Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Los Angeles.
Forever 21 fashion chain files for chapter 11 bankruptcy
The privately held company based in Los Angeles said Sunday it will close up to 178 stores in the U.S. As of the bankruptcy filing, the company operated about 800 stores globally, including more than 500 stores in the U.S.
Read the full story on NBC LA.
Drag queen reads to children, promotes literacy at Los Angeles Public Libraries
Dozens of kids gathered around and listened to Pickle read stories promoting themes of love, self-expression and acceptance, as part of the Los Angeles Public Library's fifth installment of Drag Queen Story Hour Saturday.
Read the full story on ABC7.
Former San Pedro neighborhood councilman James Dimon found dead in home
His death was ruled a suicide by the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.
Read the full story on Daily Breeze.
LAPD recruitment ad on Breitbart was so bewildering that the chief wondered if it was a fake
The Los Angeles Police Department said the ad's appearance on the far-right site was "a negative juxtaposition to our core values."
Read the full story on Washington Post.
Can Los Angeles blend new housing with river restoration? This is the first big test
A proposed 419-unit development along the Los Angeles River has ignited debate about what projects are appropriate along the once-neglected waterway.
Read the full story on Los Angeles Times.
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