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Pelicans are starving and dying along California coastline
FAIRFIELD, Calif. - A surge of injured and starving pelicans are showing up at wildlife centers in California and those that don't make it are dying in high numbers. Since April 20, an "unusually high number" of the water birds have been arriving at wildlife rehabilitation centers along the Santa Cruz to San Diego coastlines, according to the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Two Southern Californians to Receive Spring Decorations
On April 29, the Government of Japan announced the recipients of its Spring 2024 Decorations. From the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles, the following distinguished persons will be awarded. Haruo Takehana, 80, of Rancho Palos Verdes, president of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern...
New OC Animal Shelter Director Looks to Reconnect With Public
After nearly a year-long search, county officials hired a new animal shelter director — one from within their own walls. The new director, Monica Schmidt, has been working at OC Animal Care in Tustin since 2020 as the assistant director. When former Director Andi Bernard stepped down last May, Schmidt took over as interim director.
‘Godfather of Latino Comedy’ Rudy Moreno dies
Los Angeles comedian Rudy Moreno, who appeared in shows like “Arrested Development,” “Monk,” “The Shield” and was also on “Lopez Tonight,” has died at age 66. He also produced shows featuring local and nationally-recognized stand-up comedians at venues across Southern California. Moreno...
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