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News from August 2024

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Legal Landscape of cities located within Los Angeles County: 35,564 lawyers in good standing as of July

By LAX Leader | Aug 31, 2024

Cities located within Los Angeles County saw 35,564 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of July, according to the State Bar of California.

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Los Angeles County home sales in week ending Aug. 24

By LAX Leader | Aug 31, 2024

There were 111 reported residential sales in Los Angeles County in the week ending Aug. 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

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LADWP named most sustainable U.S. utility by J.D. Power

By LAX Leader | Aug 30, 2024

The Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) has been ranked as the most sustainable utility in 2024, according to the J.D. Power Sustainability Index. The index evaluates the current climate sustainability of utility companies and their plans for increasing clean energy.

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USC explores nature-inspired solutions for advanced carbon capture technologies

By LAX Leader | Aug 29, 2024

USC scientists are at the forefront of carbon capture research, drawing inspiration from nature’s most effective carbon-capturing systems to combat climate change.

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USC research reveals low turnout among minority voters could sway battleground states

By LAX Leader | Aug 29, 2024

New research by the Center for Inclusive Democracy at USC finds persistent low turnout for Latino, Asian-American, and Black voters in all nine swing states. Boosting these groups’ participation could be a gamechanger for the November election.

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Santa Clarita man indicted with facilitating $5M crime tourism ring

By LAX Leader | Aug 28, 2024

Law enforcement today arrested six defendants charged in a 46-count indictment alleging a Santa Clarita Valley man facilitated a crime tourism group of South Americans and other individuals who engaged in burglaries, thefts, and other crimes throughout the United States, then laundered millions of dollars in illicit proceeds.

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Youth sports program PlayLA receives $160M funding from Olympic Committees

By LAX Leader | Aug 27, 2024

PlayLA is an initiative to provide affordable and accessible sports programming to young Angelenos of all abilities. The initiative is made possible by the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the International Olympic Committee, which are investing $160 million to make sports more accessible to kids across Los Angeles ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028. This initiative is the single largest commitment to youth sport development in California.

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Which former LAX Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By LAX Leader | Aug 25, 2024

These former LAX Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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LAX Leader area weekly mass times

By LAX Leader | Aug 24, 2024

The following parishes in the LAX Leader coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Recent Los Angeles County home sales in week ending Aug. 17

By LAX Leader | Aug 24, 2024

There were 91 reported residential sales in Los Angeles County in the week ending Aug. 17, according to BlockShopper.com.

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LAX Leader area weekly mass times

By LAX Leader | Aug 17, 2024

The following parishes in the LAX Leader coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Los Angeles County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Aug. 10

By LAX Leader | Aug 17, 2024

There were 85 reported residential sales in Los Angeles County in the week ending Aug. 10, according to BlockShopper.com.

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California voters face key decisions on education funding, rent control in upcoming election

By LAX Leader | Aug 16, 2024

When Californians head to the polls in November, they will vote on 10 statewide ballot measures addressing critical policy issues such as affordable housing, climate resilience, and modernizing public schools. USC experts are available to discuss this year's statewide ballot propositions.

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Olympic flag arrives in Los Angeles ahead of 2028 Summer Games

By LAX Leader | Aug 14, 2024

LA Mayor Karen Bass waved the Olympic Flag to a large crowd of well-wishers and supporters from organizations that will all play a role in hosting the LA Summer Olympic Games 2028. Preparations are already well underway to make these Games as inclusive as possible.

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Marina Del Rey doctor: ‘Many individuals unknowingly live with chronic sinus issues’

By LAX Leader | Aug 12, 2024

No matter the severity of the condition or what symptoms present themselves, for a patient dealing with chronic sinusitis, their quality of life will be affected in some way. According to Dr. Farhad Sigari of Del Rey MD, many people don't realize that they could benefit from sinus treatment.

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USC experts available to comment on Democratic National Convention

By LAX Leader | Aug 12, 2024

Democratic Party delegates will convene in Chicago, Illinois, from Monday, August 19 to Thursday, August 22, for the Democratic National Convention. During this event, Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, will formally accept the party’s nomination.

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Los Angeles advises residents to prepare for natural disasters

By LAX Leader | Aug 12, 2024

The City of Los Angeles' Emergency Management Department offers advice and tips for Angelenos on preparing for natural disasters, including earthquakes. For more information, visit Ready.LACity.gov.

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Home prices in Los Angeles County during June 2024 increased compared to the same period in 2023

By LAX Leader | Aug 11, 2024

In June, the median sale price of a home in Los Angeles County rose by $61,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 98.3%.

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LAX Leader area weekly mass times

By LAX Leader | Aug 10, 2024

The following parishes in the LAX Leader coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Home sales in Los Angeles County during week ending Aug. 3

By LAX Leader | Aug 10, 2024

There were 92 reported residential sales in Los Angeles County in the week ending Aug. 3, according to BlockShopper.com.