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Earthquake strikes near Pasadena: USGS
LOS ANGELES - Did you feel it?. A magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck Sunday about 2.3 miles southwest of South Pasadena, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake struck around 9:56 a.m. and was felt across the region, including downtown Los Angeles. It had a recorded depth of 11.3 kilometers,...
Rock and roll! Earthquake centered in Ventura County rattles region
A small earthquake rattled parts of the Tri-Counties Friday. The magnitude 3.6 quake occurred at 10:26 a.m. with the epicenter about three miles northeast of Ojai. No injuries or damage was reported. It was felt throughout much of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Some people as far away as Los...
Mosquitos carrying West Nile virus found in San Fernando Valley
Los Angeles County health officials have confirmed the first positive sample of West Nile virus drawn from a mosquito trap. The sample was collected from a trap in the Winnetka area of the San Fernando Valley, which marks the first positive sample reported in the area this year. "While the presence of West Nile Virus in our community is not unusual, this early detection serves as a critical reminder for all residents to take preventative actions," said Steve Vetrone, the Director of Scientific-Technical Services for the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District. "We urge everyone to protect themselves from mosquito bites...
Downey, Calif., bans Pride flag on city property; L.A. County, state officials clap back
The city of Downey, Calif. — a suburb of Los Angeles — has banned the display of Pride flags and many others on city property, apparently at the urging of an anti-LGBTQ+ hate group. But Los Angeles County and California officials are clapping back, along with some city leaders.
Local educators take part in California Teachers Association State Council
LOS ANGELES, Calif.-Local members of the California Teachers Association are taking part in the State Council of Education meetings this weekend at the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles. The President of the National Education Association is there to cheer them on. Rebecca "Becky" Pringle said they are doing everything they can to make sure educators The post Local educators take part in California Teachers Association State Council appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Celebrate Pride Month: Enjoy concerts, parades, and movies around Southern California
June is Pride Month; cities across the region will celebrate with several LGBTQ+ festivities, from parades to concerts. WeHo Pride takes place over the first weekend of June while LA Pride will dance through the second weekend. "Pride Is Universal" is back at Universal Studios Hollywood on June 15; other...
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