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date: 2024-12-15, updated: 2024-12-15, from: The LAist
The Griffith Observatory is holding a public and online viewing of something called the “major standstill northern moonrise” on early Sunday evening. So what is it exactly?
date: 2024-12-15, updated: 2024-12-15, from: The LAist
Here are some insider tips for getting the best sunset photo in all of Southern California, IMHO.
https://laist.com/news/los-angeles-activities/the-best-kept-photo-secret-in-south-california
date: 2024-12-15, updated: 2024-12-15, from: The LAist
Minaret Records, an L.A.-based jazz label founded in 2019, will bring a series of intimate shows to venues across central and northeast L.A.
date: 2024-12-15, updated: 2024-12-15, from: The LAist
Gov. Newsom launched a program that uses Medi-Cal to help homeless Californians access housing. Trump could end it in 2026.
date: 2024-12-15, updated: 2024-12-15, from: The LAist
Ohio and 16 other Republican-dominated states have sued, asserting that a waiver granted to California to set its own rules violates the basic design of the U.S. Constitution, which they assert should treat states as equals.
date: 2024-12-14, from: City of Santa Clarita
By City Manager Ken Striplin This Sunday, December 15, 2024 – the City of Santa Clarita will mark its 37th birthday. Back in 1987, the City of Santa Clarita became the largest area ever to incorporate. Our new City was 39-square-miles and included the communities of Saugus, Newhall, Valencia and Canyon Country. Since then, more […]
The post Happy 37th Birthday Santa Clarita appeared first on City of Santa Clarita.
https://santaclarita.gov/blog/2024/12/14/happy-37th-birthday-santa-clarita/
date: 2024-12-14, updated: 2024-12-14, from: The LAist
After companies spent years fleeing California’s insurance market following catastrophic wildfires and inflation, Farmers Insurance is reopening some closed lines of coverage starting today.
date: 2024-12-14, updated: 2024-12-14, from: The LAist
South Korea’s parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for his attempt to impose martial law, the first time such a measure had been imposed on the nation in more than four decades.
https://laist.com/news/south-koreas-parliament-votes-to-impeach-president-yoon-suk-yeol
date: 2024-12-14, updated: 2024-12-14, from: The LAist
An exhibition on climate change at the Hammer Museum is closing in January. It features a popular Japanese artist beloved by Gen Zs.
date: 2024-12-14, updated: 2024-12-14, from: The LAist
Residents are no longer allowed to sell food outside their home after 5 p.m. at the popular attraction.
https://laist.com/news/torrance-sleepy-hollow-holiday-lights-food-sales-ban
date: 2024-12-14, updated: 2024-12-14, from: The LAist
It’s the latest “small-format” concept store by the Swedish furniture giant to open in the country.
https://laist.com/news/los-angeles-activities/tiny-ikea-arcadia-guide
date: 2024-12-14, updated: 2024-12-14, from: The LAist
Our celebrity panelists Cory Doctorow and Aida Rodriguez go head to head this week on their knowledge of Disney’s Haunted Mansion ride and Prince’s album, ‘Purple Rain.’ Think you might know more than they do? Go Fact Yourself!
https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/go-fact-yourself-quiz-for-december-14
date: 2024-12-14, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando
An armed suspect is in custody after multiple calls of attempted break-ins and shootings last night in the City of San Fernando and Sylmar. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) […]
The post LAPD Apprehends Suspect After Attempted Break-Ins and Shootings in San Fernando and Sylmar appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.
date: 2024-12-14, updated: 2024-12-14, from: The LAist
The L.A. Unified School District is hosting a three-day winter academy next week, open to students in transitional kindergarten through 12th grade.
https://laist.com/news/education/lausd-winter-academy-2024
date: 2024-12-14, from: Santa Clarita Public Library
Valencia Branch Temporary Closure FAQ The Valencia Library will be temporarily closed December 21, 2024 through January 1, 2025 for renovations. During this time, library staff will be providing a curbside service for patrons to pick up their holds. Please note that the Old Town Newhall Library and the Jo Anne Darcy Canyon Country Library […]
https://www.santaclaritalibrary.com/2024/12/13/valencia-branch-temporary-closure-faq/
date: 2024-12-13, updated: 2024-12-13, from: The LAist
The union representing thousands of Kaiser employees said no progress has been made since the strike began in October.
