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04-04-2025
- Politics
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Head of National Security Agency and Cyber Command Fired by Trump Administration
Gen. Timothy Haugh, the head of the National Security Agency and Cyber Command, was fired by the Trump administration. Top Democrats on the House and Senate intelligence committees confirmed late Thursday night and Haugh's removal from the agencies was disclosed by Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) and Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA).News of the firing was first reported by the Washington Post and no other details were immediately available. Himes said in a statement that he was 'deeply disturbed' by the decision. He further shared that he had known Haugh to 'be honest and forthright' and that he was a leader who 'followed the law [putting] national security first.' 'I fear those are precisely the qualities that could lead to his firing in this Administration,' the statement was first nominated to be the NSA director by former President Joe Biden in May 2023. His Senate confirmation hearing was later delayed until December 2023 due to a hold on military testified last week about the Signal leak, where a journalist from The Atlantic was added into a group chat with high-ranking members of the Trump administration. The chat included people such as Pete Hegseth, the United States Secretary of Defense and Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence. It revealed an operation to bomb Houthi targets and Haugh was not included in the chat.'The Intelligence Committee and the American people need an immediate explanation for this decision, which makes all of us less safe.' Get the latest news delivered to your inbox daily! Sign up for Los Angeles Magazine's The Daily Brief below or click here.
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03-04-2025
- Business
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East Coast Bagel Shop PopUp Bagels Set to Expand to LA
LA may be becoming a bagel Bagels, the viral East Coast bagel chain known for its 'rip-and-dip' serving method and rotating selection of spreads, is now making its way to Southern California. The brand plans to open 35 new locations across Los Angeles, San Diego, and Orange County in the coming years, according to a statement from PopUp in 2020 by Adam Goldberg, PopUp Bagels began as an at-home hobby before opening its first standalone store in New York in 2021. The chain has since grown to operate multiple locations across New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. PopUp's unique offering centers around its signature "rip-and-dip" method, where bagels are served with small tubs of whipped spreads for customers to dip their bagel in. Along with classic options like plain and scallion cream cheeses, the shop offers unique spreads each week. Past flavors have included a Guinness-infused cream cheese for St. Patrick's Day. As for the bagels themselves, there are five: everything, sesame, salt, plain, and poppyseed. Keeping with this simple approach, PopUp doesn't cut or toast their bagels, nor do they offer joins the growing presence of East Coast style bagels in Los Angeles. Earlier this year, the legendary New York-based H&H Bagels opened a location in Santa Monica. For the Southern California expansion, PopUp has teamed up with industry figures James Marzouk of Sweetzer Capital, who will handle the opening of 25 locations across Los Angeles and Orange County, as well as with Paul Goodman and Griffin Thall of Bagel Boyz, who will manage 10 locations in San Diego. PopUp's expansion to the West Coast is part of their mission to select locations in "high-traffic" urban and suburban areas, according to the statement.'We're hyper-focused on targeting locations that enhance the brand's momentum and deliver the volume and vibe that have defined its presence in New York. We're looking to plant roots in communities that want to be a part of the story — this is just the start," said is optimistic that the PopUp Bagels brand will resonate with Angelenos.'Whether grabbing a dozen to share with neighbors or bringing a few bagels to the beach with friends, PopUp Bagels is here to fuel connections and create moments that bring communities together," said expansion is part of PopUp's broader goal to be available in cities across the U.S., with a South Florida location slated to open this summer, according to Miami New first PopUp Bagels locations in Southern California are set to open later this year. Never Miss a Beat! Subscribe to Los Angeles Magazine's The Daily Brief for daily updates delivered straight to your inbox. Join below or by clicking here.
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03-04-2025
- Yahoo
Chaotic Scene in Venice After Local Homeless Man Shot Dead at Westminster Dog Park
A police manhunt is underway for the suspected gunman who shot a man dead at a Venice dog park Wednesday night, a cold blooded killing that led SWAT-geared officers to descend on Westminster Avenue while LAPD helicopters swept the beachside neighborhood bellowing orders from above for the shooter to surrender. The victim, Zachary Melton, 29, who locals know as "Turtle," an ironic nickname bestowed on him because, as his girlfriend Cheyenne Barrett, 30, told Los Angeles, "he was fast as fuck," had intervened in an argument between a young woman and another local man who calls himself "Prince Thomas." A shot rang out around 10:30 p.m. that sent Barrett to the ground. He was pronounced dead by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics in the parking lot of the dog park at 1243 Pacific Avenue. The assailant fled the scene in a silver Maserati, which was found abandoned nearby. The vehicle was registered to a resident at 26 Westminster Avenue, a rundown building between Pacific Avenue and the Speedway, which led to a LAPD standoff that began Wednesday night and continued well into Thursday. Police executed a search warrant at the building late Thursday morning, but the suspected shooter was gone and remains on the run. "All Turtle was doing was what he always did. He was protecting someone in our community," Barrett said through tears. "That's what Venice is all about. Community. He loved everyone here and was such a good person. We are all heartbroken."Other street denizens from Venice gathered near two benches shaped like dog bones, an area which has become a small unhoused encampment, to remember Turtle yesterday. Locals brought flowers to remember him, and dumped a shot from a small nip bottle of alcohol to pay tribute to the slain man, who was often spotted with his beloved dog Max in the neighborhood. The gunman is a familiar face to the regulars who camp in the parking lot at the Westminster Dog Park. He calls himself "Prince Thomas" and "everyone knows him because he's not good to women," Barrett said. Turtle, she says, was protecting one of her female friends when the deadly argument exploded. "They'll catch him," she said of the suspected killer. "Everyone knows who he is around here. Cops too." Get Your Daily Dose! Sign up for The Daily Brief to receive Los Angeles Magazine's latest stories directly in your inbox. Subscribe below or by clicking here.
