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Dodgers Notes: Randy Arozarena Traded, LA Signs Veteran Pitcher, Recently-Released Reliever Joins KBO
The Dodgers welcomed Clayton Kershaw back Thursday, and celebrated a 6-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on getaway day in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, the Dodgers watched a popular trade target go to Seattle as trade deadline season kicked off. Here’s all the headlines you might have missed:. Dodgers...
Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Ford Flex in Lancaster
A woman who was crossing an intersection was struck and killed by a vehicle in Lancaster, authorities said Saturday. Traffic investigators from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station were called to the intersection of Elm Avenue and Avenue J around 8:09 p.m. Friday where they learned a man driving a Ford Flex SUV east on Avenue J hit the pedestrian, who was walking north to south on Avenue J, said Det. Jorge Diaz.
Photos: Trailer fire causes road closure
A trailer fire that broke out on Friday afternoon left commuters in traffic on the 24000 block of West Copper Hill Drive in Valencia. Firefighters with the Los Angeles County Fire Department arrived on the scene of a fully engulfed truck at 1:13 p.m. after receiving reports of it a few minutes earlier, said Geovanni Sanchez, a spokesman with the agency.
Newsom set an ambitious goal to launch 500,000 Californians into new careers. Many are firefighters
In his 2018 campaign, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would create 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. So far, the state has registered more than 180,000 new apprenticeships. Many of them are firefighters.
Firefighters Respond To The Ramon Fire
A brush fire broke out near Canyon Country on Friday afternoon. The brush fire, named the Ramon Fire, was reported around 1:35 p.m. near Via Princessa and the 14 Freeway, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “It’s about a quarter acre with two to three miles of winds per hour,” said ...
CA Leaders React to Order On Homeless Encampments
California communities are scrambling to figure out what an executive order means for them. The governor wants state agencies to clear homeless encampments. Guidelines include giving people a two days notice and storing property for at least two months. The order doesn’t require cities and counties take the same action...
SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates Gloria Mercado-Fortine
Outgoing Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Foundation President Gloria Mercdo-Fortine recently received high praise for her tenure as president of the foundation for the past four years. SCV Sheriff’s Station Captain Justin Diez and the SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Board of Directors extended “heartfelt thanks” to Mercado-Fortine for her leadership as...
Person trapped in vehicle after collision on southbound 14
Someone was trapped in a vehicle after a traffic collision Friday morning on the southbound lanes of Highway 14, north of Placerita Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, a Los Angeles County Fire Department official said. The incident was reported at about 10:13 a.m. Friday morning, according to Geovanni Sanchez, spokesman...
Los Angeles Street Vendor's Murder, Two Charged, One Accused of Accessory
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has taken a firm stand against street violence with the charges issued in the murder of street vendor Yener Ramirez. As announced by the DA's office, Rahman Abdallah and Raylon Akers are being charged with murder after the fatal shooting of Ramirez, who was doing his job selling corn on the streets of Long Beach on March 20. A third man, James Havlicheck, has been charged with accessory after the fact, as reported by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
Supervisor Solis presents $2M grant to El Monte for interim housing
Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis on Wednesday awarded $2 million in grant funding for two interim housing sites in El Monte that aim to reduce homelessness. The funds from the First District Community Grants Program will allow the city to support operations and services at the Hilda Solis Iris House, formerly the Budget Inn at 10038 Valley Blvd., and the Hilda Solis Rose Court, formerly the M Motel at 10024 Valley Blvd.
California's Park Fire now among largest in state history as evacuation orders spread
The Park Fire burning in Northern California near Chico has now become one of the largest wildfires in state history as flames continue to spread, causing additional evacuations spread across four counties.
Father of SoCal teen found outside ABC7 arrested for child abduction, falsifying police report
The father of a 15-year-old girl who went missing for about a week in Monterey Park - before she was found safe outside ABC7's office in Glendale - was arrested Friday on suspicion of child abduction and other offenses.According to the Monterey Park Police Department, Jeffrey Chao is also suspected of conspiracy and falsifying a police report in connection with the disappearance of Alison Jillian Chao, who vanished July 16 but was found safe on Tuesday."The department's dedicated efforts and collaboration with other agencies were pivotal in resolving this critical situation and ensuring Alison Chao's safety," according to a statement...
$1 million starter home? It's the norm in 237 cities, according to Zillow
A $1 million starter home? Apparently, it's the norm in hundreds of cities!According to a recent study from Zillow, the typical "starter home" - which is defined as being among those in the lowest third of home values in a given region - is worth at least $1 million in 237 cities, the highest number of cities ever.Plus, almost half of those cities are in California.New York and New Jersey took the No. 2 and No. 3 spots on the list while Florida and Massachusetts rounded out the top five.According to Zillow, the typical starter home nationwide is worth less than $200,000, which is more of a down payment in Southern California."Home buyers are battling affordability and availability today. So much so that $1 million is the norm for a starter home in hundreds of cities," said Orphe Divounguy, a senior economist at Zillow. "However, it's looking more and more like there will be some good news ahead for first-time buyers. More homes are for sale, price cuts are on the rise, and buyers have a few more days to weigh their options as homes sit on the market."To read more about the Zillow analysis, click here.
Freeway connecting California to Las Vegas shut down after truck hauling batteries crashes
The entire 15 Freeway was shut down east of Barstow Friday after a big rig hauling lithium-ion batteries crashed and caught fire, blocking Southern California's link to Las Vegas for more than nine hours, officials said. The crash occurred just before 6 a.m. in the freeway's northbound lanes between Barstow and Baker, according...
How Flashfood app has helped California residents find discounted groceries
SACRAMENTO — Earlier this year, we told you about a new app that connects customers with discounted groceries that are about to expire. Now, customers are speaking out about their experience with the app and how they've managed to save a few bucks.Florence Mensah is always looking for a deal."My family is huge. We travel in a 15-seater van," she said. "So to save money on food, I was like, 'Yeah.' "She found out about the new Flashfood app on TikTok. Grocery stores partner with them and let customers know about discounted food that's getting close to its best-by date."So...
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