https://laist.com/news/health/kaiser-mental-health-worker-strike-nears-two-months
date: 2024-12-13, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando
Approximately 200 community members of all ages from across Sylmar attended a special holiday celebration the evening of Dec. 12, hosted by members of their very own Sylmar Neighborhood Council. […]
The post Sylmar Neighborhood Council Hosts Community Holiday Party appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.
https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/12/13/sylmar-neighborhood-council-hosts-community-holiday-party/
date: 2024-12-13, updated: 2024-12-13, from: The LAist
The company behind the uber-viral water bottles is recommending customers affected by the recall reach out for a replacement part.
https://laist.com/news/stanley-recall-travel-mug-free-replacement-lid
date: 2024-12-13, updated: 2024-12-13, from: The LAist
A new USC study shows participants had significantly more PFAS chemicals in their blood based on certain neighborhood factors.
https://laist.com/news/health/la-socal-los-angeles-forever-chemicals-pfas-blood
date: 2024-12-13, updated: 2024-12-13, from: The LAist
The 84-year-old is “on the mend” after she underwent surgery for a hip injury she sustained during a congressional trip to Luxembourg, a spokesperson said.
https://laist.com/news/politics/nancy-pelosi-injured-luxembourg
date: 2024-12-13, updated: 2024-12-13, from: The LAist
A growing number of people — many of them older and homeless — are freezing to death during winter.
https://laist.com/news/health/californians-hypothermia-deths-rise-unhoused-homeless
date: 2024-12-13, from: Catalina Islander
Courtesy of Catalina Island Health Catalina Island Health and Leo’s Catalina Drug Store have announced the retirement of Sue Ponce after 28 years as Avalon’s pharmacist. Her impact on the community was evident during a recent retirement gathering. For nearly three decades Ponce worked at Leo’s Catalina Drug Store providing medication for the residents and […]
https://thecatalinaislander.com/pharmacist-sue-ponce-retires-after-28-years/
date: 2024-12-13, from: Catalina Islander
On December 7, 2024, residents and visitors gathered to enjoy a community event brought to you by Love Catalina Island Tourism Authority. The event dubbed Shop Catalina Holiday Kickoff, has been staged for the past 30 years. This year 30 merchants participated offering refreshments, discounts and drawings. Love Catalina Island brought the Jingle Singers to […]
https://thecatalinaislander.com/avalon-kicks-off-holiday-season/
date: 2024-12-13, from: Catalina Islander
Amaya Morales Birthday: 12/9/2021. She turned 3 years old on Dec. 9, 2024. Email your birthday of the week photos and details to editor@thecatalinaislander.com. Download QR
https://thecatalinaislander.com/catalina-birthday-of-the-week/
date: 2024-12-13, from: Catalina Islander
There was another successful open water certification of a new diver by Catalina Diver’s Supply on Thanksgiving weekend. The newly certified diver in the photo is Patrick Mulvey, a Long Beach and part-time Avalon resident. Download QR
https://thecatalinaislander.com/new-diver-certified/
date: 2024-12-13, from: Catalina Islander
Former Catalina residents, now living in Northern California, recently sent in a photo of the last remnants of a piece of Catalina history. The Cabrillo Steamer, a wooden hull steamship, was one of the early transportation ships to bring visitors to Catalina Island. The ship was made by the Banning Brothers, who owned the Wilmington […]
https://thecatalinaislander.com/cabrillo-steamer-fading-into-history/
date: 2024-12-13, from: City of Santa Clarita
The City of Santa Clarita, in partnership with SCVTV, is excited to release the fifth episode of Santa Clarita Spotlight, a Shop Local video series dedicated to promoting and celebrating the diverse range of local businesses within the City. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for a loved one or are planning a festive […]
The post Santa Clarita Spotlight Features Seasonal Offerings appeared first on City of Santa Clarita.
https://santaclarita.gov/blog/2024/12/13/santa-clarita-spotlight-features-seasonal-offerings/
date: 2024-12-13, updated: 2024-12-13, from: The LAist
Open since 1985, this Melrose Hill establishment and its family have been pivotal to shaping Korean Angeleno culture.
date: 2024-12-13, updated: 2024-12-13, from: The LAist
There’s a chance of rain Saturday for parts of the Southland.
