How might third-party candidates impact the 2024 race?

How might third-party candidates impact the 2024 race? – CBS News Watch CBS News Democrats are raising concerns that RFK Jr.’s 2024 White House bid could benefit former President Donald Trump in November. Dennis Kucinich, RFK Jr.’s former campaign manager turned congressional candidate, joins “America Decides” to analyze independent candidates and their potential impact on the ballot. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Breaking down Trump’s free speech claims in Georgia election case

Breaking down Trump’s free speech claims in Georgia election case – CBS News Watch CBS News A judge in the Georgia 2020 election case heard arguments Thursday over whether former President Donald Trump’s First Amendment rights shield him from prosecution. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman joins “America Decides” with key takeaways. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

How people with disabilities are fighting to stay out of institutions

How people with disabilities are fighting to stay out of institutions – CBS News Watch CBS News The CBS Reports documentary “No Place Like Home” explores the struggles families in Illinois are experiencing to keep their disabled loved ones from being institutionalized. CBS Chicago’s Dana Kozlov reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Biden and 3 former presidents descend on New York City

Biden and 3 former presidents descend on New York City – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden and three former presidents are all visiting New York on Thursday. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has the details. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Starbucks, Chipotle, McDonald’s: Who’s raising prices in California to pay higher wages

Your next burrito bowl might cost you more than $12 thanks to a California law that’s significantly increasing fast-food workers’ wages next month, a cost increase that big chains like Chipotle say they could pass along to consumers. During an earnings call in February, Chipotle’s chief financial and administrative officer Jack Hartung warned, “To cover the cost of the wage increase, we would need to take a mid-single-digit price increase in California.” The law, Assembly Bill 1228, was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in September and takes effect Monday. It requires restaurants — corporate- and franchise-owned — with 60 establishments nationwide to bump their California-based workers’ pay to $20 an hour, $4 higher than the overall state minimum wage of $16 an hour. Though Chipotle has not yet announced a final decision on new pricing, many other chains like McDonald’s, Starbucks and Jack in the Box say they are also planning to push that increase onto consumers or change their operations. The law also called for the creation of a restaurant industry council to set future pay raises and advise on working conditions. Here are

Former top LAPD official accused of tracking woman with AirTag alleges cronyism by ex-chief

After rising to become one of the highest-ranking Latinos in the history of the Los Angeles Police Department — once a possible candidate to be the city’s next chief — Alfred “Al” Labrada was demoted and recommended for firing in the span of a few weeks. Labrada’s precipitous fall came amid allegations last year that he had inappropriately monitored a female colleague with whom he was romantically involved. But in a new claim filed against the LAPD, Labrada argued former LAPD chief Michel Moore showed a double standard by not taking similar action against another top police official who had an inappropriate relationship with the same woman as Labrada. In a March 5 court filing, the one-time assistant chief again denied the allegations of LAPD officer Dawn Silva, who said he placed an Apple AirTag under the bumper of her car in order to track her movements while the couple was in the process of dissolving their domestic partnership. But Labrada’s sharpest barbs were saved for his old boss, Moore, whom he accused of violating his due process rights by publicly discussing his case before

Kristen Stewart will only do a Marvel movie if Greta Gerwig directs

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is fueled by A-list actors including Natalie Portman, Charlize Theron, Scarlett Johansson, Brie Larson and, most recently, Dakota Johnson. But don’t expect Kristen Stewart to join the starry group anytime soon. On an episode of the podcast “Not Skinny but Not Fat,” Stewart said that although she is “a yes-man,” she wouldn’t want to be a part of the superhero franchise. “I will likely never do a Marvel movie,” she said. “That sounds like a f—ing nightmare actually.” Stewart revealed her hesitation to join a Marvel project after she and podcast host Amanda Hirsch talked about Johnson’s headline-making press tour for the studio’s “ Madame Web .” While she noted that it would be “so stupid” for her to be picky with projects, she said she gravitates toward films that allow for more creative freedom and expression. “The system would have to change. You’d have to put so much money and so much trust into one person, and I think Dakota mentioned this as well, it doesn’t happen,” Stewart said. “What ends up happening is the algorithmic, weird experience where you

