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  • Kevin McCarthy gives Tucker Carlson access to January 6 Capitol security footage

    Feb 16, 2023

    House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has granted Fox News host Tucker Carlson access to all of the US Capitol security footage from January 6, according to multiple sources. The highly unusual move – a House speaker handing over a massive trove of internal government materials to a friendly media outlet – comes after the California Republican faced significant pressure from his right flank to relitigate the work of the House select committee that investigated the January 6, 2021, insurrection. During his bid for the speakership, McCarthy vowed to hol...

  • Senator Rubio Introduces Bill to Close Indoor Smoking Loophole and Make Every California Hotel Room Smoke-Free

    Feb 16, 2023

    Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) has introduced Senate Bill 626, which will protect guests and employees of hotels and motels from the dangers of secondhand smoke exposure by closing the loophole in California’s indoor smoking ban that currently allows smoking in up to twenty percent of hotel rooms and motel rooms. “Every guest and employee across California is entitled to a safe, smoke-free hotel or motel stay,” said Senator Susan Rubio. “California led the nation in the 1990s when it passed laws banning indoor smoking. But, that ban con...

  • CULVER CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PASSES HISTORIC BLACK STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT PLAN

    Feb 16, 2023

    On February 14th, the Culver City Unified School District's board of education voted unanimously in favor of the Black Student Achievement Plan Resolution. The resolution aims to address opportunity gaps that have long hindered African American/Black students in the school district. The resolution acknowledges the school district's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the need to ensure that all students develop strong academic knowledge, skills, and dispositions to prepare them...

  • Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky Announce New Inside Safe Effort in Miracle Mile

    Feb 16, 2023

    Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky announced today that Mayor Bass’ Inside Safe initiative is underway near the intersection of 6th Street and Fairfax Avenue in Miracle Mile. Inside Safe is a new, citywide, proactive housing-led strategy to bring people inside from tents and encampments, and to prevent encampments from returning. “Inside Safe is about putting quick fixes aside,” Mayor Bass said. “Together – with the County and service providers, this new program is a real solution that proves there is hope in Los Angeles....

  • California's power grid stressed to the limit and maxed out

    Feb 16, 2023

    Gov. Newsom's extreme agenda to move California from fossil fuels to electricity supplied by renewable energy sources is on a collision course with reality, experts warned this week. California’s already maxed-out electric grid is nowhere near ready to support the government’s push for electric vehicles and other environmental mandates. "The California power grid is stressed pretty much to the limit," California Policy Center co-founder and senior fellow Edward Ring said on a Fox Business this week. "Our ability to import energy as well as our...

  • MICK CRONIN AMONG CANDIDATES FOR 2023 NAISMITH MEN'S COLLEGE COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD

    Feb 16, 2023

    Fourth-year UCLA head coach Mick Cronin has been named as one of 15 candidates for the 2023 Werner Ladder Naismith Men's College Coach of the Year Award, as announced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club. Cronin, the Michael Price Family UCLA Men's Head Basketball Coach, has guided No. 4-ranked UCLA to a 22-4 overall record and a 13-2 Pac-12 record, through 26 games. The Bruins have won five consecutive games, including a 73-64 victory against Stanford on Thursday night. UCLA won 14 consecutive games...

  • GOLDRICH KEST APPOINTS NEW VP OF ASSET MANAGEMENT

    Feb 9, 2023

    Culver City resident Christopher Greenspan has been appointed Vice President of Asset Management for Goldrich Kest, one of Southern California's largest privately owned real estate investors, developers, asset and property managers, announced Managing Director of Investments Richard Hawthorne. In that capacity, he will be responsible for overseeing the optimization of the company's portfolio and will lead an 11 member team who will work collaboratively with other departments to ensure that Goldr...

  • Impact of COVID-19 on the North America furniture

    Feb 9, 2023

    Furniture is a term that refers to objects used to support human activities such as seating, eating, sleeping, and others. Furniture can also be used to hold and position an object at a specific height, whether for storage or aesthetic reasons. Furniture designs can be altered using machine-based methods and handcrafting, depending on eventual usage. Furniture manufacture necessitates the collaboration of highly trained and creative individuals. The residential segment in the furniture market...

