State awards millions for project to clean up dirty trucks that serve Port of Long Beach, Los Angeles. The State of California Tuesday announced it is awarding $23.6 million to the South Coast Air Quality Management District for a statewide “zero-emission” demonstration project to clean up dirty trucks servicing ports and rail yards along busy freight […]
Carson obtains restraining order against City Clerk Jim Dear’s friends. City officials obtained restraining orders Friday against Carson City Clerk Jim Dear and three political supporters he brought to work with him last week as volunteer “deputy clerks.” A Los Angeles Superior Court judge said they created a public nuisance by trespassing in City Hall […]
Los Angeles County stepped up its water conservation game in March after dismal February.Normally a tough month for conservation, Californians saved 35 billion gallons of water in March compared with the same month in 2013 for 24.3 percent water savings, state water officials reported Tuesday. Likewise, Southern California residents reduced usage by 20.7 percent in […]
Six LA council members lay groundwork for 2017 election. Signalling their desire to run for re-election, six Los Angeles City Council members have filed campaign fundraising papers with the city. Council members Joe Buscaino, Bob Blumenfield, Mike Bonin, Gil Cedillo, Mitch O’Farrell and Curren Price filed fundraising documents for the 2017 election, city records show. The […]
Compton selected to receive federal aid to reduce violent crime. The city of Compton is partnering with federal law enforcement agencies to address long-standing problems with gang violence. The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday that Compton was one of a few new cities selected to join the Violence Reduction Network, a two-year initiative aimed at providing […]
Carson Clerk Jim Dear allowed back at City Hall in limited capacity. Carson City Clerk Jim Dear, ordered to stay away from City Hall this week out of concern that he might harm co-workers, was allowed to return to his office Friday as City Council members began censure proceedings against him. Interim City Manager Ken Farfsing […]
Look out for hard-charging Carson. Carson football coach Kevin McCall knew the Colts’ defense needed to step up and shut down Banning star running back Joel Villarreal in the second half if it was going to pull away in Friday night’s Marine League matchup. Villarreal, who ran wild against Carson (3-4, 2-0) for 131 yards on […]
EPA Awards Grants Includes LA Harbor Hub Region. Breaking News LA Harbor Hub Region-U.S. EPA announced $1 million has been awarded to Southland communities to assess and clean historically contaminated properties, such as brownfields. Includes many communities within the LA Harbor and Hub regions. Including Carson which could help the NFL Charger Raider Stadium proposed.