California’s health department has reversed its decision to impose sanctions on a COVID-19 testing lab in Valencia for “significant deficiencies,” finding no definitive proof to allegations by a whistleblower that […]
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Posted inLocal - AV
County faces lawsuit over limited CalFresh services
Alleged violation of state, federal laws Two organizations fighting hunger in Los Angeles and one recipient under the CalFresh monthly food benefit program took legal action this week against the […]
Posted inEducation, Local
Residency grant given to Charles Drew University
To address growing physician shortage Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science is one of four medical institutions in LA County to receive part of $3.2 million from L.A. Care […]
Posted inGovernment, Local
Infrastructure bill could boost county transportation funding
Newsom calls signing ‘historic’ President Joe Biden this week signed a $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure bill into law, bringing billions of dollars to California for public transit projects, wildfire preparation, […]
Posted inNational
Help postal service answer ‘wish lists’ to Jolly St. Nick
Join Operation Santa People wishing to help the U.S. Postal Service answer letters to Santa Claus from needy families began registering this past week as Operation Santa opens to the […]
Posted inLocal - AV, News, News-OW
Metro will resume normal fair payment beginning Jan. 10
Metro bus riders will be asked to resume paying fares on Jan. 10, but Metro will offer half-price passes for six months and even bigger discounts for eligible low-income passengers. […]
Posted inNews, News-OW
Staples Center undergoes name change on Dec. 25
Crypto.com Arena Staples Center will be known as Crypto.com Arena beginning Christmas Day under a 20-year naming rights agreement announced this week. AEG, which owns the arena, and Crypto.com, which […]
Posted inBusiness, Business-OW, News, News-OW
Board seeks changes in sidewalk vendor licensing
Easier access to permits The Board of Supervisors this week pushed for changes to state laws governing sidewalk food vendors, hoping to make it easier to access permits and potentially […]
Posted inCOVID-19, News, News-OW
Man receives prison sentence in COVID relief fraud scheme
Bogus Paycheck Protection claims A Santa Clarita Valley man was sentenced this week to 51 months in federal prison for scheming to fraudulently obtain about $1.8 million in COVID-19 relief […]
Posted inNews, News-OW
Help postal service answer ‘wish lists’ to Jolly St. Nick
Join Operation Santa People wishing to help the U.S. Postal Service answer letters to Santa Claus from needy families began registering this week as Operation Santa opens to the public […]
