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Injured Gaza teen travels to California for prosthetic treatment
SAN FRANCISCO - A 15-year-old boy from Gaza arrived in California on Tuesday to undergo medical treatment for life-altering injuries he suffered in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Ahmed Abu Obeida, who uses a wheelchair due to his injuries, flew into San Francisco International Airport. He said he looks...
“Hollywood Mountain” Hits The Market, Expecting Offers Over $100MM
Avison Young team tapped to sell the “unicorn” 7.3-acre historic landmark property. Los Angeles, CA – Avison Young has been exclusively retained to sell an iconic private, 7.3-acre compound overlooking all of Los Angeles at 1999 N. Sycamore Avenue. Including the legendary Yamashiro restaurant and surrounding developable acreage, the one-of-a-kind landmark site is rebranded as Hollywood Mountain. The property could yield offers over $100 million.
‘Apache Fire’ in Ventura County prompts evacuations
A wildfire in Ventura County that has burned some 250 acres that was threatening structures prompted evacuation, authorities announced Tuesday evening. Officials with the Ventura County Fire Department first reported the “Apache Fire” in Los Padres National Forest around 8:30 p.m. The blaze, which was about 30-40 acres then, was burning about a half […]
Richard Simmons’ Gravesite Photo Revealed as Investigation Into His Death Continues
Richard Simmons was laid to rest in Los Angeles by his family and In Touch has the first photos of his gravesite surrounded by flowers. As In Touch previously reported, the fitness guru died at his home at the age of 76 on July 13. Sources told TMZ that Richard had fallen in his bathroom...
Snoop Dogg, Long Beach Rep. Robert Garcia to represent U.S. at 2024 Paris Olympics
Snoop will be carrying the Olympic torch on one of its last legs, and he'll stick around as a special correspondent during NBC's primetime coverage The post Snoop Dogg, Long Beach Rep. Robert Garcia to represent U.S. at 2024 Paris Olympics appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Only California Has More Confrontational Drivers than Missouri
Don't mess with Missourians when they're driving. That's one of the takeaways from a new survey which reveals only California has more confrontational drivers than Missouri does. This is no small potatoes ranking based on one person's opinion. It's a deep dive by Forbes Advisor based on 9 different metrics...
Idaho’s Air Quality Crisis: The Hidden Dangers of Wildfires and Pollution
Summers in the Western United States are a challenge. Whether you live in Arizona, California, or our state of Idaho, it's hot. The summer of 2024 is projected to be one of the hottest and most dangerous on record, posing a significant threat to our communities. . Fortunately, the Gem...
New Bill Needs Governor’s Signature to Ease Black Job Crisis
As a pastor and community activist in South Los Angeles, I’m daily reminded of how much poverty has affected the financial and spiritual wellbeing of our Black communities. With rising inflation, from food to gas prices, Black folks are being outpriced in their own communities. And because of historic discrimination, Black people face disproportionately high unemployment rates, leaving them unable to take care of their families and vulnerable to chronic poverty, homelessness and incarceration.
'Horrendous' Southern California wildfire sparked by illegal fireworks: Mayor
Officials in Southern California said they are searching for suspects in a fire sparked by illegal fireworks that has caused more than $10 million in damages. The Hawarden Fire in Riverside County ignited Sunday afternoon and within three hours had burned more than 500 acres, according to Riverside Mayor Lock Dawson. Six homes have been completely destroyed and seven others damaged in the "horrendous fire," Dawson said during a press briefing Monday evening. The fast-moving fire has resulted in an estimated $10 million in damage to homes and more than $1 million in response costs, Dawson said, who noted that damage assessments were still ongoing.
CAL FIRE budget and insurance costs continue to soar
As temperatures continue to climb across Central California, the risk for wildfires also increases.Just last month, the June Lightning Complex Fire sparked in Fresno County as temperatures soared to the triple digits.That fire has since been contained, but the SQF Lightning Complex Fire continues to burn tens of thousands of acres in the Sequoia National Forest with temperatures heating up once again."We've had more rain and precipitation than usual, which includes snow melt, which has left a lot of fuel on the ground because the last two fire seasons have been relatively mild," CAL FIRE Battalion Chief of Communications, David...
$1.4 Million Grant for EV Charging Stations
The City of San Bernardino and Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino have received a $1,405,800 grant from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) to fund the construction of sixteen new public electric vehicle charging stations near Baseline Street at the Arrowhead Grove Housing Community. “We see...
Central Valley residents rally for right to know where toxic pesticides are applied
SHAFTER, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — More than 50 Central Valley residents who either live in a rural area or come from a background in farm work, rallied at the Shafter Youth Center to demand attention from the state. The concern goes towards toxic pesticides being released in areas such as...
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