The Problem With USC's 'Booty Bandit'

Comments (3) | arrest, booty bandit, Center For Women And Men, Clery Act, criminal allegation, DPS, forcible fondling, joke, lapd, Los Angeles and Region, sexual assault, sexual battery, USC

Sophia Li
Staff Reporter

Even after an arrest, sexual battery victim deals with lasting effects.

Eric Preven: The Man Behind Studio City's Citizen Watchdog

Find out what caused an ordinary person to go on a crusade for government openess.

L.A. County Argues Right To Keep Billing Records From Public

Comments (1) | ACLU, american civil liberties union, appeal, billing records, Eric Preven, excessive force, Gloria Molina, L.A. County, LA County Sheriff's Department, legal fees, Los Angeles and Region, los angeles county, timothy coates

Sophia Li
Web Producer

The Sheriff's Department spent $20 million on excessive force cases last year. Where did the money go?

Preliminary Hearing In USC Murder Case Pushed Back

The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday morning, but another delay is possible.

Is The 'Black Lives Matter' Movement Being Hijacked By The Revolutionary Communist Party?

Comments (3) | #blacklivesmatter, black lives matter, Eric Garner, ferguson, Los Angeles and Region, michael brown, Mike Brown, Police Brutality, protest, rcp, revcom, revcom.us, revolution, revolutionary communist party

Sophia Li
Web Producer

The All-Nite Images / Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/otto-yamamoto/15763631909/in/photostream/)

If you've been to the protests, you'll probably recognize this group.

Truck Drivers On Strike Again At Port Of L.A.

Comments (1) | l.a. truck driver strike, long beach port, Los Angeles, los angeles port, Port of Los Angeles, truck driver, wage theft, worker protest

Sophia Li, Ashley Yang
Staff Reporters

Why are port truck drivers protesting for the fifth time in a year?

Chinese Community Looks Back As Xinran Ji's Case Moves Forward

(Sophia Li / Neon Tommy)

Prosecutors may have potential DNA evidence.

Schools Across The Nation Take A Stand Against Bullying

Sophia Li
Web Producer

Twitter/@FortMyersMiddle

Here are some creative ways schools are tackling bullying.

Candidates For California's 33rd Congressional District Say Race Isn't Over Yet

Comments (0) | 33rd, California, District 33, Elan Carr, house of representatives, House race, Los Angeles, McCain, Obama, Politics, Romney, state senator, ted lieu

Sophia Li
Web Producer

Neither candidate is slowing down any time soon.

Texas Abortion Clinics Will Remain Open For Now, Supreme Court Rules

Comments (0) | abortion, Alito, clinics, federal appeals, fifth circuit, National, Scalia, SCOTUS, Supreme Court, texas, thomas, U.S.

Sophia Li
Web Producer

The clinics will stay open as appeals go through.

7 Things You Need To Know About The California State Controller Race

Comments (0) | 2014, ashley swearengin, betty yee, California, democrat, fresno, john chiang, mayor, midterm elections, Politics, Republican, state controller, swearengin, yee

Sophia Li
Web Producer

Don't have time to research the candidates? Here's your guide.

L.A. School District Superintendent Keeps Job... For Now

Comments (1) | alex caputo-pearl, CSCA, Deasy, john deasy, LAUSD, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, school board, united teachers, UTLA

Sophia Li
Web Producer

(Photo via SOTT)

While business and civic leaders still support Deasy, board members and union workers are not fans.

'Big Brother' Past, Present Houseguests Reflect On Season 16

Comments (0) | Amber Borzotra, bb16, big brother, Brittany Martinez, Derrick, Film and TV, Frankie Grande, Lawon, Levasseur, Rachel Reilly, Rafaeli, Victoria

Sophia Li, Alexa Youssefian
Web Producer

Look back on everyone's favorite moments of the season.

How Men Can Aid Feminism (Hint: It's Not Taking The #HeForShe Pledge)

Comments (4) | #HeForShe, Commentaries, Emma Watson, feminism, feminist, gender, heforshe, Hermione, mainstream feminism, man hater, mansplaining, Oppression, privilege, solidarity, U.N., un, United Nations, White Feminism

Sophia Li
Staff Reporter

HeForShe seems like a great mission, but here's how it could be a lot better. (Twitter / @LoganLerman)

HeForShe seems like a great mission, but here's how it could be a lot better.

Spain Dumps Terrible Abortion Bill

Comments (1) | abortion, abortion bill, ban, Catholic, International, Mariano Rajoy, popular party, rajoy, rape, sexual assault, Spain

Sophia Li
Web Producer

People protest abortion in Barcelona.

