Referendum Challenging Setbacks for New Oil Wells Qualifies for Ballot
An attempt to overturn a law banning new oil and gas wells near schools, hospitals and businesses open to the public has qualified for the November 2024 ballot. The qualification of the referendum blocks SB 1137 from going into effect. The bill by Sen. Lena A. Gonzalez, D-Long Beach, requires a minimum setback of 3,200-feet […]
James 63 Points Shy of Career Scoring Record
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James enters Saturday’s game at New Orleans needing 63 points to surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s career scoring leader. James scored 26 points in Thursday’s 112-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis to increase his career total to 38,325 points in 1,408 games over 20 seasons. Abdul-Jabbar […]
Orange County’s COVID-19 Hospitalizations Level Off
The number of people hospitalized in Orange County with a COVID-related illness was 182 with 21 of them being treated in intensive care as of Friday, according to the latest state data. Of those hospitalized, 62.8% are unvaccinated or partly vaccinated, officials with the Orange County Health Care Agency said. The ICU patients are 63.8% […]
LA County Preaches COVID Vigilance Even as Pandemic Wanes
While Los Angeles County remains in the “low” COVID-19 activity category, the public health director continues to urge vigilance even as various states of emergency come to an end. “It is a great relief to see that we remain in the low community level and my sincere hope is that we are entering a new […]
Average LA County Gas Price Rises To Highest Amount Since Dec. 11
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Saturday to its highest amount since Dec. 11, increasing 2.9 cents to $4.641, one day after recording its largest increase since Oct. 1, 4.9 cents. The average price has risen five of the past six days, increasing 8.1 cents, according […]
Pedestrian Killed on 10 Freeway
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday on the San Bernardino (10) Freeway in La Puente. California Highway Patrol officers were called at 4:28 a.m. to the Francisquito Avenue off ramp of the eastbound 10 Freeway where they found the pedestrian lying in of the freeway lanes, CHP Officer Elizabeth Kravig told […]
‘Celebration of Life’ Saturday for P-22, LA’s Late, Beloved Mountain Lion
P-22 — the late, beloved and resilient L.A. mountain lion who famously crossed two major freeways and became known as “The Hollywood Cat” — will get another star turn Saturday when the National Wildlife Federation’s #SaveLACougars campaign hosts a sold-out celebration of his life at the Greek Theatre. The two-hour celebration, which will be live-streamed […]
LA Council Approves One-Month Grace Period for Tenants Behind on Rent
The Los Angeles City Council has adopted an ordinance providing tenants who are behind on their rent with a one-month grace period prior to their landlord beginning eviction proceedings, but there were not enough votes for it to take effect immediately. The ordinance is part of a package of renter aid the council began discussing […]
No Tickets Sold With All Six Mega Millions Lottery Numbers
There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery and the estimated jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing will grow to $31 million. There were also no tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game, announced. The […]
LA Metro, Other SoCal Transit Agencies to Provide Free Rides Saturday
LA Metro and other transit agencies in Southern California will offer free rides Saturday to mark Transit Equity Day, honoring civil rights icon Rosa Parks. The commemoration began in 2018 to mark Parks’ birthday — Feb. 4, 1913. Parks was thrust into the national spotlight in 1955 when she refused to give up her seat […]
One Year Ago Today (February 4, 2022)…CSU Chancellor Speaks Out Over Concerns About Handling of Sex Harassment Case
One Year Ago Today (February 4, 2022)…The chancellor of the Long Beach-based California State University system defended his handling of a 2020 settlement agreement with a Fresno State administrator who was accused of sexual harassment, but said he regrets agreeing to write him a glowing letter of reference. Joseph Castro’s handling of the allegations against […]
