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How the ‘gut-and-amend’ process swiftly changed a California law days before it started
This summer, the California Legislature felt the need to act quickly before a new law took effect. In May, the California Attorney General’s office released guidance that said restaurants would need to comply with a new law that requires businesses to include required fees in advertised and displayed prices. The law, Senate Bill 478, was […]
2 Powerball tickets worth about $400,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? Two Powerball lottery tickets worth just under $400,000 were sold in California during the July 3 drawing. According to California Lottery's website late Wednesday night, a ticket worth $397,355 was sold at Best Buy Liquor in Sanger and a second ticket of monetary value was sold at Rotten Robbie in Forestville, California.
California’s November ballot is set, finally
Scheduling note: WhatMatters is celebrating the Fourth of July and will return to your inboxes on Monday, July 8. California lawmakers met into Wednesday night to finish the November ballot before heading off on summer vacation until Aug. 5. They sent voters two bond issues: $10 billion for climate programs (60-5 in the Assembly, 33-6 […]
Jewish Family Service LA is California’s Nonprofit of the Year
Jewish Family Service LA (JFSLA), the leading Jewish social services agency in Los Angeles, has been honored as a 2024 California Nonprofit of the Year for the second consecutive year. The recognition comes from California Assemblymember Isaac Bryan of District 55, highlighting JFSLA’s impactful contributions to the Los Angeles community.
New Zealand tourist killed in robbery attempt at Southern California mall
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 68-year-old tourist from New Zealand was struck and killed by a car during a botched robbery at an upscale mall in a popular Southern California beach city south of Los Angeles, police said. Violence broke out Tuesday afternoon at Newport Beach’s Fashion Island mall...
Good Samaritans Save Horse on I-5 Freeway in Sylmar After Tragic Striking of Two Others
Chaos unfolded on a Southern California freeway when two horses were killed after being struck by a vehicle, and another was saved thanks to the efforts of Good Samaritans. The incident, occurring before 9 p.m. Tuesday on the I-5 Freeway at the 210 Freeway transition in Sylmar, brought traffic to a standstill as emergency services and passersby responded to the erratic equine escape.
Here's when temperatures peak this week in Southern California
Widespread heat warnings and advisories will be in effect for the Fourth of July when fireworks, temperatures and the risk of wildfires soar in Southern California. Temperatures will rocket into the 90s and triple-digits in some areas with above-normal temperatures in the forecast through the weekend. The July heat wave is expected to peak on Friday and Saturday, when interior areas might see highs around 110 degrees and highs around 100 are in the forecast for valleys.
Death Valley could set world record for hottest temp next week
The heat is close to unbearable in much of Southern California, but if you’re a weather history buff, at least there’s a silver lining. Death Valley may break its own record for hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth. The current record for the highest reliably measured temperature is 130, set at Death Valley in August […]
Fireworks can be breathtaking in more ways that one
As if the high temperatures blasting Southern California weren’t enough, residents also need to be concerned about air quality after the fireworks of July 4. Because of Independence Day celebrations, the South Coast Air Quality Management District anticipates hazardous air quality levels “throughout parts of Los Angeles and Orange Counties and the Inland Empire on […]
What happened to Coachella Valley Unified School District Superintendent Luis Valentino?
Coachella Valley Unified School District will first consider internal candidates for its next superintendent before deciding on a broader search, the school board announced at its Thursday meeting. The district will hold a special board meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday to discuss the decision and consult with attorneys about the process....
Rams rookie DT to train with three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year
The Rams must replace the production of three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald, who officially retired in March.Los Angeles planned to do so by trading up to select defensive tackle Braden Fiske in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.Like Donald, Fiske is a bit undersized (292 pounds) for the position, which is why there's no better player to learn from than Donald himself.Fiske recently revealed he plans "to get some workouts in during the next couple of weeks before training camp" with Donald.Still, Fiske knows it won't be easy to fill Donald's shoes after he...
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