Joanna Ling is Arcadia’s senior of the year

The Arcadia Recreation & Community Services Department has declared Joanna Ling the city’s 2023 senior of the year, officials announced Tuesday. A frequent volunteer and active member of a variety of community organizations, Ling was chosen as the 2023 honoree after the department fielded nominations of Arcadia residents 55 and over who have “contributed to better the Arcadia community,” according to the city’s announcement. The Arcadia senior commissioners vote on the nominations.  Since the mid-1990s Ling has served as a volunteer board member to as well as president of many Arcadia organizations, city officials said. Groups she’s been involved with include the Arcadia Unified School District Booster Club, Mentor Mom, Arcadia Chinese Association, Arcadia Library English Conversation Class Chair, Arcadia Library Foundation Board of Trustees, the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage, Las Alas, Arcadia Women’s Club and quite a few more.  “The City of Arcadia would like to congratulate Joanna for her efforts for going above and beyond on her many contributions and accolades within the community,” officials said in a statement.  Ling is set to receive honors at the 2024 Older American Recognition Lunch.

Pasadena officials provide notice of fast food minimum wage raise

Pasadena officials on Wednesday called attention to the April 1 start of a $20 hourly minimum wage for fast food workers and issued a reminder about this summer’s citywide minimum wage hike. The California minimum wage for fast food restaurant employees supersedes Pasadena’s local minimum wage ordinance, according to a city statement. All other workers who aren’t considered “fast food restaurant employees” remain eligible for Pasadena’s $16.93 hourly minimum wage. Starting July 1, the Pasadena minimum wage will increase to $17.50 hourly for all other occupations regardless of a business’ number of employees. This new wage rate will remain in effect until June 30, 2025, when it will again increase. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1228 on Sept. 28, raising the minimum wage for certain fast food restaurant workers.  To be considered a “fast food restaurant,” the eatery must be a “‘limited-service restaurant’ that offers limited or no table service, where the customer’s order food or beverage items and pay for those items before the items are consumed,” officials said. The restaurant must also be “part of a restaurant chain of at

Person Killed in Traffic Crash in Jefferson Park Area

A person was fatally injured Thursday in a traffic crash in the Jefferson Park area, and a suspect reportedly was taken into custody for allegedly trying to flee the scene. Paramedics sent to West 29th Street and Arlington Avenue about noon pronounced the person dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Information was not immediately available on the identity of the fatally injured person. According to a videographer at the scene, the victim was a pregnant woman, and the suspect was taken into custody nearby after trying to run from the area.

BLM Protesters Settle Part of Suit Against David Lacey Estate

Three Black Lives Matter demonstrators confronted at gunpoint by former Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey’s late husband in 2020 have settled the part of their lawsuit against the estate of the spouse of the county’s former top prosecutor. The plaintiffs in the Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit are Melina Abdullah, Dahlia Ferlito and Justin Marks. Last July, all three settled the portion of the case against Jackie Lacey, leaving for trial causes of action against the estate of David Lacey for assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress. But on Wednesday, the plaintiffs’ attorneys filed court papers with Judge Theresa M. Traber informing her that they were in the process of obtaining signatures finalizing a settlement with the estate and that a request for dismissal will be filed with her once that is done. As with the accord with Jackie Lacey, no terms were divulged. Trial was scheduled to begin Friday. Abdullah is a professor and former chair of the Department of Pan-African Studies at Cal State Los Angeles and a co-founder of the Los Angeles chapter of Black Lives Matter. Lacey was

‘Top Chef’ alumnus’ former restaurant space burns in Moorpark

A Moorpark restaurant space once used by a cheftestant on Bravo’s “Top Chef” caught fire Thursday, prompting a response from the Ventura County Fire Department. The former home of Cafe Firenze on 563 Los Angeles Ave. was ablaze midday Thursday, though the fire was put out by 12:45 p.m., the VCFD said on X, formerly Twitter. Until early 2020, Cafe Firenze drew eager local diners and fans of Fabio Viviani, who won the “Top Chef Fan Favorite” award in the fifth season of the culinary competition show with one-liners like “This is ‘Top Chef,’ it’s not ‘Top Scallop.'” The restaurant closed pre-pandemic due to an inability for Viviani and colleagues to negotiate a new lease with the property landlord, according to a report in the Moorpark Acorn. Chef Fabio Viviani visits Hallmark Channel’s “Home & Family” at Universal Studios Hollywood on Oct. 21, 2019, in Universal City, California. (Paul Archuleta/Getty Images) The space once home to Cafe Firenze is seen after a fire on March 28, 2024. (VCFD) The space once home to Cafe Firenze is seen after a fire on March 28, 2024. (OnScene.TV)

