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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 · 5d

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LA Man, 97, Dances One Last Time Before Dying At His Own Birthday Party

510 S. Vermont Ave. — Approximate County Aging Services Context. Vito’s friends gathered for a Halloween birthday party he had asked for, with cake and music. The 97-year-old Los Angeles man danced with them that night and, according to his friends, died peacefully after the celebration, surrounded by loved ones.

Los Angeles County, CA · 4d
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LAist

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Roy wins LA city attorney's race

Marissa Roy, a deputy attorney general backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, defeated challenger John McKinney.

Los Angeles, CA · 4d

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 · 3d

whatnow.com

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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 · 3d

The LA Local

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Caltrans says 2 video billboard structures are violating state law and may need to come down

The transportation agency identified four digital billboard signs on the two structures along the 405 as violating the state’s Outdoor Advertising Act. The post Caltrans says 2 video billboard structures are violating state law and may need to come down appeared first on LA Local .

Inglewood, CA · 4d

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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 · 3d

Los Angeles Times

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California says 6,500 homes near shuttered Exide plant are 'clean.' But soil samples raise questions

The former Exide facility in Vernon spewed toxic dust for decades as it melted down lead-acid car batteries for recycling. Its operations released lead dust across Boyle Heights, East Los Angeles, Commerce and Maywood while the state allowed the plant to operate for decades with a temporary permit.

California · 3d

KTLA

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L.A. County to offer free sandbags as El Niño raises storm concerns

With forecasts calling for a potentially wet winter influenced by El Niño conditions, the Los Angeles County Fire Department announced a series of free sandbag distribution events aimed at helping residents prepare for possible flooding, mudflows and debris flows. Residents may collect up to 25 pre-filled sandbags at 12 designated locations across Los Angeles County […]

Los Angeles County, CA · 3d

CBS 8

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ousted

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

FOX 11 Los Angeles

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Massive crowd shows up for LAHSA housing event

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

KTLA

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Raman win causes L.A. City Council shake-up

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

Backyard Garden Lover

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LA Tenants Say They're Losing Parking to New ADUs—Now There's a Lawsuit

Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have recently been celebrated as the perfect solution to the housing crisis. Homeowners across the country have been considering these types of “small houses” for their properties, allowing them to get more space for anything from in-law suites to she-sheds. The support behind ADUs is so great that California passed a...

Los Angeles, CA · 5d

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 · 5d

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Things to Do in LA Nov. 6-8: Día de los Muertos Celebration, Fall Brewery Artwalk

We hope your post-election weekend is off to an incredible start, Los Angeles!. We’ve rounded up the coolest events happening across the city over the next few days to help you unwind and make the most of your time off. 53rd Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration. When:...

Los Angeles, CA · 4d

ABC7

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LADWP repeatedly missing critical water line replacement targets, 7 On Your Side Investigation reveals

For months now, the LADWP has been in the crosshairs of its own customers.

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

altadena-now.com

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Harabedian Leads Assembly District 41 Race by Wide Margin as Campaign Declares Victory

Pasadena Democrat appears headed for second term as election returns show strong support following first-term work on wildfire recovery and state legislation. Democratic Assemblymember John Harabedian appeared headed for a second term representing Pasadena and surrounding communities Wednesday, as preliminary election results showed him holding a substantial lead over Republican challenger Adam Christopher Vena in California’s 41st Assembly District.

Pasadena, CA · 5d

NBC Los Angeles

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LA voters approve Measure FD, adding half-cent to sales tax

Despite the high cost of living and inflation, Los Angeles voters approved Measure FD, which will raise the city's sales tax by a half-cent to fund the Los Angeles Fire Department, NBC Los Angeles projected Thursday. Among over 802,000 ballots counted, 53% voted in favor of the measure, compared with...

Los Angeles, CA · 4d

Washington Examiner

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West Hollywood finds time to give legal benefits to throuples

Californians are facing a litany of issues, from high taxes to unaffordable housing to gas prices. In West Hollywood, leaders have finally decided to deal with a major issue facing their residents: giving legal benefits to throuples. The West Hollywood City Council unanimously approved an ordinance recognizing the legality of...

West Hollywood, CA · 4d