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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 · 2d

pasadenanow.com

Los Angeles County Public Defender, District Attorney Split Over Newsom’s Death Sentence Commutations

Los Angeles County’s top public defender and district attorney offered sharply different responses last week to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to commute California’s 548 death sentences to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, a move affecting the statewide justice system that includes Pasadena. Public Defender Ricardo...

Los Angeles County, CA · 1d

wheninyourstate.com

Parking spaces disappear for LA tenants as property owners expand backyard housing

Imagine coming home to find your parking space could disappear for years. That’s the worry facing some Los Angeles renters as landlords plan new apartments around existing garages. For residents who depend on nearby parking, the changes could make everyday life harder. California wants more housing, but tenants are...

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Westside Current

Amid Eviction Measure Passage, Opponents Continue Push For Protections

SANTA MONICA - A new Santa Monica eviction measure has officially passed . Now, members of a renter advocacy group say they feel disappointed by the results, but are more motivated than ever to continue their fight. Measure GG grants landlords two new pathways to evict tenants from deed-restricted affordable housing units - If a tenant refuses to provide documentation proving that their income qualifies for the deed restriction, or if their documentation shows they no longer qualify. The measure also changes the maximum fee for registering as a renter for these units. Beginning in 2028, the fee will no longer be capped at $288 - instead, it will be adjusted by up to 5% annually to address inflation. With Measure GG now passed, some advocates are still warning of the risks to Santa Monica's large population of renters. "We're not just talking about evictions. We're talking about communities completely changing," said Loya. "The diversity of our city is at risk." Loya founded Renters United as an advocacy group following a PNA town hall meeting about the measure where she described seeing confusion and worry from her neighbors. She previously told the Westside Current that the group was formed to

Santa Monica, CA · 3d

californiaconstructionnews.com

Granite awarded $51-million Metrolink rail expansion contract

Granite has been awarded a $51.5-million contract by the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink) to build two rail sidings as part of the agency’s Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion (SCORE) program. Construction is expected to begin in January 2027, with completion scheduled for July 2028. The SCORE Bundled...

Los Angeles, CA · 17h

LAist

Former clients of immigration lawyer Alexandra Lozano Kennedy can get free legal help in LA

Experienced immigration attorneys are ready to help community members who may have been victims of fraud.

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Trains.com

State grant to avert LA Metrolink service cuts

LOS ANGELES — Service cuts by LA-area commuter rail operator Metrolink have been averted by a grant from the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), the Los Angeles Daily News reports. The $20 million grant, announced late Thursday, was part of $66.5 million in funding to support commuter and intercity rail service statewide. San Diego’s Coaster [...] Read More...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

Westside Current

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Council Names Youth Center for Curren Price Amid Corruption Case

LOS ANGELES - A pending public corruption case did not stop the Los Angeles City Council from voting unanimously Friday to name a youth and community center after outgoing Councilman Curren Price. The council renamed the Slauson Connect Center the "Curren D. Price, Jr. Youth and Community Center" during a nearly two-hour celebration of his 13 years representing the Ninth District. Price will leave office in December because of term limits.Price faces 12 counts involving allegations of embezzlement and conflicts of interest. He has vehemently denied wrongdoing and maintains his innocence. His case remains ongoing.Jennifer Clark, a North Hollywood resident and vice president of the North Hollywood North East Neighborhood Council, criticized the decision to attach Price's name to the center while he faces criminal charges. Other residents raised similar objections.Inside the celebration, however, council members, city officials and guests did not address the criminal case, according to City News Service. Price referred indirectly to his difficulties and spoke of attempts to tarnish his name."I'll be the first to tell you that these years have not always been easy. In face, you face some setbacks, difficult decisions and face some criticism or share criticism. I learned that in public service,

hoodline.com

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Maxine Waters, 88, Wins Reelection in South LA's 43rd District Again

Maxine Waters is headed back to Washington. The 88-year-old Democrat has won reelection to represent California's 43rd Congressional District, which stretches across Inglewood, Compton, Hawthorne and Torrance, extending a congressional career that began in 1990. NBC News projected the win, according to NBC Los Angeles, with the race called as...

