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Movie review: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ thoughtfully honors genre’s beginnings, iconic characters

date: 2024-07-26, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

“Deadpool & Wolverine” is honoring the days of Marvel’s future past. Released on Friday, “Deadpool & Wolverine,” directed by Shawn Levy, is not only a great Deadpool movie, but the “Spider-Man: No Way Home” of Fox Studios’ Marvel Universe.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/26/movie-review-deadpool-s-beginnings-iconic-characters/


Skid Row cooling stations inadequate to protect unhoused people from heat illness

date: 2024-07-26, updated: 2024-07-26, from: The LAist

Unsheltered people in Skid Row lack sufficient access to water and shade, and advocates say they need dozens more climate stations to address the need.

https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/skid-row-cooling-stations-inadequate-to-protect-unhoused-people-from-heat-illness


In The Field: Tracking Rare Plants in the El Dorado National Forest

date: 2024-07-26, from: California Native Plants Society

CNPS volunteers and staff collected data and seeds for rare plants regrowing after the Caldor and Mosquito fires, highlighting the importance of tracking these species for conservation and ecosystem recovery.

The post In The Field: Tracking Rare Plants in the El Dorado National Forest appeared first on California Native Plant Society.

https://www.cnps.org/in-the-field/in-the-field-tracking-rare-plants-in-the-el-dorado-national-forest-39327


This high school has produced Olympians for every Summer Games since 1952

date: 2024-07-26, updated: 2024-07-26, from: The LAist

Water polo player Max Irving and track athlete Rachel Glenn are among the more than 30 Olympians that have graduated from Wilson High School in Long Beach.

https://laist.com/news/education/long-beach-wilson-high-school-summer-olympics-alumni


Grables depart from UCLA gymnastics, Kyle off to Iowa

date: 2024-07-26, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

UCLA gymnastics might look unrecognizable in 2025. For the second time in three years, UCLA’s coaching staff will experience significant turnover. Assistant coaches Kyle and Autumn Grable have departed from the program, a UCLA athletics spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Bruin.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/26/grables-depart-from-ucla-gymnastics-kyle-off-to-iowa/


UCLA’s Olympic Legacy and a Preview of Paris

date: 2024-07-26, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/26/uclas-olympic-legacy-and-a-preview-of-paris/


Friday Links: July 26, 2024

date: 2024-07-26, from: California Native Plants Society

Stories about wild native plant gardens; plants that might grow on Mars; condor babies; creating equity in science & conservation; and more.

The post Friday Links: July 26, 2024 appeared first on California Native Plant Society.

https://www.cnps.org/friday-links/friday-links-july-26-2024-39301


LA city planners hear from a chorus of Angelenos wanting more housing in single-family neighborhoods

date: 2024-07-26, updated: 2024-07-26, from: The LAist

City officials plan to leave single-family zones out of their blueprint for hundreds of thousands of new homes. Many residents are urging them to reverse course.

https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/los-angeles-city-housing-element-rezoning-citywide-incentive-program-hearing-feedback-rhna-goals


UCLA football downplays travel concerns ahead of Big Ten debut season

date: 2024-07-26, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

No other Big Ten programs will travel as many miles as the players that call the Rose Bowl home. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule welcomed UCLA football to its new conference during the 2024 Big Ten Football Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, but he noted concerns about adjustments for the Bruins and the three other former Pac-12 teams.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/25/ucla-football-downplays-travel-concerns-ahead-of-big-ten-debut-season/


The Bruin Gastronomer: Despite challenges of avoiding gluten, campus resources can keep students healthy

date: 2024-07-26, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

As the school ranked No. 1 for its dining halls by Niche for five consecutive years, UCLA students have a wide variety of inviting meal options to choose from.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/25/the-bruin-gastronomer-despite-challenges-of-avoiding-gluten-campus-resources-can-keep-students-healthy/


Opinion: I refuse to be ashamed of my Palestinian identity as my people face a genocide

date: 2024-07-26, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

Second grade was the first time I experienced identity denial. I don’t remember much about my teacher, Ms. Vidito, except that she was a frail old woman who favored me as a student.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/25/opinion-i-refuse-to-be-ashamed-of-my-palestinian-identity-as-my-people-face-a-genocide/


Speakers criticize protest response, inadequate raises at July UC Regents meeting

date: 2024-07-26, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

This post was updated July 26 at 7:49 p.m. Students and employees across the UC expressed dissatisfaction with University administration during the UC Board of Regents meeting last week.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/25/speakers-criticize-protest-response-inadequate-raises-at-july-uc-regents-meeting/


