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Dogs crammed in shelter kennels get a moment in the sun
AnimalsAnimal shelters in LA are overcrowded, so to find new homes for dogs, volunteers are turning to pack walks, baths, and “adopt me” vests.
Cell Dogs offers second chances for inmates, rescued canines
AnimalsCell Dogs rescues canines from local shelters and facilitates pup training programs at correctional facilities.
VP Harris’ CA background could hurt her presidential bid
PoliticsWith Joe Biden out of the presidential race, the spotlight is on Vice President Kamala Harris. But her track record as CA attorney general may come under fire.
Climate change forces 3rd gen fisherman to rethink this year
Climate changeWarming ocean temperatures affect albacore tuna’s migratory patterns, and that’s made it more difficult for local fishermen to make a living catching them.
Crime is up on LA Metro. Will more police presence help?
TransportationLA officials are increasing law enforcement presence on the county’s Metro system following a spike in violence over the last few weeks.
Offshore wind: California doubles down on climate plan
EnvironmentThe California Energy Commission unanimously adopted a strategic plan to build the state’s offshore wind industry. Much of that will happen at the Port of Long Beach.
Rare Palos Verdes blue butterfly gets lift from volunteers
AnimalsA breeding program and wildlife corridor are helping boost the population of the Palos Verdes blue butterfly, one of the rarest butterflies in the world.
‘Big white stucco boxes’: LA’s affordable housing future?
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Rainy winters and sewage are worsening CA beach water quality
EnvironmentNonprofit Heal the Bay is out with its annual report card on water quality at CA beaches. It found that rainy winters may be making the ocean more toxic.