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How Flashfood app has helped California residents find discounted groceries
SACRAMENTO — Earlier this year, we told you about a new app that connects customers with discounted groceries that are about to expire. Now, customers are speaking out about their experience with the app and how they've managed to save a few bucks.Florence Mensah is always looking for a deal."My family is huge. We travel in a 15-seater van," she said. "So to save money on food, I was like, 'Yeah.' "She found out about the new Flashfood app on TikTok. Grocery stores partner with them and let customers know about discounted food that's getting close to its best-by date."So...
Thousands evacuate season's biggest wildfire in northern California
A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and perilously dry conditions, authorities said Friday. A total of 4,000 people have evacuated the towns of Cohasset and Forest Ranch, plus an additional 400 from the small city of Chico.
Northgate González Market opens store in Lynwood
Northgate González Market has a grand opening in Lynwood on Friday. Once open, the store will provide residents and the local community with a full-service supermarket, including a large meat department, bakery, tortilleria, fresh produce, prepared foods, and a taqueria, in addition to a section of domestic and imported Latin American grocery goods to provide a Mexican homeland experience.
Long unfinished East LA mural honoring veterans is completed and celebrated
The East Los Angeles community celebrated the unveiling of a mural honoring veterans at Ruben F. Salazar Park that had been unfinished for nearly 15 years. Seniors who frequented the community room at the park raised funds from 2006 to 2009 for a mural honoring local military service men and women. They collected photographs from the community of veterans and their families and with funds raised, hired artist Richard Haro to create the "Among the Valiant" mural. Haro translated the photos into a montage using multiple panels. He completed all the panels and was able to install some in 2010, but didn't...
Beverly Hills issues statement on power outages
The city of Beverly Hills issued a statement on July 26 after recent power outages in the city. “This week, portions of Beverly Hills once again experienced unacceptable power outages,” the statement read. “Electricity to Beverly Hills is supplied through Southern California Edison. SCE is not owned, operated or in any way controlled by the city of Beverly Hills. Mayor Lester Friedman and members of the Beverly Hills City Council have communicated their immense frustration and urgent concerns to SCE regarding the increasingly frequent power outages. Under Beverly Hills’ agreement with SCE, the utility is obligated to provide residents and businesses with reliable power, and the city expects SCE to live up to its agreement and address its failing infrastructure in affected areas of the city.”
What a Racket! Special PRCS Meeting Serves Up Pickleball Problems
The popular game of pickleball has taken over many public parks and spaces, and Culver City’s courts on Elenda Avenue are under just such a siege. At a special meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission on Monday, July 22, 2024, the PRCS commission listened to reports from staff, and got a close look into the nuanced and complex issues of racket sports.
SCU Joins Global Chiropractic Advocacy At WCCS Meeting
Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is proud to announce the return of its Chiropractic students from the World Congress of Chiropractic Students (WCCS) Annual General Meeting held in Veracruz, Mexico. This event was not only a platform for discussing common and uncommon issues faced by Chiropractic students worldwide but also a noteworthy moment for SCU as it became an official chapter in the WCCS.
Long Beach men used upholstery shop as front, hid drugs in vending machine: DOJ
Two men from Long Beach were arrested by federal agents Friday morning on an 11-count indictment accusing them of selling fentanyl and methamphetamine out of a Gardena upholstery shop. Hector Valle, 48, and Efren Sanchez, 52, were expected to be arraigned Friday afternoon in United States District Court in downtown Los Angeles, according to the […]
Polytechnic School’s Visionary PolyFields Project: Enhancing Education and Preserving Nature
View of the Altadena Crest Trail in the San Gabriel Mountains of Los Angeles County, California. [Click on image to enlarge]. Polytechnic School has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to significantly enhance the Poly student experience and create a true community asset for Altadena. In October 2022, they announced their plan to acquire Nuccio’s Nurseries, located approximately six miles from Poly’s Pasadena campus. Through a multi-year, extensive, and thoughtful planning process, PolyFields aims to enable Polytechnic School to advance its mission by expanding educational and athletic programming, further distinguishing a Poly education.
Man wins $1 million while running errands in Whittier
Running routine errands turned out to be a life-changing experience for a man who bought a California Lottery Scratchers ticket in Whittier recently. Saul Montero stopped by Prime Liquor Mart while taking care of personal business one afternoon and became an instant millionaire when he purchased a Multiplier Craze Scratchers game. “Montero uncovered the top […]
Beverly Hills’ Newest Members-Only Club Will Have a Restaurant and Garden Bar, a Private Entrance and a Car Concierge
Golden Triangle execs and Hollywood creatives will soon have a stylish new sanctuary for power wining and dining, working and beyond.Despite a Fight, South L.A.'s "Welcome to Black Beverly Hills" Billboard Comes Down Gravitas, a new workspace and social club, is set to open its 28,000-square-foot space later this year in Beverly Hills. Decked out in Carrara and Calacatta marble, the multi-story haven will house a restaurant with indoor-outdoor seating, an open-air garden bar with an unobstructed view of Santa Monica Boulevard, temperature-controlled wine lockers, private dining booths, a recording studio, two private rooms, a state-of-the-art conference room, a car club...
Restaurant Owner Fed Up with Repeated Attacks by Homeless People
A restaurant owner says he’s fed up with vandalism and attacks on customers by homeless people. Ramon Artiego owns Mimo’s Cafe in Whittier, and the latest random attack on a customer happened this week. customer had to get four stitches in his head after getting punched. Artiego says...
19-year-old suspected of committing 2 murders in the span of a week, Long Beach police say
Police allege a 19-year-old shot his friend to death in a Long Beach hotel last week and then killed another man he knew in a North Long Beach garage on Tuesday. The post 19-year-old suspected of committing 2 murders in the span of a week, Long Beach police say appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Elite 2026 Georgia Edge Xavier Griffin Back at USC Saturday (7/27)
Griffin ranks as the No. 27 overall prospect in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also tabbed in as the No. 2 edge rusher and the No. 5 player in the state of Georgia in the 2026 class. Obviously that means he's considered an elite 2026 target for the Trojans. The post Elite 2026 Georgia Edge Xavier Griffin Back at USC Saturday (7/27) appeared first on On3.
Man shot to death in parking lot near Metro K Line station in Leimert Park
LEIMERT PARK – A man was found shot to death near a Metro K Lone station in Leimert Park early Saturday morning. Police are searching for the person who fatally shot the unidentified 36-year-old man in what detectives say was a gang-related homicide. Los Angeles Police Department officers with...
Homeless people say they will likely return to sites if California clears them under Newsom’s order
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three years ago, Joel Hernandez built a small wooden shack under the 405 freeway cutting through Los Angeles. He had the help of a friend who lives in his own shack, just a few steps down the stairs he painstakingly dug out of the dirt hillside and reinforced with wooden planks.
Father of missing teen found outside office block arrested for child abduction
The father of a teenager found outside an office block in Los Angeles has been arrested for child abduction. The 15-year-old went missing for around a week from Monterey Park before she was discovered outside ABC7's office building in Glendale. On Friday, the girl's father was arrested on suspicion of child abduction. Monterey Park Police Department said Jeffrey Chao is also suspected of conspiracy and falsifying a police report in connection with the disappearance of Alison Jillian Chao.
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