• L.A. Affairs: I slept with a married man with kids. But don't call me a home-wrecker

    I met an executive chef in November 2022 at a posh Las Vegas restaurant where he worked. Sitting alone at the bar, I ordered the omakase, which meant he curated more than a dozen courses for me. (To this day, it’s the best meal I’ve ever had.) During Course No. 7 — and drink No. 3 — I did a shimmy because the food was that good. The chef caught my happy dance from behind the bar. We smiled at each other. My smile was shy and embarrassed; his reassured me that I needn’t be. He was my type:...

  • L.A. County deputy shoots, kills man in East L.A.; 'replica' gun found

    A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy shot and killed a man in East L.A. on Saturday night, the department said in a statement. Deputies were dispatched to a “person with a gun” report in the City Terrace neighborhood around 9:30 p.m. “When the responding deputies arrived on scene, the suspect produced a handgun and a deputy-involved shooting occurred,” the department said. “A replica firearm was recovered at the scene.” A description of the replica was not provided. The Sheriff's...

  • 6 Dog Breeds with a Loving Touch

    In the expansive world of canine companions, certain breeds are distinguished not just by their appearance or intelligence, but by their remarkable capacity for affection and tenderness. These breeds, known for their loving touch, offer more than companionship; they provide a deep, emotional connection that enriches the lives of their owners. Characterized by their gentle natures, intuitive sense of their owner’s needs, and unparalleled ability to offer comfort and love, these dogs stand out as...

  • South Africa's deadly love affair with guns

    Record levels of crime are driving more and more people to buy firearms to protect themselves.

  • YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: The Real Estate Cartel Takes The L

    Plus, immigrants catch a break in some states, environmental regulators combat cancer at its source, and states are taking on the gun lobby.

  • Hargill man arrested for dumping dog that was later euthanized

    The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 47-year-old Hargill man for dumping an injured dog on the side of the road.

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    HCSO: Man arrested for Edinburg dog dumping video

    EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The man in a social media post that prompted a search for a family of dogs that were dumped in rural Edinburg has been arrested, the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office announced. A group of animal rescue volunteers underwent a search Monday morning for a paralyzed dog and a family of puppies []

  • L.A. Affairs: I was 18. He was 36 and my teacher. Could our marriage survive?

    I was a teenager getting ready to attend Sequoia Junior High School in Reseda in 1960. My father heard that there was a new drama teacher at the school named Mr. C who was going to put on his first play. Since my father had done some acting in Indiana at Fairmount High School (the same school that James Dean had gone to), we went to the play together. It was a silly but entertaining comedy with an odd title: “A Rocket in His Pocket.” Mr. C’s next play was another obscure and quirky little show...

  • Man dies after being shot, slamming car into building in downtown L.A.

    A man died after he was shot and crashed his vehicle into a building in downtown Los Angeles early Sunday, police said. Officers responded to reports of a vehicle driving into a building near 9th Street and Stanford Avenue in the Fashion District shortly after 5 a.m., said LAPD Officer Charles Miller. Firefighters were attempting to treat the man when they noticed he had been shot, Miller said. The unidentified man, who was described as being in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene....

  • A Love Letter to Love Letters

    Of all the lovely things and habits that Big Tech has deprived humans of by turning us into electronic robots, the one I miss the most is the love letter. Those sleepy types who go by the name of millennials have declared letter writing over, with the great majority of them ages 18 to 35 […]

  • Man injured in KCK crash searching for dog lost by authorities

    The out-of-towner has plenty of questions about who allowed his best friend to escape while he was on the way to the hospital.

  • Starved Dog On His Own Island Saw Man On A Kayak, 'Knew' He Was His Only Hope

    While kayaking near a small island, Fernando stumbled upon a heart-wrenching scene. Surrounded by silence, his attention was suddenly captured by the desperate screams of a dog. Upon closer inspection, Fernando found an emaciated dog, its plaintive cries reflecting its dire need for help. Realizing the urgency of the situation, he knew he had to act swiftly to save the animal. Determined to rescue the dog, Fernando approached the shore. Miraculously, as he neared the land, the dog, despite its ...