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California first state to get federal funds for hydrogen energy hub to help replace fossil fuels
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will be the first state to receive federal funds under a program to create regional networks, or “hubs,” that produce hydrogen as an energy source for vehicles, manufacturing and generating electricity, officials announced Wednesday. The U.S. Department of Energy said the California...
California Senate Leaders Issue Bipartisan ‘Wake Up Call’ in Aftermath of Trump Shooting
The Democratic and Republican leaders in the California State Senate made a bipartisan appeal for unity Tuesday in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire of Healdsburg and Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones of San Diego issued a rare...
MedMen’s closure progresses as receiver oversees asset liquidation
MedMen’s properties in Illinois, Nevada, and New York are nearing sales, but the outlook in California and Massachusetts remains grim. The controlled shutdown of MedMen Enterprises continues under California-based receiver Richard Ormond. In a recent update, Ormond indicated that sales of most former MedMen dispensaries are in progress, with some locations being abandoned and four in Southern California still operational.
Navy Exonerates 258 Black Sailors Unjustly Punished After 1944 California Explosion
The U.S. Navy exonerated on Wednesday 258 Black sailors who were unjustly court-martialed and punished for refusing to follow orders after an explosion that killed more than 300 people in a California port 80 years ago. On the night of July 17, 1944, an explosion with nearly the force of...
4 injured in shooting near Westlake taco stand
Two people were detained after a shooting near a Westlake taco stand early Thursday left at least four people injured, according to preliminary information from the Los Angeles Police Department. The shooting was reported at around midnight where a man, believed to have been the intended target, was shot in...
Residents in parts of Los Angeles can apply for a free air purifier
Residents in some Los Angeles neighborhoods can qualify for a free air purifier as part of the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s residential air filtration program. Those eligible for the free portable air purifier are residents within a certain boundary in Los Angeles. The boundaries include Boyle Heights, East Los Angeles and some areas […]
Drivers who block bus stops, be warned: The cameras are rolling
Long Beach Transit and tech company Hayden AI announced earlier this month the start of a pilot program that tests the ability of cameras mounted to public buses to detect parking violations. Transit spokesperson Mike Gold said Wednesday that cameras have been installed on two buses serving routes 121 and...
Review: Director Lee Isaac Chung’s “Twisters”
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- We have a complex relationship with disaster movies. Just look at the discussion about a “Twisters” poster, which became a perfect encapsulation of our love-hate tendencies. In the promo for the film, in theaters Thursday, actors Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos are...
Bull takes a stroll through a Sylmar neighborhood
Residents in a Sylmar neighborhood spotted an unusual sight when a bull took a leisurely stroll through the area early Thursday. Neighbors who spotted the animal called authorities at around 3 a.m. near Gladstone and McKay street. At one point the animal was struck by a car and fell on...
Ruggable’s newest collection pays tribute to Black culture
LOS ANGELES – Direct-to-consumer washable rug brand Ruggable has partnered with multidisciplinary artist and textile surface designer Malene Barnett to launch its newest collection. Barnett, who is known for creating designs based on the modern Black experience, said the collection is an homage to her heritage, and she drew...
Village Poets Welcomes Kathleen Travers, Poet Laureate of the Foothills, with Veteran Poet rg cantalupo
Village Poets presents Kathleen Travers and rg cantalupo on Sunday, July 28 at 4:30 p.m. at Bolton Hall Museum. In addition to the featured poets, two segments of open mic will be available and refreshments will be served. The Bolton Hall Museum is at 10110 Commerce Ave. in Tujunga. Kathleen...
Two men shot during apparent robbery on Encino street
Two men have been hospitalized after they were shot during an apparent robbery in the Encino area of the San Fernando Valley early Thursday morning. The incident occurred just after 2 a.m. on Hayvenhurst Avenue as the two men were stopped beneath the 101 Freeway overpass to check their tire pressure, a Los Angeles Police […]
‘Shogun’ Leads Emmy Nominations, ‘The Bear’ Sets Comedy Series Record
LOS ANGELES (NEWSnet/AP) — “Shogun” led Emmy nominations Wednesday, and “The Bear” went on a tear with a comedy-series record 23. “Shogun” nominations include best drama series, best actress in a drama series for Anna Sawai and best actor for Hiroyuki Sanada. Nominations for...
Racial Battleground: 21 States Close to Boiling Point
In a nation marked by increasing diversity, pinpointing where racial tensions are escalating is more relevant than ever. Are we ready to address and understand these conflicts?. 1. Minnesota. Minnesota’s racial tensions were globally highlighted after the death of George Floyd in May 2020, leading to worldwide protests. Minneapolis continues...
World cuisine comes local for Dine LA week
A showcase of world cultures through delectable dishes will have Santa Monica residents inundated with delicious choices this weekend. Through July 26, 35 Santa Monica restaurants are highlighting unique menu items for Dine LA Restaurant Week, a twice-annual endeavor that promotes dine-in experiences across the Los Angeles area. “Dine LA’s...
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