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Two large black vehicle batteries, one labeled "Super Start Marine Deep Cycle" and the other "MagnaPower Bronze," sit side-by-side on the ribbed bed of a truck. To the right, a smaller black rectangular electronic component with brass terminals is also visible.

As more switch to lithium batteries, questions about cost and safety grow

If there’s someone who knows and loves fixing cars, it’s Ciro Cornejo,…
A side profile of a mountain lion (cougar) with a tracking collar prowling across a dirt path at night. In the dark background, the illuminated Hollywood sign is visible on a hillside under a night sky.

California’s Endangered Species Law update complicates Mountain Lion encounters 

In February, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife added six distinct…
A Sean Kakumu sunglasses and a dark polo shirt stands outdoors near tiled columns and a railing, with a blue object partially obscuring the foreground.

Hart High swim team begins new season under coach Sean Kakumu

At Hart High School, the swim team is diving into a new…
Colorful Alice in Wonderland-themed display featuring the Cheshire Cat grinning behind a large teacup and a tilted “10/6” hat sign, flanked by two oversized playing card guards holding spears. Two teal velvet chairs sit in front on a black-and-white checkered floor, creating a whimsical photo backdrop.

A carpenter and the client who trusted him to build a memorial for her lost child

Thinking of a special way to enhance your party, or perhaps you…
The building is a prominent example of Brutalist architecture, a style characterized by its heavy use of raw, board-formed concrete and functional, geometric shapes. In the image, you can see the distinctive vertical concrete columns and the "COMMONS" signage at the top, along with the characteristic ivy-covered pillar that has become a staple of the building's aesthetic.

COC students face financial hurdles on path to four-year degrees

Business management major Gianna Delgado and business administration major Victor Velásquez share…
A roadside Shell gas station sign displays high fuel prices—regular, plus, V-Power, and diesel—at an intersection, with cars passing by and dry hills in the background.

Rising gas prices in California fuel frustration among college students

If you work a 9-5 or are a college student who commutes,…
Firefighters in yellow gear battle a large roadside wildfire as tall flames and thick smoke engulf dry brush next to a paved road, with a fire engine parked nearby and visibility reduced by haze.

Los Angeles County Fire Department’s ‘Ready, Set, Go’ program aims to improve community fire safety

Over the winter, it rained a lot, but now we have something…
A fenced industrial facility with electrical equipment and power lines, featuring a prominent warning sign that reads “Danger: Lithium Ion Battery Storage Facility,” along with an address and emergency contact numbers. Hills and a partly cloudy sky are visible in the background.

Lithium-Ion battery storage concern local businesses in SCV

On a 3.2-acre site next to an Edison substation sits an 80-megawatt…