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Join the City of Alhambra for an Unforgettable Fourth of July Celebration at Almansor Park
Get ready to paint the town red, white and blue at the City of Alhambra’s Fourth of July Celebration! On Thursday, July 4, join us at Almansor Park for an evening of patriotic fun including delicious food, games, live entertainment and a spectacular firework show to light up the night sky.
Residents displaced by South LA fireworks explosion say they're facing eviction from hotel
It's been three years since an explosion of fireworks in South Los Angeles displaced dozens of residents, and many say they're on the verge of homelessness.The catastrophic explosion occurred in June 2021, leaving 17 people injured and damaging dozens of homes and vehicles.Many affected by the blast were forced to live in hotels. Now, some claim they're facing eviction."We're very frustrated because as you can tell, the homes have not been repaired," said an interpreter for resident Ernesto Marquez during a press conference on Monday. "He says we're here to demand that the people who are staying at the hotel...
Los Angeles County Target Stores Implement New Self-Checkout Rule
Los Angeles County, California is not going to be happy when they hear this... Target has announced a significant change to its self-checkout system. The retail giant transitioned its regular self-checkout lanes to express self-checkout lanes at most of its 2000 locations across the United States, including California. This new...
Pasadena and L.A. Grapple With The Unintended Consequences of Artificial Turf
Artificial turf, also known as synthetic grass, has become quite popular among homes, businesses, and city parks as a means to reduce water consumption. While initially it seems like a great way to save water, this solution is actually mired in unintended consequences including:. destroying microorganisms, wildlife habitats and biodiversity.
Triple-digit temps bake SoCal ahead of Independence Day
High temperatures are continuing to scorch Southern California ahead of Independence Day, and the threat is far from over. Daily highs in the triple digits are expected in numerous places, with the hottest days beginning on Thursday, July 4, and continuing through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. In the Antelope Valley, for example, […]
3 years later, families impacted by LAPD's botched fireworks explosion may face homelessness
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - On the eve of the City Council's expected consideration of a settlement with individuals impacted by the Los Angeles Police Department's botched fireworks disposal, some of those families Monday shared their uncertainty about ever returning to their homes. The families with the help of Ron Gochez,...
LAHSA Reports Decline in Los Angeles Homelessness in 2024
Decreases in Unsheltered Populations, Shelter Numbers Go Up. The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) announced the results of the 2024 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, revealing a slight decline in homelessness. Los Angeles County’s Point-in-Time estimate decreased by 0.27% to 75,312, while the City of Los Angeles saw a 2.2% decline to 45,252.
Excessive heat warnings issued for Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County officials are sounding the alarm about the holiday heat wave that will envelop Southern California on and around Independence Day. The Department of Public Health on Monday issued an excessive heat warning for the following areas between Tuesday and next Monday, July 8. Southern Californians should take precautions to avoid becoming overheated, […]
Study ranks L.A. the fifth-best BBQ city in America
Kansas City, Texas and the Carolinas are often the first regions in the U.S. most people imagine when they hear the word “barbecue.” But a new study just in time for Fourth of July grilling season says there’s another worthy contender: Los Angeles. The story, published on Lawnstarter.com, a website which, as the name implies, […]
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