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Baldwin Park to Host 29th Annual Pride of the Valley 5K Run & Walk Saturday
Baldwin Park is thrilled to announce the 29th Annual Pride of the Valley 5K Run & Walk, scheduled for Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Morgan Park, located in the 4100 Block of Baldwin Park Boulevard. Its beloved summer tradition will feature the Pride of the Valley 5K, the High School...
Ben Affleck’s $20 Million Home Puts Him Close to Jennifer Garner Despite Her Desire for Space From His Marital Issues
Ben Affleck's new LA mansion is close to Jennifer Garner's home, but she allegedly doesn't want to help him with his marital woes anymore.
Authorities ID Ontario man found shot to death near DTLA
LOS ANGELES – A 39-year-old man who was shot to death in Koreatown was identified Monday by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. Officers were dispatched at 4:22 a.m. Saturday to a “shooting” call in the area of Sixth Street and Wilton Avenue located a man suffering from several gunshot wounds, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Burglary suspect shot and killed in Los Angeles neighborhood after charging at officers
Los Angeles police shot and killed a suspect who charged at officers following a barricade situation during an attempted burglary in the Mid-City area Monday morning.Officers first responded to a report of a burglary in the 2600 block of South Halm Avenue around 3:30 a.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. When officials arrived at the scene, they saw smoke coming from the house and were told the suspects took off in a green van. Police officers were able to stop the van nearby and arrested three suspects inside, although they might not be involved with the burglary.When firefighters went inside the home to put out the fire, a fourth suspect armed with a knife was found inside and refused to leave.Authorities called SWAT to the scene and a perimeter was set up around the house.After an hours-long standoff, the suspect came out of a window and ran at officers with a knife before they opened fire. The suspect was hit by gunfire and pronounced dead at the scene.The identity of the person shot and killed has not been released.The incident remains under investigation.
Local resident sparks concern after sharing photo of 'obnoxious' truck modification: 'It should be banned'
A Redditor went to r/SantaMonica to express their disdain for a trending form of advertising in the West Coast town. The photo shows a truck designed for digital mobile advertising promoting ad space. "While I'm generally laissez-faire and against regulation … I find it obnoxious, but maybe I'm the only...
Deputies Surround La Puente Residence with Woman Barricaded Inside
Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau Monday surrounded a La Puente residence where a woman suspect was barricaded. The incident began at about 11:40 p.m. Sunday in the 18200 block of Renault Street, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. A Crisis Negotiation Team was...
Wildfire smoke linked to heightened risk of dementia diagnosis, new California research finds
SACRAMENTO -- When a wildfire rips through your community, your life and home are likely top of mind, but what about your brain health?A new study released Monday, at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference found that wildfire smoke is linked to heightened risk of a new dementia diagnosis.The research was conducted in California over a span of 10 years, analyzing the health records of more than 1.2 million socioeconomically diverse Kaiser Permanente members who were 60 years or older and had not previously been diagnosed with dementia."What we want to do is encourage people to be aware and mitigate any...
Climate Ready: Preparing to evacuate because of wildfires
More than 700,000 acres have burned across California so far this year, compared to 22,439 in 2023.The American Red Cross says as wildfires become more frequent, the need to be prepared is more important than ever."There are people who have to evacuate every summer due to wildfires, but we are also seeing people who have never had that experience before," said Taylor Poisall, with the American Red Cross.Shaver Lake resident, David Hornor and his family didn't have much time to leave in 2020 when the Creek Fire broke out."We certainly were not prepared for the Creek," said Hornor.Hornor and his...
Can’t find a doctor? California bill would punish insurers for giving customers outdated info
CALIFORNIA, USA — Over the years, licensed therapist Sarah Soroken has heard from her patients again and again about what a miserable experience it can be to find a mental health provider who actually takes their insurance. But one patient stands out. Soroken said she was working at Kaiser’s...
Fire Victim Trust enters ‘wind down’ stage. Will North Bay victims be made whole?
It has been four years this month since a fund was established to pay victims of California wildfires sparked by the utility giant Pacific Gas & Electric. Now, the Fire Victim Trust says its work is in its final stage, but a few outstanding issues remain before its work can be completed and fire survivors see further compensation. The trust has made settlement offers for all of the more than ...
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