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Today: April 17, 2025
Today: April 17, 2025

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Swatting calls spark fear, massive police responses in California

False emergency reports, known as “swatting,” are triggering massive law enforcement responses and causing widespread panic across California. In early March, Claremont McKenna College experienced the consequences of swatting when a 911 caller claimed to be holding someone captive in a campus restroom. “The caller told dispatch they were in a restroom on the Claremont McKenna College campus, holding someone captive and threatening to harm them,” the Claremont Police Department said in a statement. “They also stated they had a bomb and were going to walk around with a rifle and shoot anyone they saw on the campus.” The call

April 16, 2025
Swatting calls spark fear, massive police responses in California
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Port of Long Beach touts busy first quarter amid threat of tariffs

Amid Threat of Tariffs, Port of Long Beach Touts Busy First Quarter

April 15, 2025
Port of Long Beach touts busy first quarter amid threat of tariffs
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Ice Cube places hands, feet in cement outside TCL Chinese Theatre

Ice Cube Places Hands, Feet in Cement Outside TCL Chinese Theatre

April 15, 2025
Ice Cube places hands, feet in cement outside TCL Chinese Theatre
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LA28 unveils updated Olympic venue plan

LA28 unveiled an updated venue plan Tuesday for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. Newly added venues include Dodger Stadium and switching beach volleyball to Long Beach. The venue plan for most events was announced by LA28 after it was approved last week by the International Olympic Committee Executive Board. “This plan brings the Games to all corners of our city like never before — from the Sepulveda Basin to the iconic shores of Venice Beach, our world-famous neighborhoods as well as our hidden gems will be on full display for all to experience and enjoy,” Mayor Karen Bass

April 15, 2025
LA28 unveils updated Olympic venue plan
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Newsom aims to develop partnerships amid new tariffs

Gov. Gavin Newsom has instructed state officials to develop new international trade partnerships and request exemptions for California products from potential retaliatory tariffs as the Trump administration implements its tariff policies. “California leads the nation as the #1 state for agriculture and manufacturing — and it’s our workers, families, and farmers who stand to lose the most from this Trump tax hike and trade war,”  Newsom said. “To our international partners: As the fifth largest economy in the world, the Golden State will remain a steady, reliable partner for generations to come, no matter the turbulence coming out of Washington.

April 15, 2025
Newsom aims to develop partnerships amid new tariffs
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California poll reveals widespread support for immigrant social service access

A majority of California voters view undocumented immigrants as essential to the state’s economy and support expanding access to social services for all residents, regardless of immigration status, according to a recent statewide poll conducted by David Binder Research. The survey of 800 voters, commissioned by the California Community Foundation and other partner organizations, found strong public backing for policies that provide health care, food assistance, and legal protections to undocumented immigrants. The results reflect a humanitarian and practical perspective that contrasts with federal enforcement policies aimed at deporting immigrants without legal status. “Californians understand what a vital role immigrants

April 15, 2025
California poll reveals widespread support for immigrant social service access
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KROQ DJ Jed 'The Fish' Gould dies at 69

Jed “The Fish” Gould, who was a popular DJ for 34 years at alt-rock radio station KROQ-FM, died Monday at 69-years-old.  He was known as “Jed the Fish” on the radio station. Gould died of lung cancer, which he had recently been diagnosed with, according to his Instagram page.  “The world lost one of its most unique and brilliant personalities,” the Instagram post said. Gould joined KROQ in 1978, when it was still a small FM station in Pasadena. It was one of the first commercial radio stations in the country to feature alternative, punk, and new wave bands. He

April 14, 2025
KROQ DJ Jed 'The Fish' Gould dies at 69
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Newsom fights for library funding as Trump administration terminates grants

California has joined 20 other states in a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s administration after federal library funding was cut off when an executive order sought to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), a key funding agency for libraries nationwide. Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the legal action as National Library Week began, calling the administration’s move to shutter the federal agency “illegal” and warning it threatens critical services at the state’s 1,127 public libraries. “Our libraries are hubs for learning, civic engagement, and community. They provide important services to Californians, from kids

April 14, 2025
Newsom fights for library funding as Trump administration terminates grants
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Study finds microplastics in human brains, link to dementia risk

Microplastics have always been debated, but scientists have now found them in the human brain, according to new studies. They also found potential links between microplastics and dementia and other neurological disorders.  Researchers detected plastic particles in every brain sample they analyzed, with concentrations significantly higher than those in other major organs, like the liver and kidneys. This study revealed people diagnosed with dementia had up to 10 times more microplastics in their brain tissue compared to individuals without dementia. The research published in Nature Medicine analyzed samples from postmortem human donors in the United States and found the brain

