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‘Vaqueros’ on horseback rally in Bloomington to support evicted family impacted by warehousing
Dozens of horseback riders gathered in Bloomington on July 13 for a community ‘cabalgata’ or horse parade to support renter Felipe Ortiz and his family. A 213-acre warehouse project has forced the Ortiz family out of their home. The event’s entry fees and food sales were used to...
Armed suspect arrested after holding person hostage during robbery in Long Beach
Police arrested an armed man who allegedly held someone hostage during a robbery attempt in Long Beach on Tuesday. The incident began at around 4 p.m. when officers were dispatched to the 100 block of W. Ocean Boulevard for reports of a robbery in the area, according to the Long Beach Police Department. Upon arrival, detectives determined that the suspect had reportedly gotten into another person's car with what appeared to be a firearm, briefly holding the driver against his will, according to the LBPD statement. SkyCal flew over the scene, where more several patrol cars could be seen in the area as the investigation continued. Police say that the suspect was taken into custody shortly after they arrived. No injuries have been reported.Detectives are working to determine what motivated the suspect to hold the victim hostage.A replica firearm was recovered during the arrest, police said. No further information was provided.
Locals face heavy cleanup after surprise storm floods 29 Palms
TWENTYNINE PALMS — Residents and city crews faced a Herculean cleanup task in the wake of a summer storm that hit Sunday afternoon, July 14. Stormwater flooded streets and homes in multiple areas. Battalion Chief Eric Spies said San Bernardino County fire personnel rescued people stranded by floodwaters during...
Santa Ana karate instructor offers inclusive environment to those with disabilities
For some people with disabilities, learning self-defense is crucial. But it can be hard to find the right place to go. One man in Santa Ana is creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can learn martial arts.Kenneth Kellogg's main job is a real estate broker. But the 73-year-old will also soon to be an eighth-degree black belt in American Kenpo karate and has been inducted into the martial arts masters' hall of fame. He's running a martial arts school where students pay what they can - even if that's nothing at all."It's really hard to make money at...
Charges filed against man seen slapping 10-year-old boy with autism at LA bus stop
Charges were filed Thursday against the man who was caught on video slapping a boy with autism in the face in Arleta.Scott Sakajian was charged with willful cruelty to a child and battery on a person, according to the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office.The video, which sparked outrage on social media, shows 10-year-old Alfredo Morales sitting on a bus bench with his older sister when Sakajian slaps him.The boy reportedly damaged the Mercedes emblem on the front of his car. The boy's family lives in a broken SUV set up at a park in Arleta.Sakajian's arraignment is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 2, at the San Fernando Valley courthouse.
L.A. Care aims to tackle doctor shortage by paying for medical scholarships
Eight students put on the white coat in a ceremony in downtown Los Angeles to mark the start of their medical-school journeys.These students are scholarship recipients, thanks to L.A. Care's Elevating the Safety Net program."This scholarship is alleviating the worry of having to pay for my medical school education," said recipient Monica Valle."So this scholarship will allow us to work in the communities we want to serve," said recipient Lewis Williams. "We don't have loans to pay back so we can take the jobs that we want to take."For years, the L.A. Care program has aimed to shore up a...
All 8 Providence SoCal Hospitals Named Best Regional Hospitals By U.S. News & World Report
All eight eligible Providence hospitals in Los Angeles and Orange counties earned high ratings from U.S. News & World Report, including two that ranked nationally for orthopedics care and one for rehabilitation. U.S. News announced its prestigious Best Hospitals rankings and ratings today and bestowed more than 100 honors on the eight hospitals. Of approximately 415 ...
Long Beach Yacht Club seeks to double its space in Naples
The Long Beach Yacht Club — one of the oldest social clubs in the city — is seeking the city’s blessing this week on a significant overhaul of its clubhouse and grounds along the marina in Naples Island. The club, which has leased the city-owned building since...
Skechers’ South Bay Expansion to Expand Campus by 330,000 SQFT in Hermosa Beach
The streets of Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach have long been home to the headquarters of Skechers, the globally recognized shoe and apparel brand. As the company continues to grow, its physical footprint has expanded as well, with a multi-year, multi-building construction project transforming its campus along Sepulveda Boulevard, according to a report from Urbanize Los Angeles. Construction is underway at the two Skechers buildings located at 2901 and 3001 Pacific Coast Highway in Hermosa Beach, with completion anticipated in 2024.
Brian Gentry, owner of Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Cafe in Victorville, remembered
Brian Gene Gentry was always eager to serve up a hearty meal with a side of nostalgia to travelers and locals at his family’s Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Cafe, the longest standing and operating restaurant in Victorville. “People come to the Holland Burger for good food and company,” said Brian, in a previous...
Planned 385-unit apartment complex in Camarillo moving ahead on vacant lot
Workers in several construction vehicles kicked up dirt Friday to prepare the site of a future 385-unit apartment complex in Camarillo. Above-ground work hasn't started on the 14 buildings planned for a vacant lot at the southeast corner of Verdugo Way and Camino Ruiz. The structures will vary from three to four stories on the 14.17-acre site, according to a staff report from 2021, when planning commissioners approved the project.
Pickleball and Social Club Chooses El Segundo for First Location
JLL arranged a lease on behalf of California SMASH – Pickleball and Social Club for a 25,300-square-foot building located at 815 N. Nash in El Segundo. California SMASH is slated to open its first location in the converted industrial building in the fourth quarter of 2024. With 10 padded...
Anaheim Settles with Angels Baseball, Gains Fire Station Progress and Resolves Stadium Sale Dispute
In a recent turn of events, the City of Anaheim has resolved its differences with Angels Baseball concerning the previously planned sale of the Angel Stadium site, settling a claim without shelling out cash but providing significant credit to the team ownership; this agreement has simultaneously paved the way for a vital community service upgrade—a new fire station within the vicinity of the stadium area.
Canoga Park mother facing murder charges in death of twin sons allegedly exposed to fentanyl
A 22-year-old mother is facing murder charges in connection with the deaths of her twin 3-year-old sons, who died after allegedly being exposed to fentanyl.Jestice James is facing two counts each of murder and child abuse under circumstances or conditions likely to cause great bodily injury or death, along with allegations of child endangerment, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.Evidence indicates fentanyl was involved in the case, prosecutors said.James' bail has been set at $4 million. She appeared in court in Van Nuys Tuesday, but her arraignment was pushed back until July 31.They were taken away too...
GRAND SLAM! Venus Williams ‘Snubbed’ Prince Harry by Refusing to Join Claps and Standing Ovation When He Was Handed Pat Tillman Gong
Tennis Legend Venus Williams can effortlessly leap across a tennis court, but she kept her feet planted firmly on the ground and did not participate in a standing ovation or a round of applause when Prince Harry received the Pat Tillman Service Award at ESPN’s ESPY awards Thursday night, RadarOnline.com can reveal.Williams, whose sister Serena is a close friend of Harry’s wife Meghan Markle, stared blankly ahead as Harry took the stage and Meghan stood applauding, mere feet from where Williams was seated at the glittering ceremony held in Los Angeles. Footage from the live event from ESPN screened on...
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