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Evacuation orders lifted after Simi Valley brush fire threatens homes, grows to more than 100 acres
Evacuation orders have been lifted after a brush fire threatened homes and grew to more than 100 acres in Simi Valley.The fire erupted around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday in the hills near the 2800 block of Sharp Road, according to the Ventura County Fire Department.An evacuation order was issued shortly after for homes along Ditch Road, but residents were allowed back in the neighborhood by the evening when Simi Valley police said the blaze was contained."The Ventura County Fire Department will be mopping hot spots and monitoring the area throughout the night," police said in a statement. "All roads are now...
Smoke from #SharpFire blowing into Santa Clarita; no new fires.
Reviewed by Valencia Perez / SantaClaritalocal.org. Smoke from the #SharpFire in Simi Valley is currently blowing into the City of Santa Clarita, California. There are no new fires in Santa Clarita. The city is experiencing smoke from the Sharp Fire in Simi Valley. Source: City of Santa Clarita Government |...
City to Discuss Hart Park Transfer from L.A. County
The Santa Clarita City Council is scheduled to discuss the transfer of William S. Hart Park from Los Angeles County at the Council’s regular meeting Tuesday, July 9, at 6 p.m. Background. William S. Hart Regional Park is the last remaining Los Angeles County park located within the city...
Council denies builder’s remedy appeal
At its formal meeting on June 27, the Beverly Hills City Council unanimously voted to deny the appeal for an application regarding a 19-story mixed-use development at 125-129 S. Linden Drive – which included 33 affordable housing units. The vote confirmed an earlier determination by city staff that the application was incomplete – a determination that, according to the state of California and multiple housing advocacy groups, may have violated state housing laws.
As Per Makers, New Law In California Targets Drink-Spiking Incidents
On July 1, a law mandating that pubs and clubs provide drink-spiking test kits became operative. Approximately 2,400 companies in the state are affected by the law, including hundreds of firms in Los Angeles County. The mayor of West Hollywood approved the project in February 2022, and the tests identify...
SCV celebrates Fourth of July
The 92nd annual Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade had thousands of people make their way to several parts of Old Town Newhall and Valencia on Thursday morning to celebrate Independence Day, embrace freedom and show off their patriotism with music, unique floats and vintage cars. Local residents and...
Around Town: Fun Filled 4th of July Weekend
SMDP’s Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes the Annual Main St. Parade, “Mr. & Ms. Muscle Beach” Competition , various other July 4th food and activity options, and much more!. Annual Main St. 4th of July Parade: The parade kicks off...
17th Annual Santa Monica July 4th Parade to Return to Classic Route
Much of Main Street and Some Adjacent Streets Will Be Closed. The annual Fourth of July parade will return to its classic route this year, kicking off at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 4. The parade will begin at Pico Boulevard and Main Street, traveling south on Main Street before...
Beverly Hills illegally rejected plan to build 165 new homes, C.A.R. says
Californians for Homeownership, a nonprofit organization sponsored by the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) that aims to address California’s housing crisis through impact litigation, today announced that it has filed a lawsuit against the city of Beverly Hills over its denial of an application to build a 165-unit mixed-use development in the city’s urban core. The lawsuit is the group’s second filed against Beverly Hills, after a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge ruled in its favor in another housing lawsuit late last year.
Beverly Hills commission red lights auto showroom
After months of heated back-and-forth discussions with the owner of a luxury car showroom at 9030 Wilshire Blvd., the Beverly Hills Planning Commission denied the applicant’s conditional use permit on June 26. The showroom, Wires Only, is owned by RD Whittington, who is known for the Discovery Channel reality...
City Offers Its Take on Homeless Count Results: Slight Decline in Number of People Sleeping on the Street
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The west side of Los Angeles County, which includes Santa Monica, saw a nearly 20 percent decrease in the total population of people experiencing homelessness, according to numbers released Friday by the Los Angeles County Homeless Services Authority, or LAHSA.
Santa Clarita native serves aboard future Navy warship
MILLINGTON, Tennessee — Petty Officer 2nd Class Joel Abundez, a native of Santa Clarita, is serving aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit Massachusetts, a nuclear submarine under construction. PCU is a designation used by the U.S. Navy to describe crews aboard vessels under construction prior to official commissioning. Abundez, a 2022 Canyon...
Tau fruit fly quarantine lifted in SCV
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, working in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, has declared an end to the Tau fruit fly quarantine in the Santa Clarita Valley following the eradication of the invasive pest. . The Tau fruit fly...
City Of Beverly Hills Is Hiring
BEVERLY HILLS—The city of Beverly Hills posted on its Facebook page on Monday, July 1 that it is hiring. There are open positions in various departments such as Public Works, Beverly Hills Police Department, Community Services and more. Several full-time positions are available with the Beverly Hills Police Department,...
Los Angeles Issues Excessive Heat Warning; Public Cooling Centers Extend Hours Amidst Soaring Fourth of July Temperatures
As the mercury climbs to scorching heights across Los Angeles, public officials have activated an excessive heat warning through Monday, with anticipated temperatures reaching up to 106 degrees in certain areas. According to a warning from the City of Los Angeles, residents are urged to take proactive steps to mitigate heat exposure, such as resting in shaded areas or air-conditioned buildings, and staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
Metro pauses subway work on Independence Day
In observance of Independence Day, no work will occur on the D Line subway project on Thursday, July 4. Construction will resume on July 5 and crews will resume work at many locations along Wilshire Boulevard. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is holding a webinar on D Line...
County Offers Cooling Centers, Summer Pool Program
As an excessive heat warning descends upon portions of North County this week, including the Santa Clarita Valley, Los Angeles County officials remind SCV residents of county resources that bring free or low-cost heat relief. “The public in the Santa Clarita and Antelope Valleys and other communities will seek relief...
2024 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count Reveals Slight Downward Trends
Data from the 2024 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count shows the number of individuals experiencing homelessness countywide dropped slightly for the first time in six years. Although count results for the San Fernando Valley indicated a minor increase, the number remained “relatively stable,” rising from 10,443 unhoused persons in 2023 to 10,701 in 2024.
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