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Man hospitalized, home destroyed after massive fire in Menifee
A man was hospitalized and a home destroyed when a massive fire broke out in Menifee early Monday morning. The blaze was first reported a little after 6 a.m. in the 24600 block of Conejo Drive, according to Riverside County Fire Department officials. Crews were dispatched to the scene, a single-story home, where they arrived to find the home engulfed in flames. The occupant of the home, an unidentified man, was able to escape but suffered some injuries that required hospitalization, firefighters said. It took crews nearly an hour to control the flames, which destroyed the home. They were able to prevent them from spreading to nearby structures. Three cars at the house were also damaged by the fire, crews noted. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
What happened to CVUSD's superintendent, and who's in charge now? Here's what to know
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....
Coachella Valley Weather Report – Tuesday July 2
Southern California is in for a sizzling week as temperatures are set to soar well above the seasonal average. With highs reaching up to 122°F, the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas are under an excessive heat warning. Curious about the details? Here’s a sneak peek:. – Tuesday: Expect...
People News: Metrolink, NCTD, Bentley Systems, HNTB
Southern California’s Metrolink welcomes a new Chief People Officer. Also, North County Transit District (NCTD) in California appoints a Deputy General Counsel; Bentley Systems, an infrastructure engineering software company based in Exton, Pa., transitions its leadership; and infrastructure firm HNTB hires a Vehicles Project Director. Metrolink. Alberto Lara on...
Southern California attorney faces disbarment for misappropriating $5M in funds
An attorney from Alhambra is set to be disbarred after misappropriating nearly $5 million and falsifying bank records. According to the State Bar of California, Evie Pei Jeang entered a no contest plea related to her case regarding the misappropriation of funds, which is considered to be “an admission of culpability” based on a stipulation […]
Triple-digit temps bake SoCal ahead of Independence Day
High temperatures are continuing to scorch Southern California ahead of Independence Day, and the threat is far from over. Daily highs in the triple digits are expected in numerous places, with the hottest days beginning on Thursday, July 4, and continuing through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. In the Antelope Valley, for example, […]
4 people strike gold with lottery scratchers in Southern California
Four lucky Southern California residents recently scratched their way to small fortunes with California Lottery Scratcher games, lottery officials announced. The biggest winner was Jose Garfias, who won $7 million from an Xtreme Crosswords Scratcher ticket sold at Sweet Time Donuts in Compton. Douglas Colton won $5 million on a Year of Fortune Scratcher, which […]
SoCal Scorched by Intense Heat Wave, Palm Springs Near Record-Breaking Highs
An oppressive heat wave is firmly gripping the desert regions of Southern California, with forecasters from the National Weather Service predicting record-breaking temperatures in the coming days. As it stands, places like Palm Springs are poised to swelter beneath a sun that refuses to temper its blaze, looking at 11+ consecutive days of 115 degrees or higher. Comparatively, last year's record was 9 consecutive days.
How Much Do Fireworks Impact Orange County’s Air Quality?
Every year, Orange County’s local air quality regulators issue a warning for residents that fireworks from the Fourth of July will leave pollution scattered throughout their air with negative impacts to their health. But there’s usually not much discussion about the issue. A Voice of OC review of...
Harding Larmore Kitchen & Kozal, experts in land use questions
Entitlements, and permits across Southern California. Catering to a diverse clientele, including developers, property owners and businesses, they offer comprehensive legal services tailored to various sectors. For developers, HLKK provides extensive guidance on entitlements, zoning and publicprivate partnerships for projects of all sizes, encompassing residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. They also offer expertise in specialized areas such as CEQA and historic preservation.
LAPD and SMPD Unravel Family-Run Retail Theft Operation in Southern California
The LAPD, in collaboration with the SMPD, has dismantled a family-run retail theft crew operating in Southern California. The operation resulted in the recovery of two firearms and a substantial amount of stolen merchandise. The suspects, Caleed Jamari Mouton, Eelayia Christine Walker, and Mekhai Taveon Ray, were apprehended. In a...
Budget would require districts to post plans to educate kids in emergencies
Starting next March, California school districts will be required to post a plan on their websites outlining how they will provide instruction to students within 10 school days of an emergency that keeps children from attending classes.
California Senate passes tax on big tech to fund ethnic media, news, fellowships
(The Center Square) - The California Senate passed a $4.8 billion tax on the state’s declining technology sector that would be used to fund “ethnic media” and state-administered “journalism fellowships” after backfilling the state’s general fund. The bill’ author also likened tech companies that are responsible for the lion’s share of state tax revenue to companies dumping pollutants into the environment. SB 1327, introduced by State Sen. Steve Glazer, D-Orinda, imposes a 7.25% tax on revenue from selling user data or providing user access to...
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