Good news: the bill was dropped. Bad news: it still existed in the first place.

Fixing California's Flawed Prison System

District 64 State Assembly candidate Prophet Walker discussed his own time behind bars at the event. (Aaron Salcido)

It's time to change things up.

Trump Plaza Casino Shuts Down In Atlantic City

Comments (0) | Atlantic City, atlantic club, Casino, National, revel, showboat, trump entertainment, trump plaza

Sophia Li
Web Producer

The Trump Plaza closed Tuesday morning after years of neglect. (William Warby / Flickr)

This marks Atlantic City's fourth casino to go out of business this year.

#BlackLivesMatter: What Angelenos Who Visited Ferguson Have To Say

Comments (1) | blacklivesmatter, Eric Garner, ezell ford, ferguson, ferguson report back, Justice, lapd, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, michael brown, Mike Brown, National, Police Brutality, South LA

Sophia Li
Staff Reporter

One of the important ways young people can get involved in the #BlackLivesMatter movement is through art and music (Neon Tommy)

This is what it was like to be in Ferguson over Labor Day Weekend.

7 Ridiculous NFL Suspensions

Comments (0) | aaron berry, Cedric Benson, jeremy bridges, Josh Gordon, NFL, NFL, NFL Commissioner, plaxico, Plaxico Burress, Ray Rice, ricky manning, Roger Goodell, Sports, suspensions, wes walker

Sophia Li
Web Producer

Think the Ray Rice situation was bad? Some of these examples are worse.

Bullies Behind 'Ice Bucket Challenge' Prank May Face Delinquency Charges

Comments (0) | ALS, als ice bucket challenge, bay village, bullies, deliquency, drew carey, ice bucket challenge, National, ohio teen, prank

Sophia Li
Web Producer

This boy was trying to complete the Ice Bucket Challenge when bullies poured something much more foul than ice water.

But probably nothing from the school, according to the superintendent.

Art Of Elysium's Annual GENESIS Event Draws Celebs, Artists, Angelenos (PHOTOS)

Comments (0) | Ace Hotel, art of elysium, Arts+Culture, dtla, Elysium, emerging artists, Genesis, genesis 2014, Los Angeles

Sophia Li
Web Producer

People from all over the art world showed up to GENESIS.

The charity event at DTLA's Ace Hotel delivered the hottest up-and-coming talent.

Watch L.A. Street Artist PUSH Create A Graffiti Masterpiece In 8 Seconds

Comments (0) | 2014, Ace Hotel, art of elysium, Arts+Culture, dtla, Elysium, Genesis, GIF, Graffiti, Los Angeles, push, rain phoenix, Shepard Fairey, street art

Sophia Li
Web Producer

PUSH in the middle of completing his work.

He also shares his thoughts on Shepard Fairey.

Cutting Carbs Is Better Than Cutting Fat For A Healthy Diet

Comments (0) | carbs, diet, fat, Health, how to lose weight, low-carb, low-fat, what to eat

Sophia Li
Web Producer

According to the study, eating a modified Atkins diet can help with reducing body fat and improving lean muscle mass. (Flickr /

A major new study adds to the debate over what foods are healthiest.

Alleged L.A. Serial Killer May Have Stalked Potential Victims

Comments (1) | alex hernandez, gonzalez, hernandez, l.a., Los Angeles and Region, mcsweeney, San Fernando Valley, serial killer, sylmar, tan suv

Sophia Li
Web Producer

Police are still investigating several shootings they believe are linked to Alex Hernandez. (Flickr / Derek Bridges)

A new connection in a case with seven suspected shootings.

Uber Says It Won't Stop Despite Germany Ban

Comments (2) | ban, Frankfurt, Germany, Nation and World, Taxi Deutschland, uber, uberx

Sophia Li
Web Producer

Uber plans to continue operating in Germany despite potential fines. (Sophia Li)

More trouble for the ride-hailing app.

'Big Brother' Host Julie Chen Gives Advice To USC Students

Comments (0) | annenberg, big brother, Entertainment News, Julie Chen, The Talk, USC, Wallis Annenberg Hall

Sophia Li
Staff Reporter

Julie Chen (Fernando Hurtado / Neon Tommy)

The broadcast journalist shares how she worked her way to the top.

New Audio Could Shed Light On Michael Brown Shooting

Comments (0) | darren wilson, ferguson, michael brown, Mike Brown, National

Sophia Li
Staff Reporter

Students protest the Ferguson shooting (Flickr / Debra Sweet)

A pause in the alleged recording indicates two rounds of gunfire.