These Easter events have been canceled due to the upcoming spring storm

It’s looking to be a wet Easter weekend for Southern California residents and due to the weather, many cities have canceled their Easter festivities. A spring storm is expected to arrive in SoCal on Friday and stay until Monday, bringing cooler temperatures and the chance of thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail. This is California’s most ‘popular’ Easter candy, according to DoorDash Due to the forecast, these Easter events have been canceled. Pasadena canceled its Egg Bowl and Bunny Brunch scheduled for Saturday. Guests who purchased the Bunny Brunch and VIP Egg Hunt will be issued a refund. Due to the cancellation, the city is inviting people to its “Hop into Spring” event at the Rose Bowl on April 2. More information can be found here. Santa Anita Park canceled its racing events for Saturday and Sunday and rescheduled an egg hunt due to weather conditions. The popular egg hunt will now occur on April 7 in the infield. The city of Huntington Beach rescheduled its “Easter Hunt Family Fun Day” event, originally slated for March 30, to April 27. Garden Grove’s “Eggscavation,” slated to take

Southern California shark warning system in jeopardy

LOS ANGELES – A high-tech system that alerts swimmers when sharks are lurking in Southern California’s coastal waters could be shuttered as funds have begun to run dry, managers warn. The shark warning alert system has been operated by the Shark Lab at Cal State Long Beach since 2018. Using a system of buoys, tags and monitors that track the local population of white sharks, sending an alert to local lifeguards when the sharks come within 300 yards of the buoys. The Shark Lab’s director, CSULB professor of marine biology Dr. Chris Lowe, said the lifeguards receive links to their cellphones that he likened to baseball cards of the sharks in the area. Their profiles display their size, location and how long they’ve been at that beach. A shark, as captured by Cal State Long Beach. The school’s shark lab is searching for funding in order to keep running its shark warning alert system, which lets lifeguards know when sharks are coming close to local beaches. (CSU Long Beach) The lab received $3.75 million that was supposed to fund the system for five years, though

Los Angeles office skyscraper faces foreclosure sale

Gas Company Tower, a prominent office skyscraper in downtown Los Angeles, faces foreclosure as landlords continue to struggle to keep tenants in their buildings. A notice of trustee’s sale for the high-rise on Bunker Hill was filed March 21 with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, setting the stage for a foreclosure sale as soon as 90 days after the filing. The sale may complicate plans by the city of Los Angeles to lease more than 300,000 square feet in the building. The city has been negotiating with the receiver in control of the property for months to sign what would be one of the region’s largest office leases of the year if it is approved by the City Council. The Gas Company Tower at 555 W. 5th St. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times) The foreclosure comes as the value of office buildings has plunged amid higher vacancies. Elevated interest rates have also weighed on prices and made it difficult for building owners to refinance debt. The 52-story Gas Company Tower at 555 W. 5th St. was widely considered one of the city’s

Column: What if Bruce’s Beach was just the start? Why more stolen land is about be returned

With polls continuing to show the public’s deep dislike of reparations, it’s easy to forget that it was only three years ago that elected officials were all in, pointing to what many had quietly thought would be a one-off as a model for righting the wrongs of systemic racism. Easy to forget, that is, unless you are Kavon Ward. The founder of Where Is My Land was present when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill relinquishing government control of Bruce’s Beach — the property that once belonged to Willa and Charles Bruce and had been a popular lodge and dance hall for Black beachgoers in the 1900s before the city of Manhattan Beach seized it through eminent domain. Newsom argued that what California was doing, improbably returning land to the Bruce family to keep or sell, could be — and, indeed, should be — replicated. Many publicly nodded their heads with hope. Many more shook their heads in doubt, privately. But as it turns out, the governor was actually onto something. Last week, the Santa Monica City Council voted to consider giving back land or