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It’s the coldest part of the year, and that means it’s time for frosty activities at SkyPark at Santa’s Village! Now through March 12th, the park offers enchanting Winter Wonderland outdoor adventures, seasonal characters, special entertainment, the Snow Quest scavenger hunt, and more! A Day Pass to SkyPark at Santa’s Village includes activities such as rock climbing, archery, ax throwing, ice skating(weather permitting), pedal cars, the NorthWoods Express Train Ride, and Winter Wonderland’s Snow Quest. You’ll also be able to attend the Wacko S...
A Cedars-Sinai health care patient is suing the health system and hospital for allegedly sharing private patient information with such platforms as Meta and Google without his permission via the Cedar-Sinai website. The plaintiff was identified only as John Doe in the proposed Los Angeles Superior Court class-action lawsuit, the allegations of which include invasion of privacy, breach of contract, negligence and violations of the state's Confidentiality of Medical Information Act and Unfair...
The Center by Lendistry, a nonprofit organization committed to closing the racial wealth gap, has launched a new Digital Literacy Accelerator program designed to help women- and diverse-owned California small businesses gain the technical expertise to move their products and services to the digital space. A total of three cohorts — two in English and one in Spanish — will be provided with tools, resources, and one-on-one assistance to create and implement a digital strategy. The virtual series will cover a variety of focus areas including dig...
This year, the California Legislature passed and Governor Gavin Newsom signed nearly 1000 bills into law to fight climate change, protect women’s right to choose, support small businesses and pay equity, among other issues. “California leads, and we do so by following our moral compass and staying true to our values,” said Governor Newsom. “The Legislature is an invaluable partner, and I thank them for their leadership and courage, and look forward to continuing our work to improve the lives o...
A bill that would double the number of health clinics on school campuses is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom for approval despite objections from anti-abortion groups that contend the clinics would make it easier for students to end pregnancies. Assembly Bill 1940 would set aside $100 million for schools to build or expand an estimated 200 health clinics offering free medical care, dental services, mental health counseling, reproductive health care and other services for students and, in some cases,...
More than 4 million residents in Los Angeles County are being urged to suspend outdoor watering for 15 days — starting this week — while the Metropolitan Water District repairs a leak in a major delivery pipeline. The repairs will continue through Sept. 20, and will impact the cities of Beverly Hills, Burbank, Glendale, Long Beach, Pasadena, San Fernando and Torrance. Since MWD is a source of water for Golden State Water, customers in many Westside communities – including Culver City, El Segun...
As the unprecedented Western heat wave and high demand on electricity resources are projected to continue through tomorrow, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) has again declared an Energy Emergency Alert 2 for Sept. 8 urging consumers to conserve energy to preserve grid reliability. Please conserve electricity from now until 10 p.m. We know that this week's daily asks can be disruptive to your routine, but this has been a week of sustained heat like no other. We reach out only when your help is needed, and the collective...
A heat wave is forecast for Southern California this week. A new week, a new month, a new heat wave — this one the hottest so far this year. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for much of Southern California, as temperatures are expected to hit triple digits this week and into Labor Day weekend...
California and the western U.S. will experience extreme heat this weekend that will strain the grid with increased energy demands. In response, Governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed a State of Emergency to temporarily increase energy production and reduce demand. The California Independent System Operator has called a Flex Alert for today, August 31, asking Californians to reduce their electricity consumption between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. to save power and reduce the risk of outages. Actions the...
The State of California once again finds itself in the midst of a severe drought, with historically dry conditions expected to continue indefinitely. While this news should come as no surprise to millions of Southern Californians who have become increasingly familiar with the state’s periodic dry spells, it does serve as an important reminder that we should never take for granted our limited and precious drinking water resources. Fortunately, due to decades of investments in conservation p...
As the statewide judicial branch Emergency Rules Related to COVID-19 are set to expire on June 30 and after the Governor has lifted most of his pandemic orders since he declared a state of emergency on March 4, 2020, the Court this week is rescinding two bail-related actions adopted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and resuming normal operations as follows: • Effective June 30, 2022, the Court’s Emergency Bail Schedule (EBS), which was adopted as a temporary modification to the county’s bail schedules in response to the COVID-19 pande...
California Governor Gavin Newsom recognized April 24-April 30 as Crime Victims' Rights Week in California. In a letter, Newsom wrote that "we celebrate the energy, perseverance and commitment that launched the victims' rights movement and continue to advance the cause of fairness and justice." The theme of this year's observance is "rights, access, equity, for all victims." We're honored that Governor Newsom has spotlighted the importance of this week and the need to support victims of crime,...
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of providing public health service, the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (District) will host an open house at its Santa Fe Springs Headquarters on Saturday, April 16th from 10am to 2pm. For seven decades, the District has protected cities and communities from mosquito-borne diseases through surveillance, mosquito control, and public health education. The free event is open to the public and will have food, music, activities for the whole...
