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Park wildfire in California becomes largest active blaze in US
A wildfire in northern California continues to burn across the region and became the largest active blaze in the U.S. over the weekend. The Park fire has grown to more than 350,000 acres, making it the largest active wildfire in the U.S. right now and one of the largest wildfires in California history. The California…
County accuses Bureau of Indian Affairs of favoritism toward California casino project
County accuses Bureau of Indian Affairs of favoritism toward California casino project. Solano County sent a letter accusing the Pacific Regional Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs of “showing favoritism” toward a Lake County-based Native American tribe looking to build a casino in Vallejo. Story continues below.
California Shelter Opens New Animal Clinic Made from Shipping Containers
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. An East Bay animal rescue organization, Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter,...
Chaffey College tech program gets state grant
The Chaffey College Industrial Technical Learning Center has received a $1.2 million grant that will provide free training to low-income and underrepresented students. The funding is being provided by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards, which is part of the California Department Industrial Relations, according to a statement on the college’s website.
Shooting at Southern California beach parking lot leaves 2 wounded
Police in Long Beach are investigating after gunfire erupted Saturday night, leaving two men wounded, authorities confirmed to KTLA. Officers with the Long Beach Police Department flagged down near Alamitos Avenue and 5th Street just before 10 p.m. about an adult male who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. […]
2 suspects rob victim at gunpoint after following them from ATM in Culver City
Police are searching for two suspects who followed a victim from a Culver City ATM and robbed them at gunpoint on Saturday. During their preliminary investigation, detectives were able to determine that the victim had visited a bank in the 5300 block of Sepulveda Boulevard at around 1 p.m., according to the Culver City Police Department. "Two suspects followed the victim to the intersection of Culver Park Drive and Slauson Avenue," the statement said. "When the victim exited their vehicle to retrieve an item from the trunk, the two suspects boxed the victim in with their vehicles."It was then that police say...
They pair former inmates with homeowners, with unusual success. And they’re expanding to Long Beach
A lot can change in 16 years. Cannabis became legal in California. Cars began driving themselves. And smartphones made the slow march into adulthood, changing how we pay bills, apply for a job, arrange a ride or doctor visit. Daaron Hammond, unfortunately, wasn’t around for the transition. Since 2008, the...
Theft At Nike Clearance Store, Suspects Leave In Stolen Vehicle
The Nike Clearance Store fell victim to a grand theft as six individuals rushed the store around 1 p.m. and fled in a stolen vehicle, according to Santa Clarita Watch Deputy Villalobos. The six individuals who have not been described were reported leaving the Nike Clearance Store near the 25000 block of Stevenson Ranch in ...
Family, Friends Mourn Passing of 11-year-old Maya Enomoto
WHITTIER — A local girl’s battle with cancer has come to a sad end. The passing of Maya Enomoto, who would have turned 12 in December, was announced on July 23 by Miki Suzuki, organizer of a GoFundMe campaign for the family (www.gofundme.com/f/for-maya-and-family). “Our beautiful baby is the...
Bring the family to Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series! Tonight, Saturday, July 27: Musiq Soulchild
Here is a message from our friends at Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors. Now in its 24th year, Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series returns with exciting symphonic and pop concerts at beautiful Burton Chace Park. Enjoy a serene sunset by the water & brilliant music under the stars… for free!
SoCalGas cutting off service to 135 homes in Rancho Palos Verdes due to 'worsening land movement'
Dozens of residents in Rancho Palos Verdes were left in shock Saturday after SoCalGas announced it's cutting off service to more than 100 homes."Due to worsening land movement, SoCalGas has determined it is unsafe to continue providing natural gas service to approximately 135 homes in the Portuguese Bend community," read a notice posted on the utility company's website.Service is scheduled to be cut off Monday at 9 a.m."The city is working with SoCalGas to discuss the potential of delaying shutoffs, if safe to do so," read the notice.No gas leaks have been detected, according to the company. The city said...
Facts of Life star Lisa Whelchel, 61, hasn’t aged a day 36 years since last episode as show’s revival is halted
FACTS of Life actress Lisa Whelchel has defied age as fans got bad news about the show's revival. In 2021, a reboot of the beloved American sitcom was announced, but there was some drama behind the scenes. Despite the news, Lisa, 61, was all smiles during an outing in Los...
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