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Meat Dave in Gundo: A comedy and BBQ festival launches in El Segundo
One day last June, Dave Williamson started getting calls and texts about pink flamingos. “What time can I pick up these pink flamingos?” read one text. Williamson was perplexed. He does like beer, quite a lot, so he thought maybe there was a connection. “Man, what did I do...
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.
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,...
Woman struck and killed on 110 in Carson identified
A 42-year-old woman who ran across the northbound Harbor (110) Freeway in the Carson area and was struck and killed by a semitractor-trailer was identified Thursday by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.
Split Redondo city council confirms fee increases
A new activities fee schedule was approved by the Redondo Beach City Council July 9 by a 3-2 vote. The fees were initially proposed during the last night of budget discussions in June. Councilmembers Todd Loewenstein and Nils Nehrenheim ostensibly voted for the new rates as part of the fiscal 2024-25 budget, but voted against confirming them three weeks later.
As Council formally opposes Promenade sign, its owner threatens legal action
The City Council again denounced a sign on the Third Street Promenade that criticizes local leaders over drug use and crime in the city. Property owner John Alle has installed a series of banners on his storefront over the past two years. The banners have consistently blamed drug use for problems in the city but have increasingly targeted specific individuals including the City Manager and Councilmembers over a needle distribution program operated by the County’s health department.
Santa Monica Conservancy launches Ocean Park neighborhood initiative
The Santa Monica Conservancy has announced a new initiative to engage the community in a program of events, neighborhood walks, garden tours, open houses events and community meetings. The aim is that these programs will spotlight local culture and history for neighbors and visitors to Ocean Park and beyond. This...
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