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AB1955: Elon Musk, Sen. Scott Wiener have heated debate over new CA law
(KRON) - A heated exchange between Elon Musk and Senator Scott Wiener ensued on X over AB1955, a law that supports LGBTQ youth by increasing support for students, including allowing California school districts to choose not to disclose a child's sexual orientation to their parent. The exchange started on Tuesday. Musk reposted an article announcing […]
Firefighters continue to battle Fork fire in Azusa amid high heat
Temperatures in the valleys could hit 100 degrees Sunday as firefighters continue to battle the Fork fire in Azusa. Fire crews on the ground say the heat is a concern as they continue to battle the fire burning just above Azusa and Glendora, which has scorched 330 acres. Two firefighters have been injured. It remains unclear what sparked the fire, which erupted Friday afternoon; however, there is a lot of dry brush in the mountains. The fire was 30 percent contained. No structures are threatened. Elsewhere, near Tujunga, the so-called La Tuna Fire has burned more than 40 acres and forced the closure of the 210 Freeway briefly. The fire was 90 percent contained. Fire crews are urging the public to exercise caution, especially in the mountains, as the heat and the low humidity could spark other fires.
E-scooter debate returns to Council yet again
Santa Monica wants to make e-scooters a permanent part of the road ecosystem with a proposal to rebuild the city’s micromobility transit rules from the wheels up. The Council will hear a proposal at their July 23 meeting to transition the city away from a contract model for e-scooter/bike operators and into a permit model in an attempt to provide more reliable service to residents.
Richard H. Taketa Joins Board of Directors of Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 22, 2024-- Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach (OTCQB: FMBL) today announced that Richard H. Taketa has been elected to its board of directors. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240722372393/en/ Richard H. Taketa, a new board member of Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach (Photo: Business Wire)
Additional details emerge following fatal deputy involved shooting in West Hollywood
An investigation continued through the weekend following a fatal deputy involved shooting in West Hollywood. The shooting unfolded around 7:22 p.m. Saturday in the 7600 block of Santa Monica Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The LASD says it was there that West Hollywood Sheriff's deputies were flagged down by individuals who reported an attempted robbery at a 7-Eleven convenience store.Deputies then located a man they identified as the suspect in the 1100 block of Garner Street and attempted to detain him. That was when deputies said he produced a handgun, resulting in a deputy involved shooting. The suspect was rushed to the hospital where he died. No one else was injured. Authorities did recover a handgun at the scene and an investigation was underway.
Arcadia council approves condo development, tree removal
The Arcadia City Council voted 3-2 on Thursday to move forward a large condominium development at 314-326 S. Second Ave., a few blocks south of Huntington Drive. The three-story, 33-foot complex housing 16 units on about 59,440 square feet received Planning Commission approval earlier this year. The complex’s 16 units will range from 2,305-3,207 square feet with four bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms.
Eyewitness Newsmakers: Up close encounters with SoCal wildlife
Within sight of the gleaming downtown Los Angeles skyscrapers, mountain lions, bears and other apex predators are roaming the foothills and mountains. That wildlife is also showing up more frequently in Southern California neighborhoods.We discussed the excitement and concerns about this during a recent episode of Eyewitness Newsmakers.Robert Martinez is a wildlife photographer who has trail cameras set up in the mountains and foothills along I-210 in the San Gabriel Valley. He places his motion-activated cameras far into the forest where they won't be vandalized and in locations animals frequent.The devices record during the day and at night, showing how...
Chargers Star Joey Bosa Makes Life-Changing Announcement
Joey Bosa has been overshadowed by his brother Nick in recent years, but remains one of the top defensive ends in the National Football League when he's playing up to his potential. With Jim Harbaugh now in Los Angeles, the Chargers star is turning over a new leaf both on and off the football ...
California secures federal assistance to support response to Hawarden Fire
SACRAMENTO – Working quickly to bring in additional funding and resources to help fight the rapidly burning Hawarden Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the fire burning in Riverside County.
USC prepares for the upcoming school year
“It has been a busy place around here this summer,” United South Central superintendent Taylor Topinka told the USC School Board at their meeting on Tuesday night, July 16. “We are half way through the summer, less than six weeks away from new teacher orientation and seven weeks away from having students back in the building. And, the good news is we are fully staffed.”
Bhad Bhabie Photographed Hugging & Kissing Abusive Boyfriend At L.A. Restaurant
On Saturday (July 20), the TMZ Celebrity Tour bus was driving by the Avra restaurant when several onlookers captured Bhad Bhabie and LeVaughn engaged in some serious public display of affection. Bhad Bhabie—real name Danielle Bregoli—was photographed hugging and kissing her allegedly abusive boyfriend, LeVaughn, over the weekend.
LAFD Extinguishes Hollywood Apartment Fire in 41 Minutes, Two Treated for Smoke Inhalation
The Los Angeles Fire Department crews responded to a structure fire in Hollywood that had engulfed part of a three-story apartment building. The fire, reported at 11:22 PM at 7230 W Franklin Avenue, was successfully extinguished by LAFD within 41 minutes of their arrival. According to official reports, the blaze affected four units in the building.
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