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Local equity applicants have until March 31st to submit a license application to be considered for a provisional license per Business and Professions Code 26050.2 (a) (3) (D). Here is a checklist to assist you with submitting a provisional license application: • Review current regulations for application requirements • Gather and submit all requirements in accordance with California Code of Regulations section 15002 and 15011 • Follow the online instructions for how to apply • Reach out to local jurisdiction for your local authori...
The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) Board of Trustees unanimously voted to oppose Initiative 21-0042A1, a deceptive, developer-sponsored proposition aimed for the November 2024 statewide ballot that would undermine voter rights and significantly jeopardize local agencies’ ability to provide essential services and infrastructure for residents. The measure is being pushed by millions of dollars in contributions from developers and by the California Business Roundtable, an association that represents the largest and w...
Today, the California State Board of Equalization (BOE) released the new amount adjusting the $1 million exclusion for Proposition 19 intergenerational transfers occurring on February 16, 2023, through February 15, 2025. The BOE is required to calculate and publish the adjustment every other year based on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s House Price Index for California. This is the first adjustment since the passage of Proposition 19 in November 2020, and the amount increased by 2.26 percent to $1,022,600. “The 2.26 percent increase wil...
From commuters to apartment dwellers and everyone in between. Folding electric bikes are both the best and most cost-effective way to get around efficiently while keeping the environment healthy. The benefits of owning a folding e-bike are endless, but here are six of the top benefits we think every rider should know about it. Owning a folding electric bike can be convenient for many different lifestyles, especially those who are always on the go or are tight on space. Individuals who live in ap...
Whether a construction site or a major event in California, traffic control is essential for navigation, safety, and compliance with local authorities. Temporary traffic control services include planning and designing a work zone plan to ensure minimum congestion and safe transportation of workers, pedestrians, and motorists. Therefore, involving a specialized service like California-based Safety Network Inc. before or during the construction project is crucial. These traffic control companies...
Join CAL FIRE, the USDA Forest Service, California ReLeaf, Edison International, Blue Shield of California, Common Vision, and Oakland community leaders to kick off the California Arbor Week celebration (March 7 -14). During California Arbor Week, commemorative events are held throughout the state. Cities, community groups, and individuals plant trees, host tree-planting ceremonies, and educate California's youth about the remarkable work trees do for our communities every day – from cleaning t...
This weekend, the Arts Council for Long Beach hosted informational workshops to encourage non-profit organizations and artists to apply to the $60 million California Creative Corps Program. The application deadline for community organizations is March 6, and the application deadline for artists is May 1. This grant program seeks to bring resources to underserved communities and awareness of public health, environmental justice, social justice and uplift people with disabilities and LGBTQIA2S+...
Registered nurses and healthcare professional who work with the County of Ventura in Ventura, Calif., will hold a vigil on Tuesday, Feb. 28, to demand county management address ongoing staffing and retention problems which have intensified over the past few months and jeopardize patient care, announced California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU) today. "Nurses and healthcare professionals have been demanding that county administrators address staff recruitment and retention...
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Governor Newsom issued an Executive Order to help accelerate groundwater recharge, stormwater capture, and conservation efforts; California is leveraging a historic $8.6 billion investment and prioritizing groundwater recharge, stormwater capture, reservoir storage, infrastructure improvements, and more; California is continuing to leverage recent actions and a historic $8.6 billion investment to ensure that water from storms is captured and conserved to help preserve supplies for communities,...
A San Fernando Valley man was sentenced today to 85 months in federal prison for stalking two sisters in California by sending them text messages that threatened them with rape and murder and for threatening and harassing a teenage girl in Georgia. Alex Scott Roberts, 27, of Chatsworth, was sentenced by United States District Judge André Birotte Jr., who at today's hearing called Roberts' conduct "egregious." Roberts pleaded guilty in August 2022 to two counts of stalking. He has been in...
Lincoln Blvd exit to Santa Monica Freeway has been a homeless encampment for years, with occasional deaths there. Update, 2.14.23: "The male was identified as, 42 year old, Jesse Rankin, of Los Angeles," writes Franco Pepi, Public Information Officer for the CHP. "The cause of death is unknown at this time, the LA County Coroner has custody of the body, although they did indicate, preliminary, there is NO foul play suspected. We also do believe the male was homeless. Nothing further at this time," Pepi wrote. 2.12.23: A deceased person was...
