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Nation’s first multi-manufacturer EV charger reliability training hub
The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) and ChargerHelp! announced the launch of the nation’s first multi-manufacturer EV charger reliability training hub. Located in South Los Angeles, the facility provides a dedicated space for the companies, with dozens of chargers and equipment dedicated to EVSE charger reliability training. When public...
Meet Ruby & Scotty: Eastsider Pets of the Week!
Both are available to adopt from the North Central Animal Center in Lincoln Heights. Join the more than 300 readers who make monthly contributions to The Eastsider.. Even a small monthly contribution will create a more stable source of revenue, giving us confidence to expand staff and provide you with more of the community news you can’t find anywhere else. —Jesús Sanchez, Publisher.
Meet Willow, a Good Samaritan therapy dog
Good Samaritan Hospital has welcomed a new member to its Volunteer Services team: Willow, a certified therapy dog. Willow, a five-year-old New Finland Poodle, has been providing comfort to patients, caregivers, and visitors. Willow’s handler, Dennis Everett, noted, “Willow has a natural ability to connect with people. It’s incredible to...
Former New York and Los Angeles Resident Sentenced to Over 10 Years for $4 Million Extortion Scheme Involving Bogus Psychic Services
Gina Rita Russell, a 35-year-old former resident of New York and Los Angeles, has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison for her role in an extortion scheme that wrangled more than $4 million from an unsuspecting man. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia, Russell, along with several family members, convinced the victim first of her bogus psychic abilities and then of her dire need for cash, which he embezzled from his employer to provide.
Woman killed by driver in South L.A.
LOS ANGELES – A 41-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run collision after a dark SUV slammed into her and did not stop Friday in the Florence-Graham neighborhood of South Los Angeles. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department were called around 12:30 a.m. to Central Avenue and 82nd...
20+ Year Prison Sentences for Those Involved in Matthew Perry’s Death if Convicted
Despite the tragedy that set into motion a massive criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding actor Matthew Perry’s death in October 2023, federal agents with the DEA are confident about the charges they intend to bring against those involved in Perry’s demise. A Renewed Confidence in the Outcome...
Ramona Song Leaders Celebrate Summer Success with Pool Party and Picnic
Ramona Song Leaders wrapped up their summer session with a fun-filled pool party and picnic. This summer was particularly eventful for the newest spirit squad as they mastered new dance skills, attended various workshops, and crafted some incredible routines. It was the perfect way to celebrate four weeks of hard work and fun! Everyone eagerly looks forward to seeing their performances at games, pep rallies, and special events soon.
Yukata Workshop at JACCC on July 21
The L.A. Kimono Club, a kimono enthusiasts’ club based in Los Angeles, will hold a yukata workshop on Saturday, July 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Culture Room, located on the fifth floor of the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, 244 S. San Pedro St. in Little Tokyo,.
USC defensive lineman Nate Clifton: 'I'm a defensive tackle now'
USC defensive lineman Nate Clifton arrived on campus from Vanderbilt in January. In his six months with the Trojans, Clifton has been hard at work to pack on the pounds. "I was required to gain a lot of weight here," Clifton said in an interview on this week's Peristyle Podcast. "This is the heaviest I've ever been in my life, but I've still been able to maintain my speed and other traits of athleticism."
Lakers Trade Proposal Adds $23 Million ‘Tough SOB’ in 3-for-1 Swap
Big and bruising? Well, that’s not Hawks center Larry Nance. And the Lakers know that well. Nance, after all, began his career as the product of a Lakers trade, as a late first-round pick of L.A. in the 2015 NBA draft. As a 6-foot-8 rookie, he actually played an estimated 14% of his minutes (according to Basketball-Reference.com) at small forward, the most of his career.
Gender-identity law brings state in line with SFUSD
The first-of-its-kind gender-identity law California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed earlier this month brings state policy in line with San Francisco’s — and The City’s school district had previously received flak from some of the new law’s most vocal critics. Newsom signed into law on July 15 Assembly Bill 1955 — aka the SAFETY Act — which bars public-school districts from requiring staff to notify parents if their children change their preferred pronouns or gender identities. California is the first state to pass such a law. ...
Historic Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks New Era for Port of Long Beach
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and officials from across the nation gathered on Thursday to break ground on the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility, a $1.5 billion project that is set to revolutionize cargo movement at the Port of Long Beach. The event drew around 500 attendees who...
Batman helps save the animals of Long Beach
Batman’s LBMS Animal Rescue Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping animals in need throughout Long Beach. Rescue partners, along with the Long Beach Police Department Animal Control Division, and local veterinarians offer care to the stray animals of Long Beach, as well as no-cost or low-cost vet services to Long Beach residents who are pet owners. These services include microchipping, vaccinations, and spay/neuter surgeries for animals that are adoptable through the Long Beach Animal Control program.
Thousands of Disneyland workers vote to authorize a strike
LOS ANGELES — Four unions representing more than 14,000 workers at Disney’s theme parks and resort properties in Southern California announced late Friday that members have voted to authorize a strike by an overwhelming majority, citing alleged unfair labor practices during contract negotiations. The authorization doesn’t mean a...
Southern California girl, 15, vanishes while riding bike to relative’s home
Family members are growing increasingly desperate in their search for a 15-year-old Monterey Park girl who disappeared while riding her bike to a relative’s home on Tuesday. Allison Jillian Chao was last seen on Ring video on the evening of July 16 riding a blue GT mountain bike from her father’s house in the 200 […]
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