Over first six months of year Use of force incidents increased 34 percent in the downtown county jails in the first half of 2021 relative to 2020, but custody officials […]
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Black job applicant files claim that dreadlocks kept him from being hired
A legal claim was announced Tuesday, alleging a Black applicant for a national audio/visual company seeking to fill positions in San Diego was racially discriminated against by the employer for […]
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SAVES needs holiday volunteers
A gratifying opportunity The City of Palmdale’s South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), located at 1002 E. Ave. Q-9, is seeking volunteers of all ages to serve local families during […]
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Family Literacy Festival at Santa Clarita Library
Scheduled Dec. 4 The Santa Clarita Public Library invites its community to join them for the 14th annual Family Literacy Festival at the Old Town Newhall Library branch, 24500 Main […]
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LA Pride parade will return in June 2022
Canceled past two years After two years without an LA Pride parade due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organizers have announced that it is planning a 2022 parade, along with […]
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Three are hospitalized after fentanyl exposure
Police officer included A Los Angeles police officer, a “parole compliance officer,” and another person were taken to a hospital this week after possibly being exposed to fentanyl, authorities said. […]
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Submit your project for MLK Day of Service
Deadline is Dec. 5 The City of Lancaster is inviting residents to submit projects for its upcoming annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. “Whether you already have an […]
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AV Hospital receives new award for stroke treatment
Demonstrating high performance standards Antelope Valley Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for the Advanced Stroke Program Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. […]
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Lancaster, Palmdale rank high in recent two-week infections
Both cities lag in vaccinations Lancaster and Palmdale had the highest rates of new COVID-19 infections in Los Angeles County during a two-week period that ended on Nov. 6, according […]
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Property owners can benefit in new country lease agreement
Emergency Housing Voucher holders The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is offering $2,500 to eligible property owners who partner with the County and rent their available units to Emergency […]
