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California Accelerates Wildfire Safety Projects with Streamlined

1 week ago | hoodline.com | Ben Levine

Source: Cabruta08, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsIn response to a recent emergency proclamation by Governor Gavin Newsom, California has launched a new online system aimed at quickly approving state-level forest and vegetation management projects to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires.
Woman in Critical Condition After Late-Night Shooting in El Sereno,

1 week ago | hoodline.com | Ben Levine

An early morning shooting in El Sereno has left a woman in critical condition, creating a ripple of concern in the Los Angeles community. The incident unfolded shortly after midnight on Wednesday, when reports of gunfire led police to the intersection of Templeton Street and Pueblo Avenue. According to KTLA, the 33-year-old victim was standing near the reported location when she heard a gunshot and subsequently realized that she had been hit.
710 Freeway in Long Beach Closed Northbound Due to Significant Diesel

1 week ago | hoodline.com | Ben Levine

Commuters faced a standstill Thursday morning as all northbound lanes of the 710 Freeway in Long Beach were forced to close; the result of a diesel spill that has clogged the artery of Southern California's traffic flow. The closure was announced early in the day after a tanker truck released its contents onto the roadway near the Del Amo Boulevard exit, as reported by NBC Los Angeles.
Los Angeles County Public Health Issues Health Advisories for Santa

1 week ago | hoodline.com | Ben Levine

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is advising beachgoers in select areas to think twice before diving into coastal activities. Concerns over health risks have emerged after officials flagged heightened bacterial levels in ocean waters near certain Los Angeles County beaches. Specifically, the Santa Monica Pier area in Santa Monica and the vicinity of Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach have been earmarked for public caution due to bacterial measurements exceeding health standards.
Minor NFL Transactions: 4/16/25

1 week ago | profootballrumors.com | Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:Dallas CowboysSigned: OT Tyron SmithSan Francisco 49ersSuspended: OT Isaac AlarconTennessee TitansWaived: DT McTelvin Agim, G Logan Bruss (failed physical), DT Isaiah Iton, DB Gervarrius OwensReleased: LB Curtis Bolton, WR Stanley Morgan Jr.You may be wondering what Tyron Smith is doing on this list after the lineman decided to retire.
Bears Extend LB T.J. Edwards

1 week ago | profootballrumors.com | Ben Levine

April 16th, 2025 at 7:32pm CST by Ben Levine The Bears have locked up another key member of their defensive core. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the team has signed LB T.J. Edwards. [RELATED: Bears To Extend CB Kyler Gordon]The new deal is worth $20MM over two years. The extension contains $16.6MM in guaranteed money. Edwards was entering the final season of a three-year deal he signed with Chicago in 2023.
Patriots Pursued Maxx Crosby, Myles Garrett; Could Select Edge Rusher At No. 4

1 week ago | profootballrumors.com | Ben Levine

The Patriots have been active reworking their pass-rush depth this offseason, so it shouldn’t be surprising that the front office pursued two of the biggest names on the market. According to Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda.com, the Patriots “had desires” to trade for Maxx Crosby and Myles Garrett. New England’s pursuit of the two extension/trade candidates surely preceded their free agent spending spree.
Raiders OT Kolton Miller Seeking New Contract

1 week ago | profootballrumors.com | Ben Levine

Kolton Miller is seeking a new contract, and that pursuit is temporarily keeping him away from practice. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Raiders offensive lineman is skipping the team’s voluntary offseason program as he pushes for an extension. At this point of the year, it’s entirely within Miller’s rights to skip out on voluntary practices for any reason.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta File

1 week ago | hoodline.com | Ben Levine

Governor Gavin Newsom, along with Attorney General Rob Bonta, has moved to the courts to challenge the president's imposition of tariffs through unilateral executive action. The lawsuit, as reported by the official Governor of California, was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, demanding that President Trump's tariffs be declared void and their implementation halted.
Mongols Motorcycle Club Members Charged with Murder and Assault in

1 week ago | hoodline.com | Ben Levine

Los AngelesMongols Motorcycle Club Members Charged with Murder and Assault in Vicious Gang Rivalry in OntarioPublished on April 16, 2025Two members of the Mongols Motorcycle Club have been implicated in the murder and assault of a rival gang member in Ontario last month. Arrests and charges stem from a deadly encounter at a local bar.