Day: July 15, 2022

Long Beach Collision Investigation Detectives arrest suspect in July 6, 2021 fatal hit and run traffic collision

Collision Investigation Detectives conducted a thorough investigation and identified Deborah Lisa Betance, a 55-year-old resident of Long Beach, as the driver responsible for the fatal hit-and-run traffic collision that resulted in the death of Jere Whitney. On May 27, 2022, detectives presented the case against Betance to the Los Angeles Read More

Rep. Steel leads CA delegation calling on state democrats to repeal AB5

Rep. Michelle Steel led members of the California Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to Governor Newsom urging him to take immediate action to prevent Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) from devastating the California trucking industry and further crippling nationwide supply chains. “Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court denied a petition Read More

Enterprise awards over $440,000 to 10 Southern California nonprofits to help advance social and racial equity

This month, Enterprise granted $449,000 to 10 nonprofits in Southern California including Los Angeles Urban League, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Inland Empire and Bridge Builders Foundation Inc. These organizations embody the spirit of Enterprise Holdings’ ROAD Forward initiative in working to drive change in three key areas: early childhood Read More

Local Choreographer Molly Lynch Brings her National Dance Initiative Back to Irvine Barclay Theatre July 30

Choreographer Julia Feldman (far right, wearing all black) rehearses her dance piece with NCI dancers for the 2019 NCI program. Photo by Chris Trela Ever since Ballet Pacifica closed its doors in 2007, Orange County has relied on a handful of local dance troupes and touring professional companies to provide Read More

California announces new details on efforts to promote nation-leading red flag laws

In the wake of recent mass shootings across the nation, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) announced $11 million in new community partnerships to expand outreach and education on the use of Gun Violence Restraining Orders – or “red flag laws” – to families, schools and communities Read More

State Treasurer Fiona Ma announces completion of $20 million tax-exempt equipment note for MarinHealth Medical Center

California State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced today the execution of a $20 million equipment note for MarinHealth Medical Center (MarinHealth) in Greenbrae, California. The issuance was approved by the California Health Facilities Financing Authority (CHFFA), chaired by Treasurer Ma. Proceeds of the note will be used by MarinHealth to finance Read More