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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 […]
Long Beach Marathon adjusts early start times and adds safety measures to help runners beat the heat
Excitement is building in Long Beach as 22,000 runners are gearing up for the 40th Long Beach Marathon on Sunday. Participants made their way to the expo to collect their race bibs and gear. However, many expressed concerns about Sunday's race, as temperatures are expected to soar."I am nervous, but I'm just going to do it because this is something I've always wanted to accomplish," said half marathon participant Farah Mirza."I actually did eight marathons in September, so I'm learning about running and I'm learning about running in the heat and it definitely makes marathon running more challenging," said marathon...
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,...
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 […]
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 […]
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