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California Is a Right-Wing Punching Bag. Its Politicians Are Ready to Punch Back
After years of being bashed in conservative media and politics, California politicians are on the offensive this election cycle — and relishing the opportunity to talk up the Golden State as one of their own runs for president. They may have to do so without the candidate’s help, however:...
California foster families at risk as 'critical' non-profit agencies face crisis
All too often, there are reports on children in the foster care system are abused, or worse. But there are success stories as well, many of them thanks to non-profit agencies that find good homes for kids.But those agencies are facing a crisis that could force them to shut down.There are nearly 45,000 children in the California foster care system, the vast majority have been separated from their parents due to neglect or abuse. Roughly 9,700 of those kids are placed in resource family homes supported by nonprofit foster family agencies (FFAs) like Five Acres in Altadena."FFAs are a critical...
Coffee Pot Fire: most growth in 24 hours, containment growing
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Coffee Pot Fire experienced its largest amount of growth in a 24-hour period since it first ignited on Aug. 3, but containment is finally going up. The Coffee Pot Fire has grown by 1,311 acres since Thursday and as of Friday morning is 6,994 acres, per the California Interagency Incident […]
Trump echo: California Republicans propose no tax on tips, Democrats vote no
(The Center Square) - In a mirror of national politics, California Republicans followed former President Donald Trump’s lead by proposing to end taxes on tips. While Vice President Kamala Harris, who formerly represented California in the U.S. Senate, embraced the measure, California Democrats said no, shooting down the proposed amendment in the California Senate. “Even Trump and Harris both say we should eliminate the ‘tip tax,’” said the California Senate Republican Caucus in a statement. ...
Massive Inferno Burns Large 3 Story Home To The Ground
A massive structure fire burned a large three-story home down to the ground and extended into the vegetation across the street. At 4:39 AM, a dispatch came out for a small vegetation fire in Crestline. Less than a minute later, the incident was upgraded to a structure fire. Also, CHP...
Charges dismissed against woman accused of shoplifting dozens of times from same store
The Long Beach City Prosecutor said he would appeal the decision. The post Charges dismissed against woman accused of shoplifting dozens of times from same store appeared first on Long Beach Post.
3 missing, endangered children found safe after disappearing in Lancaster
UPDATE: The three Milo children have been found as of Saturday evening, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. “Thank you to the public, the media, Aero Bureau, and deputy personnel for their tireless efforts in the search for Master, Jordin, and Acire,” said the department. No further details have been released on this case. ORIGINAL STORY: […]
More Santa Monica businesses board up amid crime, homelessness: ‘Mayor, we need your help’
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Frustration is mounting among business owners in Santa Monica where incidents of crime and widespread homelessness are affecting daily operations for the coastal community. The normally bustling Wilshire Boulevard, famous for its variety of eateries and shops, has become a focal point for the community's growing...
Krispy Kreme’s $2 dozen donuts deal available for a limited time this Labor Day
Krispy Kreme is offering a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for $2 when customers buy any other dozen or a 16-count Minis, while Buffalo Wild Wings is offering 10 free wings with an order of $15 or more.
COC Foundation Chief Development Officer ‘Abruptly’ Resigns
Jerry De Felice, the chief development officer of the College of the Canyons Foundation, “abruptly” resigned from his position Thursday. De Felice’s decision to step down came after a meeting that proposed personnel changes in the foundation, Eric Harnish, a spokesperson for COC told KHTS. “After proposed personnel changes in the Foundation were shared with ...
City of LA moves forward with higher sewer service fees through 2028
Property owners in Los Angeles may soon face a 22% hike in their sewer service bills as the city council gave preliminary approval Friday for new rates that would rise further through 2028.Council members voted 11-3 in favor of an ordinance that aims to establish a new rate schedule for sewer services, which officials say is needed to maintain operations and invest in aging infrastructure.Prior to this proposal, the city had not raised sewer fees since 2020, opting to keep rates flat due to the coronavirus pandemic.Councilmembers Monica Rodriguez, Kevin de León and Heather Hutt voted against the increase, while...
City of L.A. gets $21.8M to assist newly arrived migrant families
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will provide Los Angeles $21.8 million to fund supportive services, housing and other resources for immigrant families who recently arrived in the city, Mayor Karen Bass’ office announced Friday.
Angelina Jolie Says She's Forced to Live in L.A. Due to Divorce From Brad Pitt But Will Leave 'as Soon as' Their Twins Turn 18
Angelina Jolie can't wait to get out of Hollywood.In a new interview published Friday, August 30, the Maleficent star made rare remarks about her 2016 divorce from Brad Pitt, admitting she plans to ditch Los Angeles the second the ex-spouses' youngest children, 16-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox, turn 18.Explaining how she "grew up in" L.A. as the daughter of actors Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand, Jolie said the only reason she still lives in the Southern California city "because I have to be here from a divorce.""But as soon as they’re 18, I’ll be able to leave," the Lara Croft:...
August Lions Club Meeting Focused on Community Support, Health & Emergency Preparedness
The Lions Club dinner and meeting on August 15 featured guest speaker CERT Supervisor Stretch Suba. The Timberline Lions Club has proudly served Wrightwood, Phelan, and Pinon Hills since 1961, focusing on community issues such as diabetes, hunger, vision, childhood cancer, and disaster assistance. As part of their ongoing efforts,...
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