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Kamala Harris’ backers say she understands Jews and Israel. Her critics fear her stance on Gaza.
(JTA) — WASHINGTON — Coming down the stairs in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City in 2017, Kamala Harris saw the Western Wall and knew what she had to do. Harris, then a California senator, reached into her pocket and pulled out a blue kippah and clips she had prepared for the occasion. She...
Najarian Chosen as Airport Board President
The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority selected Glendale City Councilman Ara Najarian as president of its board during its July 15 meeting. “As president of the BGPAA, I look forward to working with my fellow commissioners to improve the customer experience at Hollywood Burbank Airport,” Najarian said in a statement. “We aim to implement changes that will make travel more convenient and enjoyable for all passengers.
Crescenta Valley Little League Runs Into Buzz Saw
The Crescenta Valley Little League U11 All-Stars entered their matchup against the Pasadena Southwest Little League team in a must-win scenario on July 15. To stay alive in the Southern California Section 2 tournament, CVLL needed to outlast PSWLL at Montrose Community Park, and the club came out swinging early.
Search underway for 70-year-old California man who went missing after taking Jeep on off-road trail
A 70-year-old man has been missing since Friday after taking his Jeep on an off-road trail in California, authorities said. Warren Elliott was last seen on the Rubicon Trail in Placer County Friday afternoon, according to the Placer County Sheriff's Office. Searchers from multiple agencies and organizations are involved in the search, according to the sheriff's office. The search for Elliott continued on Monday, focusing on the Rubicon Springs area, the sheriff's office said.
Northern California Olympians: When they compete and how to watch
With the 2024 Summer Olympics just days away, many Northern Californians have punched their ticket to the City of Lights. Learn more about them and keep track of when and how to watch them here. All times are in Pacific Daylight Time. (In video player above: KCRA 3's Deidre Fitzpatrick...
Boyfriend mourns after woman struck, killed by hit-and-run driver
A woman was struck and killed by a car while crossing the street with her boyfriend in the Baldwin Hills area of South Los Angeles. The couple was walking across La Cienega Boulevard near Obama Boulevard at about 1:30 a.m. when the woman, whose identity has not been released, was struck by a dark-colored Toyota […]
Crime is rising at LA Metro. Is a new police force the answer?
California public transit agencies are trying to lure back riders by improving safety. Metro’s decision to create its own public safety department is a major test. The post Crime is rising at LA Metro. Is a new police force the answer? appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Zoo hosts Migrant Education students + more education news
Griffith Park: Forty-five migrant children from Malabar Street Elementary School in Boyle Heights had the opportunity this summer to learn about the Los Angeles Zoo's work and conservation efforts through its Migrant Education Program. The program culminated in the Migrant Education Program Family Day event on July 17. The program is federally funded and provides enriching opportunities for children of migratory workers in Los Angeles.
US home sales fell in June to slowest pace since December amid rising mortgage rates, home prices
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in June for the fourth straight month as elevated mortgage rates and record-high prices kept many would-be homebuyers on the sidelines. Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell 5.4% last month from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.89 million, the fourth consecutive month of declines, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday. Existing home sales were also down 5.4% compared with June last year. Yet home prices climbed for the 12th month in a row. The national median sales price rose 4.1% from a year earlier to $426,900, an all-time high, and up 51% from five years ago.
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