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Dodgers Get Big News About Shohei Ohtani
Dodgers fans have had no complaints about the $700 million man Shohei Ohtani this season after becoming the fastest player to reach 40 homers and 40 steals in a season as he continues to run away with the NL MVP award. He has been so good at the plate that...
Long Beach begins citywide homeless sweeps. But where will the unhoused go?
There are 3,376 people experiencing homelessness in Long Beach, of which 72% of the population lives in tents or makeshift shelters, according to the city’s 2024 homeless count. In a written statement, the Long Beach Police Department said it would continue to support the city’s plan in addressing encampments...
Long Beach State Women’s Soccer Draws With No. 4 BYU
LBSU (1-2-1) was the better team for most of the 90 minutes and midfielder Makayla Demelo scored the equalizer in the 73rd minute. The Beach outshot BYU 14-5 and opened the game with what coach Mauricio Ingrassia called, “Our best half of the year.”. “I think our team is...
Child Found Safe After Car Theft in Winnetka Leads to Brief Kidnap Scare, No Arrests Made Yet
Los Angeles police responded to a report of a possible kidnapping on Sunday in Winnetka when a car with a six-month-old child inside was allegedly stolen. As per CBS News, the incident occurred around 2:50 p.m. at the intersection of Chase Street and Oakdale Avenue. The vehicle, a Volkswagen Passat featuring some trunk damage, was located less than a mile away from the abduction site, at Community Street and Oso Avenue with the child still inside.
California deploys first C-130 Hercules made to fight wildfires
A massive C-130 Hercules aircraft was recently added to CAL FIRE's firefighting fleet and it's already being used.Meet the C-130H airtanker. The first of seven of these aircraft goes into service today at McClellan Airtanker Base in Sacramento. Previously part of the United States Coast Guard fleet, these aircraft are being transformed to enhance our already powerful aerial response to… pic.twitter.com/iAlyHsGbBG— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) August 26, 2024 California is the first state in the country to own, operate, and deploy a C-130H to fight wildfires, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom's office.The C-130H began flying its first missions on Monday. It's the...
Sacramento can fix a broken system for the Valley’s tribes. Here’s how.
Twenty-four years ago, California voters approved Proposition 1A, granting federally recognized Native American tribes the exclusive right to operate specific gaming operations, including slot machines and banked card games. This was more than a business opportunity—it marked a turning point for California Tribes, creating economic lifelines, job prospects, and funds for essential services like healthcare and education.
KVCR Midday News 8/26: Jay Littleton Ballpark burns down and more local news
Monday through Friday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include:. 1. Historic Jay Littleton Ballpark in Ontario burned down. 2. Fire near I-10 in Banning burns nearly 90 acres. 3. California is close to having two new state symbols — a famous slug and...
These local restaurants selected for $5,000 resilience grants
From pupusas to plant-based, nearly two dozen Central Valley restaurants are getting a $5,000 helping hand. Born out of the The post These local restaurants selected for $5,000 resilience grants appeared first on The Business Journal.
SoCal’s newest island girl is a very large great white shark; video
Somewhere off Southern California, presumably, is a massive great white shark with ties to L.A. but with an island-themed name. Meet Catalina. She measures perhaps 18 feet and loves to snack on blubbery seals and sea lions. The top-line predator, featured in the accompanying footage, was photographed Aug. 11 by Keith Poe, who tags sharks for the Marine Conservation Science Institute. Poe “chummed up” the shark midway between Palos Verdes and Santa Catalina Island a day after a 51-foot fin whale washed ashore and died on Torrance Beach. Poe had intended to follow L.A. County lifeguards deep into and perhaps beyond the San Pedro...
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