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03-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Los Angeles County Prosecutors Won't Charge Actress Kim Delaney in Domestic Incident
Kim Delaney, best known for her roles in NYPD Blue and All My Children and her husband James Morgan will not be immediately prosecuted in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident that led to their arrest in Marina del Rey over the weekend. Delaney and her husband James Morgan were taken into custody by L.A. County Sheriff's deputies following an incident Saturday around 10:15 p.m. at their Marina Del Rey home, according to police officials. Delaney was arrested on suspicion of felony assault and Morgan on suspicion of a misdemeanor. Two weeks ago, Delaney posted an Instagram photo with Morgan captioned "true love." Right now, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has said no criminal charges have been filed against either, despite reports of a violent altercation between the two, who have been married for roughly two and a half years. 'Based on a review of the evidence to date, the District Attorney's Office has not filed charges against Kim Delaney or James Morgan. Should additional evidence or witnesses emerge during the course of the investigation, this decision may be reconsidered," according to a statement from Hochman's office. TMZ reported that Morgan told LASD deputies that the actress, who has had run-ins with the law before, tried to mow him down with her vehicle. She was taken into custody but released Tuesday morning after Hochman declined to prosecute. After several hours in custody, Morgan was let go on a $20,000 bond hours after the couple's Saturday morning arrest. Get the latest news delivered to your inbox daily! Sign up for Los Angeles Magazine's The Daily Brief below or click here.
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28-03-2025
- Business
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That's a wrap! Sundance announces its 2027 move to Boulder, Colorado
The Sundance Film Festival will relocate to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027, ending months of speculation about its future. The Sundance Institute announced the decision Thursday after evaluating proposals from multiple cities since revealing the top contenders last September. Boulder beat out Utah's unified bid and Cincinnati, Ohio. The college town's expansion possibilities proved decisive. "Part of the decision-making process was around opportunity for growth," acting Sundance Institute CEO Amanda Kelso told Deadline. "Knowing that we can be in a town that has 100,000 people means that it has more venues, more spaces, and more opportunities." The move comes as Sundance's contract with Park City approaches its 2026 expiration. Deadline first reported in June 2023 that the Institute had formed a task force to scout potential new locations. The change follows years of challenges, including pandemic-related cancellations, tensions with Park City locals, and leadership changes at the Institute. The festival's relationship with Park City has deteriorated over time. Locals have expressed frustration with the influx of attendees, while industry executives have balked at the rising costs. The festival's timing during ski season—Park City's economic driver—has also created strain for local businesses. Boulder's winning bid included $34 million in tax incentives over the next decade. The Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau emphasized the city's variety of venues and lodging options, promising a more accessible, affordable experience. Colorado Governor Jared Polis welcomed the announcement: "Colorado is thrilled to welcome the Sundance Film Festival to its new home in Boulder starting in 2027. Here in our state we celebrate the arts and film industry as a key economic driver, job creator, and important contributor to our thriving culture." Downtown Boulder will serve as the festival's central hub, with Pearl Street—a permanent pedestrian-only area—becoming a focal point. The festival will also utilize select locations on the University of Colorado Boulder campus, festival founder Robert Redford's alma mater. Kelso noted Boulder's natural setting as another advantage: "From a sense of space perspective, it's this really vibrant town that's surrounded by nature. You can imagine walking from venue to venue, metabolizing the film you just watched and communing with nature which is something Robert Redford felt so strongly about." She added, "Boulder is a cool town, it's an arts town. There are poets, musicians and filmmakers who live here. It's a tech town. It's also a college town—38,000 students attend University of Colorado Boulder, and that creates an opportunity for us to think about audience development in a more expansive way." Get the latest news delivered to your inbox daily! Sign up for Los Angeles Magazine's The Daily Brief below or click here.
