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Los Angeles County Target Stores Implement New Self-Checkout Rule
Los Angeles County, California is not going to be happy when they hear this... Target has announced a significant change to its self-checkout system. The retail giant transitioned its regular self-checkout lanes to express self-checkout lanes at most of its 2000 locations across the United States, including California. This new...
LA General Medical Center seeks public help identifying patient
Officials at Los Angeles General Medical Center sought the public's help Tuesday to identify a patient who has been hospitalized since Saturday, and to identify his family.The man, about 40, was brought to the facility from Cesar Chavez Avenue and Fickett Street, according to hospital officials.He was described as 5-feet-7 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds, with a heavy build, black hair and brown eyes.Anyone knowing his identity, or the identity of his family, was urged to call social worker Jocelyn Mayo at 323-409-4463.Copyright 2024, City News Service, Inc.
Video shows movers unloading truck full of furniture onto Skid Row street
Video captured a puzzling scene as movers appeared to dump the entire contents of a truck onto a street in the Skid Row area of downtown Los Angeles overnight.It all happened around midnight Wednesday on 6th and San Pedro streets.The video shows people swarm the vehicle as movers began to unload the items. Some were seen dragging away sofas, mattresses, a refrigerator and even a barbeque grill."The people that brought it in believed that these people needed these things," said Kevin Call, who advocates for the homeless and is often referred to as the "Mayor" of Skid Row."I would say...
Stretches of 15, 10 and 5 freeways in SoCal among the deadliest roads in the state, report says
Deaths from car crashes jumped in California between 2018 and 2022, with several of those traffic fatalities occurring in the Southland, according to a recent report.ConsumerAffairs found fatal car crashes rose by 17% during that four-year span, despite a population decline in the state.Researchers looked at data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to understand where deadly crashes happen and their contributing factors.Interstate 5, which runs through California, was the state's deadliest road in 2022. There was a total of 128 deaths that year, the report said.ConsumerAffairs also analyzed the deadliest stretches of roads in the state. The 15...
Holiday traffic snarls mountain roads in Azusa
A crush of Independence Day traffic created chaos in Azusa on Thursday. By about 11 a.m., the California Highway Patrol, working with the help of Azusa police and the Los Angeles County Fire Department, was working to prevent more vehicles from heading toward the worst of the jam at East Fork and Glendora Mountain roads. […]
The Best Places To Watch The 2024 4th Of July Fireworks
American cities light up the night sky in bright demonstrations of patriotism on the 4th of July, a tradition that is practically associated with fireworks. This year, the following five locations will provide memorable opportunities to watch fireworks. Whether you live locally or are planning a trip, these are the best spots to witness the most impressive fireworks, including everything from famous landmarks to parks suitable for families.
Pasadena Public Health Encourages Community to Take Action to Prevent Mosquito-Borne Diseases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory notifying the public about the increased risk of dengue virus in the United States. This year, a higher-than-normal number of cases of dengue have been identified in travelers. A person could also be infected with the dengue virus from an infected Aedes mosquito, a type of mosquito that inhabits Pasadena.
Houston Clings to Firework Tradition for Fourth of July as Other Cities Like San Antonio and Los Angeles Opt for Eco-friendly Drone Displays
As cities across the nation shift from traditional pyrotechnics to drones for their Fourth of July festivities, Houston is holding onto its explosive traditions. Despite the environmental push, Houston and several Texas cities have elected to stick with conventional fireworks shows, perhaps viewing the familiar bangs and colors as integral to the celebration of Independence Day. The Houston area will continue to feature booming spectacles, as reported by the Houston Chronicle. Chris Houston of Pooter's Fireworks encapsulated the sentiment, "You don't get the bang, you don't get the smell, it's silent. Fireworks aren't going anywhere, (they) smell like freedom."
Hollywood residents worry homeless encampment near school, church will return after recent clean-up
Residents in a Hollywood neighborhood fear a homeless encampment located near a church and a preschool that was cleared Wednesday will quickly return.An Eyewitness News viewer emailed us about the large encampment on Wilton Place.On Wednesday morning, L.A. Sanitation workers cleared the encampment, which was blocking a sidewalk used by preschool children. But will that be the end?The First Southern Baptist Church across the street has been dealing with vandalism in the area, such as stolen security cameras and shattered glass windows."We still got summer school going, so the parents and the kids still need to be able to come...
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