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SAN FRANCISCO — Jetliners emit vast amounts of greenhouse gases and toxic chemicals, but the airline industry says it wants to clean up itself.Some of the nation’s largest commercial airlines and air cargo carriers are banding together to solve the problem under the industry group Airlines for America. The group on Wednesday announced a partnership with the California Air Resources Board to develop policies that pave the way for widespread adoption of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).Currently, these fuels are based on food waste and agricultural crops, but alternative fuels, including hydrogen, are on the horizon. United Airlines began using some…

Los Angeles County announced Wednesday that it has filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo and Coca-Cola over plastic pollution and misleading the public about the recyclability and environmental impact of their products. The lawsuit also accuses both companies of failing to disclose serious environmental and health hazards associated with plastic packaging. “The lawsuit alleges that Coca-Cola and PepsiCo sold plastic beverages by claiming they were “recyclable,” even though they knew that plastic could not be easily disposed of without environmental impact. “We allege that the container misrepresented its environmental impact,” the county said in a statement. In addition to waste, the…

The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate their victory over the New York Yankees in Game 5 for the Baseball World Series championship, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in New York. The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate their victory over the New York Yankees in Game 5 for the Baseball World Series championship, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vazquez) The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate their Game 5 victory over the New York Yankees for the Baseball World Series championship on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Fans in Silver Lake after the Dodgers came…

Ecstatic fans took to the streets of Los Angeles Wednesday night to express their joy as the Dodgers won their eighth World Series.They became the first Major League Baseball team to win a World Series deciding game while trailing by five points.Fans flooded the streets near L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles and Whittier Boulevard in East Los Angeles, dancing, setting off fireworks and cheering. In Highland Park, neighbors banged pots and pans on their balconies as fireworks, cheers and a chorus of sirens rang out. And in Little Tokyo, fans gathered near the Shohei Ohtani mural to celebrate their…

For the first time in 36 years, the Dodgers have set a date for their World Series victory parade. That day is Friday.The morning parade begins at 11 a.m. at City Hall and ends on 5th Street near Figueroa Street. Dodgers members will be transported in double-decker buses. A celebration will follow at Dodger Stadium starting at 12:15 p.m., and tickets are required for this event. For fans in attendance, parking lot gates will open at 8:30 a.m. and stadium entry gates will open at 9 a.m. You can also purchase food and goods. In-stadium entertainment, including coverage of the…

Supporters of Los Angeles City Council candidate Isabel Jurado on Wednesday criticized her opponent, Councilman Kevin de Leon, for hiring a prominent local activist who was accused of harassment by a woman he dated last year. De Leon’s campaign paid Najee Ali $3,000 for campaign work this month, according to the City Ethics website.The woman, Susan Bradshaw, accused Ali of harassing her and threatening to distribute illegal images in March 2023 after their four-year relationship ended, according to court records. A judge granted her a restraining order against Ali.The allegations gained new attention on Wednesday, less than a week before…

The first significant rain of the season is expected to hit Southern California on Saturday, November 2nd. This is done after a warm and dry Halloween day.The National Weather Service expects a low-pressure system to pass over Southern California on Saturday, bringing rain across the region into the afternoon and evening.Meteorologists expect about a quarter of an inch of rain to fall in Los Angeles County. In Orange County and the Inland Empire, more rain is expected in mountainous areas, with meteorologists predicting between a quarter inch and a half inch of rain in lower elevations.Meteorologists are expecting a few…

Top line: A California Senate committee on Thursday passed a bill to study the feasibility of turning East L.A. into a city or borough. Why it matters: The bill originally directed the Los Angeles County Local Government Formation Commission (LAFCO) to conduct a feasibility study for East LA, an area of ​​120,000 residents with no mayor or city council. I asked for it. Thoughts on this bill: Hilda Solis, who represents East L.A. on the LA County Board of Supervisors, said she has opposed this bill from the beginning and sees it primarily as a form of state overreach.Background: Efforts…

A week after making national headlines for supporting the Menendez brothers’ countersuit, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón went a step further, announcing he would support the brothers’ request for clemency from Gov. Gavin Newsom. Eric Menendez and Lyle Menendez asked Newsom for clemency on Monday, and Gascon’s office supported the request in a letter to Newsom, the district attorney’s office announced in a news release. “I strongly support clemency for Eric Menendez and Lyle Menendez, who are currently serving life sentences without the possibility of parole. “We have been working to create new programs to help people reintegrate…

What you need to knowThe Dodgers defeated the Yankees 7-6 in Game 5, capping off a memorable season with a World Series victory over the Yankees. It was the Dodgers’ eighth World Series victory and first since 2020, but there was no victory parade because the season was shortened due to the pandemic. The World Series victory marks the team’s first full season championship in 36 years. Celebrations erupted across Los Angeles Wednesday night as one of the league’s most successful and storied clubs capped off a storied season with its eighth World Series victory. The Game 5 win was…