Sales Tax Hike Hits Shoppers in Southern California as New Rates Take Effect Tuesday
Shoppers in Southern California should prepare for an uptick in sales tax rates starting Tuesday, as increases approved by voters last November come into effect. As detailed by FOX LA, numerous cities, including Alhambra, Arcadia, and Artesia, will see their rates jump, many going from 10.25% to 10.5%. The increase...
ICE contractors knocking on doors in East Bay, according to congresswoman
(KRON) — Private contractors who work for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have been knocking on doors in the East Bay, according to a congresswoman who represents the area. “Private contractors who work with ICE are knocking on doors in our district,” said Rep. Lateefah Simon (D-Oakland), who...
Taxpayers covering California rents over $7,000 near Mexican border
(The Center Square) - According to federal data, taxpayers may now be helping cover California rents of up to $7,030 near the Mexican border. Under the federal Section 8 housing voucher program, families are expected to dedicate 30% of their incomes to housing costs, while a federal voucher covers the rest. Vouchers...
Eerie calm at California’s border: Aid groups pack up amid drastic drop in migrants
San Ysidro, California – The landscape along California’s southernmost border is experiencing a noticeable shift as migrant crossings
‘Carvana’ of e-bikes opens in Southern California
E-bikes are popular, and now, a new facility in Southern California is giving these bikes a second life — and customers a big discount. Upway buys and sells refurbished e-bikes, using a model similar to Carvana or CarMax. The French startup just opened a large facility in Redondo Beach, their second in the U.S. after...
Man found shot to death in Compton
COMPTON – A man was shot to death in Compton Sunday afternoon. Around 1:50 p.m. Sunday, deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the 1700 block of North Long Beach Boulevard, near East Tucker Street, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The victim, identified only...
What Is Closed Around the U.S. for César Chávez Day?
Find out what's closed for César Chávez Day in cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver, El Paso and Dallas on March 31.
Magnitude 3.2 earthquake hits coastal Los Angeles County
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.2 rattled the coastal Los Angeles County area Sunday. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake struck at 8:27 p.m. The epicenter was about 22.99 miles west-southwest of Rancho Palos Verdes, at a depth of roughly 10.9 miles. There were no initial reports of any...
Powerful Pacific Storm System Brings Rain, Snow, Strong Winds to California, Oregon, Washington
A powerful Pacific storm system is set to impact the West Coast starting Monday, bringing heavy rain, mountain snow, and strong winds to California, Oregon, and Washington, the National Weather Service, Weather Prediction Center stated.
Northern California weather: Big forecast shift as midweek storm disappears
Thunderstorms are possible across Northern California on Monday and Tuesday, with downpours and breezy winds expected to hit the Bay Area.
