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Metro moves to create its own police agency amid violence on public transit
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna, the former police chief in Long Beach, pushed back against the proposal in a few tense exchanges with Metro board members. The post Metro moves to create its own police agency amid violence on public transit appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Robbery at Thousand Oaks mall launches pursuit into LA County
This story has been updated with new information. A robbery reported at The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks Thursday afternoon launched a pursuit that ended in Los Angeles County, where five suspects were ultimately arrested. ...
LA Co Men Charged with Allegedly Selling `Ghost Guns’ Online
Two Los Angeles County men are facing federal charges alleging they used Instagram to sell more than 60 firearms, including unregistered “ghost guns” and machine gun conversion devices known as “Glock switches,” officials announced Thursday. Ivan Quintos, 27, of Azusa, and Salvador Lopez, 24, of Whittier,...
California granted over $16 million for affordable housing
A combined $16.2 million awarded to California will be used to develop new affordable housing for lower-income households and reduce regulatory barriers to housing construction and preservation, Sen. Alex Padilla announced on Wednesday. California has four of the 21 communities that will receive the competitive Pathways to Removing Obstacles to...
Health Alerts Issued for L.A. County Beaches from Malibu to San Pedro Due to High Bacterial Levels
Los Angeles County beachgoers are being advised to steer clear of the water at several popular coastal areas due to elevated bacterial levels. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued ocean water use warnings that affect activities such as swimming, surfing, and playing in the ocean at numerous locations along the coast. These warnings are not merely cautionary advisories; they reflect an immediate concern for public health based on recent testing.
Newhall Man Arrested For Murder
A Newhall man who committed a gang-related shooting in 2019 was arrested Wednesday for murder, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Omar Garcia Ramirez, 24, of Newhall, was arrested Wednesday on murder charges and booked at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station jail, where bail was set at $3.3 million, according to arrest ...
2 killed, 5 injured in gang-related shooting in Southern California's high desert, authorities say
LANCASTER, Calif. (AP) — Two people were killed and five others injured during a gang-related shooting in Southern California's high desert, authorities said. Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies were called to the scene in the city of Lancaster, about 42 miles (68 kilometers) north of downtown Los Angeles, shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday for a reported gunshot victim.
California man armed with tire iron to attack ex-girlfriend dies after neighbor steps in
DUARTE, Calif. - Neighbors in a quiet Los Angeles County neighborhood were shocked after a domestic dispute turned deadly on Wednesday night. Investigators said just before 7 p.m., a woman was walking near Crestfield and Maynard drives in Duarte when, suddenly, her ex-boyfriend pulled up. That’s when officials said he got out of his vehicle armed with a tire iron and punched her in the face.
Malibu Search and Rescue saves hikers in scorching heat over the weekend
SAR, MRCA advise visitors on coming to recreational areas during times of excessive heat Staff Report On Sunday, June 23, Malibu Search & Rescue had the team’s busiest afternoon with four successive rescues between 3 and 7 p.m. Malibu Search & Rescue, LA County Fire Department and California State Parks teamed up to rescue four patients. The first, a female adult hiker suffering […] The post Malibu Search and Rescue saves hikers in scorching heat over the weekend appeared first on The Malibu Times.
California environmental group sues U.S. Forest Service over Arrowhead bottled water operation
A California environmental group has sued the U.S. Forest Service to challenge the use of water from a national forest by bottled water company BlueTriton Brands.
Why California’s November ballot keeps changing
Coming out of the March primary, it appeared that California’s November ballot could be crowded with more than a dozen propositions, if not more. But as of Thursday night, the Nov. 5 ballot was down to nine measures, the Secretary of State’s office announced. Then again, that number could still increase by next week, with […]
Parents’ lawsuit forces California schools to track discrimination against students
The agreement between the state and the ACLU requires state authorities to visit schools, interview teachers, look at individual students’ records and take more hands-on steps to see if a school has a pattern of discriminating.
California lawmakers approve changes to law allowing workers to sue employers over labor violations
The California Legislature approved bills Thursday that would amend a 20-year-old law allowing workers to sue their bosses over labor violations and require employers found liable to pay a fine to the state.The legislation would reform the Private Attorneys General Act, which took effect in 2004. It has come under scrutiny by business groups that say the law has been misused. Critics also say that litigating alleged violations under the law is often time-consuming and expensive.The bills would lower the financial penalty for some employers and compel them to correct violations. They came out of a deal between Gov. Gavin...
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