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California Woman Dies in Sherburne County Crash
ELK RIVER (WJON News) -- A two-vehicle crash in Elk River killed a California woman and injured four others. The crash happened on Highway 10 at the intersection of Gary Street on Friday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol says an SUV was eastbound on Highway 10 and a car was...
Kamala Harris-backed bail fund that freed violent criminals back in spotlight
Vice President Kamala Harris is coming under renewed scrutiny as she embarks on her second White House bid over her promotion in 2020 of a bail fund that helped free convicts, including murderers and serial domestic abusers. Facing heightened pressure from his fellow Democrats, octogenarian President Joe Biden on Sunday dropped out of the 2024 […]
The Switch Up Election Series: BlackPAC director highlights ‘essential’ role of Black voters
Adrianne Shropshire began her political work as a community organizer in California, focusing on police accountability, economic justice and youth empowerment in the South Los Angeles neighborhoods. In 2016, Shropshire founded BlackPAC, an organization dedicated to educating and mobilizing African American voters. Through that work, she has designed programs to engage hundreds of thousands of…
In ‘generational moment,’ Port of L.A. faces shifting winds in business and politics
The Port of Los Angeles has long been the single busiest seaport in the Western Hemisphere, employing thousands of Southern Californians and playing a critical role in the vast supply chain that underpins both the California economy and that of the United States as a whole. Together with neighboring Port...
Free Santa Ana Summer Concert set for July 25 at Portola Park featuring The OC3
The Santa Ana free summer concert series continues this week with a free performance by The OC3 during week 2 of the Summer Santa Ana Concerts in the Park series, at Portola Park. The OC3, a 6-piece premier cover band based in OC. A tribute to Classic Rock of the...
Police apprehend suspect after a pursuit and search in Echo Park
Echo Park -- Police apprehended one of two suspects in connection with the theft of a U-Haul truck this afternoon, police said. After a five-minute police pursuit -- from 3:53 pm to 3:58 pm -- two suspects jumped out of the vehicle and fled, according to LAPD Officer Norma Eisenman.
The Latest Book from Patricia Rust — Reading and Debut at Book Soup Aug 5 at 6:00 p.m.
Oh Boy! What joy for children and parents alike: An interactive children’s picture book that will teach, entertain, and have the little ones make their own tails as they learn in verse about animals and why they have tails! I Wish I Had a Tail! is now available on Amazon.com.
TK to 4th Grade: Fostering Growth, Faith, and Lifelong Learning at Alverno Heights Academy
Transitional Kindergarten through Fourth Grade is a time for children to expand their love of learning, their ability to get along with others, and their interest in reaching out to the world. The children are involved in a classroom that is a loving and nurturing environment while engaging in daily activities that help foster their development and growth in the areas of academic, social, emotional, and gross/fine motor skills. Conversations about and explorations of spirituality, religion, and ethics at Alverno Heights Academy are woven naturally into the fabric of school life. They occur in classrooms, among faculty and students in the hallways, and at our weekly prayer service with Deacon Manuel Valencia and monthly student-led masses.
LAFD Joins Ventura County Firefighters to Battle Brush Fire in Bell Canyon, Structures at Risk
Firefighters from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) rushed to confront a brush fire in Bell Canyon on Sunday after flames were reported at 4:24 PM near 9 Saddlebow Rd. The LAFD, serving as an assisting agency to the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD), deployed both air and ground resources to tackle the blaze that initially spread over approximately four acres of medium brush.
Cancer-causing contaminants rampant in L.A. tap water, nonprofit says
If you’re curious about what toxins may be in your tap water, a tool from the nonprofit Environmental Working Group will tell you, but you may not like what you find. EWG’s Tap Water Database breaks down detected contaminants by zip code and how much of each substance was found. As the Los Angeles Times […]
USC Trojans Star's Savage Retort to Angel Reese Turns Heads Amid WNBA All-Star Game Bet
Chicago Sky star rookie Angel Reese is no stranger to having people betting on her. Given that sports gambling has become an even bigger industry than it already was in recent years due to the rise of online sportsbooks, now people can wager on their favorite players from their couch. ...
Raiders facing multiple training camp restrictions after Rams and Chargers decide to enforce obscure NFL rule
The Las Vegas Raiders have decided to hit the road for training camp this year, but if you're a fan of the team, you probably shouldn't plan on following them to their new location. The Raiders will be in the Los Angeles area for training camp and although the team...
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