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Newsom set an ambitious goal to launch 500,000 Californians into new careers. Many are firefighters
In his 2018 campaign, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would create 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. So far, the state has registered more than 180,000 new apprenticeships. Many of them are firefighters.
Former L.A. mayor looks to become first Latino governor of California in more than a century
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has announced his candidacy for the 2026 California gubernatorial election. Villaraigosa, 71, previously ran for governor in 2018 but finished third in the primaries. The election was won by then-Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom. If elected, Villaraigosa would become just the second Latino governor of...
Council Hears, Discusses Update on Kaiser Permante Property
City officials are still working to reach an agreement with LA County to provide mental health and homeless services at a former Kaiser Permanente site. In April 2023, the City took formal ownership of the site at Lake Avenue and Villa Street. Kaiser Permanente vacated the property more than 10 years ago and it has sat empty ever since.
Public Health issues report on fentanyl deaths
Los Angeles County substance abuse experts reported encouraging data this week, indicating fentanyl-related deaths, which increased exponentially over a six-year span, might be approaching “a plateau,” according to an L.A. County Public Health report. Santa Clarita officials Tuesday reported a significant decline in fentanyl-overdose deaths locally. The city...
Separation setback: Back to square one
City of Malibu renews its petition for school district split On July 18, the City of Malibu suspended mediation sessions regarding the establishment of an independent Malibu Unified School District and issued a letter to the Los Angeles County Office of Education Committee on School District Organization to resume the process for the previously filed petition, according […] The post Separation setback: Back to square one appeared first on The Malibu Times.
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