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The Santa Clarita Valley Signal

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Audit panel has ‘scathing’ critique of county Public Health

The California Legislature’s Joint Legislative Audit Committee shared a “scathing” review of the L.A. County Department of Public Health’s response to Chiquita Canyon Landfill crisis last week, during an hourslong […] The post Audit panel has ‘scathing’ critique of county Public Health appeared first on Santa Clarita Valley Signal .

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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FEMA Sits on $745M in LA Disaster Funds as Six Safety Projects Stall

Encinal Canyon Rd. — Approximate Site of FEMA Processing Delays. Six Los Angeles projects designed to shield the city from wildfires, earthquakes and floods have been waiting more than four months for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to give them final approval, according to Mayor Karen Bass. At stake is $745 million in potential funding that, according to a letter from Reps. Maxine Waters and Brad Sherman, FEMA had not obligated a cent of toward Los Angeles's recovery and preparedness work.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d
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A Nearly Century-Old Nonprofit Plans More Than 100 Layoffs in Los Angeles County

JVS SoCal plans to lay off 106 employees across four Los Angeles County locations, according to California WARN notices. JVS SoCal was first established in 1931 during the Great Depression as a small employment service in downtown Los Angeles that assisted Jewish job seekers who were subjected to prejudice at work. On January 1, 2018, the charity, which was formerly known as Jewish Vocational Service, changed its name to JVS SoCal to better represent its wider dedication to helping Southern California communities.

Los Angeles County, CA · 1d
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LA, Orange County Gas Prices Continue Falling

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped 3.4 cents Saturday to $5.837, its lowest amount since Sept. 3. The average price has fallen 35 times in the last 37 days. It is 14.6 cents less than one week ago and 55.8 cents less than one month ago, but 97.2 cents more than one year ago, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It has risen $1.143 since the start of the joint U.S./Israel war on Iran on Feb. 28, which sent oil prices higher and drastically accelerated increases at the gas pump.

Orange County, CA · 4h

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Stopping Industrialization: HP Temporarily Bans AI Data Centers

A 45-day moratorium banning AI Data Center development was passed through HP city council in the month of October. On October 13, South East Los Angeles (SELA) residents partnered with the non-profit organization Communities for a Better Environment (CBE) to protest outside HP city council, and encourage the passing of Ordinance No. 2026-XX.

Los Angeles County, CA · 2d

stunewsnewport.com

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Central Library walls to shimmer with

The Cultural Arts Division of the Newport Beach Public Library will feature the works of multi-media artist Kathy Kehoe Bambeck themed Gilded Art, on display at Central Library from November 24 through January 14, 2027. A 34-year resident of Balboa, Kehoe Bambeck will exhibit 15-20 framed original multi-media paintings, all...

Newport Beach, CA · 1d

LAist

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Early results show LA, OC voters approving dozens of sales taxes and new fees

Sales tax measures and new hotel taxes are proving to be popular with voters in Los Angeles and Orange county cities.

South Gate, CA · 3d

thesamohi.com

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Inflation continues to rise in Santa Monica

In Santa Monica, inflation rates have increased by 3.7% over the last year and a monthly rate of 0.5% in September. Along with the significant increase in inflation, Los Angeles has brought a rise in sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25%. The Essential Services Restoration Act came into effect on...

Santa Monica, CA · 1d

KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220

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Today In SCV History: November 5, 1913 – Grand Opening Of Los Angeles Aqueduct

On Nov.5, 1913, California unveiled its most ambitious engineering project to date: the Los Angeles Aqueduct. Millions of gallons of water from the Owens Valley cascaded down the Newhall Pass into the newly built Van Norman Reservoir, forever transforming Los Angeles and the Santa Clarita region. Los Angeles had rapidly outgrown its origins as the ...

Santa Clarita, CA · 2d

Fortune

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Voters in Silicon Valley rejected the billionaire wealth tax while those in Los Angeles and San Francisco—home to the two top AI companies—wanted it

"A 'no' vote doesn't mean similar measures won’t ever be implemented."

San Francisco, CA · 1d

citywatchla.com

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Nithya’s Budget Buzz Saw

LA WATCHDOG - Nithya Raman, our new mayor, will inherit a budget that is a river of red ink. According to the First Financial Status Report for the first quarter ending September 30, the City is anticipating over expenditures of $322 million for the fiscal year. The major culprits are the Fire Department ($141 million), liability claims ($62 million), and the City Attorney’s office ($34 million).

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

WashingtonExaminer

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A $34 million monument to California’s decline

At one point, it was the campus of a small charter high school serving hundreds of students, but as the number of school-age children in Los Angeles continued to decline, the school could never break even. Now the building sits empty, marred by holes punched in the walls, widespread water damage, and char marks from […]

Los Angeles, CA · 15h

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Measure FD Passes, Bringing New Funding to LAFD

Los Angeles voters have approved Measure FD, an initiative to increase the city’s sales tax by 0.5%, which goes toward funding the Los Angeles Fire Department. The measure, which passed with 53.7% of voters in favor, will raise the city’s sales tax rate from 10.25% to 10.75%. Angelenos voted in support of the additional funding following years of concerns surrounding the department’s resources, staffing and ability to respond to emergencies across the city.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

ABC7

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Nearly 6,500 Southeast LA homes cleaned, marking major milestone in Exide lead cleanup effort

California says nearly 6,500 homes have been cleaned, but 1,500 still need work.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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 · 11h

TripJaunt

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Why the Hollywood Sign Originally Said "Hollywoodland"

Few landmarks on earth carry as much cultural weight as nine white letters perched on a California hillside. Tourists photograph it from afar, filmmakers use it as shorthand for dreams, and even those who have never visited Los Angeles can conjure its image immediately. What most people don’t pause to consider is that the sign

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

POLITICO

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The Becerra era and Raman’s ‘earthquake’ in LA

TRANSITION BEGINS — In the five months between Xavier Becerra ’s come-from-behind primary victory and his general election win, he and his circle could deflect questions about his coming administration. California can only have one governor at a time, they said, and he wasn’t taking anything for granted. But now that voters have officially made him their next governor, everyone in Sacramento is racing to get some answers about what comes next: Who will Becerra hire and appoint? Which interest groups will be ascendant? What policies will he prioritize? The lobbyists, union officials and legislative leaders at his victory party offer some hints. Among the VIP’s circulating in West Sacramento were Becerra team members, including campaign hands Robbie Abelon, Kyle Layman and Lindsey Cobia — an erstwhile top Gavin Newsom deputy — and unofficial counselors like Arsenio Mataka, a former aide from Becerra’s attorney general days who focused on environmental issues. As we’ve noted elsewhere , Becerra’s sphere also includes adviser Courtni Pugh, longtime aide Liz Saldivar, veteran politico Karen Skelton, and policy adviser Nicole Elliott (another Newsom alum). Some of Sacramento’s most powerful interest groups did not endorse Becerra until it was evident he’d prevail. That made his early

California · 2d

Los Angeles Times

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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.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d