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Newsom makes good on threats against Norwalk for its ban on homeless shelters
Following through on earlier warnings, Gov. Gavin Newsom officially declared Norwalk to be in violation of state housing requirements, cutting off state funding Thursday to the city for housing and anti-homelessness projects.The action follows the Norwalk City Council's imposition of a moratorium on building new homeless shelters.The Norwalk City Council originally approved an ordinance in August putting a 45-day moratorium on the emergency shelters, single-room occupancy units, supportive housing and transitional housing. That prompted Newsom last month to warn the city that it was in violation of state law, and he urged the city to reverse direction.The City Council, however,...
Southern California hospital seeks help identifying injured patients
A local hospital needs help identifying two patients who were found injured in Los Angeles County. The patients are described as a woman around 60 years old and a man between 30 to 40 years old, according to the St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood. Hospital staff are hoping to locate their family members. The […]
Hundreds attend emotional October 7 Memorials in Los Angeles
Hundreds of people gathered in Los Angeles on Sunday for the first memorial commemorating the lives lost in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. One year ago, Hamas infiltrated Southern Israel, killed 1,400 people, took over 100 hostages, and ultimately ignited the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. On Sunday night in Los Angeles, the Museum […]
Measure A homeless sales tax edges closer to the 50% majority needed for passage, poll shows
In a new poll, Measure A, a proposal on the November ballot that would double Los Angeles County's quarter-percent homeless sales tax, is leading 49% in favor to 33% opposed, 1 percentage point behind the the majority it needs to pass.
Gov. Newsom awards $131M to clear homeless encampments; Los Angeles gets $11.3M
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the state will grant 18 cities $131 million to clear homeless encampments and provide shelter, care and support. The grants are a part of the state’s $1 billion Encampment Resolution Funds. The city of Los Angeles is slated to receive $11.3 million in funding. “We’re supporting local communities’ efforts to get […]
California Drivers; Here's How To Get Your Share Of The $50 Million Settlement
Californians who purchased gasoline in Southern California in 2015 may get some of their money back in a $50 million settlement with gas trading firms. The settlement has resolved a lawsuit filed in 2020 by the California Department of Justice. The lawsuit alleged that various entities manipulated spot gasoline market prices. The result drove up prices.
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