Artesia
GOVERNMENT
Massive junkyard fire sending up thick, black smoke in LA County
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - A massive junkyard fire broke out in the Lancaster area, sending up thick, black smoke in Los Angeles County. SkyFOX was over the scene in the 400 block of West Avenue I as firefighters were working to take down the fire. The cause of the...
Identity sought of man found outside Los Angeles hospital
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services is asking for the public’s help to identify a patient who was found more than a week ago right outside an L.A. area hospital. The unidentified man has been receiving treatment at Los Angeles General Medical Center in Boyle Heights since July 15, when he was found […]
Here’s how hot summer was in L.A. the year you were born
Do you swear that it wasn’t this hot back in the day? It certainly feels that way. To test that hypothesis, we asked Climate Central, an organization of scientists and journalists who study climate change, to analyze summer temperatures in Los Angeles dating back to 1940. We compiled it into a table (below) so you can look and see if the summers when you were young were as hot as the ones we are experiencing now.
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...
Mosquitos test positive for West Nile Virus in nearby Huntington
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) has confirmed that mosquitoes collected in the city of Huntington Beach have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). These are the first samples to test positive in the county this year. The positive mosquitoes were collected in an area bordered by Newland St., Adams Ave., Bushard St., and Atlanta Ave. in Huntington Beach.
LA homeless encampment cleanups provide only temporary relief, report says
The city of Los Angeles' attempt to get as many unhoused Angelenos off the streets and into housing isn't working, according to a recent study.In findings published earlier this month, the nonprofit Rand corporation studied three areas in Los Angeles - Hollywood, Venice and Skid Row - between 2021 and 2023. Data showed that the unhoused population stabilized over that period, while the annual rate of growth was approximately 10% in prior years.However, the study showed encampments removed in these areas were re-populated within two to three months on average. Data from 2023 found that more than half of individuals...
Danger Zone: Anti-LGBTQ Hate Crimes Are Surging in These Cities
As we champion equality and justice, it’s crucial to stay informed about the areas where LGBTQ individuals face the highest risks. Are you aware of the places where hate crimes against the LGBTQ community are alarmingly frequent?. 1. Houston, Texas. Houston has seen a disturbing number of hate crimes...
Things To Do This Weekend in Los Angeles [7-26-2024 to 7-28-2024]
This July 26-28 in Los Angeles, you’ll find another Sloth Summer Nights at the Tar Pits, KCRW Summer Nights event at Union Station, KCON LA, Wonder-Full: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder at Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles, the 2024 West Los Angeles Obon Festival, and more. Let’s get into the full weekend list below!
2 L.A. County beaches closed after sewage leaked into ocean; ocean water use warnings impact other locations
Parts of Dockweiler State Beach and Venice Beach are closed after about 15,000 gallons of untreated sewage leaked into the ocean, the Los Angeles Public Health Department announced. Beachgoers are advised to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in the ocean water, one mile north and one mile south of Ballona...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.