date: 2024-12-13, updated: 2024-12-13, from: The LAist
We dive headfirst into a vat of the creamy good stuff.
https://laist.com/news/food/eggnog-best-in-la
date: 2024-12-13, updated: 2024-12-13, from: The LAist
UCLA has come under intense criticism for its handling of spring protests related to the war in Gaza.
https://laist.com/news/education/ucla-police-chief-john-thomas-gone
date: 2024-12-13, updated: 2024-12-13, from: The LAist
The Probation Department says it is asking the Board of State and Community Corrections to rescind findings that the facility is “unsuitable” to house youths.
https://laist.com/news/criminal-justice/la-county-probation-keeps-los-padrinos-juvenile-hall-open
date: 2024-12-13, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando
During the pre-dawn hours of Dec. 12, people around the world began celebrating the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Devotees flocked to church services, placing flowers beneath her […]
The post Celebrating the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.
https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/12/12/celebrating-the-feast-day-of-our-lady-of-guadalupe/
date: 2024-12-12, updated: 2024-12-12, from: The LAist
The are suspected of having contracted bird flu after consuming recently recalled raw milk, public health officials said.
https://laist.com/news/health/la-county-cats-bird-flu-cases
date: 2024-12-12, updated: 2024-12-12, from: The LAist
New research shows tactics used by killer whales to take down their prey.
https://laist.com/news/orcas-are-hunting-whale-sharks-off-baja
date: 2024-12-12, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Public health officials said today they are investigating two possible cases of H5 bird flu in cats that ingested recalled raw milk in Los Angeles County. […]
The post Suspected Bird Flu Detected in Cats That Consumed Recalled Raw Milk in LA County appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.
date: 2024-12-12, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Reported hate crimes in Los Angeles County rose to their highest level in 43 years in 2023, jumping 45% from the previous year, according to a […]
The post Reported Hate Crimes Rise to Highest Level in 43 Years in LA County appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.
date: 2024-12-12, updated: 2024-12-12, from: The LAist
The Biden administration is awarding Inflation Reduction Act money to help clean the air before President-elect Donald Trump takes over.
https://laist.com/news/california-awarded-135-million-for-electric-buses-trucks
date: 2024-12-12, updated: 2024-12-12, from: The LAist
Many L.A. diners want outdoor restaurant seating to stick around forever.
https://laist.com/news/food/outdoor-dining-in-la-gets-another-extension
date: 2024-12-12, updated: 2024-12-12, from: The LAist
The Geminids are one of the best and most visible annual meteor showers, when at least 120 meteors can usually be seen per hour. But 2024 will be different, thanks to the year’s final full moon.
https://laist.com/news/los-angeles-activities/geminids-meteor-shower-peaks
date: 2024-12-12, updated: 2024-12-12, from: The LAist
Kristin Chenoweth sings holiday favorites, San Juan Capistrano lights up, we’re hanging ten at the annual Venice Surf-a-Thon and more of the best things to do.
date: 2024-12-12, updated: 2024-12-13, from: The LAist
People say they’re hopeful and anxious for the future.
https://laist.com/news/syrians-southern-california-celebrate-fall-of-assad-regime
date: 2024-12-12, updated: 2024-12-12, from: The LAist
Forecasters say a slight chance of rain on Saturday for parts of L.A. County.
date: 2024-12-12, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando
Esta es la Parte 1 de una serie El Dr. Mohammed Abdel Fattah se mantuvo firme frente al Hospital del Buen Samaritano con un grupo de colegas, que piden “medidas […]
The post “Ni Otro Niño, ni Otro Hospital”, Dicen los Doctores Locales appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.
https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/12/11/ni-otro-nino-ni-otro-hospital-dicen-los-doctores-locales/
date: 2024-12-12, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando
La semana pasada, la Biblioteca Pública de Los Ángeles (LAPL, por sus siglas en inglés) sucursal de Van Nuys celebró la “Semana de la Lectura de Palestina”, que coincidió con […]
The post La Biblioteca Pública de Van Nuys Destaca la Cultura Palestina con la “Semana de la Lectura de Palestina” appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.
date: 2024-12-12, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando
ARIES (21 de mar – 19 de abr) Los altibajos de la vida se comparten mejor con los verdaderos amigos que están ahí a través de todo. Sabes que estás […]
The post Horóscopo appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.
