announcement comes after President Trump accused California “Dumocrats” on Truth Social of trying to steal the election away from Republicans. Essayli did not get into specifics of the investigation, but he mentioned "serious structural vulnerabilities" in the state’s vote by mail system. --

Steve Hilton Calls for “Election Count Accelerator Plan” to Get All Votes Counted by Thursday Night, June 11th Hilton offered to work with Governor Newsom to get the election results finalized next Thursday, instead of the month long wait it may take. The plan involves surging workers to election centers, and round the clock working, to get all votes counted in a more timely manner. --

Post Shabbos Election Update: Nithya Raman Closing in on Spencer Pratt With 77.7% of the votes counted, Raman is now up to 26.2%, with Pratt at 27.3% --

Post Shabbos Election Update: Xavier Becerra Officially Advances, Steve Hilton Still Leading Tom Steyer With 70.6% of the votes counted, Hilton remains ahead at 26.1%, with Steyer behind at 21.3%. --

Kars4Kids Ads Allowed to Remain On-Air While Appeals Process Plays Out An appeals court ruled that the famous jingle can continue to be aired in California while the appeals process plays out. --

Kars4Kids Ads Allowed to Remain On-Air While Appeals Process Plays Out An appeals court ruled that the famous jingle can continue to be aired in California while the appeals process plays out. --

Torah Academy of LA Purchases New Tarzana Campus as Rapid Growth Continues 🎉 A huge Mazal Tov to Torah Academy of LA on the incredible milestone of purchasing a new school building at 5535 Balboa Blvd. in Tarzana. In just four short years, Torah Academy has grown tremendously and now proudly serves approximately 130 students. With enrollment continuing to increase and new classes being added, the new campus will provide the space needed for the school to continue growing and thriving. This exciting new chapter is a beautiful reflection of the school's remarkable success and bright future. May the new building be filled with Torah, learning, simcha, and continued hatzlachah for the entire Torah Academy family. Mazal Tov! 🎉📚🏫 --

President Trump Calls California Elections “Rigged” - then Ends Interview While being interviewed by “Meet the Press”, President Trump adamantly claimed that California’s elections are rigged, saying Republicans are “dropping fast because it’s a rigged election”, and ended the interview. --

Decision Desk HQ projects Nithya Raman wins the second of two spots in the CA Los Angeles Mayor Nonpartisan Primary. 🎯Los Angeles Scoop's Take on the Matter: A woman with absolutely zero following, no groundswell of support, and no name ID absolutely killed it in mail-in voting in Los Angeles. We are not surprised. --

Jew Hating LA Teachers Declare Zionism to be “Racism”, Expel Jewish Teacher The United Teachers Los Angeles’ House of Representatives voted last week to expel antisemitism watchdog and Jewish teacher Amy Leserman, and declared Zionism to be “racism”. Leserman was given no charges, hearing, or trial. --

California Men Charged in ISIS Terror Plot Targeting US Servicemembers On Friday the FBI arrested Elias Shamsaldeen, 21, of Porterville, California; and Bereen Dzayee, 25, of Lakeside, California, on charges they conspired to provide material support to ISIS. The two men, along with a man from Kansas, allegedly tried to develop a crypto scheme to purchase RPG’s and drones to be used to attacked U.S. servicemembers. All three men are U.S. citizens. --

AI Could Crack This Shul Lock Challenge in Seconds A photo making the rounds online shows a shul door lock with a Hebrew riddle posted above the keypad instead of a numeric code. While it may seem clever, many are pointing out that modern AI tools can often solve these types of riddles almost instantly, potentially defeating the purpose of using them as a security measure. As AI becomes more advanced, traditional "security through obscurity" methods may not be as effective as they once were. --

People of the Community — Coming Soon on LA Scoop Every community has incredible people with unique stories, inspiring journeys, successful businesses, meaningful chesed projects, and contributions that make a difference. LA Scoop is launching a new feature: People of the Community — a spotlight on the individuals who help make our community special. Do you have an interesting story to share? Have you overcome challenges, built something meaningful, dedicated yourself to helping others, or have a unique talent, career, or passion that others would enjoy learning about? We'd love to hear from you. To be considered for a future feature, send us a message if you would like to be highlighted. --

