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Yes, the monsoon can even affect Southern California
Most summertime weather in Southern California is fairly benign. But clouds, rain and thunderstorms can occasionally come from another source: The same North American Monsoon that mainly affects the desert southwest. Powerful monsoon storms moved through Arizona, Utah and Colorado on Aug. 21-23, 2024, with intense downpours, hail, heavy winds,...
San Bernardino County unveils express toll lanes on Interstate 10
High Desert job commuters and travelers in Southern California will discover 10 miles of new toll lanes on Interstate 10 between the San Bernardino and Los Angeles county lines. The opening of the SB Express Lanes will mark the first phase of tolled and HOV 3+ lanes to open in San Bernardino County. The...
Updated COVID vaccine now available across SoCal. Here's what you need to know
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The updated COVID-19 vaccine is now available at pharmacies across Southern California, and there's an even bigger push to get people vaccinated ahead of the busy holiday season. The vaccine has a new formula to more closely target circulating variants and provide better protection. "This new...
UPDATE: Tree Roots to Blame for Labor Day Sewage Spill That Closes Will Rogers Beach; Councilwoman Demands Action
A mile-long stretch of coastline at Will Rogers State Beach remains closed this Labor Day weekend following a significant sewage spill, as thousands of beachgoers face disruption during one of the busiest times for the beach. On August 29, a failure in an 8-inch sewer pipeline near Sunset Blvd and...
GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAM: California’s Long Beach Pledge Expands: $500 Monthly for 200 Residents – Know Eligibility
According to The SUN USA, Families with young children in Pomona, California, will soon start receiving $500 stipends that they can use as they see fit. These payments mark the beginning of a new guaranteed income initiative known as the Household Universal Grants Pilot Program, or Pomona HUG. The first round of payments is being issued today via debit cards.
$65MM of Funding Approved For 296-Unit Affordable Housing at1321 North Mission Road in LA’s Lincoln Heights
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has recently greenlit a new development project aimed at addressing the critical need for affordable housing in Lincoln Heights. The project, located at 1321 North Mission Road, is part of the first phase of the Restorative Care Village expansion and will see the construction of nearly 300 affordable apartment units.
Wave of CA Political Corruption Cases Tied to Structural Causes
When a former Los Angeles City Council member dubbed by a prosecutor "the King Kong of L.A. City Hall for many, many years" reports to prison this week, he will be the third recent council member brought down by corruption charges, part of what federal authorities called an “extraordinary” recent wave of bribery and influence-peddling across California, the New York Times reports. Over the last 10 years, 576 public officials in California have been convicted of federal corruption charges, according to Justice Department reports, exceeding the number of cases in states better known for public corruption, including New York, New Jersey and Illinois. It's not just the state's sheer size driving the numbers. A heavy concentration of power at Los Angeles City Hall, the receding presence of local news media, a population that often tunes out local politics and a growing Democratic supermajority in state government have all helped insulate officeholders from damage, political analysts said.
Company Settles Suit vs. Metro Over Cold Storage Project
A company that alleged it was surprised by the findings of an environmental impact report for a proposed light rail line that threatened the firm’s modern, environmentally updated cold storage facility in South Gate has settled its suit against the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Konoike-Pacific California Inc.’s...
Medi-Cal needs reliable funding. This California ballot measure could make it happen
When I completed my family medicine residency nearly 20 years ago, one thing was clear: underserved communities needed better access to health care. This conviction brought me back to my community in South Central Los Angeles in 2007 to start a community clinic. It’s why I’m passionately endorsing Proposition 35. For me, Prop. 35 is straightforward. It...
Attorneys Report Barriers to Accessing Clients in Los Angeles County Jails
Attorneys are facing significant challenges meeting with clients held in Los Angeles County jails, despite having valid court orders granting access, according to complaints received by the Los Angeles County Office of Inspector General. The difficulties stem from inconsistent policies across jail facilities and staff refusing to comply with judges’...
New book highlights unique, unexpected museums of greater LA
Angel City Press’s new publication “Also on View: Unique and Unexpected Museums of Greater Los Angeles” celebrates LA’s most fascinating and underappreciated collections, from the deeply culturally significant—such as the Garifuna Museum—to the highly specific and unusual, like the City of Los Angeles’s Streetlight Museum. There are more than 750 museums in the greater Los Angeles area, many of which may not be familiar to even the most seasoned explorers.
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