L.A. marijuana businesses will pay higher fees, as industry struggles
The vote would increase renewal fees for existing marijuana businesses by thousands of dollars, bringing fresh financial woes for operators already struggling in a constricting market.
The US Wants To Squeeze Putin. Are Oil Sales To China The Answer?
Amid an approaching August 8 cease-fire deadline in Ukraine and ongoing US-China trade talks, the White House is looking to pressure China to stop buying Russian oil. But is Beijing willing to hurt Russia’s economy?
Wild pigs’ flesh turning ‘neon blue’ in California. Authorities are sounding the alarm
Wildlife officials are worried wild pigs have become exposed to rodenticide, contaminating the animals and turning their meat and fat blue.
California fires are burning, incoming heat wave could make things worse
A widespread and prolonged heat wave is expected to intensify fire concerns across California over the next few days, as temperatures rise and landscapes further dry out. Already, several fires are burning in Central and Southern California.
Small California city ordered to shelter in place because of possibly hazardous dust cloud
An industrial accident at a cement plant sent up a dust cloud over Yreka on Tuesday morning, prompting Siskiyou County officials to ask residents to stay indoors.
L.A. agrees to pay $500,000 to reporters arrested at 2021 Echo Park protest
The city of Los Angeles has tentatively agreed to a settlement with two Knock LA journalists who claim their constitutional rights were violated when police arrested them while covering a protest four years ago in Echo Park.
Two people killed, five others injured in high-speed, wrong-way crash in Santa Ana
Two were killed and five others were hospitalized after the driver of a BMW was speeding the wrong way in Santa Ana and crashed into three cars, according to the Santa Ana Police Department.
Justice Department releases a new list of sanctuary jurisdictions. L.A. County is not on it
Los Angeles county has not formally declared itself a sanctuary jurisdiction, but was included on a previous list of sanctuary jurisdictions published by DHS.
Bear cubs found wandering without their mom. Now they’re recuperating in San Diego
Veterinarians examined the cubs and estimate they’re 6 to 7 months old. The bears were found in a residential neighborhood in Calaveras County.
The Power of Smart Technology for Homes & Businesses
By Dr. Ali Asadi, CEO, US Smart Building Pro Smart technology is revolutionizing how we live and work — and it’s no longer just for luxury homes or tech-savvy users. From preventing water damage to reducing energy