The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) will operate the 2013-2014 Winter Shelter Program (WSP) between Dec. 1 and March 14, 2014. Some shelters will open for service from Dec. 1-March 1, and the remainder of shelters will open from Dec. 14 to March 14.
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The Grand Avenue project proposal
LOS ANGELES, Calif., – After striking out with a previous proposal, a developer today offered county and city officials a revamped plan — this time designed by architect Frank Gehry — to build a $650 million hotel, residential and retail complex across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
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Former Flight Attendant Sentenced in L.A. for Making Bomb Threats
LOS ANGELES, Calif., – A former United Airlines flight attendant was sentenced today in Los Angeles to 18 months in federal prison for making bomb threats against flights operated by the international air carrier.
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Lancaster recognized
The city of Lancaster was named “Most Business-Friendly City” at the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) 18th annual Eddy Awards this week. Lancaster is the first city in the history of the program to have won the award twice; its first win was in 2007.
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‘Shop More in Lancaster’ campaign kicks off
The city of Lancaster is once again gearing up for the holiday season by encouraging residents to shop locally for all of their upcoming festivities. By shopping locally, residents help ensure that money circulates within the area, thus delivering more jobs and revenue to Lancaster.
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Santa Clarita WorkSource recruits
Job seekers interested in warehouse or manufacturing employment are invited to attend a free recruitment event at the Santa Clarita WorkSource Center today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at College of the Canyons in Suite 107. The event will be held at the University Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road. All job seekers are encouraged to arrive on or before 9 a.m., allowing time to park and sign-in.
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Reward offered
A $50,000 reward is being offered for information that helps solve the hit-and-run death of a Los Angeles County probation officer killed in the Boyle Heights area while riding his motorcycle home from work at Eastlake Juvenile Hall.
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Holiday contest
If you are an architect at heart who loves design and enjoys working with sweets, then the Santa Clarita Public Library’s first Gingerbread House Contest is for you.
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Porsche world debuts Macan at LA Auto Show
The much anticipated Porsche Macan compact SUV, the fifth model line for Porsche, was ceremoniously unveiled to a massive international audience during a press conference at the LA Auto Show.
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Put safety on the menu this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day is usually full of food, family and football. Southern California Edison (SCE) reminds its customers to add safety to the list since cooking fires are three times more likely on Turkey Day than any other day, according to the National Fire Protection Association.