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Yes, the monsoon can even affect Southern California
Most summertime weather in Southern California is fairly benign. But clouds, rain and thunderstorms can occasionally come from another source: The same North American Monsoon that mainly affects the desert southwest. Powerful monsoon storms moved through Arizona, Utah and Colorado on Aug. 21-23, 2024, with intense downpours, hail, heavy winds,...
Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death appears in court after plea deal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — One of two doctors charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death made his first appearance in a federal court in Los Angeles on Friday after reaching a deal to plead guilty and cooperate with prosecutors. Dr. Mark Chavez, 54, of San Diego, stood in court with his lawyer and told a judge he understood his rights. U.S. Magistrate Judge Jean P. Rosenbluth told him he could remain free on bond with several restrictions, including turning over his passport and not working as a doctor. He has agreed to turn over his medical license. Chavez...
2 South L.A. students found with guns on campus in a week
Two Los Angeles Unified School District high school students were found to be carrying guns on South L.A. campuses this week. bringing the total number of firearms found at schools to four since the academic year started.
Arroyo Seco Parkway: Avenue 64 Bridge – Los Angeles CA
Roads, Bridges, and Tunnels, Infrastructure and Utilities. Public Works Administration (PWA), Public Works Funding. The construction of the Avenue 64/Marmion Way Bridge over Arroyo Seco Parkway (today’s Pasadena Freeway) in Los Angeles, CA, was constructed with Public Works Administration (PWA) funding in 1940. When the first two stages of...
Things To Do This Labor Day Weekend in Los Angeles [8-30-2024 to 9-2-2024]
Labor Day approaches, and with it the unofficial end of summer. But before we say adios to the current events season, we’ve got laundry list of fun to-dos to cap things off in style. This August 30 to September 2 in Los Angeles, you’ll find a KCRW Summer Nights...
San Bernardino County unveils express toll lanes on Interstate 10
High Desert job commuters and travelers in Southern California will discover 10 miles of new toll lanes on Interstate 10 between the San Bernardino and Los Angeles county lines. The opening of the SB Express Lanes will mark the first phase of tolled and HOV 3+ lanes to open in San Bernardino County. The...
Downey adds fifth Mexican sister city
DOWNEY — A vote to establish a relationship with the city of El Grullo, Jalisco Mexico, unanimously passed Tuesday but raised questions about the current state of Downey’s sister city program. The addition came at the request of Downey Sister Cities, a nonprofit organization that works independently of...
Updated COVID vaccine now available across SoCal. Here's what you need to know
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The updated COVID-19 vaccine is now available at pharmacies across Southern California, and there's an even bigger push to get people vaccinated ahead of the busy holiday season. The vaccine has a new formula to more closely target circulating variants and provide better protection. "This new...
Los Angeles City Pilot Project: Assessing Public Pedestrian Spaces
The City of Los Angeles is launching a pilot project to assess and inventory pedestrian areas within public rights of way (PROW), including sidewalks, crosswalks, and curb ramps. The project will involve:. Exploring new and existing technologies for inventory and assessment. Gathering feedback from both public and private groups and...
Los Angeles Businessman Pleads Guilty to $4 Million COVID-19 Relief Fraud
A Culver City businessman, who built his reputation on the Los Angeles hospitality scene, has admitted to pocketing more than $4 million by fraudulently capitalizing on COVID-19 relief programs. In an admission that reflects the darker side of the pandemic's economic fallout, Philip Frederick Camino, 45, pleaded guilty to a single charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
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