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213 and 323 are getting a new little brother: 738
New and additional phone lines in the West Hollywood area will be assigned the 738 area code starting November 1. The nascent area code will join 323 and 213 in representing downtown Los Angeles, Alhambra, Bell, Bell Gardens, Beverly Hills, Commerce, Cudahy, Glendale, Hawthorne, Huntington Park, Inglewood, Lynwood, Maywood, Montebello, Monterey Park, Pasadena, Rosemead, South Gate, South Pasadena, Vernon and unincorporated portions of Los Angeles County, according to Spectrum.
Extreme heat strains the power grid and causes outages through Los Angeles County
The dangerously hot weather strained the power grid to failure throughout Los Angeles County on Friday, the peak of the record-setting heat wave. "Extreme heat has caused power outages in some neighborhoods. @LADWP crews are working to restore power quickly and safely," Mayor Karen Bass posted on X. High temperatures are expected to sustain for the next three days."Since Wednesday, most of the region has endured an excessive heat warning, bringing "dangerously hot conditions" that have sparked widespread wildfire concerns in LA, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. The triple-digit temperatures set records throughout Southern California, including 114 degrees in Burbank, which tied its daily, monthly...
121 homeless people removed from Southern California encampment
County officials removed 121 homeless residents from a Palmdale encampment during several large-scale operations. The effort, led by L.A. County’s Pathway Home program, was conducted with the help of several local agencies and sheriff’s departments and took place on July 22, July 31, and Aug. 19. The encampment was located in a remote desert area […]
SoCal likely has more heat-related deaths than we realize, expert says
Extreme temperatures like this week's Southern California heat wave can threaten the health of people who are exposed to them for too long, or who are not getting the proper hydration.The heat can even lead to death. But experts say we likely undercount heat-related fatalities, underestimating the true toll of extreme weather."Heat waves don't get the respect they deserve," says Dr. David Eisenman, a professor at UCLA. "They are the most common natural disaster."For example, Eisenman says, an elderly person may come into his clinic feeling nauseous and dizzy. They get diagnosed with dehydration and kidney failure and later die....
Former '50s/'60s Child Stars Tony Dow & Shelley Fabares Reunited on TV's 'Coach' Sitcom in the '80s
It's been two years since beloved actor Tony Dow died of liver cancer. Best known for his role as Wally Cleaver on TV's original Leave It To Beaver sitcom (and its later sequels), Dow later reinvented his career as a director. In the process, he reconnected with actress Shelley Fabares, a fellow former child star who found fame on The Donna Reed Show. Here's what happened.
Los Angeles faces scorching 119° as heat wave affects 31 million in 3 states
A series of scorching, triple-digit temperatures across Southern California led to warnings from public health officials and some schools closing earlier Friday as part of a larger heat wave gripping an area of the southwestern U.S. spanning three states.More than 31 million people in California, Nevada and Arizona were under an excessive heat warning issued by forecasters as temperatures soared Friday, according to the National Weather Service. In Southern California, the advisory is expected to last until Monday night after forecasters extended an earlier warning that was supposed to end Friday. Residents of the region faced scorching temperatures well into the...
In Memory of Actor Murray Melvin ('A Taste of Honey'): One Year After His Tragic Death
It's been over a year since distinguished stage and screen actor Murray Melvin died at age 90 after a fall from which he never recovered. The British actor delivered a groundbreaking, poignant performance as Geoff, a gay character in the 1961 film adaptation of A Taste of Honey. The year after, he was awarded the Cannes Best Actor award, at a time when many movie stars were closeted and being gay was, in some sectors, considered a crime.
In Memory of Radio Personality Kasey Casem ('American Top 40'): 10 Years After His Tragic Death
It's been ten years since iconic radio DJ Casey Kasem died at 82 after a battle with Lewy Body dementia. With his weekly America's Top 40 syndicated radio show, Kasem was key in praising and celebrating pop-music, specifically during the 1970s and '80s on Sundays. That's when millions gathered in anticipation to hear which song would be #1 in the nation.
Football: Compton Drops First Game Of The Season At Paramount
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. Despite showing some flashes of brilliance throughout the game, Compton couldn’t put it all together in 47-29 loss at Paramount at Friday night. “A lot of good things tonight, but we still need...
Excessive Heat/Ozone Warning Issued: Temperatures to Hit 115°F in Los Angeles Region
LOS ANGELES — Issued by the National Weather Service at 8:04 PM PDT on September 6, 2024. Excessive Heat Warning: Temperatures Soar to 115°F Across Southern California. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for much of southwest California, including Los Angeles, Santa Clarita Valley, Ventura County, and surrounding areas. The warning remains in effect until 8 PM PDT on Monday. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 115°F, with overnight lows remaining in the 70s to lower 80s, offering little respite from the extreme heat.
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