California
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Thursday that it will change a rule that counts service-related disability benefits as income, often excluding veterans from housing restricted to low-income residents.
Hollywood Inc.
USC’s School of Cinematic Arts hosted a cohort of African filmmakers this summer as part of a State Department program for film diplomacy.
INDUSTRY UPDATES
CHAOS Industries, a technology company focused on building the next generation of defense and national security systems has announced the appointment of former U.S. Representative Will Hurd as chief strategy officer, according to a press release issued by CHAOS Industries.
The more-than-a-century old federal holiday each Nov. 11 honors America’s veterans. Most public agencies, including schools, post offices and local governments are closed.
The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of appeals has issued an emergency stay stopping work on the installation of more than 100 units of modular housing on the campus.
Juan Anthony Carrillo was sentenced to prison for using excessive force against an unarmed man, whom Carrillo beat with a baton 45 times in 41 seconds.
The proposed $507,000 annual salary for incoming Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell is on the high end of the pay range advertised for the position.
Letters to the Editor
When so many veterans in L.A. are homeless, the use of VA land in Westwood for sports facilities seems unconscionable, says a reader.
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California issued five pardons for people who served in the military on Veteran’s Day.
Politics
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