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Capt. Charles Wallis: 'Education 'has to be transformational'
Becoming a classroom teacher was not in his plans. But after serving six years in the U.S. Army and later working with incarcerated youth in Los Angeles County, Capt. Charles Wallis found his calling at Rosamond High School. In 2019, he was instrumental in starting the school’s California Cadet Corps program.
Photos: Trailer fire causes road closure
A trailer fire that broke out on Friday afternoon left commuters in traffic on the 24000 block of West Copper Hill Drive in Valencia. Firefighters with the Los Angeles County Fire Department arrived on the scene of a fully engulfed truck at 1:13 p.m. after receiving reports of it a few minutes earlier, said Geovanni Sanchez, a spokesman with the agency.
Newsom set an ambitious goal to launch 500,000 Californians into new careers. Many are firefighters
In his 2018 campaign, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would create 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. So far, the state has registered more than 180,000 new apprenticeships. Many of them are firefighters.
Firefighters work to put out brush fire just off 14 Freeway in Acton
A brush fire burning just off the 14 Freeway in Acton appeared to leave some vehicles scorched as firefighters worked to put it out through efforts by air and ground Friday afternoon.Dubbed the Victoria Fire, it was reported at about noon in an area just north of Escondido Canyon along the southbound side of the 14 Freeway, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. It was estimated to be about five acres and was burning in "medium to heavy fuel," the department said. At 12:45 p.m., aerial footage showed an LA County Fire Department helicopter making water drops while crews on the ground hosed down the area, which by then appeared blackened and scorched with just a few flames still visible in some sports. Some shrubbery was burnt to just a few skeletal branches, with a number of vehicles appearing heavily damaged and burnt as well.The fire had moved quickly, authorities said, but appeared to have been mostly extinguished within an hour of being reported. No other details, including any reports of damage or a suspected cause behind the blaze, have been released by authorities.
South L.A. woman wants end to K-9 units after vicious attack
A South Los Angeles woman has filed a lawsuit and is demanding the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department disband its K-9 unit after she was attacked by one of their dogs. Rosa Ramirez, 45, suffered permanent injuries to her left hand — her dominant hand — during the attack, her attorneys said in a news […]
SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates Gloria Mercado-Fortine
Outgoing Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Foundation President Gloria Mercdo-Fortine recently received high praise for her tenure as president of the foundation for the past four years. SCV Sheriff’s Station Captain Justin Diez and the SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Board of Directors extended “heartfelt thanks” to Mercado-Fortine for her leadership as...
CA Leaders React to Order On Homeless Encampments
California communities are scrambling to figure out what an executive order means for them. The governor wants state agencies to clear homeless encampments. Guidelines include giving people a two days notice and storing property for at least two months. The order doesn’t require cities and counties take the same action...
Person trapped in vehicle after collision on southbound 14
Someone was trapped in a vehicle after a traffic collision Friday morning on the southbound lanes of Highway 14, north of Placerita Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, a Los Angeles County Fire Department official said. The incident was reported at about 10:13 a.m. Friday morning, according to Geovanni Sanchez, spokesman...
Person shot to death in parking lot near Metro K Line station in Leimert Park
LEIMERT PARK – A person was found shot to death near a Metro K Lone station in Leimert Park early Saturday morning. Los Angeles Police Department officers with the Southwest Division responded to reports of a shooting victim at the Metro station located at 4300 S Crenshaw Blvd. around 12:10 a.m.
Rocking Out at a Drug-Free World Art and Music Festival at the Church of Scientology
- Art and music unite in East Hollywood in a vibrant drug-prevention festival on L. Ron Hubbard Way - LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Church of Scientology Los Angeles and the local chapter of Foundation for a Drug-Free World organized a free outdoor summer concert and art show. Its purpose: to raise awareness about drugs and promote music and art as a drug-free alternative for a “natural high.”
Los Angeles Vacant Residential Fire on Detroit St Too Close to WeHo City Limits
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD)on Thursday, July 25, responded to a fire in a vacant residential home located at 1432 N Detroit Street around 4:48 p.m., about a block north of the West Hollywood city limits. The fire was contained and nearing a knockdown by 4:58 p.m. After a thorough search, no one was found inside. The cause of the fire is still unknown and under investigation. No injuries from the fire have been reported at this time.
South Gate mayor gets complaints about water filter vendors, assures water is safe to drink
South Gate Mayor Gil Hurtado said at Tuesday's city council meeting that he has received complaints about water filter vendors who are aggressively trying to sell their product to residents. “The water is safe to drink,” Mayor Hurtado said. ”We always want to protect our city.”. He also...
Iconic costume shop survived Hollywood’s ups and downs for nearly 50 years. Now it’s closing
LOS ANGELES — On a warm summer morning, Ursula Boschet, the iconic Hollywood costume designer, made her way through racks of clothing, brimming from floor to ceiling in the Santa Monica store and workshop that bears her name.
Black Chamber of Commerce gala saxophonist auditions for America's Got Talent
Saxophonist B. Thompson says the producers of America's Got Talent invited him to audition to perform in front of the world. This comes after he stopped in Bakersfield to perform at a local gala.
Downtown Los Angeles hosting KCON, biggest K-pop fest in the world
KCON, the world’s largest K-pop music festival, is taking place in downtown Los Angeles this weekend. Organizers are anticipating 160,000 people to travel to Southern California from around the world for the three-day festival, featuring all things Korean culture including K-beauty, K-food and K-pop music artists. “I’m here to...
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