Property management powerhouse Optimum announced the hire of Tracie Blankenship, a veteran in the regional Southern California community management world, to join its team under the title of Vice President of Community Management. Her addition marks a commitment to supporting and strengthening the core management of the company from the inside out. Blankenship has been employed in the community management industry since 1999. She considers herself to be "homegrown" in the industry, having begun...
On Thursday, February 16, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) joined Councilmember Curren Price of Los Angeles Council District 9 to receive the All-America City Award. Presented by the National Civic League, the All-America City Award (AAC) is a national prestigious award given to 10 cities annually to recognize communities that have successfully leveraged civic engagement, collaboration, inclusiveness, and innovation to address local challenges. The City of Los Angeles and...
As new efforts are underway to address the homeless crisis in Los Angeles and neighboring Cities, a basic theme must be considered. "Give a man a fish and he will eat today. Teach him to fish and he will eat forever." One organization has established a track record of breaking the cycle. Active Recycling Co Inc has embarked on a "Teaching a Man to Fish" program in addressing homelessness. The majority of homeless in Los Angeles are men and women of color. For whatever reason, this cannot be...
t's been five years since California launched adult-use cannabis sales in 2018, and nearly two-thirds of the state's cities and counties still prohibit dispensaries within their jurisdictions. To encourage more local governments to host cannabis retailers, the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) announced Feb. 14 that it has launched a Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant to provide cities and counties with the resources to develop and implement licensing programs for...
Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today announced the opening of its Disaster Loan Outreach Center to meet the needs of businesses and individuals who were affected by the severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred Dec. 27, 2022 - Jan. 31, 2023. The center will be located at the San Luis Obispo Library beginning Saturday, Feb. 18. “SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at the following center to answer questions about SBA...
Today, Abundant Housing LA is releasing a map of housing element quality in Los Angeles County. The map, which scores cities based on our assessment of their housing element, HCD certification, past performance with housing production, and the prevalence of single family housing, represents the culmination of years of advocacy and work with local advocates and policymakers to plan for housing growth in a fair, sustainable way. Moving forward, these housing elements promise to guide the Los...
The subcommittee will discuss the collection and reporting of data on equity businesses, including how collected data could be used to further social equity initiatives and goals. The meeting will be live-streamed and open to the public. Instructions for joining the virtual meeting are included in the agenda. No registration is required to join. Meeting materials will be posted to the DCC website as they become available. The CAC advises the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) on the development of standards and regulations for commercial...
California is well known for its vibrant dating community, with over half the population being single. California's lively food scene, bustling nightlife, and many recreational activities provide ample opportunities for dating. However, modern dating in California brings its own challenges: accommodating busy schedules, battling congested traffic, and sifting through fake profiles. The California Dating App addresses these dating challenges by connecting compatible people in California with...
California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE:CWT) donated $1.57 million to community organizations, first responders, and students in 2022 in areas served by its subsidiaries, as part of its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those it serves. The utility and its employees gave another $34,270 through an employee charitable donation-matching program. Last year, Group allocated 27 percent of its community giving efforts specifically to support at-risk, underserved, and disadvantaged...
Stanbridge University recently collaborated with InfraGard Los Angeles, a public-private partnership effort between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the private sector, to host an inaugural Tactical Stop the Bleed course on its Alhambra campus. The course aims to promote community security in critical infrastructure sectors and with law enforcement and military agencies. The Stop the Bleed campaign, developed by a coalition of partners including the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and American College of...
Associated Builders and Contractors of Southern California today announced it will host a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of their new Riverside facility. WHAT: Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting WHO: Riverside Chamber, Local Dignitaries, Contractors and Apprentices WHEN: Friday, February 10, 11 a.m. WHERE: 588 Technology Court, Riverside, CA 92507 WHY: Come tour the Inland Empire’s state-of-the-art regional construction training facility...
Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) has announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will be granting a total of $619,045 to the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) for cancer detection and diagnosis research. Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the United States, exceeded only by heart disease. It's a disease that has touched each and every American – and we must dedicate more federal resources to finding a cure. UCLA is an amazing, f...
7 years ago on March 16, 1962, Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 (FTLF 739) and its California-based flight crew, departed from Travis Air Force Base on a secret mission sanctioned by President Kennedy, to fly to Vietnam. This secret Vietnam reconnaissance mission went missing with no trace of the plane or its passengers ever found. Onboard were 93 United States Army soldiers and 11 civilian crewmembers. On Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 9am to 3pm, Wreaths Across America will be diverting its Mobile...