https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/12/11/horoscopo-193/
date: 2024-12-12, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando
Sábado, Diciembre 14 Caminata por la Naturaleza Presa Hansen Hansen Dam Ranger Station 10965 Dronfield Ave. Pacoima 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Prepárese para explorar la belleza de la naturaleza, […]
The post EVENTOS Locales – Semana de 12 de Diciembre, 2024 appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.
https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/12/11/eventos-locales-semana-de-12-de-diciembre-2024/
date: 2024-12-12, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando
La Ciudad de San Fernando llevó a cabo su encendido anual del árbol navideño el sábado 9 de diciembre, que se llevó a cabo en el centro comercial coincidiendo con […]
The post El noreste del Valle de San Fernando Enciende las Luces para la Temporada Navideña appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.
date: 2024-12-12, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando
En esta temporada navideña, los niños de acogida de todas las edades en todo el condado de Los Ángeles recibirán más de 2,000 regalos de los trabajadores del Servicio Postal […]
The post USPS y CHP Proporcionan Regalos Navideños para Jóvenes de Crianza Temporal appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.
date: 2024-12-12, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando
En un esfuerzo de último minuto antes de que termine la administración de Joe Biden, el Grupo de Trabajo Ambiental (EWG, por sus siglas en inglés) realizó una sesión informativa […]
The post Los Activistas Instan al Presidente Biden a Limitar el Vertido de PFAS en los Suministros de Agua Potable appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.
date: 2024-12-12, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando
Una multitud de pie desbordó las cámaras del Concejo Municipal de San Fernando para la juramentación oficial de las concejalas Victoria García y Patty López, quienes fueron elegidas el 5 […]
The post Los Miembros Recién Electos del Concejo Municipal de San Fernando Prestan Juramento Durante una Reunión Especial appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.
date: 2024-12-12, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando
El martes 10 de diciembre, el senador estadounidense Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), presidente del Subcomité Judicial del Senado sobre Inmigración, Ciudadanía y Seguridad Fronteriza, se unió a una audiencia titulada “Cómo […]
The post Padilla Condena el Plan de Deportación Masiva de Trump y Sus Impactos en las Familias y la Economía Estadounidenses appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.
date: 2024-12-12, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando
Para ayudar a las familias que no tienen el presupuesto para comprar regalos en esta temporada navideña, la División de Misiones del Departamento de Policía de Los Ángeles (LAPD) y […]
The post ‘Miracle in Mission’ Trae Juguetes y Alegría Navideña a Panorama City appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.
date: 2024-12-12, updated: 2024-12-12, from: The LAist
Additionally, less than a fifth of people who did enter interim housing were able to secure permanent housing, which the audit said is “woefully inadequate.”
https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/la-homelessness-spending-audit-beds
date: 2024-12-11, updated: 2024-12-11, from: The LAist
It may be a symbol of romance, but it’s also a parasitic plant.
https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/harvest-your-own-mistletoe-help-trees
date: 2024-12-11, updated: 2024-12-11, from: The LAist
From monthly community mercados to local pop-ups, we’ve got some ideas on how to shop local.
https://laist.com/news/los-angeles-activities/2024-holiday-markets-eastside-la
date: 2024-12-11, updated: 2024-12-11, from: The LAist
The news comes as Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall faces a deadline to close.
https://laist.com/news/criminal-justice/la-county-probation-chief-says-he-isnt-stepping-down
date: 2024-12-11, updated: 2024-12-11, from: The LAist
Nazarian told LAist about what he’s looking to address in his first term at City Hall.
https://laist.com/news/politics/la-city-councils-newest-member-adrin-nazarian-shares-his-priorities
date: 2024-12-11, updated: 2024-12-12, from: The LAist
The Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations called the numbers reflected in the latest report “unprecedented.”
https://laist.com/news/hate-crime-report-la-county
date: 2024-12-11, updated: 2024-12-11, from: The LAist
California agencies assigned to prepare reports to the Legislature on how new laws are working often fail to submit them properly, or at all.
https://laist.com/news/california-legislature-reports-missing
date: 2024-12-11, updated: 2024-12-11, from: The LAist
U.S. officials decided to extend protections to monarch butterflies after warnings from environmentalists that populations are shrinking and the beloved pollinator may not survive climate change.
