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Governor Newsom honors fallen Caltrans worker
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) equipment operator Alexander Rodish:. “Jennifer and I are deeply saddened to learn of the death today of Caltrans worker Alexander Rodish. A Caltrans employee since 2021, Alexander was a dedicated...
California regulators step up support for offshore wind
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on Friday ramped up its support for offshore wind, with a proposal to fund the procurement of up to 7.6 gigawatts. The proposal recommended launching three solicitation rounds for offshore wind projects beginning in 2027, with expected electricity deliveries rolling out in 2035, 2036 and 2037. In addition to pledging financial…
The Switch Up Election Series: BlackPAC director highlights ‘essential’ role of Black voters
Adrianne Shropshire began her political work as a community organizer in California, focusing on police accountability, economic justice and youth empowerment in the South Los Angeles neighborhoods. In 2016, Shropshire founded BlackPAC, an organization dedicated to educating and mobilizing African American voters. Through that work, she has designed programs to engage hundreds of thousands of…
Metro sees rise in ridership
Despite recent crime, Metro said overall ridership increased in June compared to the same period a year earlier -- with the transit agency Monday reporting almost 25.2 million boardings between buses and rails, and ridership hitting 85.5% of pre-COVID June 2019 passenger levels.
Robbery Takes Place Inside of Marina Del Rey Business, Suspect Flees
MARINA DEL REY – A person was robbed today inside of a Marina Del Rey business, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed. Just before 11 a.m. Monday, a 911 caller told police that a robbery suspect had fled the scene after committing a robbery at 103 W Washington Boulevard, which is where Juice Infusion is located, according to the LAPD.
26,800 SQFT Public Market Gets Reimagining in Culver City
The vision for a public market in Culver City is taking a new shape, as developer Regency Centers adapts to the changing commercial landscape following the pandemic. The project, Culver Public Market — located at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Centinela Avenue, at 12405 Washington Blvd. — has been reimagined to better align with current market conditions.
Abbyson taps former Wayfair merchandising manager for its VP post
LOS ANGELES — Abbyson has named Cassidy Cobb as its new vice president of merchandising, reporting to Rodd Rafieha, chief sales officer. Previously, Cobb held leadership roles at Wayfair, most recently as senior manager of curated merchandising, and City Furniture, where she finished her tenure as director of merchandising. In her new role, she will focus on merchandising, product development and retail strategies.
Mystery company may buy, finish graffitied towers in downtown Los Angeles: WSJ
A local developer is in talks to purchase the graffitied Oceanwide Plaza towers in downtown Los Angeles with the intention of finishing construction. The unfinished project, which was abandoned in 2019, drew attention after taggers scaled the towers and created highly visible graffiti. The Chinese developer Oceanwide Holdings may now sell the project for about […]
Best Dishes Eater Editors Ate This Week: July 22
The editors at Eater LA dine out several times a week, if not per day, which means we’re always encountering standout dishes that deserve time in the limelight. Here’s the very best of everything the team has eaten this week. Bluefin tuna with tomato at Kato in the...
Man Shot and Wounded in South LA Area; Investigation Underway
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A man was shot and wounded Monday in the South Los Angeles area, possibly during an attempted robbery at a gas station, and an investigation was underway. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers were sent to the 1900 block of West Slauson Avenue about 3:40 a.m. to investigate a report that a man who had been hit by gunfire had been transported from that location to a hospital in unknown condition.
7/24: Japan Foundation presents in-person lecture “Henna art”
The Japan Foundation Los Angeles presents in-person lecture series “Conversations on Japanese Art 2. Art that UNSETTLES (HENNA art)” at 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90036, on Wednesday, July 24, 7 p.m.-8:15 p.m. (PDT). Admission is free, registration is required Click here to Register. When...
Morning Buzz: USC Picked Sixth In Big Ten
6 out of “10” schools is a loonnngg season. 6 out of 18 teams is right where we should be. SC being behind all those teams sounds about right, being realistic, which I am not. Liked by 1 person. We don’t play Iowa, Oregon or Ohio State.
SMC Barrett Gallery to Host Opening Reception Aug. 3 for “Still Blowin’ – 42 Years of Glass at SMC” Exhibition
Image caption: A close-up photograph of heating blown glass to a working temperature — over 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit — will be on display as part of “Still Blowin’ – 42 Years of Glass at SMC. Photo: Terri Bromberg. The Santa Monica College (SMC) Pete &...
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Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul And Dwyane Wade's Fund Grants $230,000 To Two Black Founders Affecting Social Good
The NBA stars launched the Social Change Fund United to fuel economic opportunity in minority communities. NBA stars Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul are helping to change the impact trajectory of two Black-led organizations. The organization, Social Change Fund United (SCFU), recently announced that $230,000 will be granted...
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