In latest vote drop, Nithya Raman explodes to a roughly 22,000 vote lead over Spencer Pratt. They were only about 3,000 apart after yesterday’s drop. --

Los Angeles Scoop Poll: Something Smells Fishy about the Mayors Election LA Scoop ran the same poll across our WhatsApp groups asking: "Do you believe that Raman beat Pratt?" Combined Results: ▪️ Yes: (7.9%) ▪️ No: (92.1%) While this is an informal poll and not representative of the overall electorate, the results were strikingly consistent across all groups, with more than 9 out of 10 respondents saying they do not believe Raman beat Pratt. We don't know where this will go but over 90% doubt of a secure election is concerning. --

Crash Blocks Northbound Traffic at Highland & 3rd Emergency crews are on the scene of a crash at the intersection of Highland Avenue and 3rd Street in the La Brea area. Hatzolah and LAFD units are responding, and northbound traffic on Highland is currently blocked while crews work the scene. --

WE ARE LIVE! The RCCS campaign is on! Will you answer the call of the 141, Los Angeles cancer patients? Insurance premium grants, referrals, appointments—RCCS does it all, ensuring patients get the care they need. Donate now and save lives! https://go.jcn.io/6PU7o7

First-Ever Kosher Restaurant Coming to CSUN A major milestone for Jewish life at CSUN: the keys have officially been handed over for Karne, the university's first-ever kosher restaurant. Located in the CSUN bookstore complex, Karne is scheduled to open in August 2026 and will provide students, faculty, and visitors with on-campus kosher dining for the first time in the university's history. The project is the culmination of years of advocacy and effort by students, community members, and campus leaders who worked to bring kosher food options to campus. Chabad at CSUN also thanked university leadership, supporters, and partners who helped make the project a reality, with special recognition to Rabbi Mendy Paul, who will oversee the restaurant's operations. While receiving the keys marks a major achievement, work is now underway to prepare the space ahead of the grand opening later this summer. --

Steve Hilton Calls for Bipartisan Support on California Voter ID Measure California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton is urging support for a voter ID initiative that is expected to appear on the November ballot. In a post on X, Hilton said voter ID is the "simplest, best way" to improve election security and speed up election results. He also claimed that 70% of Californians support the proposal. Hilton announced that he has invited former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to join him in campaigning for the measure, calling for a "united front for better elections." The voter ID proposal is expected to be a major topic of debate ahead of the November election. --

Spencer Pratt Posts Cryptic Duck Photo After LA Mayor Race Loss Hours after losing his bid for Los Angeles mayor and failing to make the November runoff, Spencer Pratt posted a cryptic image of a lone duck floating on calm water at sunset. What do you think it means ? --

Skid Row homeless claim they’ve been paid to vote for Karen Bass and Nithya Raman A series of shocking videos show homeless residents on Los Angeles’ Skid Row claiming they were paid to vote for Mayor Karen Bass and councilwoman Nithya Raman. The footage, recorded near 7th Street and Flower Street in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday morning, has since been provided to the Department of Justice. It also follows revelations that thousands of homeless voters were registered to shelters where they didn’t live. Read more here: https://nypost.com/2026/06/09/us-news/la-skid-row-homeless-claim-theyve-been-paid-to-vote-for-karen-bass-and-nithya-raman/ --

LA Voters May Have Just Voted to Raise Their Own Taxes While much of the attention has been focused on Nithya Raman's late surge, another surprising development has emerged from the ongoing ballot count. Measure ER, which appeared headed for defeat on Election Night, has steadily gained support as additional ballots have been counted and now appears to be on track for passage. If approved, the measure will raise Los Angeles County's sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25% for the next five years. --

Fight Breaks Out in Front of Shul Near Spaulding & Melrose A video circulating on social media shows a group of teenagers, reportedly students from a local high school, involved in a fight directly in front of the shul near Spaulding and Melrose. --

JUST A TEST - Emergency Alert Test to be Conducted Today at 1pm in South Bay, in Preparation for the World Cup --