date: 2024-12-11, updated: 2024-12-11, from: The LAist
The city’s reserve fund has dropped to 4% of revenues, according to the report. The city has a policy of keeping the fund at a minimum of 5%.
https://laist.com/news/politics/la-city-budget-overspends
date: 2024-12-11, updated: 2024-12-11, from: The LAist
Dangerous red flag warnings expire Wednesday.
https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/santa-ana-winds-move-out-cooler-days-ahead
date: 2024-12-11, updated: 2024-12-11, from: The LAist
The city needs to rezone for more than a quarter-million new homes. Elected leaders decided to block new housing in single-family neighborhoods.
date: 2024-12-11, updated: 2024-12-11, from: The LAist
No need to drop more quarters into the machine.
https://laist.com/news/transportation/la-rolls-out-text-to-pay-parking-meters
date: 2024-12-10, updated: 2024-12-10, from: The LAist
The union would represent about 2,500 full-time non-tenured, part time, and adjunct professors.
https://laist.com/news/education/usc-faculty-move-to-unionize
date: 2024-12-10, updated: 2024-12-10, from: The LAist
Two rulings — in federal and state courts — make it increasingly likely that Kroger might abandon its $24.6 billion plan to buy Albertsons. The merger aimed to combine two of America’s largest supermarket chains.
https://laist.com/news/food/kroger-and-albertsons-grocery-megamerger-halted-by-two-courts
date: 2024-12-10, updated: 2024-12-10, from: The LAist
California’s card room industry spent over $3 million targeting four lawmakers as payback for their votes on a gambling bill. Three of the lawmakers lost.
https://laist.com/news/gambling-companies-california-card-rooms-commerce-hawaiian-gardens
date: 2024-12-10, updated: 2024-12-10, from: The LAist
Scott Schmerelson was unanimously elected Tuesday to lead the LAUSD board after defeating a well-funded challenger in November’s election.
https://laist.com/news/education/lausd-board-former-principal-incumbent-schmerelson-elected
date: 2024-12-10, updated: 2024-12-10, from: The LAist
California has an aggressive mandate for zero-emission trucks, which are powered by electricity or hydrogen. But trucking companies face big obstacles — and people are still breathing dangerous diesel exhaust.
https://laist.com/news/health/polluted-communities-wilmington-california-diesel-truck-ban
date: 2024-12-10, updated: 2024-12-10, from: The LAist
LAist’s newest podcast Nobody Knows Anything is fun, funny, and educational (if nothing else, your Letterboxd Watchlist is about to get an upgrade).
https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/nobody-knows-anything-growing-pains
date: 2024-12-10, updated: 2024-12-10, from: The LAist
Digital compact cameras are showing up on wish lists this holiday season. Here’s what to look for when buying one.
date: 2024-12-10, updated: 2024-12-10, from: The LAist
The California E-Bike Incentive Project aims to expand access to electric bikes.
https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/new-voucher-program-new-e-bike-how-you-can-apply
date: 2024-12-10, updated: 2024-12-10, from: The LAist
A red flag warning for the Inland Empire, Orange county last until Wednesday morning.
date: 2024-12-10, updated: 2024-12-13, from: The LAist
Crews have been making steady progress on the Franklin Fire in Malibu Canyon since the red flag conditions subsided.
https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/malibu-franklin-fire
date: 2024-12-10, updated: 2024-12-10, from: The LAist
The news comes days before a Dec. 12 deadline to move more than 200 incarcerated youths out of Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, where a state board found insufficient staffing.
https://laist.com/news/criminal-justice/la-county-probation-chief-announces-resignation
date: 2024-12-09, updated: 2024-12-09, from: The LAist
These organizations offer great gifts that also help someone else.
https://laist.com/news/los-angeles-activities/laist-holiday-gift-guide-6-gifts-that-give-back
date: 2024-12-09, from: City of Santa Clarita
By Councilmember Jason Gibbs The holiday season is a special time in Santa Clarita. As November comes to a close, you’ll begin to notice more and more dazzling lights illuminated and sprinkled throughout the City, a spectacular sight to see for long-time residents and visitors alike. For many local families, taking a stroll through neighborhoods […]
The post All Aboard the Holiday Light Tour! appeared first on City of Santa Clarita.
