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Voters likely to decide overhaul of city’s hiring system
Leaders are considering major changes to how the city hires classified workers — an issue that has stirred fears that favoritism and secrecy will cloud decisions over who is offered a job at City Hall. The post Voters likely to decide overhaul of city’s hiring system appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Los Angeles County Public Health investigating Hepatitis A outbreak
The Los Angeles Public Health Department is looking into a recent Hepatitis A outbreak. Officials say five people experiencing homelessness have contracted Hepatitis A since mid-March, and are concerned because of how contagious the infection is. Hepatitis A impacts the liver and is spread from person to person, many of whom don’t know that they […]
Thousand Oaks Woman Faces Multiple Charges After Wild Pursuit Ends in Crash Near Lost Hills
A wild car chase through Los Angeles County came to a crashing halt early Monday when a burglary suspect slammed into a tree while trying to shake off pursuing officers, authorities said. The mayhem kicked off around 12:30 a.m. as Ventura County Sheriff's deputies attempted to pull over a woman for speeding in Thousand Oaks, as reported by KTLA.
An Internet Connectivity Lifeline for Millions Is About to Go Dark
A program intended to help low-income Americans connect to the internet is likely to disappear at the end of this month, and its supporters in Congress have limited options to keep it afloat. Although the Affordable Connectivity Program—used by roughly 23 million households to obtain broadband access—enjoys bipartisan and bicameral support, it’s uncertain whether Congress will be able to pass a measure to extend it before the end of May, its final month of funding.The Affordable Connectivity Program provided up to $30 monthly subsidies on internet bills for low-income families, and as much as $75 in monthly discounts for eligible households on...
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