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By Kyle Stock, Bloomberg News Traffic may have dried up at EV dealerships after the end of federal purchase incentives, but sales of used electric cars and trucks have only accelerated. Related Articles California’s expanded, free pre-K means some private day cares will close CSU skilled trade workers go on strike, demand raises Homebuilder sentiment…
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A Compton man pleaded guilty Tuesday to throwing rocks and injuring a federal officer during a June immigration enforcement operation near a Home Depot store in Paramount. Elpidio Reyna, 41, entered a plea to one federal count of “assault on a federal officer by deadly or dangerous weapon resulting in bodily injury,” according to the…
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More than 1,000 skilled trade workers for the California State University system began a strike Tuesday to protest what they called “CSU’s refusal to honor contractually promised raises and step increases for its workers.” The members of Teamsters Local 2010 include plumbers, electricians, HVAC techs, locksmiths and other building maintenance staff. Pickets were held at…
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By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters There were once so many children at Frisha Moore’s Elk Grove preschool that families filled up the waitlist. Now, one of her playgrounds and two classrooms sit empty because one key group of kids has stopped coming. Dozens of families in recent years have opted not to enroll their 4-year-olds…
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Whether fortuitous timing or a nod from a higher power, Tuesday’s downpour paused for a brief spell just as the drums started to thrum and the Lunar New Year lions snaked their way around QUA in Fountain Valley. What a way to start the year. Viet Nguyen’s newest restaurant, celebrated for its Chinese cooking viewed…
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The first of three storms to hit Southern California this week dumped several inches of snow atop mountain communities — with more on the horizon. “(It’s) going to be, very probably, the best snowfall we’ve had all winter so far this season,” National Weather Service meteorologist Rich Thompson said. But with it could come treacherous…
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Smoke and flickering embers erupted in front of the Asian Garden Mall as colorful lions danced to ward off evil spirits and usher in the Year of the Horse. Thousands gathered at the mall at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 17, to celebrate the first day of the Lunar New Year, marked by the first full…
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LOS ANGELES — Local leaders are remembering the Rev. Jesse Jackson Tuesday after the civil rights giant and a two-time presidential candidate died at the age of 84. Jackson’s family said he died peacefully on Tuesday morning, surrounded by his family. He had been in declining health for several years. “His unwavering commitment to justice,…
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The USC football program made three coaching hires official Tuesday afternoon, elevating one current staff member and bringing in two new coaches. Mike Ekeler was hired as the special teams coordinator/linebackers coach, Paul Gonzales was hired to coach the safeties and Skyler Jones was elevated to defensive tackles coach. Ekeler is returning to USC after…
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By Michael Sasso | Bloomberg US homebuilders’ confidence slipped again this month, bogged down by persistent worries over affordability and high construction costs. An index of market conditions from the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo edged down in February to 36, the lowest level since September. That fell short of all but…
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