Southern California beaches face severe safety hazards as dangerous rip currents and building ocean swells prompt high-alert warnings from lifeguards, according to the National Weather Service. Weeks of extreme heat have driven massive crowds to local shores for relief, but coastal conditions have turned treacherous for both swimmers and surfers alike. Surging Ocean Temperatures and … Read more
CalFresh recipients throughout Los Angeles County can now use online Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) payments to buy farm-fresh produce through Food Access LA’s delivery program, according to official announcements issued by the nonprofit. The initiative integrates online EBT purchasing directly into the organization’s Farmers’ Market Delivery subscription service, which aggregates fresh food from five to … Read more
The number of people living on the streets or in their vehicles in the city of Los Angeles rose during the latest homeless count, ending a two-year run of declining numbers and creating a significant political challenge for L.A. Released on Friday, July 24, by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, the annual count revealed … Read more
Juan Naula, known to his online followers as “Clean LA with Me,” has paused his volunteer work cleaning Los Angeles streets to support his 16-month-old son, Julián, who is currently hospitalized at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Julián requires a liver transplant due to a condition identified when he was one month old, and the family … Read more
Delta Air Lines will launch its first-ever nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Manila (MNL) on March 28, 2027. This new route makes Delta the only U.S. carrier to provide direct flights on this corridor, utilizing Airbus A350-900 aircraft to connect Southern California to the Philippines. Service will begin with three flights … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood is currently addressing noise complaints from Toluca Lake residents regarding early test runs of its upcoming “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” roller coaster. The 4,100-foot outdoor attraction, which features high-speed 360-degree drifting technology, has generated significant acoustic disruption during recent employee preview tests, prompting the park to implement structural sound mitigation strategies … Read more
Two concertgoers were filmed in a physical altercation during a Hilary Duff performance at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, on Thursday, July 9. The incident, which occurred during the singer’s “Lucky Me” tour, involved two individuals pulling each other’s hair before a bystander in a black t-shirt intervened to separate them. No injuries or … Read more
Los Angeles City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield is preparing a 2028 campaign for the California State Senate’s 27th District, according to a statement provided to the SCNG. Blumenfield is currently serving his final term on the City Council and cannot seek reelection when his term expires at the end of this year. Blumenfield Establishes Infrastructure for … Read more
Los Angeles County health officials have issued bacteria warnings for several popular beaches as rising temperatures draw crowds to the Southern California coast. The advisories, triggered by elevated levels of bacteria associated with fecal contamination, caution that swimming near specific storm drains and runoff areas may increase the risk of gastrointestinal issues, skin irritation, and … Read more
Public health officials in Los Angeles County have issued water quality warnings for seven popular beaches while simultaneously bracing for an intensifying heatwave that is expected to push temperatures as high as 112 degrees next week. According to the National Weather Service and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, residents face a dual-threat … Read more