FLASHBACK VIDEO: Undercover Video Alleges Cash-for-Signatures Scheme on LA’s Skid Row James O’Keefe’s OMG team reveals footage from Skid Row alleging that homeless individuals were offered cash, cigarettes, and marijuana in exchange for signing election petitions and voter registration forms. The video appears to show petition circulators offering $2 to $10 per signature, with some allegedly encouraging people to use fake addresses, including one saying, “You can just fake an address.” The investigation also claims taxpayer-funded housing organization staff directed people toward the petitioners and coached them on plausible deniability. OMG says it documented 28 instances of cash or items being exchanged for signatures. --

President Trump Tells Says His Claims of Voter Fraud Forced California to Advance Steve Hilton to the Runoff Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, President Trump said: “I started talking about Steve Hilton who’s a fantastic guy and I saw them say it was going to be two weeks before they knew, and I started hitting them.” Trump went on to say: “And they approved Steve Hilton very quickly,” he said. “There was too much heat on them.” Trump implied Spencer Pratt did not advance in the LA Mayoral race due to voter fraud, saying: “After a week, they determined that a kid who’s leading and had all the mojo, all of the sudden he doesn’t make the runoff, and then I hit them hard on that.” --

Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz, a Los Angeles rabbi living with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), shared a beautiful message thanking people for wrapping tefillin in his honor and expressing how much it means to him. What makes it even more moving is that Rabbi Yitzi is completely paralyzed and communicates using a special eye-tracking computer. A message like this can take him 10–15 minutes to write, one letter at a time, with only his eyes. The fact that he took the time and effort to write such heartfelt words is incredibly inspiring. --

Palisades Fire Trial Begins - Man Accused of Starting Fire Could Face Up to 45 Years in Prison 30 year old Jonathan Rinderknecht has been charged with three federal crimes for allegedly starting what would go on to become one of the worst disasters in LA history. Rinderknecht has not guilty. --

Will you answer the call of the 141, Los Angeles cancer patients? The RCCS campaign is on! Insurance premium grants, referrals, appointments—RCCS does it all, ensuring patients get the care they need. Donate now and save lives! https://go.jcn.io/D3EGwm

El Niño Is Back — What Could It Mean for L.A.? El Niño is a climate pattern marked by warmer-than-average ocean temperatures in parts of the Pacific Ocean. For Los Angeles, it often means a greater chance of rain, cooler temperatures, and more frequent stormy weather during the winter months. --

Anti-Israel California State Senate Candidate Randy Villegas (D) Advances to Runoff Villegas defeated moderate Jasmeet Bains, who received $500,000 in ad buys from a pro-Israel group. Villegas will advance to the runoff to face incumbent Rep. David Valadao (R), who is backed by AIPAC. Villegas, who is endorsed by Bernie Sanders, has called Israel a "genocidal regime,” and has received support from a “Pro-Palestinian” super PAC called American Priorities PAC. --

World Cup Gets Underway - First Game in LA Starts Tomorrow 8 World Cup games are scheduled to take place at Sofi Stadium, starting tomorrow when USA takes on Paraguay. The biggest traffic issues are expected in the areas surrounding Inglewood, LAX, and the I-405 and I-105 corridors. Metro's special World Cup transportation plan includes direct shuttle service, expanded train schedules, and additional parking locations throughout the region. --

Trump Administration Halts Funding for LA Homeless Agency, Starts Fraud Investigation The Trump administration is halting federal funding for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) as HUD investigates "obvious fraud," and ”wanton mismanagement.” LAHSA has received nearly $1 billion dollars from the federal government since 2021. LAHSA has been unable to verify the existence of almost 2,300 housing sites it’s responsible for. Public audits have found the agency routinely pays service providers late, and is unable to properly monitor millions of dollars worth of contracts due to poor record keeping. --

Mayor Karen Bass’s Brother Suing LA Over Palisades Fire Kenneth D. Bass, the brother of Mayor Karen Bass, is one of many plaintiffs suing the city of LA and others after losing his home in the Palisades Fire - that his sister presided over. Mayor Bass was infamously in Ghana during the fire. According to the lawsuit, Kenneth’s home was totally burnt down, and he suffered "Smoke Inhalation" and "Emotional Distress." Mayor Bass declined an interview request on the subject. --