Hawthorne, CA · 4d

Los Angeles Times

Public transit issues expected to be high priority under Raman administration

Raman prioritized public transit, safe streets and infrastructure projects during her campaign. The mayor-elect has also pledged to get the troubled LAX people mover back on track.

wehotimes.com

West Hollywood is Beefing Up Public Safety Resources in Rainbow District During Holiday Season

The City of West Hollywood is enhancing public safety resources and increasing its visible safety presence throughout the city’s Rainbow District as the Holiday Season approaches. The City and its public safety partners are committed to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment in the Rainbow District and throughout West Hollywood.

West Hollywood, CA · 1d

LAist

Roy wins LA city attorney's race

Marissa Roy, a deputy attorney general backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, defeated challenger John McKinney.

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

Rafu Shimpo

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City of Gardena Honors VFW Commander Moriyama

The City of Gardena presented Gardena Nisei Memorial VFW Post 1961 Commander Stephen Moriyama with a Certificate of Recognition for his 15 years of service as commander, his community service, and his service to the local veteran community. The presentation by Mayor Pro Team Rodney Tanaka took place on Oct....

Gardena, CA · 1d

The Independent

Number of rabid animals in California skyrockets to the most cases in nearly 30 years

Your browser does not support the video tag. California has seen the number of rabid animals skyrocket, with the most cases in nearly 30 years, according to state officials. At least 368 rabid animals were found in the Golden State so far this year, breaking a 28-year record, the California Veterinary Medical Association announced Saturday. Most of the rabid animals were bats or skunks from Southern California, according to the veterinary association. San Diego County health officials sounded the alarm in July after a rabid bat landed on the table where a family was eating lunch at the rustic Yellow Deli chain in Vista. Another diner quickly grabbed the bat with a towel and brought it to the Humane Society in Oceanside. Last month, local health officials reported the first two raccoons to test positive for rabies in Los Angeles County in more than 50 years. At least 368 rabid animals were found in the Golden State so far this year, breaking a 28-year record, the California Veterinary Medical Association announced Saturday (Getty Images) The first raccoon was found in someone’s backyard in the Westlake Village area, officials said on October 5. The raccoon reportedly appeared sick but not aggressive

California · 15h

LAist

Community, LA leaders denounce ICE activity at White Memorial

Protesters gathered at White Memorial early Saturday morning as masked federal agents held a blockade outside the hospital’s emergency room entrance for hours.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

wehotimes.com

West Hollywood Celebrates 30 Years of Legal Medical Cannabis With ‘West Hollyweed Stories’ Launch

West Hollywood marked three decades of legal medical cannabis in California with a celebration honoring the activists, artists and industry leaders who helped shape the movement, along with the launch of a new oral history project documenting its history. Emerald Village West Hollywood, The Lavender Effect, Los Angeles NORML and...

West Hollywood, CA · 1d

palisadesnews.com

Caltrans halts traffic with multi-lane 405 shutdowns through the Sepulveda Pass with a difference

$143M project cuts freeway lanes down to a crawl and blocks key Westside access ramps across three scheduled dates. Motorists navigating the Sepulveda Pass face significant travel disruptions this week as state highway crews execute widespread paving operations and shoulder repairs along one of Southern California’s busiest transit arteries.

Los Angeles, CA · 22h

Yahoo!

A 9-6 Los Angeles Council Vote Fell One Short of Blocking LAPD’s Axon Plate Readers. The $235 Million Contract Is Next

Los Angeles City Council members needed 10 votes on Oct. 27 to overturn the Board of Police Commissioners' approval of an Axon license plate reader pilot for the LAPD. They got nine, LAist reported, so the three-month pilot, which puts cameras on city streetlights at no cost to the city, can go ahead.