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Harris supporter from Peninsula mobilizes voters after Biden steps aside
Amid the churn of her printer and chime of her phone, it's been a chaotic couple of days for Kamala Harris supporter Harini Krishnan. "I will say the last 48 hours has been a blur, but it has been a magical blur," she told CBS News Bay Area. Lovingly known as Harini Auntie to young Harris supporters, Krishnan has been championing the current vice president since 2019, and as friend for longer. She leads an organization that was known as South Asians for Biden just 48 hours ago, but has since rebranded to South Asians for Harris in the wake...
State celebrates five years and secure water for hundreds of thousands of Californians thanks to the SAFER drinking water program
State officials, advocates and residents gathered in Porterville on Monday to celebrate the five-year mark of a state drinking water program born of the crippling 2012-2016 drought. That’s when the entire community of east Porterville went dry – for months. There was no government program available to help and nonprofits...
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.
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Shift to La Niña for the coming winter could affect the next water year in the West
While California and Nevada remain virtually drought-free, climate experts say extreme heat and wildfire risk may continue plaguing the West for months. Scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said during a webinar Monday that ongoing heat events across the West present a major risk to vulnerable communities, despite a good water supply outlook for the region.
California-based supplier pleads guilty to role in methamphetamine trafficking organization in West Virginia
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — A California man pleaded guilty to a role in a methamphetamine trafficking organization that operated in West Virginia. 41-year-old Alejandro Gallegos, also known as “Alex,” “Rooster,” “G” and “Primo,” of Hacienda Heights, California, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and 500 grams or more of […]
Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen and Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care Make a Historical Mark as the First African American Owned Chain of Urgent Care Facilities in the United States
Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care validated as the First African American Owned Urgent Care in the nation with chain locations. LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 22, 2024 / Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen and Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care of California make a historical mark as the first African American owned chain of urgent cares in the United States. This milestone builds upon a previous achievement from September 4, 2020, when the medical pioneer was named the first African American to open a chain of urgent cares in Los Angeles; which led many to believe that Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care could be the nation's first black-owned Chain. The California PR firm Executive 1 Media Group executed a nationwide urgent care project in February of 2024 with a team of researchers from Ohio, Nevada and California.
Baby found dead in trash bin outside Woodland Hills home
A homicide investigation is underway after a 1-day-old baby girl was found dead outside a home in the San Fernando Valley Tuesday. Police were notified after a 23-year-old woman who arrived at a hospital with extensive bleeding was determined to have just given birth, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson confirmed to KTLA. Officers followed […]
Pearl Raises Largest-Ever Investment in Dental AI with $58 Million Round
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024-- Pearl, the global leader in dental AI, today announced that it has raised $58 million in Series B funding to accelerate its mission to elevate patient care in dentistry. Left Lane Capital led the round, with participation from Smash Capital, Alpha Partners, and existing investors, Craft Ventures and Neotribe Ventures. This funding marks the largest investment ever in dental artificial intelligence. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240724200226/en/ Pearl, the global leader in dental AI, today announced that it has raised $58 million in Series B funding to accelerate its mission to elevate patient care in dentistry. (Photo: Business Wire)
Boyle Heights shooting leaves man wounded
Boyle Heights -- A 19-year-old man is in the hospital after he was shot Tuesday night. Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a shots fired call around 11 p.m. Tuesday to First and Myers streets where the victim told officers he was walking under the nearby First Street Bridge when he heard gunshots and turned to run away. After he ran a short distance, he realized he had been shot, an LAPD spokeswoman told City News Service.
2025 5-Star Jazzy Davidson shares recruiting updates, discusses top-6 schools
Jazzy Davidson, a 5-star prospect in the class of 2025, is now focusing on just six schools. At Nike Nationals, Davidson told 247Sports she will now focus on being recruited by USC, UCLA, Duke, Connecticut, TCU and Texas with plans on committing during the spring. "I have a top-6 now,...
Griffith Park road work will reduce traffic lanes
Griffith Park: Those driving through Griffith Park should get ready for a major change: Vehicle lanes along a stretch of Crystal Springs Drive will be reduced from two to one in each direction as the city adds biking and pedestrian paths as well as a buffer separating those areas from traffic.
Week 29 Part 2 Car Show Report | 2024 | Scot S
Week 29 Part 2 Car Show Report takes us to the Glendale annual Cruise on Brand Avenue. Some cool and unusual rides were on hand. And Scot S reports below with his usual pics and commentary:. Tom,. I went to the Cruise on Brand in Glendale with my wife Saturday...
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