The Los Angeles Tribune- Part 2

Smuggler of roasted eel could get up to 21 years in federal prison June 7, 2023

Kevin Sheng Hsiang Fang, 41, and his wholesale business Yong Chang Trading Co. in the City of Industry pleaded guilty May 31.

Saumya Gupta

With O.C. supervisors' vote, Pride flags will not fly at government properties June 7, 2023

The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to only permit U.S. government and military-related flags to be flown at county properties, effectively barring Pride flags from being flown.

Summer Lin

LAPD officer's alleged killer stands trial again after conviction in 1983 case was tossed June 7, 2023

Kenneth Gay was convicted of gunning down LAPD Officer Paul Verna during a 1983 traffic stop, but his conviction was thrown out by the California Supreme Court in 2020. Now Gay is standing trial again.

James Queally

3 arrested outside Glendale school board meeting in violent clashes between LGBTQ+ protesters June 6, 2023

Law enforcement declared an unlawful assembly after fighting broke out outside the Glendale Unified School District building.

Jeremy Childs, Christian Martinez

Dead people had disabled parking placards in California. New DMV rule to reduce fraud June 6, 2023

Disabled parking placard holders will have to sign a DMV form every six years to verify they're still alive and in need of a placard in order to renew it.

Saumya Gupta

'Orgasmic meditation' group manipulated members with forced labor, sex abuse, feds say June 6, 2023

Nicole Daedone and Rachel Cherwitz of OneTaste were indicted on charges of conspiring to force employees to work for them by inflicting sexual, psychological and economic abuse, federal prosecutors said.

Noah Goldberg

'Let's stand firm': Supervisors move to boost LGBTQ+ rights, gender-affirming healthcare June 6, 2023

The county has six months to form a new 15-member commission, which will be composed exclusively of people who identify as LGBTQ+, according to a motion.

Rebecca Ellis

Man who allegedly overturned street vendor carts outside SoFi Stadium is fired June 6, 2023

Man accused of overturning a pair of food carts on a busy street outside SoFi Stadium on Saturday night has been fired, stadium officials say.

Andrew J. Campa

Former Bay Area TV anchor Frank Somerville arrested twice in one night in Berkeley June 6, 2023

Former KTVU anchor Frank Somerville, who has spoken publicly about his struggles with mental health and substance abuse issues, was arrested twice after domestic disturbances.

Summer Lin

Amid book ban fight, Newsom blasts school board president as 'ignorant' for calling Harvey Milk 'a pedophile' June 6, 2023

The Temecula Valley School District rejected a curriculum because one book mentioned Harvey Milk, a prominent gay politician. Newsom took offense.

Nathan Solis

Welcome to the L.A. Troll Apartment. You can live under a bridge for only $250,000 June 6, 2023

Housing in Los Angeles does not come cheap. But one Alhambra apartment lets you live more like a troll under a bridge for only $250,000.

Noah Goldberg

Jeanette Rowe, who brought homeless services to people in the streets of L.A., dies at 72 June 6, 2023

Rowe rejected the idea homeless people were 'service-resistant,' feeling they would come indoors if people would only listen to them.

Gale Holland

Carvalho says replacing Primary Promise will do more for students at much lower cost June 6, 2023

L.A. Unified Supt. Alberto Carvalho said the program that will replace the lauded Primary Promise is more equitable and effective, while costing far less.

Howard Blume

Far from Hollywood's glamour, Estefanía Rebellón celebrates four years helping migrant children June 6, 2023

Estefania Rebellón is the founder of Yes We Can, an organization that provides educational assistance to migrant minors.

Alejandro Maciel

Cal State details potential tuition increases amid massive funding gap June 6, 2023

The California State University Board of Trustees is expected to vote on tuition increases later this year.

Debbie Truong

This rural California county lost its only hospital, leaving residents with dire healthcare choices June 6, 2023

After the financial collapse of Madera County's only general hospital, residents are left with slim options for care. Some have come to accept that they may die in an emergency.

Melissa Gomez, Hannah Fry

Unruly airplane passengers disrupting more flights, despite FAA's zero-tolerance policy June 6, 2023

A new analysis from the International Air Transport Assn. showed that unruly-passenger incidents increased 47% in 2022. Physical abuse incidents, while rare, increased 61% year over year.

Terry Castleman

Behind the scenes of the 'Foretold' podcast June 6, 2023

As we publish the "Foretold" podcast finale, host Faith E. Pinho shares some of the moments and photos that stick with her most.

Faith E. Pinho, The Foretold team

Opinion: Can a four-day workweek really work? Many companies have already learned the answer June 6, 2023

Legislation on the subject has been considered in California and Congress. Companies across the country and world have made it a successful reality.

Juliet Schor and Wen Fan

Toddler shot and injured in South L.A.; police search for 2 men June 6, 2023

A 1-year-old girl was shot in the foot near Avalon Boulevard and 81st Street in South Los Angeles on Monday evening. Two men are sought.

Jeremy Childs

Tiffany Haddish’s She Ready Foundation Transforms Lives of Foster Youth, Raises Awareness at First Adult Prom Gala

By Ava V. Manuel on May 25, 2023

Celebrated comedian and actress’ personal journey inspires efforts to support foster care programs, raise $200,000 and honor National Foster Care Awareness Month with Guest DJ…