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LA voters approve Measure FD, adding half-cent to sales tax

Despite the high cost of living and inflation, Los Angeles voters approved Measure FD, which will raise the city's sales tax by a half-cent to fund the Los Angeles Fire Department, NBC Los Angeles projected Thursday. Among over 802,000 ballots counted, 53% voted in favor of the measure, compared with...

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Blake Snell, José Mota Joining Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation For Altadena Groundbreaking Ceremony

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF), in partnership with the county of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks), are breaking ground on Dodgers Dreamfields Nos. 69 and 70 at Charles S. Farnsworth Park in Altadena. The groundbreaking ceremony is going to include a shovel dedication and...

Altadena, CA · 1d

KTLA

L.A. County to offer free sandbags as El Niño raises storm concerns

With forecasts calling for a potentially wet winter influenced by El Niño conditions, the Los Angeles County Fire Department announced a series of free sandbag distribution events aimed at helping residents prepare for possible flooding, mudflows and debris flows. Residents may collect up to 25 pre-filled sandbags at 12 designated locations across Los Angeles County […]

Los Angeles County, CA · 14h

CBS News

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DOJ subpoenas California counties over alleged noncitizen voting

Several counties in Northern California were hit with fresh grand jury subpoenas over alleged noncitizen voting just days before the midterm elections, local officials told CBS News.

California · 2d

altadena-now.com

Harabedian Leads Assembly District 41 Race by Wide Margin as Campaign Declares Victory

Pasadena Democrat appears headed for second term as election returns show strong support following first-term work on wildfire recovery and state legislation. Democratic Assemblymember John Harabedian appeared headed for a second term representing Pasadena and surrounding communities Wednesday, as preliminary election results showed him holding a substantial lead over Republican challenger Adam Christopher Vena in California’s 41st Assembly District.

Pasadena, CA · 2d

palisadesnews.com

Brian Goldsmith secures 24th state senatorial district seat after John M. Erickson concedes

Pacific Palisades and Westside voters elect small business owner and former journalist. Candidate Brian Goldsmith has declared victory in the race to represent California’s 24th state senatorial district after his opponent, John M. Erickson, conceded on Thursday afternoon. Goldsmith will succeed Senator Ben Allen after he termed out. The...

Los Angeles, CA · 18h

LAist

Early results show LA, OC voters approving dozens of sales taxes and new fees

Sales tax measures and new hotel taxes are proving to be popular with voters in Los Angeles and Orange county cities.

South Gate, CA · 2d

hoodline.com

Hollywood Dig Begins on 45-Unit Affordable Complex Near Highland Avenue

1248 N. Cherokee Ave. — Approximate Site of Affordable Housing Project. Construction is underway on a new affordable housing complex near the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and Highland Avenue in Hollywood, where crews are building a five-story structure that will hold 45 one- and two-bedroom apartments with no on-site parking. The project, rising at 1248 N. Cherokee Ave., will set aside every unit except a mandatory manager's apartment for low- and moderate-income renters.

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Forest Lawn honors those who served on Veterans Day

Forest Lawn is holding its annual Veterans Day Celebration honoring the history of heroism of veterans of the United States military and America’s 250th year on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills. The Veterans Day event is set against the backdrop of the 162-foot Birth...

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The LA Local

Roy wins LA city attorney’s race

Roy, backed by powerful progressives like U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, has vowed to take on the Trump administration in court. The post Roy wins LA city attorney’s race appeared first on LA Local .

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The Hill

LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis wins open California House seat

Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis (D) is projected to win the seat to lead California’s 38th Congressional District, drawn up after Golden State voters passed the state’s redistricting ballot measure last year, according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Solis defeated Republican Pedro Casas as the two sought to lead a district…

California · 3d

LAist

The Vincent Thomas Bridge closes for 16 months on Saturday. They’re calling it ‘Harborgeddon’

Locals say they’re planning for longer commutes and clogged truck traffic. They hope small businesses won’t lose their customers.

Long Beach, CA · 19h

LAist

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LA County courts are making it easier to request recordings of some hearings

People in certain cases can now ask for an official audio record of their hearing if there's no official court reporter and they can't afford a private one.

Los Angeles County, CA · 2d

Los Angeles Times

Inglewood, Rams owner declare victory amid split in early billboard, tax election results

SoFi Stadium owner Stan Kroenke and other Hollywood Park venue operators may avoid a ticket tax change, but their push to remove billboard ads is failing.

Inglewood, CA · 3d

KTLA

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16-month Vincent Thomas Bridge closure begins this weekend in San Pedro

A $750 million bridge rehabilitation project that will shut down the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro for at least 16 months is set to begin this weekend. The bridge, which is part of State Route 47, serves about 53,000 vehicles a day and provides a key route between San Pedro and Terminal Island, with […]

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Groundbreaking marks start of transformation at La Brea Tar Pits

The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County held a groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 29 for the La Brea Tar Pits reimaging project, which is transforming the 13-acre campus on Wilshire Boulevard’s Museum Row. The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County is spearheading the project and announced that...

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

EURweb

Earl Ofari Hutchinson Returns to KPFK 90.7 FM with Hard Hitting Live Call-in Show

"The Hutchinson Report" relaunched November 3, bringing listener-driven political debate back to Los Angeles public radio. Veteran political commentator Earl Ofari Hutchinson is back on Los Angeles public radio, and he’s bringing the audience into the conversation. “The Hutchinson Report” officially relaunched Tuesday, November 3, on KPFK-Pacifica Radio (90.7...

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Dec. 5: A Little Holiday Magic Returns to Castaic Lake This December

Some of the best holiday memories are the simplest ones watching kids play in the snow, visiting Santa, or watching the lake light up with beautifully decorated boats. For 31 years, Winter Magic has been bringing these special moments to families throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, and Friends of Castaic Lake is excited to do it again this December.

Castaic, CA · 2d

Insurance Journal

California Homes Face Shutoffs as Santa Anas Raise Fire Risks

Thousands of homes and businesses north of Los Angeles face the risk of potential power cuts over the next two days as weak to moderate Santa Ana winds bring dangerous fire weather conditions. Southern California Edison is considering shutting off power to 4,639 homes and businesses in Los Angeles County,...

Ventura County, CA · 17h

LAist