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Avalon VFW Post forced to close
As Catalina Island prepares to join the rest of the country in celebrating America’s Independence, Avalon will need to adjust a little bit, as a regular participant of its celebration has been lost. The Avalon chapter of the Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Post is closing its doors, in...
Avalon 4th of July schedule of events
The USC Marching band free concert will be on July 3 on the Wrigley Stage. 11-12 p.m. Golf Cart Judging on Lower Descanso. This year’s Theme is Avalon’s Golden Age of Avalon: Swinging into the 20s and 30s. Noon-12:30 p.m. Parade line up: No entrance through Casino way...
Fishing Derby sees 27 kids haul in 134 fish
The return of the summer kids Fishing Derby had a big day on June 26. A total of 27 kids from Avalon, San Clemente, Dana Point, San Diego, Oregon to Idaho participated, and as a group the young anglers hauled in 134 fish. 10 and under most fish Caught –...
LA County’s Potential Ban of Astro Turf Could Impact Plans for William Hart Park
A Los Angeles City Council committee’s recent approval of a motion to potentially ban synthetic grass citywide due to environmental and health concerns could impact improvements planned for William Hart Dog Park in West Hollywood. The council’s Energy and Environment Committee approved the motion on Friday, allowing council members...
Vehicle Plummets Off Cliff, Struck by Train Below
PALMDALE, Calif., June 28 (KNN) — The Los Angeles County Fire Department and California Highway Patrol responded to reports of a vehicle struck by a train around 11:18 p.m. Thursday night. Upon arrival, fire units discovered a Metrolink train (Antelope Valley Line) had collided with a vehicle that had...
Flag ceremony held for LA County firefighter killed in front-loader explosion in Littlerock
A flag ceremony was held Friday for fallen Los Angeles County Firefighter Andrew Pontious, who died in the line of duty.On June 14, Pontious, 52, lost his life while engaged in firefighting operations after a burning front-loader exploded at a quarry in Littlerock. He was a nearly 20-year veteran of fire service who had recently been assigned to a four-member fire engine at Station 93 in Palmdale.A formal flag ceremony was held at the station Friday, which included fire personnel in class A uniforms, badge shrouds, bagpipers, a bell service, a bugler, crossed ladders and an honor guard.Pontious was described...
Los Angeles County firefighter sends out mayday call while fighting a house fire
A Los Angeles County firefighter sent out a mayday after one of his colleagues fell through a roof while trying to extinguish a house fire.The fire started at about 9:15 p.m. at a home in the 8300 block of Boer Avenue in Whittier. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke and fire emitting from the home. One person was inside of the house when the fire started but was able to get out on their own. Firefighters went to the roof to ventilate the building. However, one of them fell through and landed inside the home. Paramedics took the firefighter to the hospital, and he was quickly released with minor injuries. A second firefighter was also sent to the hospital with minor injuries, but how they were hurt is unclear. This is a developing story. Check back for more details.
Number of homeless residents in Los Angeles County decreases in annual count
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The number of homeless residents counted in Los Angeles County has dipped slightly, decreasing by about 0.3% since last year as California continues to struggle with the long-running crisis of tens of thousands of people sleeping in cars and encampments. Results released Friday from a...
Henry Mayo Among First Hospitals In L.A. County To Treat Patients With New Drug-Coated Balloon
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s Cath Lab team of pioneers are among the first to use a cutting-edge device to treat coronary artery disease in Los Angeles County. Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital recently became one of the first hospitals in Los Angeles County to treat patients with “The AGENT™ Drug-Coated Balloon (DCB),” a device that is ...
California’s largest landfill is about to become a massive park
California’s Wildlife Conservation Board recently awarded a $12.5 million grant to help convert a massive landfill into Los Angeles County’s first new regional park in three decades. The Puente Hills Landfill, located near the 605 Freeway and Highway 60 interchange, operated for nearly 60 years and was the largest landfill in California and the second-largest […]
Los Angeles County and Nevada Men Indicted for Illegally Selling Firearms, Including "Ghost Guns," on Instagram
Four men from Los Angeles County and Nevada are facing federal charges for illegally selling firearms on Instagram, including untraceable "ghost guns" and machine gun conversion devices known as "Glock switches." According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Central District of California, the indictment alleges that the defendants conducted the illicit arms trade on the social media platform from July 2023 to May 2024, without the necessary federal firearms licenses.
Metro moves to create its own police agency amid violence on public transit
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna, the former police chief in Long Beach, pushed back against the proposal in a few tense exchanges with Metro board members. The post Metro moves to create its own police agency amid violence on public transit appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Crime victims across California to earn temporary funding with new government order
California Governor Gavin Newsom and various organizations across SLO County have secured over $100 million toward crime victims as part of a new program for aid. The post Crime victims across California to earn temporary funding with new government order appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
State Farm seeks major increase in home, insurance rates, sparks concerns
State Farm has requested a 30% homeowners insurance rate increase, 36% condo owners insurance rate increase, and 52% renters insurance rate increase in California, raising concerns about the company's financial condition and potentially affecting millions of consumers.
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