U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis were among the dignitaries at Humphreys Avenue Elementary School July 19 to announce a $10 million federal grant to help build a pedestrian and bicycle crossing over the Long Beach (710) Freeway near the school. The grant will make it safer for students walking or riding bikes to the school.
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Lynwood councilman named to Measure A oversight board
Wave Staff Report LYNWOOD — City Councilman Oscar Flores has been appointed by County Supervisor Janice Hahn to the county’s Measure A Citizens Oversight Advisory […]
Ground broken on Montebello grade separation project
Officials gathered July 10 to break ground on the Montebello Corridor Grade Separation Project that will replace a dangerous railroad crossing on Montebello Boulevard. The $220 million project is part of the Alameda Corridor-East Project undertaken by the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments.
Ground broken for entertainment production campus
Mayor Karen Bass, center, joins other dignitaries July 16 for ground-breaking ceremonies for East End Studios Mission Campus. The $230 million project in the city Arts District east of downtown will feature five stages ranging in size from 14,000 to 35,000 square feet and other amenities for entertainment production.
State grant helps put Lynwood students on career paths
Lynwood Unified School District students will be able to enhance career technical education pathways through a $2.2 million Golden State Pathways Program grant. Through the program, the district will form academic and industry partnerships to provide students with hands-on training.
Local entrepreneurs complete business training program
Jose Miguel, co-owner of Las Sirenas – Mexican Grill & Seafood in Pico Rivera, speaks during a graduation ceremony for participants in a business training program conducted in conjunction with the city of Pico Rivera and Asociación de Emprendedor@s. Twenty-one business owners completed the training program.
Topgolf facility completed at Montebello Golf Course
An aerial view shows the recently renovated Montebello Golf Course, complete with a three-story Topgolf facility. The renovation project, also included the Montebello Golf Course, cost about $47 million.
Exide battery plant may be added to EPA Superfund list
Large tarps supported by scaffolding cover what remains of the Exide Technology plant in Vernon. The federal Environmental Protection Agency has added the site to its national priorities list of Superfund sites. The listing could pave the way for federal resources to fund and oversee cleanup efforts of the contaminated groundwater.
Paramount, Bellflower renew contracts with Sheriff’s Dept.
By Arnold Adler Contributing Writer LAKEWOOD — Deputies from the Lakewood Sheriff’s Station will patrol the neighboring cities of Bellflower and Paramount for the next […]
Former MTA land becomes mixed-use development
Wave Wire Services BOYLE HEIGHTS — A former vacant site has been developed into a mixed-use complex, providing about 76 residential units and shops on […]