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California Landlords Can No Longer Demand Security Deposits Greater Than One Month’s Rent Starting July 2024
A new law in California is going into effect starting July 2024 which states that landlords can no longer demand security deposits greater than one month’s rent. RELATED: NYC Renters No Longer Have To Pay Broker Fees Under California law, security deposits have been described as payments, fees, or charges that a landlord collects from ... Read more The post California Landlords Can No Longer Demand Security Deposits Greater Than One Month’s Rent Starting July 2024 appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Botulism outbreak in California linked to family events and homemade food
Public health officials in California are investigating an outbreak of botulism infections related to family events on June 21 and 22 in Clovis, CA. Staff from the California Department of Public Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are working together on the investigation. During a news...
Law limiting new oil wells in California set to take effect after industry withdraws referendum
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A California law that bans drilling new oil wells near places like homes and schools will take effect after the oil industry on Thursday withdrew a referendum from the November ballot asking voters to overturn it. The law, first passed in 2022, had been delayed because...
Soccer Star Charlotte Kohler Among Trio Awarded Gatorade Player Of The Year
Gatorade announced the recipients of its prestigious Player of the Year award—naming a trio of high school athletes recognized with the win. Soccer player Charlotte Kohler was among the trio awarded the honor for her home state of California. Also in the announcement are Sammy Smith from Idaho and...
CA High-Speed Rail gets final environmental nod for San Francisco to LA route
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors approved the final environmental document for the 38-mile segment between Palmdale and Burbank. The approval of the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) is the last environmental clearance between downtown San Francisco and downtown Los Angeles.
Hot Time at the Fair
The 18th Annual Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual Hometown Country Fair was held at CV Park on Saturday, June 22 to celebrate and connect the community. The Fair provided a variety of vendors, events and amusements for all ages. Vendors included local businesses and artisans, community organizations like CV High School’s Falkon 589 robotics team and the Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley, and service organizations including the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. (LASD) – CV Station, Glendale Police Dept. (GPD), California Highway Patrol (CHP), U.S. Forest Service and the Crescenta Valley Water Dept.
Man targeted by follow-home robbers who led pursuit across Southern California
Two suspects who led police on a lengthy pursuit through Orange and Los Angeles counties Wednesday are believed to be connected to a follow-home robbery in Rancho Cucamonga. The male victim, who did not wish to be identified, visited a Chase bank on Tuesday and withdrew around $2,000 in cash from the ATM for a birthday […]
LGBTQ+ Anti-Hate Awareness Forum Shares Services and Explores Challenges
Trans individuals are often “misgendered or retraumatized” when dealing with law enforcement officers, said a community leader at a public forum that explored hate against LGBTQ+ communities. “We are here to empower … and look for solutions and strategies to continue uplifting our communities,” said Rita Garcia, violence...
LA District Attorney Declines to Prosecute Teenage Counter Protester for Felony Assault
George Gascon Refers Edan On’s Case for Misdemeanor Filing Consideration. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced on June 21 that Edan On, 18, a counter-protester at a pro-Palestinian demonstration at UCLA on April 30 and May 1, has been referred to the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office for misdemeanor filing consideration.
2 people killed, 5 others wounded after shooting in Lancaster
Two people died and five others were wounded after a shooting in Lancaster Wednesday night, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The shooting happened at about 6 p.m. in the 800 block of Avenue J-12. When deputies arrived to the scene, they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds who were rushed to a nearby hospital where they were pronounced dead, sheriff's officials said.Shortly after that call, deputies received other reports of gunshot victims coming into the emergency room of a hospital in the area, the department said in a news release. In total, deputies discovered five more victims who have all been listed in stable condition."All victims were at the same location when the shooting first occurred," the LASD news release states.Homicide detectives believe the shooting is gang-related and are still working on identifying suspects as they continue to investigate. It marks the fourth shooting in the Lancaster area in two days. On Tuesday, two people were killed during three separate shootings.Deputies could not confirm if the shootings were connected. Investigators urged anyone with information on the shootings to contact detectives at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to stay anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or the website.
Staying Safe and Cool in the Face of Extreme Heat
Summer may have only begun a week ago, but temperatures in the San Fernando Valley have already risen significantly. Just this past weekend, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued heat advisories for the valley. The heat may have tempered off a bit in the past few days,...
Family files $65 million lawsuit after Southern California toddler dies from fentanyl
The family of a toddler who died from a fentanyl overdose is suing the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). While under the custody of his mother and grandfather, Justin Bulley, 17 months old, died on Feb. 18 at a Lancaster home after ingesting fentanyl found in the home. The boy’s […]
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