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Former L.A. mayor looks to become first Latino governor of California in more than a century
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has announced his candidacy for the 2026 California gubernatorial election. Villaraigosa, 71, previously ran for governor in 2018 but finished third in the primaries. The election was won by then-Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom. If elected, Villaraigosa would become just the second Latino governor of...
Council Hears, Discusses Update on Kaiser Permante Property
City officials are still working to reach an agreement with LA County to provide mental health and homeless services at a former Kaiser Permanente site. In April 2023, the City took formal ownership of the site at Lake Avenue and Villa Street. Kaiser Permanente vacated the property more than 10 years ago and it has sat empty ever since.
Newsom set an ambitious goal to launch 500,000 Californians into new careers. Many are firefighters
In his 2018 campaign, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would create 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. So far, the state has registered more than 180,000 new apprenticeships. Many of them are firefighters.
Public Health issues report on fentanyl deaths
Los Angeles County substance abuse experts reported encouraging data this week, indicating fentanyl-related deaths, which increased exponentially over a six-year span, might be approaching “a plateau,” according to an L.A. County Public Health report. Santa Clarita officials Tuesday reported a significant decline in fentanyl-overdose deaths locally. The city...
An Unexpected Threat to California Homeowners’ Insurance
Across Southern California, an unlikely menace is creeping across rooftops threatening not just curb appeal but homeowners’ financial security. It’s not termites or structural damage that’s causing sleepless nights, but something startling: algae. This microscopic invader, thriving in the aftermath of recent record-breaking rains, has become the...
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