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U.S. Coast Guard halts 2 illegal charter vessels
The U.S. Coast Guard halted two illegal vessels near Newport Beach and San Pedro earlier this week, officials said Friday. A Los Angeles-Long Beach Coast Guard crew responded to a 76-foot craft operating as an illegal charter in Newport Beach Monday.
Los Angeles Sheriff's Deputy Charged with Assaulting Inmate and Falsifying Report
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Maria Torres faces allegations of using excessive force and conduct unbecoming of a law enforcement officer. According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, Torres is facing felony charges for an incident that occurred last year at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center. Accused of assaulting an inmate with pepper spray and fabricating the accompanying police report, her actions have drawn condemnation from District Attorney George Gascón. "The alleged actions of Deputy Maria Torres are not only contrary to the values and principles that we uphold in law enforcement, but they also represent a significant breach of trust within our community," Gascón asserted.
Los Angeles Prepares for 2028 Olympics with $80M Boost for Greener Buses, Showcased by Mayor Bass and Secretary Buttigieg
Los Angeles is gearing up for the 2028 Olympics with major strides in public transportation, as Mayor Karen Bass and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg showcased a near $80 million federal boost for greener buses. The investment, aimed at electrifying the city's bus fleet, is part of a larger plan to overhaul the local transit system and improve air quality. As reported by the Los Angeles Mayor's Office, both officials demonstrated their commitment by taking a ride on Metro's E Line to examine the strides being made at the Metro Division 13 bus maintenance facility.
Zags continue their matchup with UCLA in two-year series
Gonzaga University men’s basketball is set to continue its rivalry with UCLA, entering into a two-year game series with their fellow West Coast compatriots. The first contest of the series against the Bruins will take place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Saturday, Dec. 28. The Bulldogs see another matchup with UCLA the following year in Seattle on Dec. 13, 2025 at the Climate Pledge Arena.
USC Basketball: Why Desmond Claude is the most important team transfer for 2024-25
Last season was unquestionably a disappointment at USC, though things are drastically different this year. The Trojans saw Andy Enfield depart as head coach with most of the roster leaving shortly thereafter. In comes Eric Musselman, fresh off plenty of success at Arkansas, and a quest to lead USC not just back to success but in making a good impression as new members of the Big Ten.
Jinger Duggar and Jeremy Vuolo’s New L.A. House Owned By The Master’s University and Seminary
Jinger Vuolo (née Duggar) and husband Jeremy Vuolo’s new house in Los Angeles is owned by the Master’s University and Seminary, In Touch can confirm. Jeremy, 36, currently works for the Master’s University and Seminary, and he and Jinger, 30, are seemingly renting the property after it was sold to the university in July 2022....
Sun Country Pilots Screw Up LAX Departure, Leading To Close Call
VASAviation is an awesome YouTube channel that shares some interesting air traffic control situations, with both ATC audio and a recreation of what happened. The channel published an interesting video today, that I think many avgeeks will enjoy. Sloppy LAX parallel takeoff leads to close call. Los Angeles International Airport...
Three Arrested in Connection with Armed Robbery in Beverly Hills
Three people have reportedly been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Beverly Hills. According to police, the robbery took place around 2:55 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, near Canon Drive and Charleville Avenue. At least two suspects confronted a victim in his car, brandished handguns, and allegedly stole...
Temps as high as 110 to Southern California and Northern California Inching to Record Numbers
Oppressive heat is headed to Southern California. The National Weather Service says the high temperatures will pick up today and Saturday. Anywhere inland of Downtown Los Angeles will experience warming, with 93 to 103 degrees common for highs. Excessive heat warnings are in place for the Antelope and Santa Clarita Valleys through Wednesday, where the mercury is expected to hit 110 degrees.
Giant lake suddenly returns 130 years after vanishing
Tulare Lake, located in California’s San Joaquin Valley, was once one of the largest bodies of freshwater in the whole of the US.But, some 130 years ago it disappeared – thanks largely to the greed of colonialists, who drained its waters to create arable farmland.And yet, last year, the once-cherished lake suddenly reemerged, bringing with it both positive and painful effects.Back in the late 19th Century, Tulare stretched more than 100 miles long and 30 miles wide, and was “the largest body of freshwater west of the Mississippi River”, Vivian Underhill of Northeastern University explained in a news release.At this...
In a California gold rush town, some Black families are fighting for land taken from their ancestors
COLOMA, Calif. (AP) — In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors to make way for a state park now frequented by fourth graders learning about the state’s history. Their efforts in Coloma,...
‘Not just farmland.’ This Central Valley art installation points to California’s Ice Age past
In the middle of California’s vast San Joaquin Valley, an overpass along Highway 99 commemorates massive beasts that roamed the land hundreds of thousands of years ago. Silhouettes of Columbian Mammoths, which existed up and down North America during the Pleistocene era, were installed by the California Department of Transportation late last year.
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