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SFGate

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The original LA-to-SF highway is falling apart. Locals are trying to help.

An important piece of California history is at risk of washing away.

Santa Clarita, CA · 3d
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FOX 11 Los Angeles

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SoCal airport chaos: Latest on delays, cancellations at LAX, Burbank and Ontario

Burbank, CA · 20h

ABC7

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La Crescenta residents cite fire evacuation concerns in battle against affordable housing project

Concerned residents and La Crescenta city leaders are urging Los Angeles County to take another look at a proposed five-story affordable housing site. They say Briggs Avenue and Foothill Boulevard offer only one way out, and with the proposed development, there would be a dangerous evacuation bottleneck and no safe way to escape danger. The neighborhood is in an area designated as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone by the state fire marshal. The proposed five-story apartment complex would replace an 80-year-old motel at the corner of Briggs Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. The development would include 66 units and potentially house hundreds of residents. Tatyana Esmaelian, a La Crescenta resident, said the location could create serious problems during a wildfire evacuation. “I see this as a disaster happening, where it’s a repeat of Palisades Fire meets Eaton Fire, where people will get gridlocked to come out,” Esmaelian said. Residents say the intersection is already a potential evacuation choke point. Above the proposed development are already hundreds of homes, with Briggs Avenue serving as a primary evacuation route. Chris Kilpatrick of the Crescenta Valley Town Council called the proposed location particularly problematic. “This is probably the worst place in the

Los Angeles County, CA · 2d

Malibu Times

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Ocean-water advisory continues as large surf threatens further erosion

Rain expected to ease Saturday, but waves up to 12 feet and coastal flooding keep shoreline hazards in place. Malibu is expected to see a break from the rain Saturday, Nov. 14, but hazardous conditions remain along the coast, with a countywide ocean-water advisory, large breaking waves, and coastal flooding threatening to worsen ongoing beach erosion. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has extended its ocean-water quality rain advisory through at least 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16. The advisory covers all county beaches, including Malibu, and urges beachgoers to avoid all water contact, particularly near flowing storm drains, creeks, and rivers. The warning also includes runoff flowing across or pooling on beach sand.

Malibu, CA · 23h
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hoodline.com

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Hollywood's Petit Trois Still Closed Three Days After Vermin Violation Shuts Kitchen

Petit Trois L'Original, the tiny French bistro counter on Highland Avenue that's been a Hollywood fixture since 2014, was closed on Nov. 10 after Los Angeles County health records flagged an 11-point violation for vermin infestation. As of Friday afternoon, the restaurant had not reopened, according to county records. The...

Los Angeles County, CA · 15h

KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220

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How Santa Clarita Valley Families Can Plan A Fast Evacuation For A Loved One Who Can’t Use the Stairs

What Families Need to Know Los Angeles County officials encourage anyone who needs extra time to evacuate to leave early, even before an official order is issued. In the January 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires, 26 of the 31 people who died were 65 or older or living with a disability, which is why county ...

Los Angeles County, CA · 1d