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The Best Places To Watch The 2024 4th Of July Fireworks
American cities light up the night sky in bright demonstrations of patriotism on the 4th of July, a tradition that is practically associated with fireworks. This year, the following five locations will provide memorable opportunities to watch fireworks. Whether you live locally or are planning a trip, these are the best spots to witness the most impressive fireworks, including everything from famous landmarks to parks suitable for families.
Los Angeles County Target Stores Implement New Self-Checkout Rule
Los Angeles County, California is not going to be happy when they hear this... Target has announced a significant change to its self-checkout system. The retail giant transitioned its regular self-checkout lanes to express self-checkout lanes at most of its 2000 locations across the United States, including California. This new...
Stretches of 15, 10 and 5 freeways in SoCal among the deadliest roads in the state, report says
Deaths from car crashes jumped in California between 2018 and 2022, with several of those traffic fatalities occurring in the Southland, according to a recent report.ConsumerAffairs found fatal car crashes rose by 17% during that four-year span, despite a population decline in the state.Researchers looked at data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to understand where deadly crashes happen and their contributing factors.Interstate 5, which runs through California, was the state's deadliest road in 2022. There was a total of 128 deaths that year, the report said.ConsumerAffairs also analyzed the deadliest stretches of roads in the state. The 15...
LA General Medical Center seeks public help identifying patient
Officials at Los Angeles General Medical Center sought the public's help Tuesday to identify a patient who has been hospitalized since Saturday, and to identify his family.The man, about 40, was brought to the facility from Cesar Chavez Avenue and Fickett Street, according to hospital officials.He was described as 5-feet-7 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds, with a heavy build, black hair and brown eyes.Anyone knowing his identity, or the identity of his family, was urged to call social worker Jocelyn Mayo at 323-409-4463.Copyright 2024, City News Service, Inc.
Residents displaced by South LA fireworks explosion say they're facing eviction from hotel
It's been three years since an explosion of fireworks in South Los Angeles displaced dozens of residents, and many say they're on the verge of homelessness.The catastrophic explosion occurred in June 2021, leaving 17 people injured and damaging dozens of homes and vehicles.Many affected by the blast were forced to live in hotels. Now, some claim they're facing eviction."We're very frustrated because as you can tell, the homes have not been repaired," said an interpreter for resident Ernesto Marquez during a press conference on Monday. "He says we're here to demand that the people who are staying at the hotel...
Video shows movers unloading truck full of furniture onto Skid Row street
Video captured a puzzling scene as movers appeared to dump the entire contents of a truck onto a street in the Skid Row area of downtown Los Angeles overnight.It all happened around midnight Wednesday on 6th and San Pedro streets.The video shows people swarm the vehicle as movers began to unload the items. Some were seen dragging away sofas, mattresses, a refrigerator and even a barbeque grill."The people that brought it in believed that these people needed these things," said Kevin Call, who advocates for the homeless and is often referred to as the "Mayor" of Skid Row."I would say...
Frustration grows among residents over piles of trash left behind along Tujunga Wash
Riverwood Ranch residents who live near the Tujunga Wash are growing frustrated over a lack of parking enforcement and piles of trash being left behind.Neighbors say not enough is being done.Despite parking restrictions nearby, many people use the area near Oro Vista Avenue as a place to swim, relax and even set up camping tents."I'm frustrated. This has been going on for two years now," said Jeremy Jover of Riverwood Ranch.Jover said people double and triple park, blocking the road used to access their community, which is especially important for emergencies."We feel victimized and trapped. If we had a fire...
LA County health department: Bacteria make ocean water unsafe
County health officials warned beachgoers Tuesday to stay dry and avoid swimming, surfing and playing in high-bacteria ocean water at 17 LA-area locations. The warnings were issued because bacteria levels exceeded health standards when last tested, officials said bur did not specify the test date. Santa Monica Canyon Creek at...
Hollywood residents worry homeless encampment near school, church will return after recent clean-up
Residents in a Hollywood neighborhood fear a homeless encampment located near a church and a preschool that was cleared Wednesday will quickly return.An Eyewitness News viewer emailed us about the large encampment on Wilton Place.On Wednesday morning, L.A. Sanitation workers cleared the encampment, which was blocking a sidewalk used by preschool children. But will that be the end?The First Southern Baptist Church across the street has been dealing with vandalism in the area, such as stolen security cameras and shattered glass windows."We still got summer school going, so the parents and the kids still need to be able to come...
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...
Residents rethink 4th of July plans as dangerous heat builds across SoCal
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Temperatures pushed into the triple-digit range in parts of Southern California Tuesday as a heat wave continues to build over the region. Hot conditions are expected to peak by week's end, and people are doing everything they can to stay cool. Residents look for ways to...
3 years later, families impacted by LAPD's botched fireworks explosion may face homelessness
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - On the eve of the City Council's expected consideration of a settlement with individuals impacted by the Los Angeles Police Department's botched fireworks disposal, some of those families Monday shared their uncertainty about ever returning to their homes. The families with the help of Ron Gochez,...
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