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In-N-Out Raises Prices Amid California Minimum Wage Hike Impact
In-N-Out Burger, the beloved West Coast fast food chain, has raised prices at its California locations following the state's recent increase in the minimum wage for fast food workers. The price hike, which took effect on April 1, is directly tied to the mandated wage increase from $16 to $20 per hour, a significant change aimed at improving conditions for fast food employees.
L.A. General is closing a mental health clinic. Longtime patients worry about the move
Longtime patients have worried about moving to other sites as the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services prepares to close an outpatient psychiatric clinic at L.A. General Medical Center this summer.
Kids can enjoy free lunch at Los Angeles County libraries this summer
Kids and teens can enjoy free lunch at Los Angeles County libraries this summer. The Lunch at the Library program will provide free meals to those under 18 years old. The program aims to fill the gap in food discrepancy during summer months when students in need can no longer depend on school lunches for […]
Gabriel Iglesias to host low-cost comedy show, receive key to the city in Long Beach
Youth from 16 to 24 years old can also get a ticket for free by requesting one from their City Council member's office while supplies last. The post Gabriel Iglesias to host low-cost comedy show, receive key to the city in Long Beach appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Colorado Lagoon construction won’t be done until next year; street closures to last until at least January
Construction of an open channel that connects to Alamitos Bay began in December 2022 and was originally scheduled to wrap up in March this year. The post Colorado Lagoon construction won’t be done until next year; street closures to last until at least January appeared first on Long Beach Post.
The Los Angeles area has zero no-kill animal shelters, animal rights organization says
It’s no secret that Los Angeles and California as a whole are experiencing an inundation of shelter pets, a problem that is leading towards tens of thousands of “unnecessary” deaths, according to one animal welfare organization. Best Friends Animal Society, which is championing a campaign to end the killing of dogs and cats in American […]
Cities Block Off Streets for Rich Neighborhoods, Not for Bike/Walk Safety – Part 2
Back in 2020, Streetsblog published a short post on how cities, mostly Los Angeles, block off streets to keep drivers from cutting through rich residential neighborhoods. The piece pointed out the double standard that L.A. has commonly closed streets to benefit well-off residents, but generally won't do the same closures to improve bike and pedestrian safety - even in the face of record traffic deaths.
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