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Builders say city impact fees hinder new housing. A recent Supreme Court ruling may give developers more power to fight them.
Jonathon Yu is not a professional developer, but he is interested in building new housing. In 2023, the 29-year-old product manager submitted plans to Sunnyvale to raze the modest 1,000-square-foot bungalow he bought a year earlier and replace it with a three-story, five-unit multifamily building. He paid a few thousand...
Renowned CSU Long Beach Shark Lab invites more than 2,000 visitors for hands-on learning experience
Despite plenty of research, there's still a lot of mystery surrounding sharks. And that's where the Shark Lab at Cal State Long Beach comes in.The lab celebrated their annual Sharks at the Beach event Saturday and invited the public in to learn more about their groundbreaking research."When we started this program, we knew outreach was critical and why not? Getting people on campus has been so important, and we get to showcase everything without dragging it all over the country," said Chris Lowe, a marine biology professor and director of the Shark Lab.Click here to learn about supporting the CSULB...
Housing shortage has led South Bay farmworkers to live in desperate conditions; a new bill aims to help change that
GILROY — In the modest Gilroy two-bedroom home that farmworker Jesusita Ortiz shares with her family, the living room doubles as a storage space and a shared bedroom for her children, complete with a bunk bed and colorful anime posters lining the walls. The compact set up is a necessary arrangement for the growing family — nine in all, with a grandchild on the way.
My husband is 23 years older than me – trolls say our age gap is ‘gross’ and ‘creepy’ but I don’t care
A WOMAN has left people totally stunned after she revealed that her husband is 23 years older than her. Aaliya Lara, 26, and her husband, Steve Lara, 49, first met when Steve was in Los Angeles for a business meeting and she “caught his eye” in September 2019.
Male Victim Pistol-Whipped During Assault at a Gas Station in Victorville
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Deputies from the Victorville Police Department responded to Mojave Gas Mart for a report of an assault on Saturday afternoon. It happened on July 20, 2024, at about 2:56 pm, in the 15300 block of Village Drive. Sheriff’s spokeswoman Gloria Huerta said when deputies arrived,...
Motorcyclist Arrested After High-Speed Chase and Standoff in Victorville
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) –A motorcyclist was arrested after leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit and later barricading himself inside his home in Victorville. Before 8:00 pm on Saturday, July 20, 2024, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) was requested to assist police with a street bike traveling at speeds of over 120 mph across several Inland Empire freeways.
Fundraiser established for family of late Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Café owner
The family of Brian Gene Gentry, the owner of Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Cafe in Victorville, said they have received an incredible amount of support since his recent passing. The 58-year-old High Desert native, who ran the iconic Route 66-themed diner, died peacefully on July 3, his family said.
Deaths from drug overdoses plateaued in L.A. County in 2023 after years of increases
Deaths from drug overdoses and poisoning reached a plateau last year in Los Angeles County — the first time in a decade that such fatalities had not continued a year-over-year rise, public health officials said.
Morning for Neurodivergent Children, July 27
Sensory-Friendly Morning for Neurodivergent Children on Saturday, July 27, from 10 to 11 a.m. in Library's Youth Services Area. For children ages 2-15 with sensory processing challenges, autism spectrum disorder, or ADHD. Features less stimulating environment, book check-outs, sensory toys, and art supplies. Registration suggested. Limited attendance. Details.
Cancer-causing contaminants rampant in L.A. tap water, nonprofit says
If you’re curious about what toxins may be in your tap water, a tool from the nonprofit Environmental Working Group will tell you, but you may not like what you find. EWG’s Tap Water Database breaks down detected contaminants by zip code and how much of each substance was found. As the Los Angeles Times […]
County expected to approve increase to FP-5 fire tax
In San Bernardino, tomorrow (July 23, 2024) County Supervisors hold their regular twice-monthly meeting at 10 o’clock. Among other actions, the five-member board is expected to approve an increase in the unpopular FP-5 fire tax. Count on County Supervisors to approve a $5.16 increase in the special fire tax...
Meet the Olympians with Ventura County ties who will compete in Paris
The last time the Olympics were hosted in Paris, Oxnard’s Bud Houser won gold medals in the shot put and discus throw in 1924. A century later, which athletes with Ventura County ties will join Houser as Olympic champions in the City of Light?. Here’s a look at the...
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