Facebook and Instagram Outage - Latest Updates Widespread issues were reported this morning on Instagram and Facebook. Meta confirmed the issues, saying: “We’re aware people are currently having trouble accessing our services. We’re working on it.” As of now, the Facebook issues appear to be resolving, with fewer outages being reported. NordVPN now lists Facebook as “online.” However the Instagram issues appear to be slower to resolve, with NordVPN saying “Instagram is down.” --

Fire breaks out at Six Flags Magic Mountain Yesterday a fire broke out underneath the legendary X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia. Footage from the park showed a palm tree engulfed in flames underneath the roller coaster. The fire spread to cover about half an acre, and blanketed the area with smoke. Fire crews prevented the blaze from threatening any nearby structures, and no evacuations were needed. No guests or firefighters suffered any injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation. --

🔥A visibly upset Spencer Pratt goes on the War Path in his latest video drop. (Alert - He uses bad language in the video) --

250 Taxpayer Funded Apartments for the Homeless Sitting Empty The master leasing initiative championed by Mayor Bass uses taxpayer funds to rent apartment buildings to house the homeless. However, data shows that over a third of the units remain empty. In comparison, San Francisco’s similar program has a 9% vacancy rate. --

Disneyland License Plates Coming to California? The California State Treasurer’s Office is considering a proposal to offer Disneyland license plates to California drivers, with proceeds going towards 13 children’s hospitals across the state. The specialized plates would cost $50 for sequential numbers, or $103 for a personalized versions. Annual renewal fees would be $40 and $83, respectively. More than 44,000 people have added their names to the interest list, which can be found on the state treasurer’s website. --

Hiker Falls 50ft in Griffith Park The Los Angeles Fire Department rescued a hiker who fell 50 feet while hiking near the Griffith Park bird sanctuary. LAFD Air Operations performed a “capture” rescue, a highly technical helicopter rescue used to lift hikers out of dangerous situations. --

Multiple Drones Seized Near SoFi Stadium on Friday - FBI Federal authorities seized drones and cited several pilots for flying in restricted airspace near SoFi Stadium during a World Cup security operation. “Advanced technology” was said to be used to seize the drones and locate the operators. Violators can face a $100,000 fine, along with confiscation of their aircraft, federal criminal charges and up to one year in prison, according to the FAA. --

Steve Hilton gives first interview in his native UK since advancing to runoff - pledges “common sense.” Hilton told BBC Radio 4 he plans “common sense” solutions to save California, including lowering taxes, expanding energy production, and ending sanctuary state policies. Hilton maintained his endorsement from President Trump would not hurt him in California, saying his alignment with Trump would be an "asset for Californians.” A former senior adviser to Prime Minister David Cameron, Hilton emphasized both Trump and Cameron’s policies do not “define” him personally. --

Evacuation Orders Issued as Wildfire Quickly Spreads Near Palmdale The fire started near the Sierra Highway and Pearlblossom Highway, by 8pm it had grown to 300 acres. The cause of the fire is under investigation, no injuries have been reported. --

3 Blocks Evacuated after Hand Grenade Scare The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department safely removed a WWII style hand grenade from a home in Compton, after a resident found the grenade and called the police. Multiple blocks were evacuated as a precaution. --

Heir to Lion Raisins arrested after crazy Jew-hating rants, threatening Jewish neighbor 64-year old Bruce LioDavening at Chabadn Raisins company, was arrested for terror-threats on Friday. Multiple videos show Lion going on unhinged rants about Jews and threatening his neighbor, Rabbi Zushe Cunin - from his $5.3 million dollar Pacific Palisade home. Lion also interrupted Davening at Chabad of Pacific Palisades, yelling slurs against Jews and Black people, and claiming Jews were behind the Palisades fire. --

Trump’s LA prosecutor calls on the public to submit evidence of voter fraud - promises he “will be charging some people.” Bill Essayli, the LA First Assistant U.S. Attorney, and Trump loyalist, is urging the public on social media to submit evidence of voter fraud. Calling California is “a fraudster’s paradise,” Essayli says his office has multiple voter fraud investigations underway, and that he “can prove some of the allegations.” --

