Los Angeles County is getting a $441 million loan to modernize its aged sewer system, which is at risk of failure during severe storms and earthquakes, the U.S. Environmental Protection […]
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Palmdale assault case brings renewed criticism of Gascon
A transgender woman whose case prompted renewed criticism of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón’s policies after she was ordered to serve two years in juvenile custody for sexually […]
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Palmdale man implicated in real estate bribery incident
A commercial real estate developer has pleaded guilty to paying off a Los Angeles County employee in exchange for help obtaining a government lease worth $45 million. Arman Gabaee, 61, […]
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Local water wholesaler takes emergency action over drought
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) this week took emergency action in response to the regional drought, imposing unprecedented restrictions that will limit outdoor watering to one day […]
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Lancaster executive on new county LGBTQ advisory board
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón Has announced the creation of the office’s first LGBTQ advisory board. The board will meet regularly, seek input from the public and provide […]
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Reported rise in Southland antisemmitic hate incidents
The number of reported antisemitic incidents throughout California rose 27 percent last year and Jewish rights organizations are urging the state Legislature to act immediately to address the issue. The […]
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Metro free rides for Earth Day
By OW Staff Southlanders can celebrate Earth Day today by riding Metro and Metrolink for free, Metro announced this week. Metro, which runs throughout Los Angeles County, is offering free […]
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Santa Clarita officials, residents reject use of local probation camp
By City News Service Santa Clarita city officials and residents plan to file a legal challenge to Los Angeles County’s plan to house juvenile offenders at a probation camp in […]
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Repurposing commercial properties could assist in county housing crunch
Repurposing underutilized commercial properties could alleviate Los Angeles County’s housing shortage by providing between 9 percent and 14 percent of the housing the county needs to build over the next […]
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More than 70 million gallons of waste damage LA coastline
Roughly two-thirds of the 70 million gallons of sewage spilled in Los Angeles County since 2007 ended up in a storm drain or a river connected to the Pacific Ocean, […]
