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WeHo renews sheriff’s department contract
The West Hollywood City Council voted unanimously on June 24 to renew its contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. While some residents have asked for increased law enforcement presence, authorities said that the department is unable to provide additional deputies until open positions are filled and additional deputies are trained, which could take years.
$20,000 reward offered for information in murder of 28-year-old caterer in Compton
Nearly three weeks after a 28-year-old caterer was shot and killed at a graduation party in Compton, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is offering a $20,000 reward in hopes of finding the killer.Robert Abdelkader III was fatally shot on Friday, June 7. He was working at a college graduation party at a home in the 800 block of E Greenleaf Boulevard when the shooting broke out."I'm suffering," said Abdelkader's mother, Inez Tootie Adkins, during a press conference on Wednesday. "It's such a big impact on everyone. It's a terrible loss. He was a great, great kid, community servant ......
Californians will decide — in 2024 — whether to ban slavery
In 1850, California joined the United States union as a state that outlawed indentured servitude and slavery, except for those serving out a criminal punishment. One hundred and seventy-four years later, California voters will have the chance to put the practice to an end for good. The California State Senate...
California lawmakers approve changes to law allowing workers to sue employers over labor violations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — 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...
Gov. Gavin Newsom to be a campaign surrogate for President Biden ahead of debate
Governor Gavin Newsom is set to travel to Atlanta, Georgia to be a surrogate for President Biden during his upcoming debate against former President Donald Trump, despite criticism from Californians.
Save Mart Companies see second ownership change in three years
The Save Mart Companies have finalized their second ownership change in as many years, joining The Jim Pattison Group, a The post Save Mart Companies see second ownership change in three years appeared first on The Business Journal.
6/27 KVCR Midday News: Bill to Limit Student Phone Use Advancing, Beavers Return to South Fork Tule River, & More
Monday through Friday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include:. 1. A bill requiring California schools to adopt policies that limit or prohibit the use of smartphones by students during school hours is advancing in the CA legislature. 2. Governor Newsom called out California’s...
California Legislature approves budget that slashes spending to address $46.8 billion deficit
California lawmakers approved a budget on Wednesday that slashes spending and temporarily raises taxes on some businesses to close an estimated $46.8 billion budget deficit.It's the second year in a row the nation's most populous state has been forced to pare back or delay some of its progressive policies that had been fueled by record-breaking surpluses during the COVID-19 pandemic.It was just two years ago that Gov. Gavin Newsom and his fellow Democrats in the state Legislature were boasting about surpluses that totaled more than $100 billion, the product of hundreds of billions of dollars of federal COVID-19 aid and...
California pear harvest set to start
California pear growers are expected to begin harvest in the River growing district July 15 with bartlett and red bartlett being the first varieties to harvest this year. “Demand for California pears is extremely strong this year for both fresh and cannery markets,” Chris Zanobini, executive director of the California Pear Advisory Board, said in a news release. “With great growing conditions, we’re expecting overall high quality with good sizing and flavor.”
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