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Residents in Aliso Viejo are speaking out against local officials, saying the herbicides being sprayed in their neighborhoods are making them sick. Locals said they’ve been complaining about the chemicals for months, however, the Aliso Viejo Community Association claims there’s nothing to worry about. Carolyn McCuan, an Aliso Viejo resident, said the chemicals have caused her to suffer a variety of symptoms. “I had headaches, rashes on my face and arms, chronic fatigue,” said McCuan. McCuan is part of a Toxic-Free OC, a group of Aliso Viejo residents who aim to stop the chemical’s continued use in the city. The group is greatly concerned about the chemical’s lasting health effects on locals. The herbicide, called Cheetah Pro, was recently sprayed at Canyon View Park which is located behind McCuan’s home. Workers contracted by the Aliso Viejo Community Association spraying herbicides at a local park. (Carolyn McCuan) Workers contracted by the Aliso Viejo Community Association spraying herbicides at a local park. (Carolyn McCuan) The weed killing chemical, Cheetah Pro, is being sprayed at local parks and green spaces in Aliso Viejo. Carolyn McCuan’s test result shows

There’s frustration among residents on the westside after several vehicles were broken into early Thursday morning. Numerous break-ins occurred in the Playa Del Rey neighborhood. Trent Marlow was one of the victims. His car was broken into by the thief. Marlow says at least five other vehicles were targeted in the area. “I don’t know what they were looking for,” Marlow told KTLA 5’s Sandra Mitchell. “I didn’t have any valuables in my car, so they didn’t get anything.” There were many surveillance cameras in the area that captured the suspect at work. The individual uses a small hammer-like tool and a flashlight to gain entry into the vehicles. Steve Ross’s car was also targeted, but the alarm on his vehicle wasn’t triggered. “They break the window, but it stays intact,” he said. “And they’ll place it somewhere and there’s no alarm.” Surveillance video shows the suspect breaking into a vehicle in Playa Del Rey. Victims spoke with KTLA on April 19, 2024. (KTLA) Shattered glass lays next to a vehicle that was broken into in the Playa Del Rey area. Victims spoke with KTLA

Mayor Karen Bass Friday nominated longtime Pacific Gas and Electric executive Janisse Quiñones to be general manager of the Department of Water and Power. Bass’ selection comes after a nationwide search for a new leader, prompted by general manager Martin Adams’ announcement he would be retiring. Quiñones is expected to lead the department through the transition toward 100% clean energy by 2035. The appointment will be referred to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners, and later to the City Council’s Energy and Environment Committee, followed by a confirmation vote by the full council. “The Department of Water and Power has made important progress toward embracing clean energy, meeting its decarbonization goals, modernizing its infrastructure to be more resilient, getting to a reliant and resilient water future and ensuring vulnerable communities have access to affordable utilities,” Bass said. “I look forward to working with Janisse to deliver for the people of Los Angeles. This is a transformational period for the department as we make decisions that will build toward the goal of 100% renewable energy by 2035 and I am confident that Janisse’s experience overseeing

In series losses to the San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals at the start of a nine-game homestand, the Dodgers’ struggles had followed a few recurring themes. Their starting pitching wasn’t great. Their bullpen repeatedly stubbed its toe. And their top-heavy lineup teetered with everyone from Chris Taylor to Freddie Freeman scuffling to start the season. If all that wasn’t enough, the Dodgers added another problem to the mix Friday night. In a 9-4 loss to the New York Mets to open a three-game weekend series, the Dodgers’ already shaky defense committed several more costly errors, emerging as the latest problem to address in what has become a 2-5 skid at Chavez Ravine. “Overall, not a whole lot of positives, to be quite honest,” manager Dave Roberts said. “All facets of the game, we didn’t perform.” Friday could have been a day for the Dodgers (12-10) to take a step forward. Yoshinobu Yamamoto grinded through the longest start of his rookie season, completing six stressful innings despite giving up four runs (one was unearned, thanks to some defensive miscues in the second) and seven hits.

There’s frustration among residents on the westside after several vehicles were broken into early Thursday morning. Numerous break-ins occurred in the Play Del Rey neighborhood. Trent Marlow was one of the victims. His car was broken into by the thief. Marlow says at least five other vehicles were targeted in the area. “I don’t know what they were looking for,” Marlow said to KTLA 5’s Sandra Mitchell. “I didn’t have any valuables in my car, so they didn’t get anything.” There were many surveillance cameras in the area that captured the suspect at work. The individual uses a small hammer-like tool and a flashlight to gain entry into the vehicles. Steve Ross’s car was also targeted, but the alarm on his vehicle wasn’t triggered. “They break the window, but it stays intact,” he said. “And they’ll place it somewhere and there’s no alarm.” Surveillance video shows the suspect breaking into a vehicle in Playa Del Rey. Victims spoke with KTLA on April 19, 2024. (KTLA) Shattered glass lays next to a vehicle that was broken into in the Playa Del Rey area. Victims spoke with

By Matthew Rodriguez Updated on: April 20, 2024 / 1:14 AM EDT / KCAL News USC announces no outside speakers or honorees at 2024 graduation ceremony USC announces no outside speakers or honorees at 2024 graduation ceremony 02:28 The University of Southern California is removing outside speakers and honorees from next month’s graduation ceremony after a controversial decision to ban the university’s valedictorian from delivering her commencement speech. “To keep the focus on our graduates, we are redesigning the commencement program,” USC said in a statement Friday afternoon.  The administration slated “Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M. Chu as the commencement speaker for the Class of 2024, according to a recently deleted page from the university’s website.  “Given the highly publicized circumstances surrounding our main-stage commencement program, university leadership has decided it is best to release our outside speakers and honorees from attending this year’s ceremony,” the school said. “It is important that our full attention be on our remarkable graduates. We will be celebrating their accomplishments in a way that reflects the unity we love so much about our Trojan Family.” The change comes

The spotlight shined on great literature Friday night at the 44th Los Angeles Times Book Prizes ceremony at USC’s Bovard Auditorium, where 13 winners took the stage to celebrate their honors and, in some cases, call attention to the free speech controversy unfolding on campus. A political undercurrent ran through the night’s speeches following the university’s cancellation of a commencement speech by pro-Palestinian valedictorian Asna Tabassum. Emily Carroll, who won the Book Prizes’ graphic novel/comic category, ended her speech by calling on USC to restore Tabassum’s appearance, “so that she may inspire her community of peers with, as she’s put it, her ‘message of hope.’ Also, I would like to express my own solidarity with Asna and also my solidarity with Palestine.” Applause drowned out Carroll’s words at times. Later, Tananarive Due, who won for science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction, used her speech to add: “As we face the horrors in our in our cities, in Gaza and elsewhere, and witness true-life racism, homophobia, Islamophobia and antisemitism, let us honor the courage of young people.” They, Due said, have been the drivers of change