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California's Struggle to End Neighborhood Oil Drilling Faces Fierce Industry Opposition
In January, a dramatic incident in Wilmington, Los Angeles, where oily water erupted from an oil well, underscored the ongoing health hazards faced by residents due to neighborhood oil drilling. Ashley Hernandez, an advocate for Communities for a Better Environment, reflects on growing up with persistent health issues such as asthma and cancer, attributed to toxic emissions from nearby wells. This predominantly low-income, Latino community is heavily impacted by over 2,300 oil wells, many of which are idle and leaking harmful pollutants.
Prince Harry Is 'Increasingly Bored' With Life in California as Friends 'Won't Visit Him' and 'Difficult' Meghan Markle
Prince Harry gave up his royal life in 2020 when he relocated to the U.S., and it looks like he's having a tough time adjusting to life away from the palace gates after all these years. “Harry is increasingly bored and looking back across the Atlantic where most of his army and school friends still live and whom he never sees because they won’t visit him in the States because they find Meghan difficult,” royal expert Tom Quinn told an outlet.The Duke of Sussex transitioned from being a working prince to pursuing a career in Hollywood, but Quinn believes the...
Judge Signs Off On Paul Walker’s Daughter Meadow’s Divorce Settlement With Ex Louis Thornton-Allan
The late Paul Walker‘s only child Meadow Walker is one step closer to cutting all ties with her ex-husband, Louis Thorton-Allan, after a judge signed off on their divorce settlement, In Touch can exclusively report. According to court documents obtained by In Touch, a California judge approved the agreement...
Surprise Firework Citations in Northern California After Fourth of July Celebrations
Despite persistent warnings about severe fines and dangers, Northern California saw a flurry of illegal fireworks on the Fourth of July, keeping law enforcement busy. This year, some agencies stepped up their game working undercover. The Sacramento Fire Department patrolled in unmarked cars, catching violators off guard. We actually patrolled...
Hate crimes down, though LGBTQ and Jewish communities remain targeted
Crime continues to be one of the predominant issues in Santa Monica and the Los Angeles area, including the tragedy of hate crime events. On June 28, California Attorney General Rob Bonta released the 2023 Hate Crime in California report, which showed that hate crime events in California decreased by 7.1% from 2022 (2,120 incidents) to 2023 (1,970 incidents).
Map shows 'potentially historic' heatwave as 'dangerous heat' to bake West Coast for days
The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned of a "dangerous heat" that is likely to become more widespread in the West today and Saturday, with a "potentially historic" heatwave predicted
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