Billionaire developer Rick Caruso will not run for L.A. mayor or California governor

Billionaire developer Rick Caruso will not run for Los Angeles mayor or California governor, after months of speculation that he would seek one of the two posts.
Martin Luther King

Martin Luther King, Jr., (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was born Michael Luther King, Jr., but later had his name changed to Martin. His grandfather began the family’s long tenure as pastors of the Ebenezer Baptist
‘Largest outbreak that we’ve seen in California.’ Death cap mushrooms linked to deaths, hospitalizations
California officials are warning Northern and Central Coast residents against foraging for mushrooms amid an outbreak of mushroom poisoning.
Edison sues L.A. County and other agencies, saying they share blame for Eaton fire deaths, destruction

Southern California Edison sued Los Angeles County, water agencies and two companies including SoCalGas Friday, saying their mistakes contributed to the deadly and destructive toll of last year’s Eaton wildfire.
In San Francisco, Newsom rails against proposed billionaire tax, vows to protect homeless Californians
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday sharpened his criticism of a proposed ballot measure to tax billionaires, a measure opponents say may push tech companies and other businesses out of the state and wound California’s economy.
How Persian-Owned Businesses Can Scale E-Commerce in the U.S. with the Right Logistics Strategy

The Persian business community has always been entrepreneurial. From family-run retail shops and import businesses to fast-growing online brands, Persian-owned companies are increasingly building global operations – especially in the United States. But as many
Echoing Trump, Newsom vows crackdown on corporate homebuying in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom pledges action against institutional investors like hedge funds and private equity firms buying homes to rent out, mirroring President Trump’s recent call for similar restrictions.
Man lying in Van Nuys parking lot killed by semi truck, authorities say

A 55 year old man who had been lying down in a Van Nuys parking lot was killed by a semi-truck bearing the Jon’s Marketplace logo Thursday, police said.
ICE agent believed responsible for L.A. killing accused of child abuse, racism in court filings

A court filing made public this week claims that a federal immigration agent thought to have shot and killed a Los Angeles man on New Year’s Eve was previously accused of child abuse and making racist remarks
‘Kidnapped From Hospitals’: An Iranian Doctor Describes Brutal Crackdown

Thousands of Iranians have been killed and injured as authorities try to crush anti-government protests. An Iranian ophthalmologist who spoke to RFE/RL’s Radio Farda from Europe said hospitals are struggling to treat all the wounded and doctors