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Improving predictions of plant species survival with the California poppy
The incandescent orange flowers of the California poppy light up meadows across the Golden State. The fact that this one species is found from hot, dry San Diego all the way to the cool, rainy Klamath Mountains points to a special power: the capacity to adapt to a phenomenally broad range of conditions.
Local elections are less partisan because voters will cross party lines when issues hit close to home
4 in 10 voters would back a candidate from the opposing party for local office if that politician shared their views on homelessness and housing, according to survey data from California.
Husky who's been at Long Beach animal shelter 8 months still awaiting adoption
An energetic husky with lots of love to give is hoping to be swept away into a loving household as he remains one of the longest-residing dogs at the Long Beach Animal Care Services. The shelter said Enzo, a 2-year-old husky, has been waiting to be adopted for eight months....
Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine to open new high school in Inglewood
It's a new day at the Inglewood Unified School District.Music moguls Andre "Dr. Dre" Young and Jimmy Iovine partnered with the district to open a new high school called the Iovine and Young Center.Earlier this year, the district announced it would be closing five schools, including one high school. IUSD County Administrator Dr. Jim Morris said this new academy will be another option for Inglewood students, calling it an indication of where the district is headed."We have the YMCA coming in to build a new YMCA center, we have an early college program that's opening up at Inglewood High School,...
Sydney Sweeney Shows Off Her Preppy Style For Dinner Date With Fiancé In A Polo Shirt And Shorts
Sydney Sweeney put her spin on preppy summer style while out for dinner with her fiancé, Jonathan Davino, on Saturday. The Immaculate actress sported a textured cream collared top tucked into beige shorts, cinched with a slim brown belt featuring a gold buckle. She completed the ensemble with brown leather boots, a tan shoulder bag, a beige sweater draped over her shoulders, and brown sunglasses. See the photos here!
Daughter of LASD medic is escorted to school by his fellow deputies after he died of cancer
A week after a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department tactical medic died of cancer, fellow deputies escorted his young daughter to school on the year's first day of classes.Gonzalo Galvez's death was announced Aug. 6 by the LASD's Special Enforcement Bureau.On Wednesday, Mike Leum, an assistant director with the department, posted videos on social media that showed sheriff's deputies with Galvez's daughter at her school in Glendora."Escorted Gonzo's (RIP) daughter to her first day of school, because that's what family does," the videos' captions said.One of the clips shows the young girl holding an official portrait of her father as...
Emhoff hits Aileen Cannon as a judge who would ‘do Trump’s bidding’ while warning of possible future Trump SCOTUS nominees
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff criticized the federal judge who oversaw the classified documents case against Donald Trump at a fundraiser in Los Angeles on Tuesday, suggesting Trump would consider appointing her to the Supreme Court to do his “bidding” if he’s reelected.
Median home price in South Bay exceeds $2M, marking the first ever for U.S. metro area
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose metropolitan area has received the dubious distinction of becoming the first U.S. market, where the median home price has exceeded $2 million, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Save on iPhone 15 Pro with titanium.Get iPhone 15 Pro for just $5/mo....
California Has 6M Urban Trees. What Happens When They Die?
To stop California’s 6 million urban trees from knocking out power lines, crashing through houses, or lying across streets when they die, humans have to intervene. A handful of arborists and Conservation Corps of Long Beach members gathered recently at a scrappy plot of land in the corner of a city park to do just that.
SolarMax Technology to Develop California Commercial Solar Project
SolarMax Technology has signed a non-binding term sheet for a new commercial solar project: a mall in the San Jose, Calif. area. The proposed project is to include the development and management of a 4.17 MW PV power plant and a 2 MW energy storage system. As part of the project, the company will also oversee the replacement of the mall’s roof to support the new infrastructure.
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