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Officials clear homeless encampment at California State Beach
CALIFORNIA, USA — Officials cleared a homeless encampment at a California state beach Thursday, a month after Gov. Gavin Newsom directed cities and state agencies to take urgent action against people sleeping in public spaces. Bright yellow trash trucks rolled onto the sands of Dockweiler State Beach, located behind...
Redondo Beach warns drivers of parking meter scam involving fake QR codes
The city of Redondo Beach warned residents and visitors Saturday of a recent scam involving fake QR codes stuck to parking meters along the Esplanade and Riviera Village area.The fraudulent QR codes were recently discovered on about 150 parking meters affixed next to the legitimate ParkMobile and PayByPhone labels. The fake code directed motorists to a "paybyphone'' website that prompted them to input their location and payment information.Redondo Beach police officers inspected all of the city's parking meters and removed the fake codes, the city stated.Anyone who feels they were defrauded was urged to call police at 310-379-2477 and file a report. Anyone who received a parking citation after making a payment on the fake QR code, may also call police.Police also wanted to hear from anyone with information on the people believed responsible for the scam.Copyright 2024, City News Service, Inc.
Kings Of Leon, Phantogram Rock Out At L.A.’s Kia Forum [Photos/Videos]
On its face, it’s difficult to fathom that Kings of Leon have been a band for 25 years now, but you don’t have to dig very deep to make sense of their quarter-century together. For one, the brothers Caleb, Nathan, and Jared Followill and their cousin Matthew Followill have known each other their whole lives. So, from that perspective, their tenure as Kings comes as a drop in the bucket.
Man convicted of 2013 rape, shooting at Inglewood police officers files claim against City
INGLEWOOD – A man who caused one of the most tense standoffs in modern Inglewood times has filed a claim against the City alleging injuries and wrongful conviction in relation to his 2013 arrest. Inglewood residents, living in the Avenues between 102nd Street and 108th Street will recall a...
Long Beach State Women’s Soccer Draws With No. 4 BYU
LBSU (1-2-1) was the better team for most of the 90 minutes and midfielder Makayla Demelo scored the equalizer in the 73rd minute. The Beach outshot BYU 14-5 and opened the game with what coach Mauricio Ingrassia called, “Our best half of the year.”. “I think our team is...
$5 million Scratchers ticket sold in Temecula
Four Scratchers tickets purchased at Southern California businesses have once again made new millionaires, the California Lottery announced Friday. According to the state agency, the largest jackpot was a Scratchers ticket, California State Riches, worth $5 million. The ticket was purchased at the ARCO gas station located on Winchester Road in Temecula.
California sees a summer of extremes, from heat waves and wildfires to snow
An unusually cold weather system from the Gulf of Alaska interrupted summer along the West Coast on Saturday, bringing snow to mountains in California and the Pacific Northwest and prompting the closure of part of a highway that runs through a national park.Parts of Highway 89 through Lassen Volcanic National Park in California were shut down after an estimated 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) of snow fell overnight, according to the National Weather Service.Photos posted by the agency and local authorities showed a high-elevation blanket of white on Mount Rainier in Washington along with a dusting of snow at Minaret Vista,...
VIDEO: Lakewood vs. Carlsbad, Football
Subscribe to the562 on GiveButter to make a recurring donation and keep Long Beach sports coverage free!. Eli Aquino began working with the562 in the inaugural intern class before continuing to work throughout high school as a freelancer. Eli has since been hired as a new Assistant Editor and he’s currently entering his first semester at Long Beach State.
Record-Breaking Rainfall Hits Northwestern California
Northwestern California experienced a record-breaking rainfall event yesterday, August 23, shattering previous records in Eureka and Crescent City for the day. Woodley Island in Eureka recorded 1.19 inches of rain, breaking the previous record of 0.27 inches set in 1997. Crescent City saw 2.05 inches of rain, eclipsing the former record of 0.12 inches from 1975.
California weighs sweeping reforms in insurance regulations, amid mounting wildfire risk
The raging wildfires that have become a mainstay in certain California communities are not only devastating family dwellings — they are also impeding Californians from procuring the insurance necessary to protect these homes in the future. Aiming to both quell soaring prices and bring back firms that have left the Golden State, regulators are proposing…
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