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August is Valley Fever Awareness Month
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — August is Valley Fever Awareness Month and the California Department of Public Health indicates the state may have set a record for Valley Fever cases in 2023. Dr. Carlos D’Assumpcao and Annika Knudsen from Flame & Skewers stopped by 17 News to share details on the illness and promotion happening at […]
Wildfires threaten communities in the West as Oregon fire closes interstate, creates its own weather
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Firefighters in the West are scrambling as wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with at least one Oregon fire so large that it is creating its own weather. Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon was closed in both directions Tuesday between Ontario and Baker City as flames from the Durkee fire advanced toward the roadway in multiple locations. The Oregon Department of Transportation also closed the eastbound lanes of I-84 from Pendleton to Baker City and warned Tuesday night that travelers should expect continued highway closures in eastern Oregon as fire crews actively fight fire from the interstate. The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Monday night authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the lightning-caused blaze that started July 17. It had scorched nearly 375 square miles (971 square kilometers) as of Tuesday afternoon. The Durkee fire was threatening homes in and around the communities of Durkee, Huntington and Rye Valley, as well as the interstate, cell towers and power infrastructure in the area. Fire crews and equipment from 22 states were battling the blaze as of Tuesday, authorities said.
California Report Reveals Devastating Impacts of Extreme Heat on Marginalized Communities
Black Voice News photojournalist Aryana Noroozi was born in San Diego, California and graduated with a master’s degree from The Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Her love for visual storytelling led her to document immigrant and deportee communities and those struggling with addiction. She was a 2020 Pulitzer Center Crisis Reporting Fellow and a GroundTruth Project Migration Fellow. She is currently a CatchLight/Report for America corps member employed by Black Voice News. You can learn more about her at aryananoroozi.com. You can email her at aryana@blackvoicenews.com.
Heritage Square South in Pasadena Is Fully Occupied
According to William K. Huang, Director of Housing, sixty-nine senior citizens who had experienced homelessness in Pasadena are now permanently housed at Heritage Square South. Heritage Square South is a Permanent Supportive Housing (“PSH”) project developed by BRIDGE Housing for senior citizens aged 55+. The building is located at 710...
Davis Bove & Jake Ritter Shine at Sunset Tour with Personal Bests in LA
Davis Bove and former Mustang Jake Ritter concluded highly successful track seasons at Sound Running’s Sunset Tour meet in Los Angeles after notable performances in various events. Bove ran a lifetime best of 3:35.91 in the 1,500-meter race, finishing seventh and improved to 3:35.35 at the Sunset Tour. Ritter...
Woman killed by hit-and-run driver in Baldwin Hills
A woman was killed on Tuesday when she was struck by a hit-and-run driver while crossing the street in Baldwin Hills. The crash happened a little before 2 a.m. in the 5700 block of W. Obama Boulevard near La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles Police Department officers said. They say that the woman and a man were crossing the street when she was struck by the driver of a dark-colored vehicle driving northbound on La Cienega. Paramedics pronounced the woman dead at the scene. Late Tuesday, she was identified by 40-year-old Yvonne Parks by the Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner.Video from the scene...
JaMichael Garrett, a four-star linebacker from Alabama, considers USC
Gulf Shores (Alabama) four-star 2026 linebacker JaMichael Garrett has locked in the USC Trojans as one of his top schools. Auburn, LSU, Miami, Mississippi State, Michigan, and USC football made the top six. The 6-2, 200-pound product is currently ranked as the No. 125 player and No. 11 linebacker in...
Joel Klatt Announces Major College Football Program As Sleeper For 2024
The Pac-12 now has the Oregon State Beavers and Washington State Cougars as the only teams left in the conference heading into 2024. The USC Trojans, Washington Huskies, Oregon Ducks, UCLA Bruins, Arizona Wildcats, Arizona State Sun Devils, Colorado Buffaloes, Utah Utes, Stanford Cardinal, and ...
Hollywood Compound Hits the Market; Offers Could Exceed $100M
Avison Young has been exclusively retained to sell a private, 7.3-acre compound overlooking Los Angeles at 1999 N. Sycamore Ave. Including the Yamashiro restaurant and surrounding developable acreage, the landmark site is rebranded as Hollywood Mountain. The property could yield offers exceeding $100 million. The Avison Young team tapped to...
Dodgers Sign Undrafted Free Agent Pitcher to Minor League Contract
Hurricanes redshirt sophomore Myles Caba announced Friday that he has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers after going undrafted. The signing comes after a breakout season with the Miami Hurricanes that saw the lefty take a lead role out of the bullpen during the Canes' late-season push. The 6-foot-1, 205-pound left-hander recorded 46 strikeouts over 33.2 innings, holding opponents to a .246 batting average but his last 10 outings were his best. Caba notched a 2.79 ERA, registering five saves down the stretch for the Hurricanes. The Valrico, Fla., native came to Miami after a three-year stint at South Florida...
Summer program pays teens in L.A. public housing community to learn skilled trades
This summer, teenage residents at Jordan Downs, one of L.A.’s largest public housing communities, are earning a paycheck while learning hands-on skills like welding and carpentry, launching them on pathways to careers in industries facing strong demand and a critical lack of qualified workers. The program is made possible...
California environmentalists sue Port of Los Angeles, alleging clean water violations
A California environmental group on Tuesday filed a federal lawsuit against the Port of Los Angeles, accusing the defendant of unleashing toxic pollutants into the San Pedro Bay. The activists — from the organization Environment California — claimed that the port has violated the federal Clean Water Act with more than 2,000 illegal discharges in the past…
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