April 14, 2025
Study finds microplastics in human brains, link to dementia risk
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5.2 quake strikes in Julian area in San Diego County

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 struck in the Julian area of San Diego County Monday, with the shaking felt through a large swath of Southern California, even as far north as West Los Angeles. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake struck at 10:08 a.m. about 2.5 miles south of Julian near the Pine Hills area. A ShakeAlert notice was sent to cell phones throughout much of Southern California, initially putting the magnitude of the quake at 6.0, but the USGS later downgraded it to 5.2. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The

April 14, 2025
5.2 quake strikes in Julian area in San Diego County
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Southern California Edison announces plan to underground power lines

Southern California Edison (SCE) announced Friday it will underground more than 150 miles of distribution lines as it rebuilds its infrastructure in the Eaton and Palisades fire areas.  The utility company has been targeted by lawsuits alleging its power lines sparked the Eaton Fire. They have acknowledged its equipment may have been involved as investigations into the cause of the Eaton Fire continue.   SCE said its planning to underground 130 miles of distribution lines in areas that have a high fire risk. The other 23 miles will be outside of high risk areas in Altadena. There’s another 19 miles of

April 12, 2025
Southern California Edison announces plan to underground power lines
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Disney to leave historic Fox Studio Lot, ending legacy

For nearly a century, the Fox Studio Lot in Century City has stood as a pillar of Hollywood’s entertainment industry, hosting the creation of numerous iconic films and television shows. As The Walt Disney Company prepares to vacate the premises by the end of 2025, the industry reflects on the storied past of this legendary studio and contemplates its future. Established in 1928 as Movietone City, the Fox Studio Lot was the first facility designed exclusively for motion picture production. It quickly became a hub for cinematic innovation, contributing significantly to the evolution of filmmaking. Over the decades, the lot

April 12, 2025
Disney to leave historic Fox Studio Lot, ending legacy
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Palisades Recreation Center to be rebuilt

The Palisades Recreation Center will be rebuilt after it was severely damaged in the Los Angeles Fires in January, it was announced Thursday. A public-private partnership is making the rebuilding of the community center possible.  Mayor Karen Bass joined Steadfast L.A. and L.A. Strong Sports – which are two private organizations – to announce their plans to restore the recreation center during a news conference in the Palisades.  “The city’s number-one pledge has been to eliminate any and every obstacle in the way of rebuilding, and we are forging new partnerships with all sectors as we continue to move Los

April 10, 2025
Palisades Recreation Center to be rebuilt
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Weezer bassist to play Coachella despite wife’s arrest

Scott Schriner, bassist for the rock band Weezer, will perform at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival this weekend despite his wife’s shooting and arrest on attempted murder charges.

April 10, 2025
Weezer bassist to play Coachella despite wife’s arrest
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Most Colorado River states lag in water recycling: New study

​States in the Colorado River Basin are missing a significant opportunity to alleviate the region’s historic water crisis, according to a recent report by University of California, Los Angeles and the Natural Resources Defense Council.  The analysis reveals that only 26% of treated municipal wastewater is reused across the seven states reliant on the overextended river, which supplies water to more than 40 million people.​ Arizona and Nevada lead in wastewater recycling, reusing 52% and 85% of their treated wastewater, respectively. In contrast, California recycles only 22%, despite being the region’s largest wastewater producer and having set ambitious recycled water

April 10, 2025
Most Colorado River states lag in water recycling: New study
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How gas prices have changed in Visalia in the last week

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Visalia using data from AAA.

October 15, 2024
How gas prices have changed in Visalia in the last week
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San Bernardino operation makes progress to combat violence and theft

In a decisive move against crime, California’s San Bernardino operation — launched by Gov. Gavin Newsom in October 2024 — has yielded 858 arrests, 66 recovered stolen vehicles, and the confiscation of 28 illegal firearms, including 140 for felony offenses. “As we continue prioritizing the safety and security of our communities statewide, the efforts done regionally in the San Bernardino area between state and local law enforcement are helping keep bad actors off the streets and holding them accountable for their actions,” Newsom said. The program deploys extra California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers throughout San Bernardino County, focusing on curbing

April 08, 2025
San Bernardino operation makes progress to combat violence and theft

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