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Residents displaced by South LA fireworks explosion say they're facing eviction from hotel
It's been three years since an explosion of fireworks in South Los Angeles displaced dozens of residents, and many say they're on the verge of homelessness.The catastrophic explosion occurred in June 2021, leaving 17 people injured and damaging dozens of homes and vehicles.Many affected by the blast were forced to live in hotels. Now, some claim they're facing eviction."We're very frustrated because as you can tell, the homes have not been repaired," said an interpreter for resident Ernesto Marquez during a press conference on Monday. "He says we're here to demand that the people who are staying at the hotel...
LAHSA Reports Decline in Los Angeles Homelessness in 2024
Decreases in Unsheltered Populations, Shelter Numbers Go Up. The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) announced the results of the 2024 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, revealing a slight decline in homelessness. Los Angeles County’s Point-in-Time estimate decreased by 0.27% to 75,312, while the City of Los Angeles saw a 2.2% decline to 45,252.
3 years later, families impacted by LAPD's botched fireworks explosion may face homelessness
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - On the eve of the City Council's expected consideration of a settlement with individuals impacted by the Los Angeles Police Department's botched fireworks disposal, some of those families Monday shared their uncertainty about ever returning to their homes. The families with the help of Ron Gochez,...
These California Cities Just Raised The Minimum Wage. Make Sure You’re Getting Paid the Right Amount
The minimum wage went up in several cities across California on Monday, just as inflation keeps elevating the prices of goods and services in an already very expensive place to live. One Bay Area city, Emeryville, has raised its minimum wage to $19.36 an hour, making it the city with the highest minimum wage in the state.
Beverly Hills illegally rejected plan to build 165 new homes, C.A.R. says
Californians for Homeownership, a nonprofit organization sponsored by the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) that aims to address California’s housing crisis through impact litigation, today announced that it has filed a lawsuit against the city of Beverly Hills over its denial of an application to build a 165-unit mixed-use development in the city’s urban core. The lawsuit is the group’s second filed against Beverly Hills, after a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge ruled in its favor in another housing lawsuit late last year.
Los Angeles County Target Stores Implement New Self-Checkout Rule
Los Angeles County, California is not going to be happy when they hear this... Target has announced a significant change to its self-checkout system. The retail giant transitioned its regular self-checkout lanes to express self-checkout lanes at most of its 2000 locations across the United States, including California. This new...
Triple-digit temps bake SoCal ahead of Independence Day
High temperatures are continuing to scorch Southern California ahead of Independence Day, and the threat is far from over. Daily highs in the triple digits are expected in numerous places, with the hottest days beginning on Thursday, July 4, and continuing through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. In the Antelope Valley, for example, […]
COVID-19 Cases Rise in Los Angeles Amid Summer Surge; Mayor Karen Bass Tests Positive
The COVID-19 situation in Los Angeles County is showing worrying signs with cases continuing on an upward trajectory. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is among those who have contracted the virus, testing positive shortly before her virtual participation in a homelessness press conference, KTLA reports. The county is currently experiencing a summer surge in cases earlier than in previous years, with an average of 215 daily new cases reported for the week ending June 23, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Excessive heat warnings issued for Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County officials are sounding the alarm about the holiday heat wave that will envelop Southern California on and around Independence Day. The Department of Public Health on Monday issued an excessive heat warning for the following areas between Tuesday and next Monday, July 8. Southern Californians should take precautions to avoid becoming overheated, […]
9 Free Outdoor Activities To Enjoy In Los Angeles This Summer
Speaking from experience, some of us need to get outside and touch grass. It’s important for our well-being to disconnect from doom-scrolling and spend time outdoors — without having to spend money, of course! Take a moment to smell the flowers, even the odd smelling ones that grow on trees — you know which ones we mean. With our great weather, there’s a ton to explore around Los Angeles at no cost — from free outdoor concerts to hiking groups. Stay hydrated this summer and enjoy the outdoors with our list of free outdoor activities below! Los Angeles is...
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