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SOUTH LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Today is Cinco de Mayo, the day that commemorates the Mexican Army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla back on May 5th, 1862.The holiday is celebrated more in the U.S. than in Mexico, but a local place has turned the one-day event into celebrating Mexican culture all year round!Music is the centerpiece of a Latino party, and this celebration that takes place every first Friday of the month captures exactly that.”It’s kind of like a throwback to the quinceañeras, a throwback to a wedding. Sort of like the house parties and I…
LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) — Southern California ports are starting to feel the effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.The Trump administration continues to say the current volatility will be temporary and worth it to secure more favorable trade deals and bring manufacturing back. But, nearly a month after Trump announced the tariffs on China, the port of Long Beach is already seeing an impact — and it’s not good.”We are at a critical point at the Port of Long Beach. We have an expectation of reduced business somewhere in the neighborhood of 35%, could be as much as 40% in…
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (KABC) — Residents in Santa Monica are calling on Waymo to cut down the noise at one of its charging stations.A resident who lives next to the new Waymo station near Euclid Street and Broadway recently created an online petition, saying the constant “beep beep” sound as the autonomous vehicles back out of their spaces is “an incessant disturbance.”As of Monday afternoon, the change.org petition has gotten 85 signatures.Waymo, which is known for its self-driving ride-hail service, says the noise meets local standards and sound-buffering vegetation has been added to the area, but some people say that’s…
PASADENA, Calif. (KABC) — A piano teacher who lost everything in the Eaton Fire, including her beloved 100-year-old Steinway, is now the owner of a grand piano thanks to a Southern California school.Jeanina Quezada had her Steinway for more than 30 years, teaching hundreds of students and feeding her love of music.”It was a beauty,” she recalled. “It was part of my heart. I feel like the house was another child. I have my daughter, the house, and the piano was the baby.”Now, she has a new baby: a 60-year-old Bösendorfer grand piano. It was given to her by Harvey…
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (KABC) — Authorities have identified the suspect in a shooting at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Inglewood that left two women injured.The Inglewood Police Department confirmed to Eyewitness News that the suspect is 40-year-old Jesse Figueroa, who used to work at the school.Figueroa was taken into custody Friday following the shooting.The incident happened around 3:45 p.m. Friday inside an office on the campus, located at 8911 Aviation Boulevard. AIR7 video showed a major police presence outside the school amid a search for the gunman.Since Figueroa is a former security guard at the school, authorities knew his…
PICO UNION, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — After 77 years in Los Angeles, Papa Cristo’s, a beloved Greek restaurant on Pico Boulevard in Pico-Union District, will permanently close its doors Sunday.Though it was a sad moment for the family, they’re filled with plenty of joy and hope.”I’m sorry I’m going to go, but the outpouring of love is just incredible. It’s wonderful,” said owner Chrys Chrys, who spoke with Eyewitness News on Sunday as customers shopped for the last time.Papa Cristo’s announced its closure last month, adding that they “will close this chapter with our hearts full of love and gratitude…
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — One out of every three people in Los Angeles County is an immigrant, and about 800,000 county residents are undocumented.The Trump administration says it’s targeting criminals, but people in immigrant communities are on edge amid Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and mass deportations.According to Angelica Salas, the executive director of The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Los Angeles, also known as CHIRLA, says undocumented immigrants are visiting their offices with concerns about how to protect their loved ones and how to keep their families united.”All law enforcement is bound by constitutional policing because they are law…
LOS ANGELES (CNS) — As elected officials consider spending reductions and layoffs to address a nearly $1 billion shortfall in Los Angeles’ budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, Mayor Karen Bass’ office Friday said she will take a pay cut and hold off on scheduled raises for her staff.”The mayor is taking a pay cut and Mayor’s Office staff are not taking their regularly scheduled cost of living adjustments office-wide in June 2025 (4%), December 2025 (2%), and June 2026 (4%),” Zach Seidl, a spokesman for Bass, said in a statement.Her office did not detail how much of a pay…
POMONA, Calif. (KABC) — The 96th Los Angeles County Fair will begin its 16-day run Friday at Fairplex in Pomona with the theme of “Art Unleashed,” celebrating art in all its forms.The fair has partnered with several Los Angeles County art institutions to bring programming and activations to the fair.The Getty will have programming every weekend throughout the fair including a hands-on print-making workshop with special demonstrations by Boyle Heights-based artist Aceves of Kalli Arte Collective and muralist and graffiti artist Fabian Debora will paint a large mural depicting “Love for Los Angeles.”The Music Center will bring Flamenco dancers to…
CHICAGO (WLS) — Join Begyle Brewing and Dovetail Brewery as they host their ninth annual spring celebration: Mayfestiversary. The event heralds the return of Chicago’s finest season and commemorating the 10th anniversary of Dovetail Brewery.Taking place on Memorial Day Weekend, Mayfestiversary invites the community to indulge in beer, food, music, and camaraderie. All ages are invited to gather in support of The Friendship Center, the neighborhood food pantry serving the Northwest side since 1969. Expect special beer tappings alongside beloved favorites from both breweries throughout the weekend, complemented by entertainment from DJs and culinary delights from some of Chicago’s top…