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Council Scheduled to Vote on Contradicting Motions on County Needle Exchange Program. Also Will Consider Banning Sleeping Bags and Blankets for Outdoor Sleeping
At next Tuesday’s meeting of the Santa Monica City Council (agenda), the city council will vote on a pair of motions regarding Los Angeles County’s harm reduction program. Every week for one hour, the country distributes and exchanges needles, glass pipes and narcan (a drug used to reduce the impact of an overdose) in an attempt to reduce the mortality and hospitalization rates among drug addicts.
Four grenades found by gardener hidden in hedge in Baldwin Park
BALDWIN PARK, Calif. - A gardener found four grenades while working in Baldwin Park on Thursday, and now the Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking into the devices. According to Sgt. Jose Eguia from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Arson Explosives Detail, the four devices discovered were Russian-styled F-1 grenades.
Woman Attacks L.A. County Firefighter, Crashes into His SUV and a Cop Car
A woman is behind bars on suspicion of attacking a Los Angeles County firefighter in Gardena, then crashing into his SUV and an undercover police car. Video from Wednesday afternoon shows the woman punch the firefighter’s SUV and punch him several times him through an open window. Authorities say...
12 LA county beaches not safe due to bacteria, health officials say
Citing high bacteria levels, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today warned visitors to avoid swimming, surfing or playing in ocean waters at 12 area beaches. The affected beaches are: Las Flores Creek at Las Flores State Beach, entire swim area; Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove, entire swim area; Solstice Creek at Dan […] The post 12 LA county beaches not safe due to bacteria, health officials say appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Homeless encampment at Dockweiler State Beach being cleared after complaints from nearby residents
Following recent complaints from Play del Rey residents, crews on Thursday morning launched a cleanup operation to remove a homeless encampment at Dockweiler State Beach.The residents' complaints stem from about 10 tents that were set up on the sand, leading to the discovery of feces and hypodermic needles in the area.Park rangers on Wednesday posted Los Angeles County Sanitation flyers that described Thursday's planned cleanup operation, which began after 6:30 a.m."Our beaches are jurisdictionally complex, involving the State, County, and City. The area is scheduled for a coordinated operation on Thursday morning, including our Coastal CARE+ Team - a new...
Group of 4 boys, ages 12 and 14, arrested on suspicion of arson in Southern California
A group of three 12-year-olds and a 14-year-old are responsible for multiple arsons in Fillmore, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office says. Authorities said that the alleged arsons occurred at the Fillmore Historical Museum on Sunday. That day, the Fillmore Fire Department responded to the 300 block of Main Street on reports of two small fires, […]
The future of the annual Hispanic Chamber Commerce Statewide Convention.
Officials with the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce have already started conversations on what to expect for next years convention and are using examples from this year's convention to improve.
State scientists approved a historic contract. Will other state workers follow their lead?
After the state’s first public sector strike and affiliating with the UAW, scientists who work across the state approved a contract with several new provisions and raises for all members.
California looks to build more teacher housing to boost recruitment, retention
Efforts to build affordable housing for teachers in California are gaining steam as the state’s cost of living rises and schools look for ways to recruit and retain staff within their communities. Earlier this month, for instance, Jefferson Elementary School District, a K-8 district in San Mateo County, announced...
Valley Democratic applaud Harris' DNC speech, Republicans criticize it
As Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage in Chicago on Thursday night, Central Valley Democrats were there to welcome their new candidate."It was electrifying. It was exciting," Estella Kessler said. "I have never, and I've done a lot of campaigns, seen as positive as I saw this week," Doug Kessler said.The Kesslers are delegates from Selma, and the husband and wife were at the United Center this week for the Democratic National Convention. The Kesslers were part of California's nearly 500 delegates."California was smack in the middle, right in front of the stage," Estella said. "There's a lot of...
News Binge: All of last week’s stories in one place
Gas business drop is a silver lining within costly consumer price report:. The latest Los Angeles area Consumer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics confirmed the uneasy economic feelings of many, as area prices were up by 0.2% in July and up 3.4% from a year ago, taking into consideration categories like food, housing, transportation and medical care. Despite the overall increase, some positives were represented in the report, such as an 0.9% drop in the energy index, brought on by a 3% fall in gasoline prices. The decrease also matches up locally, with the 14 Santa Monica gas stations covered each week in the Daily Press’ Gas Buddy feature graphic dropped an average of 41 cents per gallon from June 11 to August 13.
Interest Rate Cuts Won’t Necessarily Help Bay Area’s Notorious Housing Market
Prospective homebuyers could soon see interest rates drop thanks to a cut to the Federal Reserve’s key benchmark, but some experts say tight supply and overwhelming demand are still likely to lead to a tough market for those in California. On Friday, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell signaled that the...
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