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Reputed OC Mexican Mafia Chief Seeks to Represent Himself in Federal Case
Reputed Orange County Mexican Mafia boss Johnny Martinez will ask a federal judge in Santa Ana Tuesday to let him represent himself as his own attorney in a sprawling racketeering case against the defendant and the gang which has resulted most notably convictions for murder for three men. Martinez filed...
California is 1st state to ban school rules requiring parents get notified of child’s pronoun change
A new law in California bars school districts from passing policies that require schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
‘Very high’ COVID levels detected in California’s wastewater, first since last winter
Coronavirus levels in California's wastewater have reached a "very high" level for the first time since last winter, with two new COVID variants, FLiRT, responsible for more than half of the latest rise in cases.
2 Southern California cities among top 5 for dogs in America
Dogs are the most popular pet in the United States by far and that popularity can especially be seen in Southern California. According to 2023 statistics from PetMD, 65.1 million U.S. households have a dog, and a report by U.S. News shows that pet ownership – and pet insurance signups – have increased significantly since […]
$2.3 Million in Guaranteed Basic Income Programs Launched in California, Pioneering Efforts to Combat Poverty and Inequality
California is expanding guaranteed basic income programs across various counties, aiming to alleviate poverty by providing direct financial assistance to low-income families, supported by research on its potential benefits. California Expands Guaranteed Basic Income Programs to Address Economic Disparities According to Cal Matters, in California, more families are getting help through guaranteed basic income programs. […]
Metro announces power line replacement-related C Line schedule changes
LOS ANGELES — A project to replace aging power lines on Metro's C (Green) Line between the Norwalk and Willowbrook/Rosa Parks stations will continue through July 2026, prompting service changes for periods of time, the transit agency announced Monday. The work — which began Sunday — is needed as...
One of SoCal's most fragrant festivals will bloom in Arcadia
The 10th Annual Plumeria Festival at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Friday, July 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, July 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 20 vendors, plumeria pros, food trucks, and music; LA Arboretum admission required. Several ethereal things can be your...
San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity building ADUs in 10-day blitz
San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity (SGV Habitat) last week announced its new program to help low-income homeowners add an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to their property to provide an affordable rental for a low-income household. Their program offers a zero-interest construction loan with SGV Habitat serving as the contractor for the project.
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