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3.5 magnitude earthquake rocks L.A.’s South Bay
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake was reported in the South Bay of Los Angeles County at 3:09 p.m. Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The epicenter was just off the coast in the Pacific Ocean. It was about 4.4 miles west of Palos Verdes Estates, 5.3 miles southwest of Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach […]
Mayor Brock Makes Endorsement After Biden Dropout
Brock Joins a Cluster of Politicians Who Have Already Voiced Support. Hours after President Joe Biden announced his abdication as the 2024 Democratic nominee, Santa Monica Mayor Phil Brock made clear who he believes should be the party’s candidate. “Fifty years of extraordinary service to our country by our...
Bacteria levels prompt ocean water warnings at 13 L.A. County beaches
Beachgoers are being urged to avoid going into the water at more than a dozen beaches in Los Angeles County. On Friday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued ocean water use warnings for 13 L.A. area beaches due to bacteria levels that are currently “exceeding health standards when last tested.” The warnings […]
Housing Element becomes hot topic at local leader gathering
While topics like crime and homelessness continue to be hot-button in Santa Monica, the issue of housing and construction took the forefront during a Wednesday gathering of local leaders. At Headspace within the Bergamot Station Arts Center Wednesday evening, Mayor Phil Brock hosted a community meeting alongside City Councilmembers Oscar...
Eyewitness Newsmakers: Up close encounters with SoCal wildlife
Within sight of the gleaming downtown Los Angeles skyscrapers, mountain lions, bears and other apex predators are roaming the foothills and mountains. That wildlife is also showing up more frequently in Southern California neighborhoods.We discussed the excitement and concerns about this during a recent episode of Eyewitness Newsmakers.Robert Martinez is a wildlife photographer who has trail cameras set up in the mountains and foothills along I-210 in the San Gabriel Valley. He places his motion-activated cameras far into the forest where they won't be vandalized and in locations animals frequent.The devices record during the day and at night, showing how...
Planning Commission Revises Affordable Housing Guidelines and Approves Doheny Project
In a meeting on July 11, the Planning Commission reviewed recent changes to the affordable housing guidelines. The commission held a study session to give feedback on the revisions and to discuss how the changes would impact those applying for and developing affordable housing. The changes will affect the occupancy priority list, which determines who is eligible and who is given priority to receive an affordable housing unit.
Sewage Spill Shuts Down Beaches Around Ballona Creek; Public Urged to Avoid Water
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued a closure notice for a stretch of ocean water following the release of about 15,000 gallons of untreated sewage into Ballona Creek. The discharge occurred near 2700 S. Cresta Place around 4:00 p.m. Saturday, caused by...
Half A Dozen Wildfires Ring Much Of Greater Los Angeles
Today, after a number of mostly spot fires throughout the region in recent weeks, Los Angeles finds itself partially ringed by blazes: one in La Tuna Canyon, two more in the Angeles National Forest, one in Redlands, another one to the north near Palmdale and a sixth — the largest in the state this year — continuing to burn inland from Santa Barbara.Santa Barbara ‘Lake Fire’ Acres Burned Still Growing, But Containment Rising The results have included, just in the last 24 hours, evacuations, freeway and road closures, structure-protection efforts and a search for a group of teens who may be...
LAX People Mover's budget increases by $400 million amid legal claims; opening delayed to late 2025
L.A. World Airports commissioners unanimously approved an additional $400 million to settle legal claims and set a date for completion of LAX's significantly delayed Automated People Mover -- increasing the project's total cost from $2.9 billion to $3.34 billion.According to a report to commissioners from LAWA CEO John Ackerman, the additional funding is needed to address claims filed by the contractor, LAX Integrated Express Solutions, also known as LINXS, over issues related to compensation, production and timelines.The funding request will need approval by Los Angeles City Council before any money can be allocated. The matter will go before council committees...
Officials see progress after resurgence of iconic US lake system, but concerns remain: 'It's sort of counterintuitive'
Southern California's increasing demand for water has long wreaked havoc on the regions from where that water flows. As conservation progresses, though, there is still a long way to go. What's happening?. Joint projects by Inyo County and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power have helped partially restore...
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