Xavier Becerra received millions in campaign donations from the California Association of Realtors According to the California Fair Political Practices Commission, Becerra received $2.8 million dollars from the Realtors association, along with other large donations from prominent real estate players, such as the Meruelo Group. His opponent, Steve Hilton, received less Real Estate donations in the primaries. --

Are your Tefillin/Mezuzos Kosher? Rabbi Wolf exposed a large STaM scandal in America. (Reviewed by Rabbi Wosner of Vaad Mishmeres STaM) Don't trust blindly. See if you're affected. https://api.whatsad.io/t/7289a721

WATCH: Aftermath of a fire at Spencer Pratt’s office this week - Pratt suggests the fire was an arson attack* Los Angeles Fire Department arson investigators were dispatched to a fire in a Pacific Palisades building complex last Thursday, after a fire broke out. One of the tenants of the building is an office for Spencer Pratt. Pratt suggested the fire was an arson attack, saying: . “I will wait for the investigators to make public the details, but this was no accident, and the timing of this…on the heels of all of the contentious election tomfoolery of the last two weeks, it is very suspect, indeed.” cc: @ABC7 --

Iranian Americans plan to protest Iran’s World Cup game tomorrow against New Zealand in LA The game is scheduled for 6pm on Monday, extra security is planned. --

LADOT is surveying the public to improve transportation to and from Dodger Stadium - 2 random survey participants to win a $50 gift card The study aims to assess the current transportation situation to and from the stadium, on both game days and and non-game days. --

LAPD shoots family dog during Knicks championship celebration in Canoga Park Officers responding to a call on Saturday about a screaming woman shot and killed a dog. The dog, named Jameson, was a 2-year-old golden retriever, Saint Bernard and poodle mix. The dog’s owners were celebrating the Knicks championship victory, when a neighbor called the police asking them to check on a condo on Jordan Avenue, after hearing a woman screaming. The police department says the dog rushed at officers responding to the call. --

WATCH: Gavin Newsom claims Trump’s DOJ is targeting him and his wife because he is considering running for President --

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Suspect behind Manhattan Beach High School Antisemitic graffiti incidents caught - school says disciplinary measures taken MBUSD superintendent John Bowes sent an email to parents saying the individual behind multiple swastikas drawn in school bathrooms on April 30th and May 6th has been caught, and disciplined. The email said: “While student privacy laws prevent us from sharing specific details regarding student discipline, we want our school community to know that this matter has been thoroughly addressed." --

Free Life-Saving Child Safety Devices Being Distributed in Los Angeles Tuesday Team Protect is offering free Clever Elly child safety reminder devices to help prevent children from being accidentally left in vehicles. The device plugs into a car's 12V outlet and provides an alert reminding drivers to check the back seat after the vehicle is turned off. Distribution will take place on Tuesday, June 16: • Fairfax / Hancock Park Area: 8:30 AM–10:00 AM (Clinton between Detroit St. and the alley) • Pico-Robertson Area: 2:45 PM–4:00 PM (9080 W. Pico Blvd.) While the devices are being provided free of charge, an optional $18 donation is encouraged to help provide additional devices to families in need. The distribution is sponsored by Sol and Ahuva Gurwitz in memory of Adina Liba bas Zev Chaim z"l. --

DISTRICT BREAKDOWN: Where did Karen Bass and Nithya Raman get their votes from? Mayor Bass advanced to the runoff largely on the strength of South LA voters. She finished first in all three south LA districts, including a commanding 62% of the vote in District 8, which includes Crenshaw and Hyde Park. Bass also won 45% in District 10, which includes Koreatown and parts of Mid-City, and 42% in District 9, which covers the USC and the Vermont Square area. Raman's strongest support came from the city's central and eastside-adjacent neighborhoods. She won 45% of the vote in District 13, which includes Hollywood and Echo Park, and also performed strongly in Districts 1 and 14, winning 40% and 38%, respectively. Those districts include neighborhoods such as Westlake, MacArthur Park, Pico-Union, Boyle Heights, and Downtown LA. --