Construction begins on affordable housing in Fullerton — 6 years after controversy

date: 2024-07-26, updated: 2024-07-26, from: The LAist

The battle over the city-owned lot was the subject of a 2022 podcast by LAist Studios.

https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/affordable-housing-fullerton-commonwealth


2024 Paris Olympics gymnastics predictions

date: 2024-07-25, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

Jordan Chiles and Emma Malabuyo of UCLA gymnastics are both set to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics for the United States and the Philippines, respectively.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/25/2024-paris-olympics-gymnastics-predictions-2/


New and Upcoming Projects in Santa Clarita!

date: 2024-07-25, from: City of Santa Clarita

By Councilmember Jason Gibbs Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages. This year, the City has already completed and started multiple Capital Improvement Projects located throughout Santa Clarita, each one adding to the reasons why we all love […]

The post New and Upcoming Projects in Santa Clarita! appeared first on City of Santa Clarita.

https://santaclarita.gov/blog/2024/07/25/new-and-upcoming-projects-in-santa-clarita/


Newsom issues order on clearing homeless encampments

date: 2024-07-25, updated: 2024-07-26, from: The LAist

Last month the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that cities are no longer prohibited from punishing homeless people for camping if they have nowhere else to go.

https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/gov-newsom-expected-to-issue-order-homeless-encampments


LA is planning for hundreds of thousands of new homes. But not in single-family zones

date: 2024-07-25, updated: 2024-07-25, from: The LAist

The city has a lot of work to do to meet state housing goals, including rezoning. But officials don’t want to touch single-family neighborhoods.

https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/los-angeles-city-rezoning-citywide-housing-incentive-program-state-goals-element-planning-single-family-zones-homelessness


Fernandeño Tataviam Tribe Cultivará un Vivero de Arboles Nativos para Aliviar el Impacto del Cambio Climático

date: 2024-07-25, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

A medida que las temperaturas subieron a tres dígitos en el Valle de San Fernando y los centros de enfriamiento se abrieron para los residentes que necesitan aire acondicionado, los […]

The post Fernandeño Tataviam Tribe Cultivará un Vivero de Arboles Nativos para Aliviar el Impacto del Cambio Climático appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.

https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/07/24/fernandeno-tataviam-tribe-cultivara-un-vivero-de-arboles-nativos-para-aliviar-el-impacto-del-cambio-climatico/


Los Veteranos Expuestos a Productos Químicos Tóxicos Pueden Reclamar Beneficios Ampliados a Través de la Ley PACT

date: 2024-07-25, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

Fannie Long, miembra del Consejo Vecinal de Pacoima, es una veterana militar que sirvió en la Fuerza Aérea de los EE. UU. de 1976 a 1998 como mecánica de aviones. […]

The post Los Veteranos Expuestos a Productos Químicos Tóxicos Pueden Reclamar Beneficios Ampliados a Través de la Ley PACT appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.

https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/07/24/los-veteranos-expuestos-a-productos-quimicos-toxicos-pueden-reclamar-beneficios-ampliados-a-traves-de-la-ley-pact/


Horóscopo

date: 2024-07-25, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

ARIES (21 de mar – 19 de abr) Tus sentimientos se vierten a través de cada actividad, lo quieras o no. Los grandes sentimientos tienen una intensidad que los demás […]

The post Horóscopo appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.

https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/07/24/horoscopo-173/


EVENTOS Locales – Semana de 25 de julio, 2020

date: 2024-07-25, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

Viernes, Julio 26 Películas en el Parque Pioneer Park 828 Harding Ave. San Fernando 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. ¡Es la hora del espectáculo! ¡Toma una manta o tu silla […]

The post EVENTOS Locales – Semana de 25 de julio, 2020  appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.

https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/07/24/eventos-locales-semana-de-25-de-julio-2020/


Manifestantes Exigen que Supervisores del Condado de Ventura Demanden por Laboratorio Tóxico de Simi Valley

date: 2024-07-25, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

Aproximadamente 20 personas protestaron afuera de la reunión de la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Ventura el martes 23 de julio, exigiendo que cumplan su promesa y demanden al […]

The post Manifestantes Exigen que Supervisores del Condado de Ventura Demanden por Laboratorio Tóxico de Simi Valley appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.

https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/07/24/manifestantes-exigen-que-supervisores-del-condado-de-ventura-demanden-por-laboratorio-toxico-de-simi-valley/


