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Emma G. Gallegos
Stories by Emma G. Gallegos
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The upside of being a patient of Dr. Alvin Yee was that you could always order a latte if the doctor was running late. That's because Yee set up his practice in local Starbucks around Orange County, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Investigators say that patients from all around the Seattle to Detroit would come to Yee with cash in hand, expecting to get a prescription for painkillers without a really thorough examination.
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In tonight's Extra, Extra, a member of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros plans to appear at Occupy L.A., Militant Angeleno reveals a helpful secret about the Blue Line and Steve Jobs gave Bill Clinton some advice about dealing with an extramarital affair. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports.
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Get out so you can visit a new theatre, explore the work of Glenn Ligon and see some gorgeous book collages.
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In tonight's Extra, Extra, a suspect graverobber is caught, the Financial District tires of protests and one councilman is calling for an end to the city's Arizona boycott. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports.
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For the second time this year, Fresh & Easy is recalling its own brand of bagged spinach over concerns that it might be tainted with listeria. The recall affects the stores' "Washed Spinach" in a 12 oz bag with the "Enjoy by" date of October 16, according to a press release put out by the company.
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The man that Downey police shot and killed last night probably wasn't the armed robbers they were looking for, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department which is investigating the shooting.
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The TSA missed a loaded handgun that was packed in the luggage of a passenger bound for Portland. The airport ramp crew found the gun when it tumbled out of the unzipped compartment of a bag.
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Opponents of the California DREAM Act that was signed into law this month are collecting signatures to overturn the law that goes into effect in 2013, according to the Sacramento Bee.
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Pot advocates who are fired up over the recent, unexpected federal crackdown on medical marijuana dispensaries are going to be protesting when Obama comes into town on Monday.
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Folk legend Pete Seeger joined his grandson Tao Rodriguez Seeger, composer David Amram, bluesman Guy Davis, Arlo Guthrie and a thousand other folks at Occupy Wall Street for a march in New York last night, according to our sister site Gothamist.
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In tonight's Extra, Extra, there are meteor showers tonight, Metallica is coming out with a 3D movie and the medical association's pro-legalization stance is scrutinized. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports.
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Police shot a man wielding a machete around 4 a.m. last night, according to ABC 7. Police responded to a report that there was a robbery at Beverly Boulevard and Berendo Street. They found a suspect attacking another man with a machete. The suspect ignored commands to drop the machete, police said, and opened fire on him.