https://santaclarita.gov/blog/2024/12/09/all-aboard-the-holiday-light-tour/
date: 2024-12-09, updated: 2024-12-09, from: The LAist
The nation’s most linguistically diverse state has a tortured history with bilingual education in public schools. The Education Department can’t — and the Legislature won’t — do what it takes to repair the damage.
https://laist.com/news/california-bilingual-education
date: 2024-12-09, updated: 2024-12-09, from: The LAist
One reason food insecurity rates are high, researchers say, is because of the high cost of living.
https://laist.com/news/food/la-county-food-insecurity-rate
date: 2024-12-09, updated: 2024-12-10, from: The LAist
The program is aimed at serving low-income families, but the district is opening it up to other families because of low enrollment.
date: 2024-12-09, from: City of Santa Clarita
Tune Into Engaging, Informative and Inspiring Conversations The City of Santa Clarita is excited to announce the launch of Santa Clarita Voices, the City’s official podcast that highlights the stories, experiences and conversations from City leaders, businesses and organizations. Hosted by Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin, Santa Clarita Voices will feature interviews with a […]
The post Introducing “Santa Clarita Voices”: The City’s Official Podcast appeared first on City of Santa Clarita.
date: 2024-12-09, updated: 2024-12-09, from: The LAist
Swift has made over $2 billion in ticket sales and spent over 25 hours singing the 10-minute version of “All Too Well” since March 2023. Here’s a look at the historic tour and what might come next.
https://laist.com/news/the-eras-era-ends-a-look-back-at-taylor-swifts-record-breaking-21-month-tour
date: 2024-12-09, updated: 2024-12-10, from: The LAist
The lawsuit alleges Amy Phan West and NamQuan Nguyen repeatedly disrupt meetings.
date: 2024-12-09, updated: 2024-12-09, from: The LAist
We’re monitoring extreme fire weather conditions this week.
date: 2024-12-09, updated: 2024-12-09, from: The LAist
The Los Angeles Metro Board of Directors voted to change the business model and contract out some services.
https://laist.com/news/transportation/metro-micro-sticking-around-for-another-few-years
date: 2024-12-09, updated: 2024-12-09, from: The LAist
Food recalls fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic but are on an uptick now. Here’s how the government is tracing outbreaks — and some tips on handling food safely to minimize the risk of illness.
https://laist.com/news/food-recalls-rising-what-you-need-to-know
date: 2024-12-09, updated: 2024-12-09, from: The LAist
Jonathan Richman at the Lodge Room, more holiday-themed events, a new doc about L.A. band Redd Kross, Millennial Lotería at Gracias Madre, and more of the best things to do.
date: 2024-12-09, updated: 2024-12-09, from: The LAist
California’s efforts to electrify trucking so far has prioritized swapping out old trucks for shiny new electric ones. But that doesn’t always have to be the case.
https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/electric-conversion-truck-industry-pollution-emissions
date: 2024-12-09, updated: 2024-12-09, from: The LAist
In recent years, county officials have run into resistance from cities that are reluctant to host shelters.
date: 2024-12-09, updated: 2024-12-09, from: The LAist
An international court will decide what nations owe to future generations
https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/world-biggest-climate-case-hague
date: 2024-12-08, updated: 2024-12-08, from: The LAist
Our Lady of Guadalupe is a significant religious figure who signifies hope and protection for countless Latinos in the U.S. and abroad. For photographer Amanda Lopez, she’s an emblem of home.
date: 2024-12-08, updated: 2024-12-09, from: The LAist
A new study projects biodiversity threats if global warming speeds up. Under the most extreme scenarios, about one in three species could be facing extinction by the end of the century.
date: 2024-12-08, updated: 2024-12-08, from: The LAist
Miriam Matthews was the city’s first Black librarian, as well as a tireless advocate for the arts and against censorship. On Wednesday, Dec. 11, LAPL’s Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch will honor its namesake.
date: 2024-12-08, updated: 2024-12-08, from: The LAist
California’s unemployment system crashed during the pandemic. Now, the system continues to see fraud and questions about its funding model.
https://laist.com/news/californias-employment-safety-net-is-still-broken-will-anyone-fix-it