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Popular boba franchise sued, court rules partial win for franchisee

'It's Boba Time,' a popular milk tea franchise company run by Korean Americans, was sued by a franchisee for breach of contract. The case...

United Methodist Church lifts LGBTQ bans including officiating same-sex wedding

The United Methodist Church (UMC) has officially adopted an LGBTQ-inclusive policy. The decision is expected to intensify the conflict within the UMC, which has seen...

This is the latest college application trend that students should know

Staying informed about the latest trends in college admissions is key to getting into your dream school. This year, major Ivy League schools are...

Amazon Fresh launches weekly discount rotation up to 30% off

Amazon is offering discounts on groceries. Amazon's subsidiary, Amazon Fresh, announced on May 23 that it is starting a discount rotation featuring discounts of up...

LA County approves home-cooked food sales, effective November

The County of Los Angeles is significantly loosening regulations for home kitchens, and businesses that sell homemade food. The County Board of Supervisors approved a...

Attorney demands police to release all information on Yong Yang’s case

A portion of the body cam footage of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer who shot and killed mentally ill Korean-American Yong Yang...

Illegal lodging businesses in LA persist despite fines and warnings

The proliferation of illegal boarding and pseudo-healing facilities in Los Angeles is causing concern, with nearly 30 illegal lodging facilities busted in Los Angeles'...

Pharmacy thefts surge to 10-year high in Koreatown: 36 cases across 12 locations

At least 12 pharmacies in and around Los Angeles Koreatown have been victimized by crime this year, with one pharmacy targeted eight times. The Korea...

Police decided to use force despite absence of immediate threat in Yong Yang case

The response by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to the shooting of Korean-American Yong Yang (40), who was suffering from mental illness, highlights...

SM Entertainment faces lawsuit over unpaid construction fees for ‘SMT LA’ complex

South Korean entertainment giant SM Entertainment is facing lawsuits over unpaid construction fees for its 'SMT LA' complex, a multi-purpose entertainment building, resulting in...