Interview: Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige On 'Guardians Of The Galaxy'

Comments (0) | Bradley Cooper, Chris Pratt, Drax, Film and TV, Groot, Guardians of the Galaxy, James Gunn, Kevin Feige, Marvel, Rocket Raccoon, Starlord, vin diesel, Zoe Saldana

Sophia Li
Staff Reporter

The five central guardians of the galaxy. (Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures)

Get the inside scoop on Marvel Studio's new summer hit.

LISTEN: Top 10 Albums Of 2014 (So Far)

Sophia Li
Staff Reporter

Artists you need to be listening to right now.

Mental Illness, Guns, And Misogyny: A Look At What Guided Elliot Rodger

Comments (1) | California, elliot rodger, Gun Control, isla vista, mental illness, misogyny, uc santa barbara, ucsb

Sophia Li
Staff Reporter

We need to look beyond mental health reform and gun control.

Mothers In Prison: Who Really Gets Hurt

Comments (7) | domestic abuse, incarcerated women, mass incarceration, mother infant program, National, prison, shackling, women in prison

Sophia Li
Staff Reporter

One of the hardest parts about prison for many mothers is the separation from their children. (Flickr / TheGiantVermin)

Harriette Davis talks about being a mom in prison.

Oscars 2014: Worst Hair And Makeup

Comments (0) | 2014 Oscars, 86th Academy Awards, Academy Awards, Oscars, Oscars 2014, Style, Worst Hair, Worst Makeup

Sophia Li
Staff Reporter

@fakerobcherry

The bad and the worse from the red carpet.

Oscars 2014: 8 Best Dressed Men Of The Past 8 Years

Comments (0) | Channing Tatum, Daniel Craig, Daniel Day Lewis, George Clooney, Men's Style, Menswear, Oscars, Oscars 2014, Seth MacFarlane, Style, tom ford, Tom Hanks

Sophia Li
Staff Reporter

Women aren't the only ones with style.

L.A. Youth Groups Condemn California's 'Incarceration Problem'

Comments (0) | Anti-recidivism Coalition, Californians United for a Responsible Budget, jail construction, justice reinvestment, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles Reintegration Council, youth development, Youth Justice Coalition, youth4justice

Sophia Li
Staff Reporter

Minority teens are still over represented in L.A.'s jails.

Drought Forces Los Angeles To Rely On Water Reserves

Comments (1) | California drought, colorado river, Department of Water and Power, drought, DWP, DWR, jerry brown, Los Angeles, Los Angeles and Region, Metropolitan Water District, water conservation

Sophia Li
Staff Reporter

Water restrictions are increasing for much of California as the drought takes its toll. (Flickr / Stuart Rankin)

How is L.A. faring in the California drought?

Why Small Boutiques Are Setting Up Shop In Downtown L.A.

SLIDESHOW: Don't know where to shop in DTLA? Find out here.

What You Can Do For Typhoon Haiyan Victims

Comments (3) | Haiyan, Nation and World, Philippines, Red Cross, Troy Phi, typhoon

Sophia Li
Staff Reporter

Donating money is the best way to help those affected by Typhoon Haiyan. (Flickr/DFID)

Foolproof ways you can help those affected in the Philippines.

USC Limits Access To George W. Bush Talk

Comments (11) | bush, College Republicans, dan schnur, george w. bush, justin bogda, Laura Bush, Los Angeles, political student assembly, president's distinguished lecture, Student Affairs, USC

Sophia Li
Staff Reporter

George W. and Laura Bush's appearance at USC on Nov. 19 will mark their first joint public event since 2009. (Creative Commons)

Students were frustrated by the distribution of invitations, or lack thereof.

California Public Higher Education Faces Uncertain Future

Comments (0) | Anthony Brown, Budget Cuts, California, Chancellor Robert Birgeneau, operating budget, Pasadena City College, proposition 30, Simon Fraser, UC Berkeley, University of California

Sophia Li
Staff Reporter

UC Berkeley students protesting in 2009 over tuition increases. (Charlie Nguyen / Flickr)

State funding, or the lack there-of, is hurting students in California's public colleges and universities.

A Timeline Of Sexual Assault At USC

Comments (14) | Alexa Schwartz, alpha tau omega, Ari Mostov, Clery, Department of Education, elizabeth garrett, Los Angeles, OCR, rape, sexual assault, Title IX, tucker reed, USC

Sophia Li
Staff Reporter

USC's Student Coalition Against Rape (SCAR) Sit-In, April 2012. (Paresh Dave/Neon Tommy)

A not-so-short history of sexual assault at USC.

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