  • CoFoundersLab Announces Free Membership for All Recently Fired Tech Employees at Google, Meta, Apple, Microsoft, and More

    Feb 9, 2023

    CoFoundersLab, leader in entrepreneur growth resources and startup partner matchmaking, today announces free 12-month premium memberships for workers affected by Big Tech's recent round of layoffs. The subscriptions are $29 per month, so eligible users obtain a value of $348 in tools and education at no cost whatsoever. A premium membership grants users access to a network of more than 650,000 individuals in order to search for the perfect startup partner based on interests, skills, location,...

  • Alcohol Gummies

    Feb 9, 2023

    The demand for alcohol gummies has grown due to the working population increasingly demanding schedules, typically marked by anxiety and despair. Consumer buying decisions are influenced by various elements, such as distinct flavors, textures, candies' designs, shapes, packaging, and sugar level. Jellies and candies are commonly used for snacking, quick incentives on the go, special occasions, and holidays. Adults tend to prefer alcoholic gummies, and they are the primary demographic that candy...

  • Red Cross LA helps people impacted by fire in the Westlake community apartments

    Feb 9, 2023

    American Red Cross Los Angeles Region volunteers from the Western Los Angeles Chapter responded to a fire that spread across multiple buildings and impacted nearly 100 people in the Westlake neighborhood early on Monday. In partnership with the City of Los Angeles, the Red Cross is providing emergency shelter, food, water, health and emotional support services to anyone impacted by the fire. The shelter is located at the Lafayette Recreation Center at 625 S. La Fayette Park Pl., Los Angeles, CA...

  • Santa Monica Public Library Offers Computer Basics Classes

    Feb 9, 2023

    Santa Monica Public Library announces the return of in-person computer classes. A four-part series on Computer Basics will be offered on Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. in the Computer Training Room. The Computer Basics series offers hands-on training to build skills needed to use a computer at home, work, or the Library. The classes support the Library's digital literacy mission and are free and open to the public....

  • Green Line Extension Hearings

    Feb 9, 2023

    The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) will host five public hearings Feb. 15 through 25 to receive public input and feedback on the C Line (Green) Extension to Torrance Project. Metro has released its Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to begin a public review period from Thursday, Jan. 26 to Monday, March 27. Public comments and questions will be documented and responded to in the Final EIR, which is anticipated to be released in 2024. The project...

  • Sleep Apnea Diagnostics

    Feb 9, 2023

    The sleep apnea diagnostics market refers to the market for medical devices, tools, and technologies used to diagnose sleep apnea, a condition characterized by frequent pauses in breathing during sleep. The global sleep apnea diagnostics market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by factors such as increasing awareness about sleep disorders, growing prevalence of sleep apnea, and advancements in diagnostic technologies. Sleep apnea is a common condition that affects...

  • SOME THINGS ARE TOO TOXIC TO TRASH! FREE COUNTYWIDE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS AND E-WASTE COLLECTION EVENT IN MARINA DEL REY ON FEBRUARY 18

    Feb 9, 2023

    WHAT: County of Los Angeles residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous waste such as antifreeze, unused pharmaceuticals, car batteries, used motor oil, paint, pesticides, home-generated sharps waste such as hypodermic needles, pen needles, syringes, lancets, and intravenous needles, universal waste including household batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, and electronic waste (e-waste) such as TVs and monitors, computers, VCRs, stereos, and cell phones at the next free Countywide Household Hazardous Waste Collect...

  • Sparkling Wines Market CAGR to rise at 7.3% 2027 Forecast

    Feb 9, 2023

    According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, "Sparkling Wine Market by Type, Product, Price Point, and Sales Channel: Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021–2027," The global sparkling wines market size was valued at $33.9 billion in 2019 and is anticipated to reach $51.7 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 7.3% during the forecast period. The market is expected to exhibit an incremental revenue opportunity of $17.8 billion from 2019 to 2027. Sparkling w...

  • ACCREDITATION TEAM TO VISIT ALL NINE CAMPUSES IN THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

    Feb 9, 2023

    Monday, February 27 through Friday, March 10, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges/Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC/WASC) will conduct focused sight visits of all nine colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) as part of the standard process for reviewing and renewing college accreditation. LACCD is dedicated to ongoing improvement to support student programs and curriculum. As part of the ACCJC/WASC, LACCD agrees to a comprehensive...

