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The Heroes Behind Freeway Signs
As residents hit the highways this coming week to celebrate the Labor Day weekend and the end of summer, many will zoom past a host of freeway signs memorializing local heroes. People like South Orange County resident John James Paoletti. This month, his family alongside local elected officials, veterans and...
Road closure: Keeping California's scenic Highway 1 open
On the California coast where the mountains cascade into the sea, a ribbon of road rides down the edge of the continent. Driving on Highway 1 is a singular experience, and this winding 70-mile stretch hugging the steep coastline of Big Sur is why bucket lists exist.For tourists like Linda Carroll, of St. Paul, Minnesota, the feeling from driving Highway 1 is divine. "I think it's phenomenal," she said. "If you didn't believe in God and you were down here, you definitely would have to, because it's just spectacular."Henry Miller helped put the area on the map in the 1950s,...
School crossing guards cut from budget in city of Orange
Mornings outside of West Orange Elementary School are much busier now that school is back in session. However, something is missing this year.The city of Orange is no longer providing crossing guard services to Orange Unified School District schools due to budget cuts.Oscar Bautista, a parent of two daughters at OUSD said, "For me right now where I drop them off, it is an issue. There's not even any signage, so I have to be very cautious when I'm crossing with my daughters."About 15 crossing guard positions were eliminated, which saves the city about $420,000.Armando Esparza dropped off his great-granddaughter...
The largest dam removal project in the US is completed – a major win for Indigenous tribes
The Klamath River dams removal project was a significant win for tribal nations on the Oregon-California border who for decades have fought to restore the river back to its natural state.
New book highlights unique, unexpected museums of greater LA
Angel City Press’s new publication “Also on View: Unique and Unexpected Museums of Greater Los Angeles” celebrates LA’s most fascinating and underappreciated collections, from the deeply culturally significant—such as the Garifuna Museum—to the highly specific and unusual, like the City of Los Angeles’s Streetlight Museum. There are more than 750 museums in the greater Los Angeles area, many of which may not be familiar to even the most seasoned explorers.
'My kids go to Costco now,' and other reasons Rite Aid, Walgreens and CVS are hurting
CVS is cutting costs, Rite Aid's shelves are empty and Walgreens is closing stores as retail pharmacies across Los Angeles and the country face a challenging retail environment and pressure from insurance company intermediaries.
6 September Events to Add to Your Calendar
September is here, which means it’s time to gear up for fall! Aside from Labor Day weekend and the start of football season, there’s so much to be excited about. Whether you’re local to Newport Beach or simply visiting, there are plenty of events to add to your calendar this month. From live music on the Back Bay at Newport Dunes to the highly anticipated Pacific Wine & Food Classic, these six Newport Beach events are sure to liven up your fall.
Unaffordable energy prices: What are California lawmakers doing about it?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California state lawmakers are considering a package of five bills focused on reducing utility bills for customers — and clean energy. “Too many California families are at a breaking point,” said Democratic Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine), who is the author of two bills focused on energy affordability.
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