Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (10/12-10/16)
The Lakers Are Champions Again. LeBron James Lifts LA Past Miami to Win Record-Tying 17th NBA Title Monday, October 12 (NBC Los Angeles) – On Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat, 106-93, in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Their win marks a record-tying 17th NBA championship, 11 years after Kobe Bryant […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (09/28-10/02)
L.A. County to Reopen Indoor Nail Salons, Shopping Malls and Outdoor Cardrooms, Playgrounds Wednesday, September 30 (KTLA 5) – Los Angeles County officials announced indoor nail salons, shopping malls, outdoor cardrooms, and playgrounds are allowed to reopen amidst a decline in COVID-19 hospitalization rates. Nail salons and shopping malls must maintain a 25% maximum capacity, […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (09/21-09/25)
Fatal Crash Causes Hourslong Closure of Southbound 405 Freeway in Harbor Gateway Area Thursday, September 24 (KTLA 5) – According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), a multi-vehicle crash occurred on the Southbound 405 Freeway near Normandie Avenue, shortly after 3:30 a.m. Thursday. At least three vehicles were involved, including a pickup truck and a […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (09/14-09/18)
Unhealthy Air from Wildfires Continues to Put Damper Over L.A. Region Tuesday, September 15 (KTLA 5) – The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a smoke advisory on Tuesday as harmful air quality due to wildfires persists across Southern California. A forecast for unhealthy air quality was issued for Los Angeles, Orange County, the […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (09/07-09/11)
California Wildfires Growing Bigger, Moving Faster Than Ever Thursday, September 10 (NBC Los Angeles) – According to fire experts, wildfire behavior is becoming more extreme due to drought and warming temperatures. A fire in the Sierra National Forest on Labor Day weekend moved 15 miles in a day, said fire officials, trapping hundreds of campers, […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (08/31-09/04)
3 Sought in Hit-and-Run Crash That Left Multiple Vehicles Damaged, Power Pole Down in North Hollywood Thursday, September 3 (KTLA 5) – Following a hit-and-run crash in North Hollywood on Thursday morning, police are searching for three males involved in the incident, who are believed to have fled on foot. The crash was reported at […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (08/24-08/28)
Police and Protesters Clash in Downtown LA; Arrests, Injuries Reported Thursday, August 27 (NBC Los Angeles) – Protests against police brutality turned violent Wednesday night as protesters and police clashed inside the Third Street tunnel in downtown Los Angeles. Officers fired rubber bullets into the crowd while wearing riot gear. An unknown number of people […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (08/17-08/21)
Teen DUI Suspect Arrested After Car Collides With Bus in East L.A., Sending 14 to Hospital Wednesday, August 19 (KTLA 5) – A 17-year-old was arrested by police on suspicion of DUI after a collision between a Metro bus and the driver’s Volkswagen Beetle on Wednesday morning. Authorities said 14 people were hospitalized as a […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind: 07/13-07/17
LA County Reports Single-Day Record Of New COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Tuesday, July 14 (CBS Los Angeles) – On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported 4,244 new cases of coronavirus (for a total of 140,307) and 2,103 hospitalizations. Of these, 27% were in intensive care and 19% were on ventilators. The county […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind: 07/06-07/10
LA Could Face 2nd Mandatory Stay-At-Home Order If COVID Cases Continue to Rise, Garcetti Warns Thursday, July 9 (ABC 7) – During a press conference Wednesday, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti warned of a second mandatory stay-at-home order if the current trend of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continues. He also said the color-coded risk assessment […]