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City of San Fernando Program Revitalizes Small Business Facades and Helps to Deter Graffiti
Small businesses in the City of San Fernando looking to revitalize their store’s aesthetics to deter graffiti and encourage potential customers to come and shop should look out for an initiative that offers them grants of up to $10,000. The Small Business Assistance Program, which began around two months...
San Fernando Valley Ends Pride Month with March and Block Party
In the summer heat, on June 29, the last Saturday of Pride Month, queer people and allies in the San Fernando Valley marched one mile down Van Nuys Boulevard with signs, banners and rainbow-colored attire. Aztec dancers led the march, followed by Grand Marshal Hailie Sahar. “When I think of...
City to Discuss Hart Park Transfer from L.A. County
The Santa Clarita City Council is scheduled to discuss the transfer of William S. Hart Park from Los Angeles County at the Council’s regular meeting Tuesday, July 9, at 6 p.m. Background. William S. Hart Regional Park is the last remaining Los Angeles County park located within the city...
5 hop out of suspected stolen vehicle during pursuit in L.A. County
Authorities are looking for five people who hopped out of a suspected stolen vehicle after a pursuit ended in Hawthorne Thursday afternoon. The chase began at about 12:20 p.m., according to Sgt. Sanchez of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The vehicle, which appeared to be a gray small SUV, perhaps a Kia Soul, traveled […]
Man Killed on 10 Freeway Identified
A 29-year-old man who was killed in a traffic crash on the eastbound San Bernardino (10) Freeway in the Pomona area was identified to day by county authorities. Gabriel Cruz-Rincon was the victim in the crash, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner’s office. The crash...
As Per Makers, New Law In California Targets Drink-Spiking Incidents
On July 1, a law mandating that pubs and clubs provide drink-spiking test kits became operative. Approximately 2,400 companies in the state are affected by the law, including hundreds of firms in Los Angeles County. The mayor of West Hollywood approved the project in February 2022, and the tests identify...
Adrian Fire | CA | July 3, 2024 | 1
The ADRIAN FIRE started this evening at 1940 hours PT and resources with the Angeles National Forest and Los Angeles County Fire Department are en route to the brush fire incident. It is located on Westland Drive in Palmdale (Los Angeles County), California. The fire burned through 75 acres and...
Man, woman found dead in Rosemead, authorities investigating
Authorities are investigating after a man and a woman were found dead in Rosemead on Wednesday. Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of someone not breathing near the 7600 block of Steddom Drive at around 12:20 p.m. Arriving deputies found a man and a woman who were both unconscious and not breathing. They […]
Voters could decide on major change for LA County government: expanding board from 5 members to 9
Los Angeles County Supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Janice Hahn announced a proposal Wednesday that would revamp county government by expanding the Board of Supervisors from its current five members to nine."Five elected leaders serving 10 million people as both the executive and the legislative branches of government simply makes no sense," said Horvath during a press conference.Their proposal would also establish an independent ethics commission to promote transparency and make the county CEO an elected position.Since the measure requires a change to the County Charter, the proposals would have to be approved by voters."We've talked to voters and they overwhelmingly...
Tau fruit fly quarantine lifted in SCV
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, working in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, has declared an end to the Tau fruit fly quarantine in the Santa Clarita Valley following the eradication of the invasive pest. . The Tau fruit fly...
Tourist Killed at Upscale Fashion Island Mall Following Botched Robbery
New Zealand citizen Patricia McKay was visiting with her husband when she was fatally struck by a getaway driver for a trio of thieves, including one who had been arrested in Santa Monica last year for a similar crime
ON THIS DAY: Southern Nevada feels powerful earthquake that hit California in 2019
Las Vegas (KSNV) — It's been five years since a powerful 6.4 earthquake hit Southern California and was also felt throughout the valley. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was reported near Searles Valley in San Bernardino County, about 120 miles west of Las Vegas, at 10:33 a.m. on July 4, 2019.
How the ‘gut-and-amend’ process swiftly changed a California law days before it started
This summer, the California Legislature felt the need to act quickly before a new law took effect. In May, the California Attorney General’s office released guidance that said restaurants would need to comply with a new law that requires businesses to include required fees in advertised and displayed prices. The law, Senate Bill 478, was […]
California’s Gavin Newsom touts his support for President Joe Biden and sidesteps replacement talk
SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom offered a forceful defense of embattled President Joe Biden on Thursday, telling Democrats in Michigan that the 81-year-old president has the record and energy to win a second term despite widespread doubts about his ability to campaign or govern effectively.
Preparing to evacuate with pets ahead of wildfire
As California braces for another day of temperatures over 110 degrees, one North State volunteer group is reminding residents not to forget about their pets when preparing for wildfire. Kate Leyden is a volunteer with theNorth Valley Animal Disaster Group. When the Thompson Fire outside Oroville ignited Tuesday morning, she...
California Legislature votes to ask voters for permission borrow $20 billion for climate, schools
SACRAMENTO, Calif — Mired in a stream of multi-billion dollar budget deficits, the California Legislature on Wednesday turned to voters for help. Lawmakers voted to place a pair of $10 billion bonds on the November ballot. If approved, the money would pay for the building of new schools and help communities prepare for the impacts of climate change.
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