Padilla y EPA Anuncian Casi $500 Millones para Mejorar la Calidad del Aire en el Sur de California

date: 2024-07-25, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

El senador estadounidense Alex Padilla y líderes de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) anunciaron $500 millones en fondos históricos para reducir las emisiones tóxicas […]

The post Padilla y EPA Anuncian Casi $500 Millones para Mejorar la Calidad del Aire en el Sur de California appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.

https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/07/24/padilla-y-epa-anuncian-casi-500-millones-para-mejorar-la-calidad-del-aire-en-el-sur-de-california/


Cárdenas Entrega Más de $3 Millones a San Fernando Gardens en Pacoima

date: 2024-07-25, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

Más de 1,400 residentes que viven en el complejo habitacional San Fernando Gardens en Pacoima están recibiendo nuevas unidades de aire acondicionado y techos fríos de bajo consumo para ayudar […]

The post Cárdenas Entrega Más de $3 Millones a San Fernando Gardens en Pacoima appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.

https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/07/24/cardenas-entrega-mas-de-3-millones-a-san-fernando-gardens-en-pacoima/


Los Niños Reciben Mochilas, Material Escolar y Exámenes de Salud Gratuitos

date: 2024-07-25, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

Docenas de niños y familias recibieron mochilas y exámenes de salud gratuitos, y disfrutaron de pintura facial gratuita y otras actividades divertidas, durante una Feria de Recursos de Regreso a […]

The post Los Niños Reciben Mochilas, Material Escolar y Exámenes de Salud Gratuitos appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.

https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/07/24/los-ninos-reciben-mochilas-material-escolar-y-examenes-de-salud-gratuitos/


Harris Pide Apoyo para la Elección a Las Mujeres de Color En Discurso en Indiana

date: 2024-07-25, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

By Josh BoakAssociated Press INDIANÁPOLIS (AP) — La vicepresidenta Kamala Harris dijo el miércoles a las integrantes de la histórica sororidad negra Zeta Phi Beta que “no estamos jugando” y […]

The post Harris Pide Apoyo para la Elección a Las Mujeres de Color En Discurso en Indiana appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.

https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/07/24/harris-pide-apoyo-para-la-eleccion-a-las-mujeres-de-color-en-discurso-en-indiana/


Las Sobredosis Fatales Relacionadas con Drogas se Disparan en LACo

date: 2024-07-25, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

LOS ÁNGELES (CNS) – Las muertes por sobredosis e intoxicación relacionadas con drogas en el condado de Los Ángeles en 2023 se mantuvieron estables por primera vez en 10 años […]

The post Las Sobredosis Fatales Relacionadas con Drogas se Disparan en LACo appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.

https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/07/24/las-sobredosis-fatales-relacionadas-con-drogas-se-disparan-en-laco/


UCLA spends millions on pro-Palestine protests, considers attendants to fund costs

date: 2024-07-25, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

UCLA spent over $12 million in relation to spring pro-Palestine protests, according to estimates obtained by the Daily Bruin. The university spent $11,781,917 on security and law enforcement, including mutual aid with outside law enforcement agencies, private security and overtime payment for UC employees during the spring quarter, according to a preliminary estimate from the UCLA Compliance Office.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/24/ucla-spends-millions-on-pro-palestine-protests-considers-attendants-to-fund-costs/


How to stay protected from the UV ray from sunlight

date: 2024-07-25, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/24/how-to-stay-protected-from-the-uv-ray-from-sunlight/


UC regents committee hold public comments session, vote on Health CEO bonuses

date: 2024-07-25, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

The UC Board of Regents Health Services Committee heard public comment from community members and voted to alter the bonus structures of UC Health CEOs on Tuesday.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/24/uc-regents-committee-hold-public-comments-session-vote-on-health-ceo-bonuses/


Editorial: Heightened anti-Muslim hate in US, globally must be condemned

date: 2024-07-25, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

As of July 10, an estimated 38,000 Palestinians have died and over 2.3 million have been displaced from their homes as a result of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/24/editorial-heightened-anti-muslim-hate-in-us-globally-must-be-condemned/


Big Ten Preview: Indiana

date: 2024-07-25, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

UCLA is just weeks away from joining the Big Ten. After 96 years and 123 national championships in the Pac-12, the Bruins are at the forefront of the Big Ten’s West Coast expansion.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/24/big-ten-preview-indiana/


Biden, in Oval Office address, says it was time to 'pass the torch'

date: 2024-07-24, updated: 2024-07-25, from: The LAist

President Biden will address the nation Wednesday evening at 5 p.m. PT for the first time since dropping out of the race for president and endorsing Vice President Harris.

