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County expected to approve increase to FP-5 fire tax
In San Bernardino, tomorrow (July 23, 2024) County Supervisors hold their regular twice-monthly meeting at 10 o’clock. Among other actions, the five-member board is expected to approve an increase in the unpopular FP-5 fire tax. Count on County Supervisors to approve a $5.16 increase in the special fire tax...
Desert Healthcare, Tenet update non-compete language; still has Eisenhower restrictions
After community officials voiced their concerns regarding what they called a "wholly unacceptable" non-compete clause in Tenet Health's proposed 30-year lease to operate Desert Regional Medical Center, the Desert Healthcare District and Tenet have updated the language to clarify the provision. The district was eyeing its July 23 board meeting to finalize negotiations...
San Bernardino hires new Economic Development Director
Kenneth Chapa has been hired by the City of San Bernardino as the new Economic Development Director. Chapa’s first day on the job was on July 15. “Ken Chapa has a distinguished background in economic development and tourism,” said Acting City Manager Rochelle Clayton. “We are thrilled to have him aboard and look forward to him hitting the ground running.”
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LA Superior Courts closed today following ransomware attack
The Los Angeles County Superior Court system will be closed Monday as its tech services division continues to repair and reboot network computer systems that were "severely impacted'' by a ransomware attack, the court announced."The Court experienced an unprecedented cyber-attack on Friday which has resulted in the need to shut down nearly all network systems in order to contain the damage, protect the integrity and confidentiality of information and ensure future network stability and security,'' Presiding Judge Samantha P. Jessner said in a statement late Sunday night."While the Court continues to move swiftly towards a restoration and recovery phase, many...
Clark on Connecting: When an Acquaintance Becomes a Bestie
I met a man in a bar. No, it wasn’t that kind of meeting. Rather, it was a networking event at a piano bar during a healthcare conference about five years ago. I was an attendee, and his cybersecurity company was one of the sponsors of the event. Although...
A toddler died of a fentanyl overdose. DCFS trusted his mom's friend to keep him safe
Justin Bulley's death highlights dangerous shortcomings in how DCFS decides who should watch a child spending time with a troubled parent, and where those visits should take place.
Willcox earns another shutout win behind Macumber in Little League Softball West Regional
Willcox has reached the winners bracket final of the Little League Softball West Regional at San Bernardino, Calif., following Sunday’s 2-0 win over Hawaii behind another standout pitching performance by Hattie Macumber. Macumber allowed one hit while striking out 10 and walking one in her complete-game effort. This follows...
Deputy in Los Angeles charged with alleged inmate assault, falsifying records
A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy is facing nearly four years in prison after being accused of assaulting an inmate at a downtown Los Angeles courthouse more than two years ago, officials announced late last week. The incident, according to a news release from the L.A. County District Attorney’s Office, occurred on Jan. 20, 2022, […]
Bruin Theatre’s Future Uncertain as Regency’s Lease of Two Historic Westwood Movie Palaces Ends This Week
Westwood Village’s Bruin Theatre and Fox Village Theatre will screen their last films — for now — on Thursday as Regency Theatres’ lease comes to an end at the two historic Los Angeles venues. Jason Reitman Acquires Fox Village Westwood Theater With Filmmakers Including Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, JJ Abrams, Chloé Zhao Opened in 1937, the streamline-moderne style Bruin is being represented by commercial real estate firm Newmark, which repped the sale of the Fox Village. With 670 seats, it’s smaller than the Fox Village Theatre across the street, which currently has about 1400 seats. Both venues have a long history...
Fallen U.S. Air Force Airman Honored at Inglewood Park Cemetery
INGLEWOOD, Calif., July 21 (KNN) — A Celebration of Life with military honors was held for fallen U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Jorge Arturo Delgado at the… Read more "Fallen U.S. Air Force Airman Honored at Inglewood Park Cemetery">
UPDATE: Four Missing Palmdale Brothers Found Safe, Parents Arrested on Unrelated Charges
After nearly three weeks of concerted efforts by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the public, four brothers who vanished from Palmdale have been found safe. According to KTLA, the siblings, ranging from 2 to 5 years old, were located Saturday afternoon. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the children had last been seen on July 1 around 2 p.m. in the 800 block of East Avenue P-12 in Palmdale and were believed to be heading to the Mojave area in Kern County at the time they disappeared.
120 degrees in Palm Springs set another record Saturday. Heat expected to continue
Palm Springs set another daily heat record on Saturday, reaching the highest-ever recorded temperature for July 20 for the second year in a row. The National Weather Service San Diego Office tweeted the city hit 120 degrees late on Saturday during a spike in afternoon temperatures. The previous record was...
Local group celebrates rental ordinance, but says more work needs to be done
A group of Burbank tenants and advocates are celebrating this week after the city council approved new protections ordinance. Still, as KNX’s Nataly Tavidian reported, the Burbank Tenants Union is fighting for a lot more.
Santa Clarita Grocery Hosts Event With Grocery Outlet
On Saturday, Santa Clarita Grocery, in partnership with Grocery Outlet, hosted an event to help give back to the community. Santa Clarita Grocery hosted its Give Five, Get Five in front of Grocery Outlet where customers could donate five dollars to Santa Clarita Grocery and receive a hot dog, drink or snow cone along with ...
Palestinian girl who lost leg in Israeli airstrike recovers in Los Angeles with nonprofit's support
Jana is a 13-year-old girl.She likes to make beaded bracelets and learn English, but recently, she's had to focus on survival.I remember going to touch my leg and just getting blood and flesh on my hands, and I remember thinking, 'I lost my leg.'The home she and her family sheltered in on Dec. 21, 2023, collapsed during an Israeli military airstrike in Gaza. Jana's leg had to be amputated."All I remember is the roof falling on us," she said. "I screamed and my leg hurt so, so bad. I remember going to touch my leg and just getting blood and...
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