LA County is Telling World Cup fans to only buy food from permitted vendors - but illegal street vendors are booming LA Public Health is urging the public to only purchase food from permitted vendors, writing on X: “Before you grab a bite, look for a permitted food vendor,” in order to “keep you safe from foodborne illness." However locals are saying that un-permitted street vendors are popping up on every corner, with no enforcement in sight. --

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Newsom Claims Trump Ordered DOJ Investigation Into Him And His Wife California Governor Gavin Newsom says President Trump has directed the Department of Justice to investigate him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, calling it a politically motivated attack. Newsom says federal agents have contacted friends, former employees, and associates looking for records and information. Newsom claims the investigation is retaliation for his criticism of Trump and his potential 2028 presidential ambitions. Trump and Newsom have been longtime political rivals. According to multiple reports, investigators are reportedly examining matters involving Newsom's inner circle, including questions surrounding his wife's taxes and other issues involving former staff members. No criminal charges against Newsom have been announced, and the exact scope of the investigations remains unclear. The Department of Justice has not publicly commented on Newsom's allegations. --

Head Of Jerusalem Beit Din Rav Gideon Ben Moshe Visits Los Angeles Head of the Jerusalem Beit Din, Rav Gideon Ben Moshe, arrived in Los Angeles yesterday for a series of important meetings and community events focused on matters affecting the Persian Jewish community. During his visit, Rav Ben Moshe met with Rav Tzvi Ryzman and community leader Michael Motamedi. The Rav also served as sandak at a bris, with the bris performed by Rabbi Nissim Davidi. In addition, Rav Ben Moshe delivered Torah classes at the Yachad Kollel and at Shuva Israel, where community members gathered to hear his words of Torah and guidance. --

Smash-And-Grab Robbery At West Covina Jewelry Store Five masked suspects armed with hammers stormed a jewelry store at Plaza West Covina Sunday evening, smashing multiple display cases and making off with an undisclosed amount of jewelry. Police initially received reports of possible gunfire at Don Roberto Jewelers around 5:03 PM, but responding officers determined it was a smash-and-grab robbery. Investigators say three suspects entered first, followed by two more accomplices, all wearing black hoodies, masks, and gloves. The suspects used hammers to smash up to six display cases before fleeing in a black vehicle and speeding westbound on the 10 Freeway. --

All 8 crew members of the B-52 bomber crash pronounced dead A B-52 bomber crashed yesterday morning at Edwards Air Force Base near LA, during a routine test sortie. The cause of the crash is under investigation. --

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Scientists say stress on the San Andreas fault reaches it’s highest levels in 1,000 years A new study in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth suggests that stress levels in the San Andreas fault have built to “unprecedented levels,” without any major ruptures in the past 160 years to release it. The study found that the increased stress levels may enable the Cajon Pass to act as an “earthquake gate,” allowing a future earthquake to pass from the San Andreas fault into the San Jacinto fault, heavily impacting LA.

VIRAL: Stray cat comes to the rescue, and saves another cat from a coyote in LA backyard. --

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MIDNIGHT TAX INCREASES! In the dead of night, California legislators passed massive new taxes on insurance, digital software, and employee payroll taxes. Don’t let anyone fool you this isn’t the federal government’s fault. The math isn’t mathing. California just passed a $355 billion record budget with record revenue. Yet my colleagues still blame the President. For context: The state budget was around $170 billion just 10 years ago. Now it’s more than doubled and life in California doesn’t feel any easier. Sacramento has an insatiable appetite for your hard-earned money. If you’re not paying attention, they will keep taking more. --

California admits to using “high-risk” AI systems to make consequential decisions about Californians lives A 2023 law mandates the state disclose it’s use of “High Risk” AI systems, defined as systems that are: “used to assist or replace human discretionary decisions that have a legal or similarly significant effect.” In this year’s report, released Friday, the use of six high-risk AI systems were disclosed, including AI used to: • Predict whether incarcerated people will re-offend • Evaluate whether unemployment claims are fraudulent • Remotely administer exams for California State University students • Detect when college students use generative AI to write assignments The report does not include AI pilot projects ongoing in the state, including an AI system being piloted to help bussineses file their taxes. --