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Dozens of formerly homeless seniors to get apartments in new Pasadena complex
A new 69-unit apartment complex for seniors who previously experienced homelessness opened Wednesday in Pasadena.Located in a commercial area at the corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and Orange Grove Boulevard, Heritage Square South will provide one-bedroom apartments to help address the housing crisis and high prices, according to the project's nonprofit developer, Bridge Housing.Keith Dickson, a lifelong San Gabriel Valley resident who owned a high-end auto repair shop in Pasadena until the COVID-19 pandemic and his own illness caused his business to close, was forced to live in his car for two years before moving into Heritage Square South this...
Couple found dead in Marriott hotel in Southern California
Originally from Toronto, Natalie DiScala is a writer, editor and content creator who now calls Los Angeles home. She graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University’s journalism program and is now the Executive Editor of JohnnyJet.com. She and her husband, Johnny Jet, have traveled to 75 countries together and now travel with their two children.
Jennifer Garner Takes Child Fin to Get Driver’s Permit After Visiting Ex Ben Affleck on His Birthday
Jennifer Garner proved once again that she can do it all, as after paying a visit to ex-husband Ben Affleck on his birthday, she took their child Fin to get their milestone driver’s permit. The Elektra star, 52, was photographed at a Department of Motor Vehicles office in Los...
Boots, Brews & BBQ Bash returning for another year
Beaumont-Cherry Valley Recreation and Park District (BCVRPD) is hosting its Boots, Brews & BBQ Bash at Noble Creek Regional Park on Aug. 23 and 24. Admission to the event is free with a $5 parking fee. The event is packed with activities for people of all ages. Ryann Flores, activities...
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center named a Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report
San Bernardino County’s Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) was named as a Best Hospital 2024 – 2025 by U.S. News & World Report, with honors as a High Performing Hospital. This distinction recognizes excellence in one or more types of medical care. Of the more than 4,500 hospitals...
Dana Wharf Fish Report: Warmer Water Temperatures Spur Bass Action
Here’s a recap of last week’s action on Dana Wharf Sportfishing expeditions. Better week across the board with some great water temperatures to help rejuvenate the bass action. Both the half-day and three-quarter-day trips saw better catching with 69- to 71-degree water. Our live bait last week was...
Community celebrates completion of Buena Tierra housing project in Goleta
The newest supportive housing development, Buena Tierra, is finally complete. The post Community celebrates completion of Buena Tierra housing project in Goleta appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
SHOOTOUT VIDEO: Man convicted of trying to kill law enforcement given 208 years to life
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — 26-year-old Marvin Joseph Chang was sentenced to 208 years to life in prison for the attempted murder of law enforcement officers in 2021. The crime happened on Feb. 19th starting in Three Rivers and ended in an orange grove in Tulare County. Prosecutors said...
A rarely seen deep sea fish is found in California, and scientists want to know why
SAN DIEGO — A rarely seen deep sea fish resembling a serpent was found floating dead on the ocean surface off the San Diego coast and was brought ashore for study, marine experts said. The silvery, 12-foot-long (3.6-meter) oarfish was found last weekend by a group of snorkelers and...
Six California community colleges ranked among top 20 in the U.S.
California is home to six of the top 20 community colleges in the U.S., according to a ranking by WalletHub. The study analyzed data from 650 nationwide schools belonging to the American Association of Community Colleges. Seventy-seven of California's 116 community colleges were included in the ranking. Researchers looked at 18 quality indicators, ranging...
How’s the market? Accessory dwelling units gain popularity
Last year, one out of every five homes built in California was an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU. Just three years ago, the rate was half that. While Ukiah’s increase hasn’t been as dramatic as the statewide surge, we have seen an uptick. Here’s why. In places like...
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