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Support Needed for Marshall Fundamental School’s Annual Fund
Parents, Guardians and Friends… Marshall Fundamental School’s Annual Fund needs your support more than ever this year. The Annual Fund supports teacher training, funding for teacher supplies, student recognition, staff recognition, athletic tournament fees, athletic equipment, funding for upgrades to the arts program, and more! Please consider making a recurring donation of just $5.00 a month or a one-time donation of $50 for the 2024-2025 school year. Your donation directly benefits the students, staff, and school. Thank you in advance for your support! Donate here: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=e10123&id=30.
Council descends into playground politics when closed session leaks is discussed again
While Tuesday’s City Council meeting was something of a slow burner, anyone who managed to make it through to the second half was rewarded with an entertaining showdown that rivaled anything else that was on television that evening. During the June 11 meeting, a request was made by Councilmembers...
Council split on giving new crimefighting tech to Sheriff’s Department
West Hollywood City Council on Monday narrowly approved new technologies for the Sheriff’s Department including a drone-as-first-responder program, a real-time watch center and fixed real-time cameras throughout the city. The upgrades, long in discussion, were designed to bolster the city’s public safety profile in a manner similar to Beverly...
Skechers’ South Bay Expansion to Expand Campus by 330,000 SQFT in Hermosa Beach
The streets of Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach have long been home to the headquarters of Skechers, the globally recognized shoe and apparel brand. As the company continues to grow, its physical footprint has expanded as well, with a multi-year, multi-building construction project transforming its campus along Sepulveda Boulevard, according to a report from Urbanize Los Angeles. Construction is underway at the two Skechers buildings located at 2901 and 3001 Pacific Coast Highway in Hermosa Beach, with completion anticipated in 2024.
Time to File Papers; Registration is Open for City Council Contest
The City of Culver City’s nomination period for City Council candidates will begin on Monday, July 15, 2024 at 7:30 AM. The deadline for filing nomination papers is Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5:30 PM. Culver City residents who are interested in running for City Council will need to contact the City Clerk’s Office to schedule an appointment to receive and return nomination papers and to review the requirements and deadlines for becoming an official candidate.
Q&A: Curtin Maritime unveils labor training program
Marine Log (ML): First, can you tell us about Curtin Maritime and the services you provide the industry?. Capt. Martin Curtin (MC): Curtin Maritime is a leading American-owned and operated marine solutions company that provides a range of maritime services globally, including marine transportation, marine construction, and dredging. I founded...
Titan Memories: Windsor vs. Weaver
It was the baseball equivalent of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, or an old-time heavyweight title fight, when two of the premier pitchers in college baseball met at Blair Field in Long Beach on May 21, 2004. In the blue corner was Cal State Fullerton's ace, Jason Windsor (7-4)....
Flames engulf commercial building in Norwalk, sending thick smoke into sky
Flames engulfed a large commercial building in Norwalk on Monday, sending thick, black plumes of smoke into the air along the 5 Freeway.The fire was reported just after 5 p.m. in the 14600 block of South Carmenita Road. Firefighters were attacking the flames as they pushed through the roof.There were no injuries immediately reported.DEVELOPING: This story will be updated.
Walnut Park homeless husband and wife desperate to get off the streets
As many as 75,000 people could be homeless on Los Angeles County streets, advocates say. Many of them feel trapped by circumstance and are looking for help."I want a space for me," says Imelda Bustamante as she tries hold back tears. She told me about her life on the streets.She and her husband have been homeless for more than 4 years. They moved to Los Angeles from Riverside County just before the pandemic with the promise of a job. That job never happened."He's been picking plastic bottles and cans so we can survive. He's been looking for a job, but...
Canoga Park mom charged with murder in twin sons' fentanyl-related deaths
CANOGA PARK, Calif. - A Canoga Park mother has been charged with murder in the deaths of her 3-year-old twin sons who were allegedly exposed to drugs laced with fentanyl, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced. Jestice James is charged with two counts of murder and two...
Compton businesses busted for knowingly selling stolen items from retail crime groups
Two people were arrested in Compton after selling stolen merchandise that had been previously obtained by retail crime groups, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) said Monday. The suspects are accused of running three “fence” operations, knowingly buying stolen goods, such as power tools, construction equipment and Apple...
Encino home targeted twice by burglars in one week
Residents are on edge in an Encino neighborhood after a multi-million dollar home has been broken into twice in one week.Authorities responded around 10:30 p.m. on Monday to a home in the 4900 block of Edgerton Avenue near Moorpark Street for a burglary, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.It appeared that two men broke into the home, but it is unknown if they took anything, police said.The home was first targeted on Thursday, July 11, when two children and their babysitter were home when three people smashed a sliding door around midnight.No injuries were reported for either of the break-ins.The suspects identities remain unknown, and it is unclear if the same people are responsible for both burglaries.Authorities continue to search for the suspects and ask anyone with more information to contact them.The investigation is ongoing at this time.
Top 30 Most Important Trojans for 2024: No. 19
The Top 30 Countdown continues with one of the most experienced players on USC's roster, safety Akili Arnold. The Southern California native spent the last five years at Oregon State and was a major contributor with the Beavers over the last four seasons. In his Oregon State career, Arnold made 151 tackles with 5.5 for loss. He also had 11 pass breakups, three interceptions and two forced fumbles in 48 appearances with 25 starts. Arnold, along with his brother Easton Mascarenas-Arnold, both transferred to USC from Oregon State this offseason. The siblings each have one year of eligibility remaining.
Accelerating Curbside EV Charging Nationwide
Sign up for our popular daily email to catch all the latest EV news!. itselectric secures $6.5M seed funding to deploy curbside EV charging infrastructure across seven U.S. cities, supported by Failup Ventures and Uber Technologies. This initiative aims to enhance urban EV charging, catering to the rising demand for electric vehicles and supporting Uber’s goal of an all-electric rideshare fleet by 2030.
Pursuit with carjacking suspect ends with crash in North Hollywood
A man is in custody following a high-speed chase that began in Ventura and ended in a crash in North Hollywood. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Foothill Division began chasing the suspect just after 9 p.m. Monday.
Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Downtown Los Angeles
A pedestrian in his 50s was struck and killed Tuesday in downtown Los Angeles and police are searching for the vehicle that struck him and drove away. Los Angeles Police Department officers were called to Fourth Street near Wall Street at around 3:30 a.m. where they learned the victim was walking in the street near Wall when the vehicle turned left on Fourth and fatally struck him, LAPD Officer Norma Eisenman told City News Service.
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