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Polytechnic School’s Visionary PolyFields Project: Enhancing Education and Preserving Nature
View of the Altadena Crest Trail in the San Gabriel Mountains of Los Angeles County, California. [Click on image to enlarge]. Polytechnic School has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to significantly enhance the Poly student experience and create a true community asset for Altadena. In October 2022, they announced their plan to acquire Nuccio’s Nurseries, located approximately six miles from Poly’s Pasadena campus. Through a multi-year, extensive, and thoughtful planning process, PolyFields aims to enable Polytechnic School to advance its mission by expanding educational and athletic programming, further distinguishing a Poly education.
‘Making it’ is having each other: An LAUSD teacher’s story
Tanya Reyes, 43, is a teacher who lives in Altadena with her husband and their children. This transcript is based on a conversation with Reyes, and has been edited for clarity and length. Reyes: At this moment, I don't feel like I'm making it because of the weight of child...
Firefighters Respond To The Ramon Fire
A brush fire broke out near Canyon Country on Friday afternoon. The brush fire, named the Ramon Fire, was reported around 1:35 p.m. near Via Princessa and the 14 Freeway, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “It’s about a quarter acre with two to three miles of winds per hour,” said ...
Photos: Trailer fire causes road closure
A trailer fire that broke out on Friday afternoon left commuters in traffic on the 24000 block of West Copper Hill Drive in Valencia. Firefighters with the Los Angeles County Fire Department arrived on the scene of a fully engulfed truck at 1:13 p.m. after receiving reports of it a few minutes earlier, said Geovanni Sanchez, a spokesman with the agency.
Newsom set an ambitious goal to launch 500,000 Californians into new careers. Many are firefighters
In his 2018 campaign, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would create 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. So far, the state has registered more than 180,000 new apprenticeships. Many of them are firefighters.
South L.A. woman wants end to K-9 units after vicious attack
A South Los Angeles woman has filed a lawsuit and is demanding the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department disband its K-9 unit after she was attacked by one of their dogs. Rosa Ramirez, 45, suffered permanent injuries to her left hand — her dominant hand — during the attack, her attorneys said in a news […]
SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates Gloria Mercado-Fortine
Outgoing Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Foundation President Gloria Mercdo-Fortine recently received high praise for her tenure as president of the foundation for the past four years. SCV Sheriff’s Station Captain Justin Diez and the SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Board of Directors extended “heartfelt thanks” to Mercado-Fortine for her leadership as...
Person trapped in vehicle after collision on southbound 14
Someone was trapped in a vehicle after a traffic collision Friday morning on the southbound lanes of Highway 14, north of Placerita Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, a Los Angeles County Fire Department official said. The incident was reported at about 10:13 a.m. Friday morning, according to Geovanni Sanchez, spokesman...
CA Leaders React to Order On Homeless Encampments
California communities are scrambling to figure out what an executive order means for them. The governor wants state agencies to clear homeless encampments. Guidelines include giving people a two days notice and storing property for at least two months. The order doesn’t require cities and counties take the same action...
Los Angeles County District Attorney Gascón Announces Charges Against Men for Murder of Long Beach Street Vendor
July 26, 2024 – LONG BEACH, CA - Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced on Thursday that Rahman. Abdallah and Raylon Akers have been charged with allegedly murdering a street corn vendor, Yener Ramirez, in the city of Long Beach on March 20. Another man, James Havlicheck, also was charged with accessory after the fact in the killing of Ramirez.
Long Beach is getting an infusion of cash to go after employers stealing from workers
Getting the government to investigate wage theft cases can be "a bureaucratic nightmare," according to workers' advocates. They hope a renewed focus on the problem can ease that burden. The post Long Beach is getting an infusion of cash to go after employers stealing from workers appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Pasadena Water and Power Introduces Clean Energy Tracker to Propel Pasadena Towards a Carbon-Free Future by 2030
Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) is taking steps towards a greener future with the debut of its new Clean Energy Tracker, now live for all your digital browsing at PWPweb.com/CleanEnergyTracker. This move comes as part of the city's push, spurred by Resolution 9977, to shift Pasadena's electric grid to 100% carbon-free sources by the cusp of the next decade, as reported by the City of Pasadena.
Brianna and Fabian Avila Shine as James Madison’s Second Mathematics Superstars
James Madison Elementary School is thrilled to extend heartfelt congratulations to Brianna and Fabian Avila! Their exceptional dedication and hard work have earned them the prestigious title of Mathematics Superstar, making them the SECOND eagles to achieve this honor. Ryan Lopez Ruiz is the FIRST eagle to earn the title...
Ballot measure asks Los Angeles County voters to expand Board of Supervisors
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is asking local voters to consider a package of reforms to county government that include expanding the size of the board.The board voted 3-2 to on initial approval to place a proposal on the November ballot.The measure would expand the board from its current five to nine members. It would also make the county CEO an elected position and approve other reforms.Separately the board also decided to increase transparency and fiscal analysis provided to voters on local ballot measures, starting with this upcoming November.Currently, voters only get a fiscal analysis on statewide measures,...
OLCH Realty & Lily Investment Buy Pasadena Multifamily Properties for $7MM
Kidder Mathews is pleased to announce the sale of three multifamily properties located in Pasadena, California for a combined total of $7,000,000:. 174 North Mar Vista Avenue (12 units) — $2,674,000. 151 North Avenue Wilson Avenue (10 units) — $2,200,000. 113 North Grand Oaks Avenue (8 units) —...
Jackson State’s Sonic Boom Raising Funds for Rose Parade
The Sonic Boom of the South is preparing for its Rose Parade debut, rallying community support to help fundraising the trip to the west coast. The post Jackson State’s Sonic Boom Raising Funds for Rose Parade appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
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