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Capt. Charles Wallis: 'Education 'has to be transformational'
Becoming a classroom teacher was not in his plans. But after serving six years in the U.S. Army and later working with incarcerated youth in Los Angeles County, Capt. Charles Wallis found his calling at Rosamond High School. In 2019, he was instrumental in starting the school’s California Cadet Corps program.
Woman bitten by K-9 files lawsuit against LA County Sheriff's Department
A woman has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department after she says her hand was permanently disfigured when she was bitten by a K-9.Ramirez did not speak but she showed reporters her scars at a press conference outside the Hall of Justice in downtown L.A. Friday.The incident happened on Feb. 22, 2023, at Ramirez's home near Central and 59th Street. Ramirez saw the dog wandering around her property and when she opened her door she was bitten."Ms. Ramirez is an innocent mother. She was attacked by an unleashed sheriff's dog trained to bite anyone it encountered,"...
Photos: Trailer fire causes road closure
A trailer fire that broke out on Friday afternoon left commuters in traffic on the 24000 block of West Copper Hill Drive in Valencia. Firefighters with the Los Angeles County Fire Department arrived on the scene of a fully engulfed truck at 1:13 p.m. after receiving reports of it a few minutes earlier, said Geovanni Sanchez, a spokesman with the agency.
Newsom set an ambitious goal to launch 500,000 Californians into new careers. Many are firefighters
In his 2018 campaign, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would create 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. So far, the state has registered more than 180,000 new apprenticeships. Many of them are firefighters.
Firefighters work to put out brush fire just off 14 Freeway in Acton
A brush fire burning just off the 14 Freeway in Acton appeared to leave some vehicles scorched as firefighters worked to put it out through efforts by air and ground Friday afternoon.Dubbed the Victoria Fire, it was reported at about noon in an area just north of Escondido Canyon along the southbound side of the 14 Freeway, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. It was estimated to be about five acres and was burning in "medium to heavy fuel," the department said. At 12:45 p.m., aerial footage showed an LA County Fire Department helicopter making water drops while crews on the ground hosed down the area, which by then appeared blackened and scorched with just a few flames still visible in some sports. Some shrubbery was burnt to just a few skeletal branches, with a number of vehicles appearing heavily damaged and burnt as well.The fire had moved quickly, authorities said, but appeared to have been mostly extinguished within an hour of being reported. No other details, including any reports of damage or a suspected cause behind the blaze, have been released by authorities.
CA Leaders React to Order On Homeless Encampments
California communities are scrambling to figure out what an executive order means for them. The governor wants state agencies to clear homeless encampments. Guidelines include giving people a two days notice and storing property for at least two months. The order doesn’t require cities and counties take the same action...
SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates Gloria Mercado-Fortine
Outgoing Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Foundation President Gloria Mercdo-Fortine recently received high praise for her tenure as president of the foundation for the past four years. SCV Sheriff’s Station Captain Justin Diez and the SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Board of Directors extended “heartfelt thanks” to Mercado-Fortine for her leadership as...
Person trapped in vehicle after collision on southbound 14
Someone was trapped in a vehicle after a traffic collision Friday morning on the southbound lanes of Highway 14, north of Placerita Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, a Los Angeles County Fire Department official said. The incident was reported at about 10:13 a.m. Friday morning, according to Geovanni Sanchez, spokesman...
Pasadena City College opens first housing unit for foster youth
Pasadena City College is opening its first housing unit near its campus for transitional-age foster youth. The six studio units will be for PCC students who are aging out of foster care in an effort to support students toward graduation, said Thomas Lee, CEO of First Place for Youth, a youth services agency that’s partnering with the college.
Alison Chao’s father arrested by Monterey Park police
The father of a 15-year-old girl whose missing persons case made national headlines has been arrested and faces possible charges of child abduction, conspiracy and falsifying a police report. On Friday, the Monterey Park Police Department announced that Jeffery Chao was arrested following an “extensive investigation.” Chao’s daughter, Alison, was reported missing on July 16 […]
Kidder Mathews Arranges $7M Sale of Multifamily Portfolio in Pasadena
Kidder Mathews is pleased to announce the sale of three multifamily properties located in Pasadena, California for a combined total of $7,000,000:. 174 North Mar Vista Avenue (12 units) sold for $2,674,000. The property was built in 1963 and boasts upgraded units with private patio areas and balconies. 151 North...
Pasadena Water and Power Introduces Clean Energy Tracker to Propel Pasadena Towards a Carbon-Free Future by 2030
Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) is taking steps towards a greener future with the debut of its new Clean Energy Tracker, now live for all your digital browsing at PWPweb.com/CleanEnergyTracker. This move comes as part of the city's push, spurred by Resolution 9977, to shift Pasadena's electric grid to 100% carbon-free sources by the cusp of the next decade, as reported by the City of Pasadena.
Polytechnic School’s Visionary PolyFields Project: Enhancing Education and Preserving Nature
View of the Altadena Crest Trail in the San Gabriel Mountains of Los Angeles County, California. [Click on image to enlarge]. Polytechnic School has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to significantly enhance the Poly student experience and create a true community asset for Altadena. In October 2022, they announced their plan to acquire Nuccio’s Nurseries, located approximately six miles from Poly’s Pasadena campus. Through a multi-year, extensive, and thoughtful planning process, PolyFields aims to enable Polytechnic School to advance its mission by expanding educational and athletic programming, further distinguishing a Poly education.
Brianna and Fabian Avila Shine as James Madison’s Second Mathematics Superstars
James Madison Elementary School is thrilled to extend heartfelt congratulations to Brianna and Fabian Avila! Their exceptional dedication and hard work have earned them the prestigious title of Mathematics Superstar, making them the SECOND eagles to achieve this honor. Ryan Lopez Ruiz is the FIRST eagle to earn the title...
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