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Caltech launching new center to prepare SoCal for next natural disaster

The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Pasadena is launching a new center to prepare Southern California for the next major disaster. Led by seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones, the Center for Disaster Resilience aims to bring researchers and community leaders together to focus on preparedness, response and recovery for natural disaster threats affecting the region. That includes earthquakes, wildfires, extreme heat, flooding and tropical storms.

Pasadena, CA · 1d
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California completes $55 million groundwater project

California has completed a $55 million water infrastructure program in Southern California. The improvements will help water agencies store water underground during wet years. The program can store up to 137,000 acre-feet of water. New facilities include pipelines, groundwater wells, and habitat restoration projects. Regional water agencies will work together...

California · 1d
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State Funding Prevents Major Metrolink Service Cuts in OC

Metrolink passengers traveling through San Clemente and other parts of Orange County will avoid significant service reductions after the state committed $20 million to help maintain the regional rail system’s operations. The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) announced the funding on Thursday, Nov. 5, preventing service cuts that were...

Orange County, CA · 1d
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City Offers Free Native Plant Workshop to Help Homeowners Save Water and Create Healthier Gardens

In Southern California, where warm summers and periodic drought conditions make water conservation an important consideration, homeowners are increasingly interested in landscaping that can remain attractive while using resources efficiently. The City of Redlands is offering residents an opportunity to explore those options through a free Native Plants and Water-Wise...

Redlands, CA · 1d
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BYU Commit Blake Wong Breaks Eight Norco Football Records, Could Become Bear Bachmeier's Next Star Target

BYU commit Blake Wong has broken eight Norco High School receiving records, including 2,723 career yards and 33 touchdowns. The Class of 2027 standout could join Bear Bachmeier in Provo.

Southern California, CA · 18h

DMR News

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The Taylor Weiner Team Gives Self-Employed Southern California Borrowers a Path Forward After a Bank Says No

Seal Beach mortgage team powered by Lower, LLC focuses on non-QM home loans for business owners, 1099 contractors and real estate investors across California The Taylor Weiner Team, a Seal Beach mortgage team led by Sr. Mortgage Advisor Taylor Weiner (NMLS 263090) and powered by Lower, LLC (NMLS 1124061), is putting its focus on non-QM […]

Seal Beach, CA · 1d

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Five Water Agencies Complete $169 Million Regional Water Reliability Program

RIVERSIDE — After more than a decade of collaboration, five Southern California water agencies are celebrating the completion of a $169 million regional water management program. The program is designed to strengthen water supply reliability, restore critical habitat throughout the Santa Ana River watershed, and, on the brink of what is anticipated to be the most significant El Niño winter in recent history, optimize saving water in years of plenty to prepare for years of drought.

Riverside County, CA · 2d

Los Angeles Times

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Bring out your umbrellas. Cooling temperatures and scattered showers start Thursday night

Temperatures are expected to drop about 10 degrees across SoCal Thursday night and into the weekend, combined with scattered showers.

Los Angeles County, CA · 15h

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‘Paul R. Williams: Architect for Living’ to open at LACMA

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art will open “Paul R. Williams: Architect for Living” on Nov. 15 in the Resnick Pavilion, examining the architect’s contributions to Southern California through projects ranging from public housing to the Beverly Hills Hotel. The exhibition runs through May 31, 2027.

Los Angeles, CA · 17h

The 74

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Opinion: California’s Charter Schools Are Public Schools. They Deserve Facilities Funding

A school building does more than house an education. It can expand opportunities for students — or limit what’s possible for them. For too many of California’s charter public schools, the cost of securing adequate facilities has become a hindrance rather than a foundation for student success. Consider Magnolia Public Schools in Southern California, a […]

California · 2d

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Pasadena Temperatures Set to Drop as Rain Arrives Tonight

A significant cooling trend will begin in Pasadena today as temperatures fall from around 80 degrees Thursday to the upper 60s by the weekend, while multiple rounds of rain move through the city from tonight into early Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Thursday will start the transition from...

Pasadena, CA · 1d

Westside Current

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Rehab Recruiters Targeted Patients With Lucrative Insurance, Prosecutors Say

LOS ANGELES - A Los Angeles father and son accused of using addiction treatment centers to collect millions of dollars for sham care pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal fraud and kickback charges. Nathan Young, 39, and his father, David Young, 71, allegedly recruited vulnerable people from across the country to treatment programs in Southern California and elsewhere. Prosecutors say recruiters targeted people whose insurance would pay the most.Over six years, the operation allegedly billed private insurance companies more than $1.6 billion and collected more than $210 million. The Department of Justice calls it the "largest substance abuse treatment fraud scheme ever prosecuted."Both men entered their pleas Thursday in federal court in downtown Los Angeles. A trial in the case against the father-and-son operation was tentatively scheduled for Dec. 15.According to prosecutors, the Youngs controlled dozens of purported addiction treatment companies in the Los Angeles area. They allegedly directed patient recruiters, known as body brokers, to target people experiencing homelessness and people attending 12-step programs.The indictment alleges recruiters offered illegal incentives to bring patients into the programs. Those offers included free flights, money, apartments, hotel stays, cars and gift cards. Patients were also allegedly offered marijuana, cigarettes and illegal drugs,

Los Angeles, CA · 18h

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Want To Drive A Rally Car? DirtFish Is Heading To Willow Springs

The legendary rally school is heading to Willow Springs this winter, letting drivers get sideways in rally-prepped Subaru BRZs.

Willow Springs, CA · 1d

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Chargers Host 5th Annual Legends Golf Tournament During Legends Weekend

Some former members of the Bolts got together for a competitive day on the links. The Chargers teamed up with Pechanga to host its fifth annual Los Angeles Chargers Legends Golf Tournament during Legends Weekend in the lead up to the home game against the Texans. This year's event was...

Temecula, CA · 1d

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Jane Kim is projected to win CA insurance commissioner. Here are her plans to lower costs

Jane Kim will win the race for California insurance commissioner, easily surpassing Southern California State Sen. Ben Allen by more than 600,000 votes, NBC News projected Monday. With 77% of the expected ballots counted as of Monday, Kim, a former San Francisco supervisor, had earned more than 53% of the...

California · 3d