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2 LA County pharmacies burglarized within an hour; 1 owned by Korean American
- Advertisement - Two Los Angeles County area pharmacies were broken into in less than an hour on July 3, one of which is owned by a Korean American. The first burglary happened around 1:30 a.m. at Bellflower’s Medic Pharmacy. The second occurred around 2:30 a.m. at a pharmacy in Cerritos, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Heat advisory in effect through Wednesday
– Portions of California, including North County, remain under an excessive heat warning until 9 p.m. PDT Wednesday. Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures ranging from 106 to 116 degrees are expected, with today anticipated to be the hottest. Nights will also remain very warm. There is a high risk...
LA mourns Rev. James Lawson Jr. at South LA memorial service
LOS ANGELES — A packed church of community leaders and other worshippers Saturday paid tribute to the late Rev. James Lawson Jr., the local civil rights icon who died last month at age 95. Lawson was the longtime pastor of Holman United Methodist Church in South Los Angeles, the...
Matthew Perry death probe to expose drug dealing underworld as cops prepare for manslaughter charges
Matthew Perry 's death could unravel a drug dealing underworld in Hollywood, sources claim. The Friends actor's sudden death last October shocked the world. The beloved 54-year-old star died from "acute effects of ketamine" and was found dead in his hot tub at his Los Angeles home. After his death, an investigation was started by the Los Angeles Police Department. The US Drug Enforcement Administration, the US Postal Inspection Service, and the LAPD are now involved in the investigation.
New wildfires start as crews gain containment on existing ones in Northern California
California's wildfire season has been aggressive this year, with over 145,000 acres burned so far, and several major fires are burning in Northern California, including the Thompson Fire, French Fire, and Basin Fire.
Could a Costco with apartments help California's affordable housing crisis?
If Costco's proposal for a mixed-use retail and housing development in California is successful, you won't have to go far to pick up a rotisserie chicken or a package of 30 rolls of toilet paper. The company, in partnership with developer Thrive Living, announced plans in June to open a new South...
Spot container rates rise 10% in a week; now more than $9k to East Coast
LONDON – Spot ocean container rates rose 10% to an average of $5,868 per 40-foot container this week, a number nearly three times higher than the same time last year. Rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles climbed $799 (+12%) to $7,472, while rates from Shanghai to New York rose $1,331 (+17%) to $9,158, according to container price analyst and tracker Drewry.
Danny Trejo Got Into a Fight on July 4th After Someone Threw a Water Balloon at His Car
Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images Danny Trejo got into a physical altercation after someone allegedly threw a water balloon at his car. Trejo, 80, appeared to punch a person that attended the Sunland-Tujunga Independence Day Parade on Thursday, July 4, according to ABC7 Los Angeles. After the unnamed individual hurled a water balloon that hit Trejo's […]
Great Literature Discussion Group Continues Weekly Meetings at Lamanda Park Library
The Great Literature Discussion Group, a weekly gathering for book enthusiasts, continues its meetings at the Lamanda Park Branch Library in Pasadena, California. The next session is scheduled for Monday, July 15, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The group, which caters to adult readers, meets for an hour...
uc Berkeley study links trees to smog
A new study from UC Berkeley has found that trees and plants in Los Angeles could be contributing to the city’s air pollution problem. While car emissions have been declining in California, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released by stressed plants in warm temperatures are now being blamed for worsening smog and air quality issues. VOCs are chemicals emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids.
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