https://laist.com/news/politics/for-the-first-time-since-he-exited-the-presidential-race-biden-to-address-the-nation


Where are the kids? Preschools in LA County struggle with enrollment post-pandemic

date: 2024-07-24, updated: 2024-07-25, from: The LAist

Private centers and state-funded preschools in L.A. County have reported nearly 28,000 empty slots.

https://laist.com/news/education/early-childhood-education-pre-k/la-county-kids-preschools-struggle-with-enrollment-post-pandemic


UCLA alumni fuse internet, sublime in Fellows of Contemporary Art summer exhibit

date: 2024-07-24, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

UCLA alumni are proving that even in the digital age, art can be sublime. At Los Angeles’ Fellows of Contemporary Art, the summer exhibition “Hyperobject: Art in the Age of YOLO*” is featuring the work of seven artists born between 1991 and 2003 through Aug.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/24/ucla-alumni-fuse-internet-sublime-in-fellows-of-contemporary-art-summer-exhibit/


UC regents committee meets to discuss funding, alumni engagement

date: 2024-07-24, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

The UC Regents Public Engagement and Development Committee discussed government funding and alumni advocacy at their meeting Wednesday. During the meeting, the committee – which discusses fundraising and advocacy for the UC towards elected officials – announced funding received from Governor Gavin Newsom’s annual budget and heard presentations about funding for Black student centers.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/24/uc-regents-committee-meets-to-discuss-funding-alumni-engagement/


To see past P-22's hype, you have to understand LA's historic war on predators

date: 2024-07-24, updated: 2024-07-24, from: The LAist

Self-described cynic Jill Replogle was asked to report on the celebrity mountain lion for LAist's new podcast, Imperfect Paradise: Lions, Coyotes & Bears. Along the way, she found herself converted to a fan.

https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/p-22-mountain-lions-coyotes-bears-imperfect-paradise-podcast


Knock, knock. Who's there? The Department of Public Health, and they want to help

date: 2024-07-24, updated: 2024-07-24, from: The LAist

A new L.A. County pilot program sends community health workers in select neighborhoods across the county to ask: What do you need?

https://laist.com/news/education/early-childhood-education-pre-k/los-angeles-county-public-health-doorknocking-pilot-program


Classifieds – July 24, 2024

date: 2024-07-24, from: The Daily Trojan (USC Student Newspaper)

The Daily Trojan features Classified advertising in each day's edition. Here you can read, search, and even print out each day's edition of the Classifieds.

The post Classifieds – July 24, 2024 appeared first on Daily Trojan.

https://dailytrojan.com/2024/07/24/classifieds-july-24-2024/


LA County advances proposal to create new ethics commission

date: 2024-07-23, updated: 2024-07-24, from: The LAist

The commission would be tasked with overseeing ethical conduct of county officials.

https://laist.com/news/politics/la-county-advances-proposal-to-create-a-new-ethics-commission


Big Ten Preview: Michigan

date: 2024-07-23, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

UCLA is just weeks away from joining the Big Ten. After 96 years and 123 national championships in the Pac-12, the Bruins are at the forefront of the Big Ten’s West Coast expansion.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/23/big-ten-preview-michigan/


Pierce College campus lockdown lifted after reported threat at West Valley Occupational Center

date: 2024-07-23, from: The Round Up (Pierce College Student Newspaper)

An approximately 45-minute lockdown on the Pierce College campus was lifted on Tuesday, July 23, at 11:16 a.m. The lockdown was issued as a safety

The post Pierce College campus lockdown lifted after reported threat at West Valley Occupational Center appeared first on .

https://theroundupnews.com/2024/07/23/pierce-college-campus-lockdown-lifted-after-reported-threat-at-west-valley-occupational-center/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pierce-college-campus-lockdown-lifted-after-reported-threat-at-west-valley-occupational-center


Former UCLA coach joins two Bruins coaching U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team

date: 2024-07-23, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

Almost 20 years since leaving Westwood, a former Bruin has traded batting for spiking. Sue Enquist – a softball legend and UCLA Hall of Famer – brings her 30 years of experience in collegiate athletics to the U.S.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/23/former-ucla-coach-joins-two-bruins-coaching-u-s-womens-national-volleyball-team/


