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2 Southern California cities among top 5 for dogs in America
Dogs are the most popular pet in the United States by far and that popularity can especially be seen in Southern California. According to 2023 statistics from PetMD, 65.1 million U.S. households have a dog, and a report by U.S. News shows that pet ownership – and pet insurance signups – have increased significantly since […]
‘Very high’ COVID levels detected in California’s wastewater, first since last winter
Coronavirus levels in California's wastewater have reached a "very high" level for the first time since last winter, with two new COVID variants, FLiRT, responsible for more than half of the latest rise in cases.
California is 1st state to ban school rules requiring parents get notified of child’s pronoun change
A new law in California bars school districts from passing policies that require schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
Rising COVID clashes with carefree California summer as cases jump, precautions fade
COVID's spread is being aided by people who are still going to work or traveling while sick. Doctors say it's important for people who are sick to avoid putting others at risk.
Reduced Hours for $20-an-Hour Fast Food Workers in California Raise Concerns
A new California legislation increased the hourly salary for fast food workers from $16 to $20 as of April 1. As a result, Lawrence Cheng, whose family owns seven Wendy’s outlets south of Los Angeles, has had to make adjustments to operations. To deal with the rise in labor...
Offshore wind: California doubles down on climate plan
The state took a giant step toward revving up its offshore wind industry on July 10 when the California Energy Commission unanimously approved an ambitious plan to establish hundreds of giant wind turbines at two locations on the state’s central and northern coast. Millions of federal dollars have already...
Group exhibition brings together twelve artists with ties to Southern California
LOS ANGELES, CA.- Tanya Bonakdar Gallery will present Signal Fires, a group exhibition which brings together twelve artists with ties to Southern California, all of whom are negotiating concepts of communication across vast distances: conceptually, formally, spiritually, and geographically. In both recorded and fictional history, the act of lighting signal...
California ports to get major technology upgrades
The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development is funding 10 technology projects at some of the nations busiest containerized import stations. The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development on Thursday announced it will award $27 million to support data system development and interoperability across five ports that handle 40% of all of the United States’ containerized imports.
“National Night Out” on Aug. 8
The annual National Night Out will be coming to West Orange County cities on Thursday, Aug. 8. Here’s what’s planned in our communities, featuring police departments in our area. Garden Grove: The Big Strawberry’s event will be from 5-8 p.m. in front of the Public Safety Building, 11301...
$65MM Bond Financing Approved for Inglewood Affordable Housing Project
In a move designed to address the affordable housing crisis, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved up to $65 million in bond financing for a new affordable housing complex in Inglewood, according to a Los Angeles County Development Authority resolution. The project, located at 400 Centinela Avenue, just north of Florence Avenue, is a joint venture between Venice Community Housing and the Social Justice Learning Institute (SJLI).
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