By David Ganezer Hours before California's eviction moratorium was set to expire, the State Legislature extended renter protections through the end of June. The extension only applies to tenants impacted by COVID who applied for rental assistance by Thursday, March 31. This three-month extension is intended to give the state enough time to distribute $5 billion in federal funds intended for landlords, while tenants remain in their homes. California received the funds last May. Landlords and property owners across California have come out in...
As gasoline prices across the US continue to rise, Americans are looking for cheaper ways to fill their tanks - and some are even seeking deals in another country. In the US state of California, which consistently ranks among the highest in the nation for gasoline prices, some are heading across the US-Mexico border in search of savings. Even before Russia's invasion of Ukraine in late February, the cost of gas in the US was ticking upwards. According to the US Department of Labor, gasoline prices rose 40% from January 2021 to January 2022....
Wire Services Prices have gone up for 24 days in a row in Los Angeles County as of Friday morning, with the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline now $5.908. 3.18.22: The price of a barrel of oil has fallen about 20% from its recent high of $120 per barrel on March 12th. But gasoline prices in Southern California have risen to new levels. Prices have gone up for 24 days in a row in Los Angeles County as of Friday morning, with the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline now $5.908, according to AAA. That's up three cents since...
ABC Toys Burns in Downtown LA Part of the ABC Toys building's roof collapsed during the fire. 2/18/22—Firefighters battled a fire early Friday at a two-story commercial building in downtown Los Angeles. The fire was in the 600 block of South San Pedro Street. Signage on the building identified it as ABC Toys. Part of the roof appeared to collapse as flames tore through the building. The fire extended from the first floor into the building's upper floor and attic. A fire outside the building might have spread to the interior, firefighters s...
Metro Operators are crucial to keeping LA moving. Metro is currently hiring more than 500 bus operators and is offering a $3,000 bonus for coming aboard. This is a great career opportunity. Metro offers competitive hourly rates starting at $17.75 for a 30-hour job as bus operators with benefits that include health insurance, tuition reimbursements, paid training, retirement plan options and flexible working hours. Please encourage friends, family and community members to become a part of the Metro team that provides excellence in service and...
A United States District Court has rejected a lawsuit by Southern California Hospital at Culver City (SCHCC) challenging the city’s hero pay for hospital workers ordinance. On January 19, the court issued an order dismissing the First Amended Complaint filed against the City of Culver City by SCHCC which challenged the legality of the Premium Hazard Pay Ordinance for hospital employees which 2021 Premium Hazard Pay Ordinance for hospital workers (Ordinance), which was adopted by the City Council on June 14, 2021. According to city officials, t...
Grammy’s Move Out of LA The 64th edition of the Grammy Awards will be broadcast live from Las Vegas on April 3, the Recording Academy has announced. Harvey Mason Jr, CEO of the Recording Academy, shared the update in a statement on Grammy's official website. The shift to an April show in Las Vegas was determined after recently postponing the ceremony due to rising COVID-19 cases because of the omicron variant. The awards show will air live from 8 to 11:30 pm ET on CBS and Paramount+ with Trevor Noah returning as the show's host. In early J...
California’s drought is showing signs of improvement, after last week’s rains dropped 7 inches on the region. The US Drought Monitor says, as of Tuesday, roughly 17-percent of the state is in the Extreme or Exceptional Drought categories. This covers the northern San Joaquin Valley and most of the Sacramento Valley up to the Oregon border. More than half of California is in the third-highest Severe Drought category. More than 30-percent is in Moderate Drought. Officials say back in early October, 90-percent of the state was in either Ext...
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 770 bills into law in 2021; many of them impacting people’s daily lives will take effect as soon as New Year’s Day. A handful of laws, such as a ban on the sale of gas-powered leaf blowers and lawnmowers and a requirement that large retailers maintain a genderless kid’s area, don’t go into effect until a couple of years from now. Here are a few of the more noteworthy ones: — Minimum wage: SB 3 requires the minimum wage for all industries employing 26 or more employees to rise to $15, and $14 for employers employing 25 o...
By Observer Staff A bill now pending in the California State legislature proposes to convert the State's municipal and public golf courses into affordable housing. AB 672, authored by Christina Garcia (D_Bell Gardens) also provides $50 million in state subsidies to developers to help redevelop the golf courses into affordable housing. Locally, Penmar Golf Course in Venice and Rancho Park Golf Course in WLA are municipal golf courses. The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades is privately...
LA County Expands Testing Sites The L.A. County Department of Health Services announced that it is moving to deliver an "urgent expansion" of the county's free testing services. This as long lines have formed at most testing sites, during a major expansion in the number of people testing positive for Covid. As part of the expansion, the county brought back the Holiday Home Test Collection Program, which offers residents free at-home nasal swab tests if they have COVID-19 symptoms or if they've b...
A screaming 7-Eleven clerk in Olympic Valley, California got a closer wildlife encounter than she desired after a black bear strolled into the store and "used" the hand sanitizer station. A clip of the critter's bizarre convenience store stop boasts 8.1 million views on TikTok as of Tuesday morning. "Oh my goodness, he knows how to open - heeey, stooop!" 7-Eleven employee Rachelle Ducusin, 44, can be heard screaming hysterically at the burly beast in the now-viral clip, which she uploaded to...
