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The phrase “spring in L.A.” has about the same level of meaninglessness as “ it feels like a Tuesday .” Yes, we have jacaranda season and June gloom (or May gray) — both of which fall in the three months known as spring — but it’s hard to think much more of spring in this part of the world than “a little warmer than winter” and “slightly cooler than the summer.” That’s the price of living in year-round Mediterranean pleasantness: We forgo the seasonal rejuvenation that inspires poets and songwriters . All that is true if your idea of L.A. encompasses only the paved landscapes of the city and its suburbs. Venture just beyond the reach of our northern urban frontier and into the San Gabriel Mountains, and you’ll see a real spring unfolding — snow melting, rivers and streams flowing, wildlife emerging — in sublime glory. This isn’t news to hikers or anyone else who spends time wandering in the local mountains. We salivate over the springs and summers nurtured by a winter of decent rain and snow ( as this one was );

A premier L.A. County teaching hospital has fired one of its highest-ranking doctors following a two-year investigation that found he regularly gawked at the genitalia of anesthetized patients and never disclosed that he was being paid by a medical device company whose products he used on patients. Staff members at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, a public hospital run by the county, told investigators that Dr. Louis Kwong sometimes looked under the surgical covers of Black males who were under anesthesia and discussed the “genitals of the day,” according to his discharge notice, which was obtained by The Times. Kwong also discussed his favorite sex positions and his preference for “auto-erotic asphyxiation,” his colleagues told investigators. Additionally, investigators found that Kwong, an orthopedic surgeon, received more than $700,000 from the medical device company Zimmer Biomet, which makes joint replacements, without reporting the conflict of interest to the county. He flew twice on the company’s private plane to its Indiana headquarters with medical residents from the hospital, according to the Feb. 27 notice informing him of his firing. The discharge notice makes no mention of the gun that

Devin Haney vs Ryan García: Round x Round EN VIVO; resultados de la velada (Steve Marcus / Associated Press) El “rey de la controversia”, Ryan García, va por el título de peso superligero que tiene en su poder Devin Haney, un día después de haber dado tres libras sobre su peso. Ryan García poco a poco se ha convertido en el “rey de la controversia”. Las distracciones y lo que parecen ser problemas personales, que algunos consideran como falta de estabilidad emocional, ponen en duda de la posibilidad de ver a un García listo para dominar el boxeo. El sábado, García (24-1, 20 KOs) va por el título de peso superligero del Consejo Mundial del Boxeo que tiene en su dominio el invicto David Haney (31-0, 15 KOs). Sin embargo, entre todas las extrañas publicaciones y comportamientos de ‘King Ry’, se le suma que en el pesaje del viernes, García dio 3.2 libras más sobre lo estipulado, por lo que debido a una apuesta que hizo con su rival durante la conferencia de prensa del jueves, tendrá que pagar medio millón de dólares por cada

Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to reports of an aircraft off the runway at the Paso Robles Municipal Airport. It happened Friday at about 11:24. When first responders arrived they found an aircraft 300 feet off the runway that had flipped over and was on its roof. After making access to the plane first responders found three trapped inside. Fire officials say the plane was leaking fuel from both wings. Fire officials controlled the leak and extricated the three people in the plane. Fire officials say two people were treated at the scene and one person was taken to the hospital. First responders say their condition is ‘stable’. The incident has been turned over to the NTSB for further investigation. No further information has been released about the cause of the plane flipping or the identity of those involved.

With Earth Day on Saturday, North County residents are showing their commitment to the planet by cleaning up their community and homes. In Atascadero, those wanting to purge their homes of trash can do so between April 20th and 27th. Every household who is a WM customer in Atascadero can receive one voucher to use for free trash dumping services at the Chicago Grade Landfill – located at 2290 Homestead Rd in Templeton. They must simply present proof of address or a WM invoice at the WM office to receive their voucher. Public Sector Manager Elizabeth Gomez shared how the week of free trash drop-off aligns with WMs mission to protect the environment. You just don’t understand the importance of it is in going forward that we do protect our environment, that we are good stewards of, you know, where we live and what we need to do with items that we are no longer using. And there is a proper way to dispose of them and we are always there to help them to do that, Gomez said. Those whod like to help pick

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