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Stretches of 15, 10 and 5 freeways in SoCal among the deadliest roads in the state, report says
Deaths from car crashes jumped in California between 2018 and 2022, with several of those traffic fatalities occurring in the Southland, according to a recent report.ConsumerAffairs found fatal car crashes rose by 17% during that four-year span, despite a population decline in the state.Researchers looked at data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to understand where deadly crashes happen and their contributing factors.Interstate 5, which runs through California, was the state's deadliest road in 2022. There was a total of 128 deaths that year, the report said.ConsumerAffairs also analyzed the deadliest stretches of roads in the state. The 15...
Over 100 horses at Southern California facility at risk of being displaced
More than 100 horses are in danger of being displaced, including some that are too old to be moved and would need to be euthanized, after the city of Lakewood announced it could no longer afford to run the beloved equestrian center. The Lakewood Equestrian Center also houses miniature horses and some mules. Some […]
Traffic concerns of Rossmoor resident prompts second look
While residents in Rossmoor recently rejected a costly study prepared by the Orange County Department of Public Works, a lone resident appeared before the Board of Directors in June saying he could not in good conscious not speak out before someone gets hurt. Kevin Boylan suggested that while the residents...
Big Bang on the Bay fireworks show postponed to Labor Day over missing paperwork
A popular Fourth of July fireworks show in Long Beach was canceled and instead set to take place on Labor Day after a dispute over paperwork. Big Bang on the Bay is a traditional Fourth of July fireworks event that occurs on July 3rd at Boathouse on the Bay in Long Beach to raise money for the Boys and Girls Club of Long Beach each year.
Metro to Host 605/5 Freeway Expansion Project Meetings
Starting next week, Metro will host a series of community meetings on its plan to widen the 605 Freeway, plus connecting Freeways: the 5, 10, 60 and 105. See full meeting schedule at the bottom of this post. In 2020 Metro and Caltrans announced that they would demolish more than...
What's good in the LBC: Independence Day, a charcuterie class, Long Beach Reggae Fest and more
Last week we told you about some ongoing summer events like the Long Beach Municipal Band free summer concerts and The Addams Family series of shows at the Long Beach Playhouse. If you missed it, check it out here. Here are some events you can check out this week:. Independence...
Los Alamitos holds a grand re-opening after year renovations
An overflow crowd gathered at the Los Alamitos Museum on Los Alamitos Boulevard on Sunday for two purposes, first to formally recognize its two year transformation and to also induct Renaissance Man Joe Escalante into the city’s Hall of Fame (see related story). For anyone who has visited the...
17 teachers, staff retire from Downey Unified School District
DOWNEY – The closing of the 2023-24 school year marked the end of an era for many Downey Unified employees as the district said farewell to 17 staff members made up of both Classified (non-teaching) and Certificated (teaching) positions. At the end of May, the Downey Unified Personnel Commission...
Tougher rules for pre-kindergarten rattle districts, cloud program’s future
This is the third in a series of stories on the challenges impacting California’s efforts to offer high-quality instruction to all 4-year-olds by 2025. This past school year, 4-year-old Yoshua would’ve been home, watching TV or playing on his tablet if he hadn’t been enrolled in Garden Grove Unified’s transitional kindergarten (TK) program, according to his mom, Briseida, who asked that her last name not be used.
Los Al Council declares emergency to fix gas leak
In a special meeting, the City Council of Los Alamitos approved a motion to declare an emergency to fix a natural gas leak in a line leading into the city’s police department. Mayor Jordan Nefulda said the special order of the day was to discuss the emergency gas line...
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