Queer Rhapsody film series held in LA, embracing collaboration, inclusion

date: 2024-07-23, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

With the film series Queer Rhapsody, there’s no competition – just community. Organized by the UCLA Film & Television Archive, the series is showcasing over 50 queer-centered feature films, documentaries and short films through Sunday.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/23/queer-rhapsody-film-series-held-in-la-embracing-collaboration-inclusion/


California forges ahead with social media rules despite legal barriers

date: 2024-07-23, updated: 2024-07-24, from: The LAist

The tech industry has argued successfully that imposing rules regulating how social media operate violates free speech rights.

https://laist.com/news/politics/california-forges-ahead-with-social-media-rules-despite-legal-barriers


As Harris launches her presidential run, the veepstakes is on. Here's who to watch

date: 2024-07-23, updated: 2024-07-23, from: The LAist

With the announcement that President Biden would no longer run for the Democratic nomination, and his endorsement of Vice President Harris, the focus is on who Harris might choose as her running mate.

https://laist.com/news/politics/as-harris-launches-her-presidential-run-the-veepstakes-is-on-heres-who-to-watch


UC Regents committee evaluates implications of AI in health care

date: 2024-07-23, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

This post was updated July 26 at 1:36 a.m. The UC Regents Public Engagement and Development Committee discussed the use of artificial intelligence in health care Wednesday.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/22/uc-regents-committee-evaluates-implications-of-ai-in-health-care/


US National Team ends perfect streak in Women’s Softball World Cup loss to Japan

date: 2024-07-23, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

It sometimes takes perfection to win a championship. Going into the final game of the WBSC World Cup Finals, the United States had tossed 28 consecutive scoreless innings.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/22/us-national-team-ends-perfect-streak-in-womens-softball-world-cup-loss-to-japan/


UC Regents discusses UC Press, math requirements, recovery programs at meeting

date: 2024-07-23, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

This post was updated July 23 at 10:20 a.m. The UC Board of Regents Academic and Student Affairs Committee discussed the UC Press, admission requirements and recovery programs at a meeting Wednesday.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/22/uc-regents-discusses-uc-press-math-requirements-recovery-programs-at-meeting/


What is a delegate? Here’s what happens now that Kamala Harris is running for president

date: 2024-07-22, updated: 2024-07-23, from: The LAist

As Vice President Kamala Harris enters the spotlight, California 496 delegates have significant — and largely unprecedented — power over what happens next. On Monday, night the California delegation put their full support behind their fellow Californian.

https://laist.com/news/politics/what-is-a-delegate-heres-what-happens-now-that-kamala-harris-is-running-for-president


Big Ten Preview: Ohio State

date: 2024-07-22, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

UCLA is just weeks away from joining the Big Ten. After 96 years and 123 national championships in the Pac-12, the Bruins are at the forefront of the Big Ten’s West Coast expansion.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/22/big-ten-preview-ohio-state/


Single-family housing landlord agrees to pay California cities $20M over unpermitted work claims

date: 2024-07-22, updated: 2024-07-22, from: The LAist

Invitation Homes buys, renovates and rents out suburban houses. A lawsuit claims many SoCal renovations were not permitted. The company settled but maintains there was no wrongdoing.

https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/invitation-homes-settlement-20-million-california-los-angeles-southern-lawsuit-unpermitted-renovations


Traffic Advisory Upcoming Lane Closures Part of the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project

date: 2024-07-22, from: City of Santa Clarita

Median Modifications to Begin July 29 Beginning Monday, July 29, crews will start the construction of traffic circulation modifications on two intersections, part of the federally-funded, Traffic and Pedestrian Circulation and Safety Improvements Project. The first location is Golden Valley Road at Valley Center Drive, where there will be median modifications, paving, grinding and overlay […]

The post **Traffic Advisory** Upcoming Lane Closures Part of the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project appeared first on City of Santa Clarita.

https://santaclarita.gov/blog/2024/07/22/traffic-advisory-upcoming-lane-closures-part-of-the-traffic-and-pedestrian-safety-improvement-project/


Democrats run the California Capitol. When the party backs a bill, lawmakers pay attention

date: 2024-07-22, updated: 2024-07-22, from: The LAist

The California Democratic Party’s primary function is electing candidates. Lately, it’s become a lobbying powerhouse, taking positions on dozens of bills. The party usually gets its way.

https://laist.com/news/politics/democrats-run-the-california-capitol-when-the-party-backs-a-bill-lawmakers-pay-attention


Has homelessness changed in your neighborhood since Mayor Bass took office?

date: 2024-07-22, updated: 2024-07-23, from: The LAist

As homelessness continues to be a top concern for Angelenos, LAist wants to hear from you. Tell us what’s shifted — or not — in your neighborhood.

