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Some Fast-Food Restaurants in L.A. Charging Fees For Bags
Some fast-food restaurants in Los Angeles are now charging fees for bags. The fees have been noticed by McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A customers in recent months. The L.A. City Attorney’s Office says it’s perfectly legal. Last July, the 2013 bag ordinance that allows grocery stores to charge for bags was amended to also include restaurants.
Ventura County Deputies Arrest Man with Loaded Semi-Automatic Ghost Gun and Ammo During Probation Search in Camarillo
July 27, 2024 – Ventura County Sheriff’s Office officials report that during the month of June 2024, detectives with the. Camarillo Special Enforcement Unit received information that Abel Aragon, a convicted felon and resident of the City of Camarillo, was in possession of an unregistered firearm. Detectives with...
A six-figure income and a struggle to afford a house in a Nevada battleground county
At 31 years old, Kashmir Martin would like to move into her first home and start a family with her husband in Reno, Nevada — part of a critical swing county in a swing state that’s expected to have a central role in the upcoming presidential election. But...
Vitalant reports ’emergency’ shortage of Type O blood donations in California
(FOX40.COM) — A nonprofit is calling on all blood donors to give following a low donor turnout this summer. Vitalant, a nonprofit blood services provider, said it’s facing an “emergency shortage” of type O blood and the supply of it has dropped to an 18-month low. Type O is considered to be critical for patients […]
Don't feed the meter. Save money and buy a parking permit at these L.A. and O.C. beaches
If you're a frequent beachgoer, it would be cheaper to purchase a parking permit than to park on the street. Here are the cities in L.A. and Orange counties offering permits.
WILDCOAST Launches New Campaign to Promote Safe Whale Watching Practices
WILDCOAST announced Friday the launch of “Protect the Locals,” a new campaign dedicated to raising awareness and promoting safe whale watching practices in California and beyond. The Del Mar-based nonprofit’s campaign comes in the midst of a recent uptick in boats violating the Mammal Protection Act, which states...
3rd Annual Nikkei Celebration in Boyle Heights
The countdown has begun as we are all preparing for the 3rd Annual Nikkei Celebration in Boyle Heights!. Our parade begins Sat. Aug. 3rd at 5pm on Saratoga in front of Tenrikyo Church, 2727 East First Street, and ends in front of Otomisan, 2506 East First Street, 90033. Our 3rd...
Owner of Bankrupt ‘Santa Barbara News-Press’ Found in Contempt of Court
Wendy McCaw, owner of the now-bankrupt Santa Barbara News-Press, today was found in contempt of a U.S. District Court judgment dating to 2017. The fight between the daily paper’s owner and the union the employees organized continues to trail clouds of legal documents, the most recent issued on July 26 by U.S. Magistrate G. Michael Harvey of the D.C. District Court. He found the News-Press‘s parent company, Ampersand Publishing LLC, in civil contempt of the judgment imposed in 2017 in favor of the National Labor Relations Board.
Thousands evacuate season's biggest wildfire in northern California
A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and perilously dry conditions, authorities said Friday. A total of 4,000 people have evacuated the towns of Cohasset and Forest Ranch, plus an additional 400 from the small city of Chico.
KCRA Weekend Roundup: Sacramento area things to do for July 26-28
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Looking for things to do this weekend? Here's a list of events happening in Northern California from Friday, July 26, through Sunday, July 28. Before you head out the door, check the latest forecast here. Sacramento-area events. Black Cowboys Parade and Blues Festival. Yeehaw! The 2nd...
Premiums for Covered California Health Insurance Set to Rise 8% in 2025
Premiums for health insurance sold through the state’s marketplace will increase by nearly 8% in 2025, Covered California officials announced this week. That’s a smaller increase than this year’s 10% hike, which was the biggest jump in Covered California insurance costs since 2018. Covered California Executive Director...
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