California
San Diego City Council increases police funding as thousands demand cuts
After 12 hours of speakers and debate, the San Diego City Council declined to reduce police funding but did create an Office on Race and Equity.
Soccer
LAFC closes in on deal with Honduran international Andy Najar
LAFC is nearing a contract with Honduran international Andy Najar, who trained with the team during its preseason camp in February.
Photo of Long Beach officer standing over blood with his baton spurs internal investigation
The officer, who was not identified in an email sent Thursday by the city manager, has been removed from patrol duties pending an internal investigation, according to the letter.
World & Nation
Trump OKs sanctions against International Criminal Court employees
President Trump’s executive order targets court workers involved in investigating U.S., Israeli and other allied troops and intelligence officials.
Charter company that operated helicopter in Kobe Bryant crash has received federal coronavirus funds
Island Express, the charter company that operated the helicopter that crashed in January, killing Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others, has received federal support in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic.
Film producer charged with paying credit cards with coronavirus funds, defrauding investors
Federal authorities arrested a Beverly Hills film producer on fraud charges after he allegedly paid off his personal credit cards with federal loans intended to help small businesses weather the coronavirus pandemic.
Company Town
Sony, Universal Music Groups launch social justice funds in response to protests
Sony Music Group and Universal Music Group join Warner Music in setting up multimillion-dollar funds to support the Black Lives Matter movement.
Lifestyle
L.A. brands launch George Floyd tribute T-shirts to raise awareness, funds
Shirts by Fear of God and Renowned to benefit various causes, including the Gianna Floyd Fund
California considers unprecedented $25-billion economy recovery fund, rental relief
Two unprecedented proposals to help Californians weather the fiscal storm unleashed by the coronavirus crisis are expected to be unveiled Tuesday by Democrats in the state Senate.
EU urges Trump to rethink cutting funding to WHO
The European Union on Saturday urged President Trump to rethink his decision to cut American funding for the WHO amid global criticism and the pandemic.