https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/los-angeles-homelessness-survey-in-your-neighborhood


Why homelessness has more than doubled in LA County’s once-affordable northern desert

date: 2024-07-22, updated: 2024-07-23, from: The LAist

The Antelope Valley has seen a worrisome rise in homelessness. Most are living unsheltered in inhospitable conditions.

https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/los-angeles-homeless-count-antelope-valley-lancaster-palmdale-unhoused-2024-parris-barger


Olympics preview: Current, former Bruins to receive international attention as Paris Olympics stars

date: 2024-07-22, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

This post was updated July 23 at 2:51 p.m. Correction: The original version of this article misspelled Milwaukee in a sentence. The original version of this article also misspelled Karch Kiraly’s last name.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/21/olympic-preview-current-former-bruins-to-receive-international-attention-as-paris-olympics-stars/


Biden is out, but is Harris in? California Democratic delegates now have sway in wild election

date: 2024-07-21, updated: 2024-07-21, from: The LAist

With President Joe Biden announcing today he won’t seek reelection and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, some California Democratic delegates quickly went along. The Democratic National Convention will decide the new nominee.

https://laist.com/news/politics/biden-is-out-but-is-harris-in-california-democratic-delegates-now-have-sway-in-wild-election


Biden drops out and endorses Kamala Harris. What happens next?

date: 2024-07-21, updated: 2024-07-22, from: The LAist

The biggest question now hanging over the party’s next steps: Will anyone besides Harris run, or will Democrats essentially anoint her Biden’s successor without a public process?

https://laist.com/news/politics/biden-drops-out-and-endorses-kamala-harris-what-happens-next


President Joe Biden ends his reelection campaign, endorses Kamala Harris

date: 2024-07-21, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

This post was updated July 23 at 9:00 a.m. President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he would not pursue a reelection bid, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination.  The choice to remove himself from the ballot comes after more than 30 Democratic lawmakers publicly called upon Biden to drop out of the race.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/21/president-joe-biden-ends-his-reelection-campaign-endorses-kamala-harris/


Pelosi’s successful move to help nudge Biden out: ‘For her, it’s all about winning’

date: 2024-07-21, updated: 2024-07-21, from: The LAist

Pelosi was one of key democrats that called on Biden to drop out of Presidential race

https://laist.com/news/politics/pelosis-successful-move-to-help-nudge-biden-out-for-her-its-all-about-winning


Californians and Hollywood react to Biden's decision to drop out

date: 2024-07-21, updated: 2024-07-22, from: The LAist

Under significant pressure to step down, Biden says in a letter posted to social media it was his "greatest honor" to serve his country.

https://laist.com/news/politics/president-joe-biden-drops-out-of-presidential-race


A California medical group treats only unhoused patients — and makes money doing it

date: 2024-07-21, updated: 2024-07-21, from: The LAist

These doctors, nurses, and social workers are fanning out on the streets of Los Angeles to provide health care and social services to homeless people

https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/a-california-medical-group-treats-only-unhoused-patients-and-makes-money-doing-it


Art exhibit preview: Works of various mediums offer new outlooks of global cultures

date: 2024-07-21, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

The heat of summer can sometimes bring a change of perspective. In many ways, interacting with fine art has the same effect. From paintings and prints to sculptures and statues, art can alter one’s lens for seeing the world.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/20/art-exhibit-preview-works-of-various-mediums-offer-new-outlooks-of-global-cultures/


The Transiting Los Angeles Podcast – #9: The Future, Revisited

date: 2024-07-21, from: Transiting Los Angeles

In this episode, John offers some updates on Metro's ongoing construction projects and shares some thoughts on even more projects in the works.

https://transitinglosangeles.com/2024/07/20/podcast-9-the-future-revisited/


Big Ten Preview: Oregon

date: 2024-07-21, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

UCLA is just weeks away from joining the Big Ten. After 96 years and 123 national championships in the Pac-12, the Bruins are at the forefront of the Big Ten’s West Coast expansion.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/20/big-ten-preview-oregon/


Independent Shakespeare Co. emphasizes affordability, community at annual festival

date: 2024-07-21, from: The Daily Bruin (UCLA Student Newspaper)

Independent Shakespeare Co. is staging an accessible theater. On Friday, ISC held a production of William Shakespeare’s disreputable pastoral comedy, “As You Like It” for its annual Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/07/20/independent-shakespeare-co-emphasizes-affordability-community-at-annual-festival/