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Downey Man Killed in Fatal Traffic Collision in Lakewood Identified
A 41-year-old man who was fatally injured in a collision on the border of Long Beach and Lakewood was identified Monday by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. David Garcia, of Downey, was originally injured in the crash that occurred around 6:10 p.m. June 4 at the intersection...
Number of drug OD deaths stabilize in 2023, LA County data shows
Drug overdoses and poisoning deaths stabilized last year for the first time in a decade in Los Angeles County, health officials announced Monday. An analysis by the Department of Public Health of LA County Department of Medical Examiner data found drug-related overdose and poisoning deaths dropped slightly from 3,220 in 2022 to 3,092 in 2023.
Antonio Villaraigosa, former LA mayor, makes another run for California governor
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is making another run for California governor."California is the state where anything is possible with hard work and determination, but our future depends on our willingness to face our biggest challenges," he said in his announcement video posted on social media Tuesday. "I believe we need a problem solver to lead our state. That's why I'm running for governor."Villaraigosa, 71, ran for governor in 2018 but finished third in the primary.Several other Democrats have already announced their candidacy, including Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, Sen. Toni Atkins, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and former State Controller Betty Yee.Gov. Gavin Newsom is term-limited and cannot run for reelection.This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
California Latinos Call on Local, National Leaders to Address Housing, Economy
Maria Vargas sells sliced jicama, cucumbers, and watermelon, among other fruits, from a sidewalk stand in San Francisco’s Mission District. The El Salvadoran immigrant has two children and is expecting a third. After losing her previous job, she said she had no other choice but to find some way to support them.
California Report – bluegrass harmonica virtuoso David Naiditch
Southern California virtuoso harmonica player, teacher, composer, and session player David Naiditch has been part of the Los Angeles music scene for many years. His website bio says he “was tutored on the diatonic harmonica by the legendary blues icon, Sonny Terry. In the mid-1960s, I taught harmonica at the Ash Grove, a club that was the focal point of the Los Angeles folk music revival. Years later, I taught and performed at other venues in the Los Angeles area, such as McCabe’s Guitar Shop, Boulevard Music, the Coffee Gallery Backstage, and Viva Cantina.” He has seven albums of mostly bluegrass, swing, and gypsy jazz instrumentals, and is the foremost bluegrass harmonica player in the California scene today. He has played on albums by bluegrassers David Grier, Stuart Duncan, Richard Smith, Sierra Hull, Rob Ickes, Ron Block, Dennis Caplinger, Pat Cloud, and more…
State Capitol: Target vs. Shoplifters — Villainized by Corporate Lobbying with the Newest California Bill
SACRAMENTO, CA — Assembly Bill 1990 was first introduced to the California state legislature here at the beginning of 2024 by Assemblywoman Wendy Carillo. Now, as of July 2024, the bill “swept across the legislature” to be voted as amended, according to Digital Democracy. If passed and...
Heat rising in SoCal Inland with cooler coastal temperatures
Southern California temperatures will remain above average across interior areas this week, while staying cooler closer to the coast, where there will be a strong onshore breeze, the National Weather Service said Monday.
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