Oil refinery explosion rips through Torrance
A powerful explosion at an oil refinery on Wednesday morning ripped apart structures and shook homes for miles around the blast site in southern Los Angeles County. The Torrance ExxonMobil…
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Oil refinery explosion rips through Torrance
A powerful explosion at an oil refinery on Wednesday morning ripped apart structures and shook homes for miles around the blast site in southern Los Angeles County. The Torrance ExxonMobil…
LA Mayor, Homeland Security chief urge undocumented immigrants to ‘step forward’
Filipinos still awaiting TPS relief LOS ANGELES – Since President Barack Obama announced his executive action on immigration last November, hundreds of departments and organizations have been gearing up to implement…
SoCal could face water cutbacks
THE Metropolitan Water District is considering the limitation of deliveries and implementation of water rationing starting July 1, depending on statewide drought conditions. “Southland consumers have responded to the water conservation…
Apple invests $850 million to build California solar farm
Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook said on Tuesday, Feb. 10, that the company is investing $850 million into a California solar farm. “We know in Apple that climate change is…
SoCal could face water cutbacks
THE Metropolitan Water District is considering the limitation of deliveries and implementation of water rationing starting July 1, depending on statewide drought conditions. “Southland consumers have responded to the water conservation…
LA Mayor, Homeland Security chief urge undocumented immigrants to ‘step forward’
Filipinos still awaiting TPS relief LOS ANGELES – Since President Barack Obama announced his executive action on immigration last November, hundreds of departments and organizations have been gearing up to implement…
Cerritos Fil-Am mayor seeking re-election
In the last four years, the city of Cerritos issued a historic high of 708 business licenses. It also posted a record year in sales with nearly $3 billion, which…
Cerritos Fil-Am mayor seeking re-election
In the last four years, the city of Cerritos issued a historic high of 708 business licenses. It also posted a record year in sales with nearly $3 billion, which…
Water wasting fines are likely for some LA residents
As California’s weather gets warmer, fines for wasting water in unincorporated, standalone areas of Los Angeles County are expected to rise sharply. On Tuesday, Feb. 10 the Board of Supervisors…
Water wasting fines are likely for some LA residents
As California’s weather gets warmer, fines for wasting water in unincorporated, standalone areas of Los Angeles County are expected to rise sharply. On Tuesday, Feb. 10 the Board of Supervisors…
SoCal man charged for alleged unlawful practice of immigration law
A San Fernando Valley resident has been charged for allegedly posing as an immigration attorney without a license. Jesus Luna Lozano, 52, has been charged with six criminal counts including:…
LA City Council candidates pledge to take pay cuts if elected
WITH the upcoming March 3 primary election, contenders for Los Angeles City Council are promising to take pay cuts if they are elected. City Council members earn more than $184,000…
Government agencies work to protect ethnic communities from scams
LOS ANGELES — Ethnic minorities are the most targeted communities for scam artists, who offer fake services on everything from loan modifications to travel agencies. Many of these “businesses” are…
Government agencies work to protect ethnic communities from scams
LOS ANGELES — Ethnic minorities are the most targeted communities for scam artists, who offer fake services on everything from loan modifications to travel agencies. Many of these “businesses” are…
LA City Council candidates pledge to take pay cuts if elected
WITH the upcoming March 3 primary election, contenders for Los Angeles City Council are promising to take pay cuts if they are elected. City Council members earn more than $184,000…
SoCal man charged for alleged unlawful practice of immigration law
A San Fernando Valley resident has been charged for allegedly posing as an immigration attorney without a license. Jesus Luna Lozano, 52, has been charged with six criminal counts including:…
Candidate seeks to change conversation in LA City Council
LOS ANGELES — For David Ryu, serving on city council isn’t just about representing ethnic minorities. It’s about giving a voice to another underrepresented group. “Even more underrepresented than Asians…
California used 22 percent less water in December
Californians used 22 percent less water statewide last December compared to the same month in 2013, finally meeting Governor Jerry Brown’s goal of a 20 percent reduction in monthly water…
Calif. could end ‘opt out’ exemption in vaccination policy
In light of the measles outbreak that began in California’s Disneyland, two state lawmakers said Wednesday, Feb. 5, they would introduce legislation making it harder for parents to opt not…
Bank robbery suspect fatally shot after car chase in Chino
Police shot and killed a man after he allegedly robbed a bank in Corona, Calif. and led officers in a car chase that ended in Chino on Feb. 4. Few…
Bank robbery suspect fatally shot after car chase in Chino
Police shot and killed a man after he allegedly robbed a bank in Corona, Calif. and led officers in a car chase that ended in Chino on Feb. 4. Few…
Obama proposes $330 million budget for LA transit
The budget proposal unveiled by President Barack Obama to Congress on Monday earmarks more than $1 billion for California transportation and construction projects, including $330 million that Los Angeles city…
Infant contracts measles in Santa Monica
New case prompts daycare center closure A baby is one of the latest victims of the California measles outbreak, prompting the closure of a child-care center on the Santa Monica…
Residential No-burn Alert Issued For All Residents Of Los Angeles Air Basin Tomorrow
NO-BURN ALERT: MANDATORY WOODBURNING BAN IN EFFECT TOMORROW FOR RESIDENTS OF THE SOUTH COAST AIR BASIN All Indoor and Outdoor Residential Wood Burning Prohibited Due to High Air Pollution Predicted for Tomorrow, Wednesday, February…
Infant contracts measles in Santa Monica
New case prompts daycare center closure A baby is one of the latest victims of the California measles outbreak, prompting the closure of a child-care center on the Santa Monica…
Calif. senator proposes raising legal smoking age to 21
A California lawmaker introduced legislation Thursday, Jan. 29, that would raise the legal minimum smoking age in the state from 18 to 21. “Tobacco companies know that people are more…
Some doctors refuse to treat unvaccinated patients
Many parents hold firm to anti-vaccine beliefs With the state gripped by a measles outbreak, many California families are taking different approaches to protecting their kids from the severely contagious…
Disney measles outbreak likely came from overseas, health official says
The measles outbreak that started in California’s Disneyland most likely began with a person who had been in another country, a top health official said Thursday, Jan. 29, NBC News…
CSU trustees approve policy allowing students to vote on “success fees”
The California State University Board of Trustees on Wednesday, Jan. 28, approved a requirement that allows students to vote on changes to “success fees.” Trustees unanimously approved the new policy…