The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has unveiled the first of 78 light rail cars for use on the expanding Metro Rail system. The first pilot car was delivered on time by Kinkisharyo International, which will assemble all light rail vehicles for the Metro order in Palmdale. “This pilot car is the vanguard […]
New Passenger Car for Upgrading Metro Rail System
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Safe Surrender – Baby Boy Surrendered at Tarzana Hospital
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – A newborn boy was left at a Tarzana hospital as part of the Safe Surrender program, Supervisor Don Knabe announced this week via Twitter. “Great news!” Knabe tweeted. The baby, placed in county custody, will be matched with a family approved for adoption by the Department of Children and Family Services. […]
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Letter to the Editor
Justice was served as far as I am concerned. I am glad that Judge George G. Lomeli denied the defense’s motions for a new trial, finding that there was “substantial credible and reasonable evidence ” to support the jury’s verdict. Alarcon has wasted the court’s time for five years. I am sure we paid for most […]
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Get a Special Inside Look at Space Shuttle Endeavour
The Space Shuttle Endeavour, housed at L.A.’s California Science Center, is continuing to delight visitors. Last week, the bay doors were open for a brief public view, which was called “Go for Payload.” The exhibit is only open to the public until Saturday, Oct. 25, and the public is required to make reservations. Opening up […]
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Cal State L.A. and Boeing Team Up to Reach Out to Future Engineers, Scientists
California State University, Los Angeles and the Boeing Company held the 10th Annual Boeing Day and College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology (ECST) Open House on Saturday, Oct. 18. The event provides students with an inside view of CSULA’s College of ECST, creates their awareness to opportunities in the fields of engineering, computer science and […]
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North Hills Woman Pleads Guilty for Sex Trafficking
SANTA ANA (CNS) — A North Hills woman pleaded guilty in a Santa Ana federal courtroom to sex trafficking a 12- to 13-year-old girl while working as a prostitute in Los Angeles, activity that was photographed and widely circulated online in child pornography rings. Letha Montemayor Tucker signed a plea deal on with federal prosecutors […]
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Should Residents Fear Ebola?
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – A pair of City Council members insisted today there is no Ebola “crisis” in the United States and urged the public to focus their attention instead on likelier dangers such as earthquakes, hit-and-run drivers and the upcoming flu season. “There will be fewer deaths from Ebola in the United States than […]
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Gov’t Seeks Supplies for Immigration Documents
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Homeland Security Department appears to be preparing for an increase in the number of immigrants applying for work permits after President Barack Obama announces his long-promised plans for executive actions on immigration reform later this year. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services confirmed to The Associated Press that it has published a […]
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Physician Offers Sun Safety Tips for Wintertime
Don’t pack away the sunblock with your swimsuit and other summer accessories. Winter’s sun is just as dangerous as summer’s, says Adam J. Scheiner, M.D., www.adamscheinermd.com, an eyelid and facial cosmetic surgeon. “The snow reflects the glare of the sun – and the damaging UV rays,” he says. “People who like skiing and snowboarding in […]
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US Journalist Recovers; Ebola ‘Czar’ Gets to Work
WASHINGTON (AP) — A TV news cameraman treated for Ebola was ready to go home Oct. 22, the fifth patient transported from West Africa to recover at a U.S. hospital, as President Barack Obama brought together top aides and his new Ebola “czar” to coordinate a national response to the deadly disease. Two nurses remain […]