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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 […]
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,...
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 […]
L.A. County home cooks can now get permits to sell food to the public
Los Angeles County is kickstarting a new permit program for home cooks with an entrepreneurial spirit who are interested in operating a miniature restaurant out of their homes. The County Department of Public Health announced the new Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) Program, which began accepting applications Monday. The at-home food business program will allow […]
These cities are the ‘safest’ in America, new study says
The quality of schools, traffic and entertainment offerings are among the variety of factors you consider before moving to a new city. Another is safety. Threats ranging from public health crises and natural disasters to mass shootings and traffic accidents, safety concerns extend beyond physical harm, according to a study conducted by personal finance company […]
Pasadena officials urge ‘hazing’ as coyote sightings likely to rise
The Pasadena Public Health Department encouraged residents to avoid coyote conflicts by taking precautions and practicing “hazing,” especially during the late summer and early fall when the chances of coyotes interacting with humans and domestic animals increase, officials announced Thursday. Coyote hazing is an effective method for maintaining...
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