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California’s top nursing school is CSULB School of Nursing
The 9th annual Nursing School Review by RNcareers.org has named Cal State Long Beach’s School of Nursing as the best nursing program in California. RNCareers.org compiled its merit-based rankings by assessing over 1,700 nursing programs. Program accreditation, tuition prices, academic achievement, instructor credentials, student happiness, program offerings, career success, and school reputation are some of the factors.
AB1955: Elon Musk, Sen. Scott Wiener have heated debate over new CA law
(KRON) - A heated exchange between Elon Musk and Senator Scott Wiener ensued on X over AB1955, a law that supports LGBTQ youth by increasing support for students, including allowing California school districts to choose not to disclose a child's sexual orientation to their parent. The exchange started on Tuesday. Musk reposted an article announcing […]
Disneyland workers vote to authorize strike, citing unfair labor practice
Thousands of workers at Disney's theme parks and resorts in Southern California announced late Friday night that they have authorized a strike, citing alleged unfair labor practices during recent contract negotiations.Four unions representing more than 14,000 workers at Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney and Disney-owned hotels announced the walkout, saying its members overwhelmingly voted in favor after hundreds of alleged labor violations by Disney "interfered with the unions getting the fair contract cast members deserve." They said of the members who participated in the vote, 99% voted in favor of authorizing the strike; however, an exact number was not...
35 three-story condos OKd
Approval of a site plan and tentative tract by the Garden Grove Planning Commission clears the way – probably – for the construction of a 35-unit, three-story condominium complex on Buaro Street. On Thursday, the commission – with three members absent – vote 4-0 in favor of the...
Black families fight for California Gold Country land taken from their ancestors
COLOMA -- In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors to make way for a state park now frequented by fourth graders learning about the state's history.Their efforts in Coloma, a town of around 300 people that's located about 36 miles northeast of Sacramento, are one of the latest examples of Black Americans urging the government to atone for practices that have kept them from thriving long after chattel slavery was abolished.Debates over reparations for African Americans often come back to land. That was at...
Raiders training camp eve: 7 undrafted rookies to watch
The Raiders rookies, both drafted and undrafted, will report to the Jack Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa, California on July 21 for their first NFL training camp. The high draft picks like Brock Bowers, Jackson Powers-Johnson, and D.J. Glaze are essentially guaranteed roster spots, while other players are merely camp bodies and do not have a realistic shot of making the final 53-man roster.
Liquor sales in mixed-use areas?
Mixed-use development – projects which combine residential, retail and commercial uses in one area or even one building – is becoming increasingly popular. But typically, zoning codes don’t allow the sale of alcohol in areas where residences are constructed. To deal with this issue, the Stanton City Council on Tuesday will consider an ordinance amending the code and setting standards for alcohol sale in those locations.
Wildfires in Riverside County burning homes, triggering evacuation warnings
Multiple brush fires broke out in the Inland Empire on Sunday, charring hundreds of acres, triggering some evacuation orders and burning several homes.The fires were burning in Riverside, in the Corona area, and in the San Bernardino National Forest.At least three homes were burning in Riverside as seen in aerial coverage by AIR7. Fire officials said four other structures were damaged by flames. About 1,500 homes are in the area near the fire.The Riverside blaze, called the Hawarden Fire was first reported just after 1 p.m. off Hawarden Drive. By early Sunday evening, it was estimated at more than 500...
3.5-magnitude earthquake strikes near Palos Verdes Estates
A preliminary 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck about 4 miles west of Palos Verdes Estates in Los Angeles County at 3:09 p.m. Sunday, according to the USGS.The quake had a depth of about 8 miles, USGS reported. Shaking was felt from Long Beach to the San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas.There were no immediate reports of injuries or damages.This is a developing story. More details will be added here as they become available.
Republic Service Refunds Fullerton Residents with Event
For those still looking for the resolution of the 2021 strike with Republic Services in Fullerton look no further than this outdoor event. Fullerton has 45,782 housing units and Republic Services will provide $95K in services to resolve the 2021 strike refund. There was a disruption in Fullerton’s waste disposal...
Cole Custer to drive for Haas Factory Team in 2025
In a press conference Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Cole Custer announced his return to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2025 with Haas Factory Team. The 26-year-old racer from Ladera Ranch, California, will drive the No. 41 Ford Mustang Dark Horse with sponsorship from Haas Automation and HaasTooling.com. It was also announced that Haas Factory Team will have a technical alliance with RFK Racing and receive additional support from Ford Performance.
Murder suspect arrested after fleeing scene of fatal parking lot stabbing
A Riverside County man is in custody after he allegedly fatally stabbed another man in a parking lot. According to a release from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the 31000 block of Riverside Drive at 9:32 p.m. Saturday in Lake Elsinore on calls of an assault with a deadly weapon. Arriving […]
Man Fatally Wounded in City of Bell
A man was fatally wounded in Bell, authorities said Sunday. The shooting occurred about 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the 4700 block of Gage Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Paramedics rushed the man to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. There was no other immediate...
My husband is 23 years older than me – trolls say our age gap is ‘gross’ and ‘creepy’ but I don’t care
A WOMAN has left people totally stunned after she revealed that her husband is 23 years older than her. Aaliya Lara, 26, and her husband, Steve Lara, 49, first met when Steve was in Los Angeles for a business meeting and she “caught his eye” in September 2019.
A Striking Midcentury Time Capsule Is Up for Grabs in Pasadena at $1.6 Million
This one-of-a-kind gem designed by noted modernist architect Lawrence Test is now on the market in Pasadena’s affluent Linda Vista neighborhood, asking a speck over $1.6 million. The listing is held by Brian Linder with The Value Of Architecture at Compass.This Modernist South Carolina Home Was Designed Around Specimen Oak Trees. It Can Be Yours for $11 Million. Built for plywood industry executive C.H. “Henry” Hernly way back in the late 1940s and thoughtfully maintained by its second owners for the past 58 years, the single-level residence is essentially original throughout. Think authentic details ranging from oak parquet floors and...
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