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‘Old Glory’ Oak Tree In Stevenson Ranch Now An L.A. County Landmark
A heritage oak tree in Stevenson Ranch known as “Old Glory” has been recognized as a designated landmark by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Old Glory, a 70-foot oak tree believed to be over 400 years old, is located at Pico Canyon Park in Stevenson Ranch. Back in June of 2023, L.A. County ...
LAX, Van Nuys Airport remove foam containing harmful chemicals from fire fighting fleet
A project intended to remove firefighting foam containing harmful chemicals from a fleet of aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles at the city’s two airports is nearing completion, officials announced Friday.
SoCal ambulances respond to help with emergency response to Hurricane Helene
First responders from Southern California are headed to the East Coast to help with the emergency response to Hurricane Helene.The federal government put out the call on Thursday and Falck private ambulance company responded.Seven ambulances staffed by paramedics and EMTs from Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties departed on the 2,500-mile journey Thursday afternoon. The deployment is expected to be up to 14 days."The good part about Falck is we have services throughout the U.S. and California and so we're able to take a couple from each jurisdiction so as not to deplete one area, put them together in what we call a strike team," said Lyle Hanson, managing director of Falck Mobile Health.Both basic and advanced life-support teams are being dispatched.Falck has responded to hurricanes in the past, but this is the farthest they have ever traveled from the West Coast. They're headed to a staging area in Greensville, South Carolina.
Lithium-ion battery truck fire spurs call for better inspections
In response to a lithium battery fire that shut down some activities at the Port of Los Angeles, City Councilman Tim McOsker introduced a motion Friday calling for greater inspection of trailers to prevent similar emergencies from happening.
Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor returns after 4-year hiatus
After a four-year hiatus, the Queen Mary’s ultimate Halloween event is back to terrify horror fans. KTLA’s Olivia de Bortoli was live with a preview of the Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor: The Spirits Rise. This spooky event runs on select nights through Nov. 2. Tickets start at $39.99. For more information, visit DarkHarborHalloween.com. This segment […]
Century City's New Boutique Living Apartments with Rooftop Pool, Speakeasy, and VIP Amenities
Sentral has been appointed as the management company for Ten310, a new boutique residential development by a California Landmark Group affiliate. Designed by Abramson Architects, the 94-unit building in Century City features amenities like a speakeasy, rooftop pool, valet parking, fitness center, and daily breakfast.
Updated Boyle Heights Community Plan promises more affordable housing, new zoning along L.A. River
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to adopt proposals to update the Boyle Heights Community Plan, a blueprint for the neighborhood’s growth. The update commits to addressing the housing needs of current and future residents and moves to update zoning regulations adjacent to the L.A. River and Pico-Aliso neighborhoods. It also moves to implement a series of amendments introduced by 14th District Councilmember Kevin de León that establish incentives for mixed-income projects that will require affordable housing.
LA County ILP Services Need to Extend the Age for Older Foster Youth
Thalia Bernal recently graduated with a degree in rhetoric and writing, television and film, and communications from San Diego State University. She says “Writing is, in my opinion, one of the most powerful tools we have. I first fell in love with it when I used it as a coping mechanism growing up — the foster care system was my nightmare and writing was my savior.” She uses her creative energy to tell stories that leave impact and transforms what most people call unfortunate circumstances or imperfections into strength through writing.
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