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Man who allegedly slapped autistic boy in Pacoima is now facing charges
Authorities filed charges against a man, who was accused of slapping an autistic boy after the 10-year-old touched the man’s Mercedes Benz vehicle in Pacoima, the boy’s family attorney confirmed Monday. The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office charged Scott Sakajian with willful cruelty to a child and battery...
California needs a million EV charging stations — but that’s ‘unlikely’ and ‘unrealistic’
Public chargers must be built at an unprecedented pace to meet the target in less than 7 years, and then doubled to 2 million in 2035. The high cost — $120,000 or more for one fast charger— is just one obstacle.
Port of Long Beach moved a record amount of cargo last month, officials say
Cargo movement at the Port of Long Beach achieved its busiest June on record, prompted in part by increased consumer spending, officials announced today. The post Port of Long Beach moved a record amount of cargo last month, officials say appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Long Beach Yacht Club seeks to double its space in Naples
The city’s Planning Commission will hold its first hearing on the project Thursday, but the work will also need approval from the California Coastal Commission. The post Long Beach Yacht Club seeks to double its space in Naples appeared first on Long Beach Post.
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...
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