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City Council president accuses outside police agencies of dumping homeless people in L.A.
BURBANK, Calif. — Last week was not the first time a homeless person was relocated from a neighboring city and dumped in Los Angeles, City Council President Paul Krekorian told NBC News. In an interview Monday, Krekorian accused law enforcement agencies from across the region of previously transporting homeless...
Cities Block Off Streets for Rich Neighborhoods, Not for Bike/Walk Safety – Part 2
Back in 2020, Streetsblog published a short post on how cities, mostly Los Angeles, block off streets to keep drivers from cutting through rich residential neighborhoods. The piece pointed out the double standard that L.A. has commonly closed streets to benefit well-off residents, but generally won't do the same closures to improve bike and pedestrian safety - even in the face of record traffic deaths.
L.A. Teens Get Paid to Learn Skilled Trades This Summer
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 11, 2024-- This summer, students from across Los Angeles County will get paid while earning valuable credentials in skilled trades, such as construction, welding and solar panel installation, as part of an expanding initiative to offer students pathways to good-paying jobs in industries seeing booming demand. This...
Calif. lifeguard challenges requirement to raise Pride flag at his job site
A California lifeguard who filed a lawsuit a week before Pride Month began that challenges a requirement he raise a flag at his station that represents the LGBTQ+ community has been granted a partial exemption.
Where can Californians turn when their water is brown? LA County saga shows the way
Imagine growing up in a home where tap water consistently runs a stomach-churning brown, sometimes with an odor. You hate to bathe in it, and you certainly aren’t going to drink it. You’re not in some remote hinterland, either. You’re in Los Angeles County. Brown tap water was a feature of my childhood. No one...
California wasn’t a slave state, but its legacy shaped our laws. An apology is a crucial step for healing
Even though California was accepted into the union as a free state, it had a significant role in perpetuating racial discrimination and inequality. An official apology from the state of California would be a crucial step toward reconciliation and healing.
Mayors London Breed and Karen Bass take different approaches to homelessness and drug use in their cities
They share similarities as Black women leading California's marquee cities, but the mayors of San Francisco and L.A. are confronting key issues in different ways.
Rick Caruso is considering another political run. His best shot might be California’s highest office
Despite losing the Los Angeles mayoral race two years ago, billionaire businessman Rick Caruso is showing signs that he's still eyeing political office. His ambitions may even extend to California governor.
Newsom appoints pair of SCV residents to state posts
Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced the appointments of a pair of Santa Clarita residents to two different state boards. According to a news release from the governor’s office, the appointments were as follows:. David Konieczny has been reappointed to the Paramedic Disciplinary Review Board, where he has served since...
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