Today: September 24, 2024
Today: September 24, 2024

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Environment

Plastic bags outlawed again in California as hidden flaw in former ban exposed

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Sunday to ban the distribution of plastic bags at grocery stores. Supporters of the bill said on Monday it will help reduce a major source of waste. Senate Bill 1053, the bill authored by Sen. Ben Allen, D-Santa Monica and Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, goes further than SB 270, which was passed in 2014. SB 270 banned single-use plastic bags, but still allowed stores to distribute “reusable” plastic bags.  However, observers say the thicker plastic bags weren’t actually being reused or recycled. The amount of plastic bags disposed of by residents in

September 24, 2024
Plastic bags outlawed again in California as hidden flaw in former ban exposed
Crime

Mystery surrounds fatal vehicle-pedestrian incident in Long Beach

A male pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Long Beach and an investigation is underway on Friday. According to a press release from the Long Beach Police Department, officers were called to Pacific Coast Highway and Pasadena Avenue at 11:51 p.m. on Thursday. The Long Beach Fire Department transported the man to a local hospital, where he died, according to police.  “The preliminary investigation revealed a Lexus sedan was driving west on Pacific Coast Highway and collided with a pedestrian crossing south across Pacific Coast Highway outside of a marked crosswalk,” police said.  The driver remained at the

September 23, 2024
Mystery surrounds fatal vehicle-pedestrian incident in Long Beach
Environment

3 major wildfires engulf Southern California, forcing mass evacuations

Three major wildfires continue to burn through Southern California as of Monday. There’s the Bridge Fire, Airport Fire, and the Line Fire. Here’s the latest update for all three fires:  Bridge Fire The Bridge Fire in San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties is 71% contained as of Sunday as firefighters continue strengthening containment lines, according to Cal Fire.  The blaze has burned 54,877 acres and is threatening 4,409 structures. So far, the fire has destroyed 81 structures and damaged 17, according to officials.  “Crews on the west flank will focus on constructing indirect line from Rattlesnake Peak north and Mount

September 23, 2024
3 major wildfires engulf Southern California, forcing mass evacuations

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