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Downey, Calif., bans Pride flag on city property; L.A. County, state officials clap back
The city of Downey, Calif. — a suburb of Los Angeles — has banned the display of Pride flags and many others on city property, apparently at the urging of an anti-LGBTQ+ hate group. But Los Angeles County and California officials are clapping back, along with some city leaders.
Company alleges new Metro project threatens its South Gate facility
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is being sued by a company that alleges it was taken by surprise by the findings of an environmental impact report for a proposed light rail line that threatens the firm's modern, environmentally updated cold storage facility in South Gate. Konoike-Pacific California Inc.'s...
Free Things To Do This Weekend Across OC
Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by taking the kids to an e-bike event on the Huntington Beach Pier, or by exploring Limestone Canyon during the wilderness access day. On Sunday, consider taking the kids to watch Pixar short films at Central Library, or by enjoying views of the Irvine...
Defying Downey City Council, LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn to Host Pride Flag-Raising Ceremony
In a firm stand against the Downey City Council's decision to no longer fly the Pride Flag on city property, LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn is set to host a flag-raising ceremony this Monday at the local County Office of Education. "The Downey City Council made its choice, but LA County chooses inclusion," Hahn stated, ensuring that Pride Month will be celebrated in Downey with or without the city council's endorsement.
Disneyland performers’ vote to unionize is certified by federal labor officials
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Character and parade performers at Disneyland in California are officially unionized. Federal labor officials said Wednesday that they’ve certified the results of a three-day election that took place earlier this month in Anaheim. Actors’ Equity Association will represent roughly 1,700 performers and assistants who...
SoCal students eliminated in quarterfinals of Scripps National Spelling Bee
The Los Angeles and Orange County contestants in the Scripps National Spelling Bee were both eliminated in the fourth round Wednesday. Oliver Halkett, a 12-year-old sixth grader who attends The Mirman School in Brentwood, misspelled desinent, an adjective meaning forming an end. He spelled it "desonant." Katelyn Nguyen, a seventh...
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