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City of Hawthorne announces balanced budget for 2024-2025 fiscal year
The City of Hawthorne is proud to announce the successful adoption of a balanced budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. With a surplus of $2.25 million and required cash balances increasing to nearly $27.5 million, this budget reflects the City’s commitment to continued financial stability and local improvements. The...
Capt. Charles Wallis: 'Education 'has to be transformational'
Becoming a classroom teacher was not in his plans. But after serving six years in the U.S. Army and later working with incarcerated youth in Los Angeles County, Capt. Charles Wallis found his calling at Rosamond High School. In 2019, he was instrumental in starting the school’s California Cadet Corps program.
Woman bitten by K-9 files lawsuit against LA County Sheriff's Department
A woman has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department after she says her hand was permanently disfigured when she was bitten by a K-9.Ramirez did not speak but she showed reporters her scars at a press conference outside the Hall of Justice in downtown L.A. Friday.The incident happened on Feb. 22, 2023, at Ramirez's home near Central and 59th Street. Ramirez saw the dog wandering around her property and when she opened her door she was bitten."Ms. Ramirez is an innocent mother. She was attacked by an unleashed sheriff's dog trained to bite anyone it encountered,"...
Photos: Trailer fire causes road closure
A trailer fire that broke out on Friday afternoon left commuters in traffic on the 24000 block of West Copper Hill Drive in Valencia. Firefighters with the Los Angeles County Fire Department arrived on the scene of a fully engulfed truck at 1:13 p.m. after receiving reports of it a few minutes earlier, said Geovanni Sanchez, a spokesman with the agency.
Newsom set an ambitious goal to launch 500,000 Californians into new careers. Many are firefighters
In his 2018 campaign, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would create 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. So far, the state has registered more than 180,000 new apprenticeships. Many of them are firefighters.
Firefighters work to put out brush fire just off 14 Freeway in Acton
A brush fire burning just off the 14 Freeway in Acton appeared to leave some vehicles scorched as firefighters worked to put it out through efforts by air and ground Friday afternoon.Dubbed the Victoria Fire, it was reported at about noon in an area just north of Escondido Canyon along the southbound side of the 14 Freeway, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. It was estimated to be about five acres and was burning in "medium to heavy fuel," the department said. At 12:45 p.m., aerial footage showed an LA County Fire Department helicopter making water drops while crews on the ground hosed down the area, which by then appeared blackened and scorched with just a few flames still visible in some sports. Some shrubbery was burnt to just a few skeletal branches, with a number of vehicles appearing heavily damaged and burnt as well.The fire had moved quickly, authorities said, but appeared to have been mostly extinguished within an hour of being reported. No other details, including any reports of damage or a suspected cause behind the blaze, have been released by authorities.
SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates Gloria Mercado-Fortine
Outgoing Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Foundation President Gloria Mercdo-Fortine recently received high praise for her tenure as president of the foundation for the past four years. SCV Sheriff’s Station Captain Justin Diez and the SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Board of Directors extended “heartfelt thanks” to Mercado-Fortine for her leadership as...
CA Leaders React to Order On Homeless Encampments
California communities are scrambling to figure out what an executive order means for them. The governor wants state agencies to clear homeless encampments. Guidelines include giving people a two days notice and storing property for at least two months. The order doesn’t require cities and counties take the same action...
Person trapped in vehicle after collision on southbound 14
Someone was trapped in a vehicle after a traffic collision Friday morning on the southbound lanes of Highway 14, north of Placerita Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, a Los Angeles County Fire Department official said. The incident was reported at about 10:13 a.m. Friday morning, according to Geovanni Sanchez, spokesman...
About Town Redondo: Aerospace Games Saturday, Rotary 100th begins, Ballet grant
The 20th Aerospace Games take place Saturday at El Camino College, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., with 49 teams made up of South Bay aerospace companies’ employees. Events include volleyball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, dodgeball, tug-of-war, water ball toss, human pyramid and “executive golf” (putting). The...
Split Redondo city council confirms fee increases
A new activities fee schedule was approved by the Redondo Beach City Council July 9 by a 3-2 vote. The fees were initially proposed during the last night of budget discussions in June. Councilmembers Todd Loewenstein and Nils Nehrenheim ostensibly voted for the new rates as part of the fiscal 2024-25 budget, but voted against confirming them three weeks later.
LPAPA’s FUNraiser “From Dusk to Dawn” reception and awards to be held on August 1
LPAPA announced and congratulated their eight newly juried 2024 Signature Artist Members who have been added to their prestigious LPAPA Signature Artist roster: David R. Becker (Ingleside, Ill.), Philip Alexander Carlton (Fruita, Colo.), Son Do (Westminster, Calif.), Mary Garrish (Merritt Island, Fla.), Danny Griego (San Diego, Calif.), Joe Mancuso (Torrance, Calif.), Manon Sander (North Palm Beach, Fla.) and Svetlin Sofroniev (Bulgaria).
Authorities ID man found shot to death at park in Palmdale
PALMDALE – A 47-year-old man who was shot to death in a Palmdale park was identified Friday. The victim, who was identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner’s office as Thomas Dedmon, was pronounced dead at the scene by Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel.
Long Beach community youth garden threatened by growing homeless encampment
Tucked away along the Los Angeles River is a hidden gem for Long Beach residents.Sheila Grantham, better known as Ms. Sheila, founded Adventures to Dreams Enrichment, a nonprofit organization that runs the community youth garden."I know I'm doing something great in this community," Ms. Sheila said.It caters to kids with the goal of getting them outdoors. They also get to learn about nutrition and how food is grown."They come two Saturdays a month and they enjoy the space. We also provide art and STEM activity for them as well," said Ms. Sheila, who's proud the garden is thriving with a...
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