Residents evacuated as toxic chemical spews from tank at Garden Grove aerospace company

Residents and several businesses in Garden Grove were evacuated Thursday afternoon as toxic chemicals spewed into the air from a leaking storage tank at an aerospace company, authorities said.
More than 1,000 L.A. school employees expected to lose jobs, with bigger cuts ahead

District officials attributed the need for cuts to steadily declining enrollment: The nation’s second-largest school system, with about 390,000 students, is about half as large as in the early 2000s.
Sandy fire burns near former nuclear test site, triggering air monitoring efforts

The Ventura County Fire Department announced Wednesday evening that air quality monitoring is being conducted around the fire’s perimeter due to the blaze’s proximity to the Santa Susana Field Laboratory.
Feds charge former L.A. nonprofit worker with possessing fentanyl, meth near MacArthur Park

Federal prosecutors allege that Christopher Barret Johnson, an ex-employee of a harm reduction organization that has served MacArthur Park, was caught by police with baggies of fentanyl and meth in his car, along with a scale.
Influencer files complaint against Steyer campaign, alleging violations

The influencer said Steyer’s campaign committee failed to notify her of her disclosure requirements, as required by law.
‘Some Good Signs,’ But Big ‘Gaps’ As Fitful US-Iran Negotiations Struggle On

The state of US-Iran negotiations was in flux early on May 22, with the sides still at odds over future control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s right to enrich uranium — among other issues —
L.A. City Council approves $15-billion budget, clearing the way to hire 510 police officers

City Councilmember Traci Park cast the lone opposing vote, saying the plan shortchanges the fire department and cuts the number of homeless encampment cleanups in her coastal district.
Scientists bet on AI to save gray whales from ship strikes off California coast
Scientists are using thermal cameras and AI technology to track and locate gray whales off the coast to warn nearby ships.
‘Unjammable’ Drones Pioneered In Ukraine Emerge In Middle East War

Some experts believe the recent emergence of fiber-optic drones piloted by Hezbollah militants indicates Russia is feeding Iran intelligence about drone warfare, others believe a more worrying potential is more likely.
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