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CalOptima is working to prevent Fentanyl overdoses
ORANGE, Calif. (July 22, 2024) — To combat the growing fentanyl epidemic, CalOptima Health recently distributed more than 16,000 free doses of naloxone during an event in Orange where representatives from doctor offices, hospitals and community organizations attended. The participants picked up the medication in cases and committed to speeding the life-saving medication into the hands of CalOptima Health members as a tool to prevent accidental opioid overdoses.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck and Dragged on Venice Boulevard
A pedestrian was fatally struck and dragged by at least one vehicle late Thursday night on Venice Boulevard near Shell Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The incident occurred around 11:19 p.m. in the 700 block of Venice Boulevard, as stated in a post by the Daniel Kim Law Office, when the pedestrian was hit by a vehicle while crossing an unmarked crosswalk. The victim was subsequently dragged by a second vehicle, identified as a black BMW.
Supervisors to look at creating ethics commission
L.A. County voters will have the chance to decide in November if the county Board of Supervisors will expand from five to nine members through a change to the county charter. Included in that measure is the creation of an ethics commission, though one could be created even sooner through a motion co-authored by 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who represents the Santa Clarita Valley, and 3rd District Supervisor Lindsey Horvath.
Dodgers shake up roster with pitching reinforcements on the way
A day after pitching five innings against the Boston Red Sox and earning the win, James Paxton was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers selected the contract of RHP River Ryan and designated LHP James Paxton for assignment.— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 22, 2024 Los Angeles needed to make room on the 40-man roster for River Ryan, who will be making his MLB debut on Monday against the San Francisco Giants. Ryan missed the first part of the season with an injury, but has a 2.22 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 24 innings pitched.Paxton provided the Dodgers with...
USC Trojans Star's Savage Retort to Angel Reese Turns Heads Amid WNBA All-Star Game Bet
Chicago Sky star rookie Angel Reese is no stranger to having people betting on her. Given that sports gambling has become an even bigger industry than it already was in recent years due to the rise of online sportsbooks, now people can wager on their favorite players from their couch. ...
Long Beach police arrest 3 known gang members for the shooting death of street vendor
Three gang members with criminal histories have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a well-known Long Beach street vendor, Long Beach police said. Yener Hudiel Ramirez-Miranda, a father and husband, was shot and killed on March 20 around 4 p.m. while working as a street vendor at East Eagle Street and Locust Avenue. Long Beach Police Chief Wally Hebeish announced the arrest of three suspects Monday for the murder of the 37-year-old, who he said was an unintended target of the suspects who were shooting at rival gang members nearby. "Ramierez was the victim of an unacceptable gang-related act...
Men’s Golf Secures Commitment Of Tiger Tahvildari
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Rob Murray and the Long Beach State Men's Golf program have announced that Tiger Tahvildari has committed to the Beach and will join the program starting this fall. Competing for one season at Orange Coast College in 2024, Tahviladari was the OEC Player of the...
Western US faces wildfires as millions under heat warnings
Several western US states including California and Utah were battling wildfires on Monday as millions of Americans in the region were once again under heat alerts. Their efforts were complicated by baking temperatures that hit the western United States over the weekend, with more than 30 million people affected by heat warnings in California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and Washington state.
$54M jackpot: This Northern California store sold winning SuperLotto Plus ticket
WOODLAND, Calif. - One super lucky SuperLotto Plus ticket with a jackpot worth $54 million was sold in Northern California over the weekend. The ticket was purchased in Woodland in Yolo County, at the 7-Eleven on Cottonwood Street. It hit all six winning numbers, including the mega number, in Saturday’s...
Campus researchers investigate climate change’s effect on California’s insurance market
A team of UC Berkeley researchers published a study regarding how climate change has affected property insurance and pricing in disaster-prone areas. The paper specifically examines the California property insurance market, emphasizing how limited information significantly contributes to high prices and reduced participation, particularly with risks associated with climate change, said co-author of the study Meredith Fowlie.
Coldwell Banker Brokers $33.7M Sale of Seville Gardens Active Adult Community in Huntington Park, California
HUNTINGTON PARK, Calif. — Coldwell Banker Commercial West has arranged the sale of Seville Gardens Apartment Community, a seniors housing property located at 2701 Randolph St. in Huntington Park. Seville Gardens LLC sold the asset to Equity Consultants Equity Inc. for $33.7 million. The buyer plans to maintain the...
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.
Santa Monica to Complete All-Gender Restrooms at Beach and Pier
Santa Monica is set to complete the conversion of its beach and Pier restrooms to all-gender facilities this month, following successful upgrades at several city parks, the City announced. The initiative is in partnership with the Santa Monica Pier Corporation and is supported by a $40,000 grant from Los Angeles...
Josh Flagg Just Sold Judy Garland's Former House for $11 Million: Details
Josh Flagg just made a major sale. According to The Real Deal, the Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles agent was the listing agent for a 2.7-acre estate that Judy Garland once owned. The home, built and commissioned by architect Wallace Neff in the same year Garland was cast in The Wizard of Oz, was sold for $11 million.
Paul Finebaum Names Top College Football Coach As 'One Hit Wonder'
2017, a first-time college football head coach took the nation by storm. He helped lead the Oklahoma Sooners to the College Football Playoff and played an instrumental role in helping Baker Mayfield win the Heisman Trophy. In 2018, he led Oklahoma back to the playoffs and helped Kyler Murray win ...
Suspect Killed by Los Angeles County Sheriffs in Shooting in West Hollywood
Incident on N. Gardner St. Under Investigation by Sheriff’s Homicide Detectives. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting by a LASD deputy that occurred on Saturday, July 20, around 5:40 p.m. in the 1100 block of N. Gardner St. A suspect was struck by gunfire...
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