  • Senator Rubio Introduces Bill Targeting Prevalence of Human Trafficking in California

    Feb 9, 2023

    Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) today introduced Senate Bill 376 that aims to develop a data-driven study of the current state of human trafficking in California, with the objective to identify early signs of trafficking and assess best methods for ongoing preventative efforts. "This is a top priority for me, as I always strive to provide resources and support to victims, especially those who are exploited and often times neglected," said Senator Rubio. "California has one of the highest...

  • Mayor Bass Applauds State's New Funding of $196.2 Million for Affordable Housing Across Los Angeles County

    Feb 9, 2023

    Mayor Bass was alongside California Secretary Lourdes M. Castro Ramírez (Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency) today when she announced that the State is awarding $196.2 million for multifamily development and infill development in the City of Los Angeles and across Los Angeles County. This funding was awarded through a new State process that streamlined four separate applications into just one submission. Mayor Bass made the following statement: “Thank you Governor Newsom and Secretary Castro Ramírez for locking arms with Los Ang...

  • Mayor Karen Bass Names Deputy Mayor For Business and Economic Development

    Feb 9, 2023

    Mayor Karen Bass today announced that she has appointed Rachel E. Freeman as Deputy Mayor for Business and Economic Development. “The success of our business community is key to the success of our city,” said Mayor Bass. “Our team will work to make sure the challenges our businesses face are prioritized as we work together to make it clear that Los Angeles is open for business.” Rachel Freeman, Deputy Mayor for Business and Economic Development - Rachel Freeman will oversee citywide economic policy, business development, land use and develop...

  • Baby Diapers Market is estimated to surge at a CAGR of 5.3%

    Feb 9, 2023
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    According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, "Baby Diapers Market by Product Type, Size, Age Group, and Distribution Channel: Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021–2030," The global baby diapers market was valued at $48,913.4 million in 2020, and is projected to reach $80,994.0 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 5.3%. Baby diaper is one of the most emerging markets among the baby care products owing to increase in health awareness among the customers. Mor...

  • Homelessness will be key issue in District 6 race

    Feb 9, 2023

    Voters in parts of the San Fernando Valley are gearing up for a special election to replace former Los Angeles City Council member Nury Martinez (District 6), and already, homelessness is becoming a key issue in the race. The district includes neighborhoods like North Hollywood, North Hills, Sun Valley, Panorama City, Van Nuys and Arleta. Each of those neighborhoods has seen a rise in their homeless population and encampments, much like the surrounding Greater Los Angeles area. Seven candidates have qualified for the ballot and each is...

  • Mayor Bass Issues Statement On $50 Million Inside Safe Funding Approval

    Feb 9, 2023

    Mayor Karen Bass issued the following statement today after the $50 million for her Inside Safe initiative was approved. Inside Safe is a citywide proactive housing-led strategy to bring people inside from tents and encampments for good, and to prevent encampments from returning. Our city is in a state of emergency because we have more than 40,000 people sleeping on our streets every night. The approval of the $50 million will help pay for some of the cost of short-term interim housing in motels and hotels first, as well as assisting with the...

  • Culver City Station cleared for Apple Project

    Feb 9, 2023

    Tech giant Apple's aspirations for a new L.A. area office campus across the street from Culver City Station has cleared another key hurdle, receiving the approval of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission on February 9. While the project has been billed as a Culver City development, the bulk of the roughly 4.5-acre Culver Crossings campus would rise within the City of Los Angeles at the southeast corner of Venice and National Boulevards. The L.A. side of the property is slated for a low-rise s...

  • New treatment for COVID unlikely to receive US authorization

    Feb 9, 2023

    An experimental treatment halved hospitalizations for COVID-19, but don’t expect it to reach U.S. pharmacies anytime soon. The medicine is a single injection of interferon lambda, a version of a natural human molecule that amplifies antiviral action in the respiratory tract. In a study of nearly 2,000 people in Brazil and Canada, the medication reduced the need for hospitalization in vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals, during both the delta and omicron waves. The findings were published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Because it a...

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