By Reuters | March 17, 2019 at 11:33 am Reuters A leaky gasoline tanker exploded in south Los Angeles on Sunday, injuring two people and sending at least one manhole cover flying into the air and flames shooting out of a storm drain to threaten nearby buildings. A plume of thick black smoke rose into the sky over 216 West Slauson Avenue in Florence as planes headed for nearby Los Angeles International Airport, according to photographs on social media. “At 7:45 a.m., there were reports of a gas leak with an explosion,” firefighter Nicholas Prange told Reuters in a phone interview. “Fire was coming from a storm drain and a leaking tanker,” he said. Initially it was thought to be a natural gas explosion, but authorities later determined it was “a 9,000-gallon gasoline tanker that was leaking,” LAFD said on its website. “The fumes came into contact with an unknown ignition source and exploded into flames,” LAFD said. Arson investigators … [Read more...] about Two people hurt in Los Angeles gasoline tanker blast
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The Latest: 2 hurt in Los Angeles blast following gas leak
Updated 12:18 pm CDT, Sunday, March 17, 2019 LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on an explosion in Los Angeles (all times local): 10 a.m. Authorities say a 9,000-gallon (34,000-liter) tanker leaking gasoline caught fire and caused an explosion that injured two people in South Los Angeles. The fire department says the blast Sunday morning reverberated through storm drains and sent manhole covers into the air. Dozens of firefighters took about an hour to douse the fire, which sent up a huge plume of smoke visible across the city. Officials say two people were hospitalized with unknown injuries. At least two nearby structures were exposed to flames. The extent of the damage isn't immediately known. An investigation is underway in the neighborhood about 6 miles (10 kilometers) south of downtown Los Angeles. ___ 8:55 a.m. Authorities say multiple people have been hurt in an explosion following reports of an underground gas leak in South Los Angeles. The fire department says … [Read more...] about The Latest: 2 hurt in Los Angeles blast following gas leak
The Latest: Storm damages roads to alpine tourist town
SAUSALITO, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on storms hitting the West (all times local):2:50 p.m.Storms heavily damaged roads to an alpine tourist destination high in Southern California's San Jacinto Mountains and officials are discouraging people from visiting.Caltrans spokeswoman Terri Kasinga says the storms damaged parts of roads leading to Idyllwild and other communities about 100 miles (161 kilometers) east of Los Angeles, but access was not cut off.Kasinga say crews were arriving Friday to begin repairs to State Routes 74 and 243 under an $8 million emergency contract.A route combining surviving portions of the two mountain highways still connected the mountain communities to the world but authorities urged outsiders to stay away.Highways were also damaged in the nearby San Bernardino Mountains, where ski resorts around Big Bear Lake have an abundance of snow.———11 a.m.Heavy snow is falling in California's Sierra Nevada, making for a treacherous trek to the … [Read more...] about The Latest: Storm damages roads to alpine tourist town
World Series 2018: Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Sandy Koufax, Jackie Robinson and the Boys of Summer. Ted Williams to Yaz and the Impossible Dream. Manny Ramirez. Pedro Martinez. Bill Buckner. Fenway Franks and Dodger Dogs. Ebbets Field, the Green Monster. "Sweet Caroline'' or "I Love L.A.'' Yet for all their rich history — dating back to Babe Ruth on the mound — the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers have rarely crossed paths heading into this World Series. Only once before in October, and that was more than a century ago. Game 1 of the World Series is Tuesday night. The Red Sox will play either the Los Angeles Dodgers or the Milwaukee Brewers. (Published Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018) In fact, Clayton Kershaw has never even pitched at Fenway Park. Consider this: Going into Game 1 on Tuesday night, the Dodgers have beaten the Red Sox in Boston just one time. That came on June 12, 2004. And guess who scored and drove in a run for the Dodgers during that 14-5 romp? Steep Prices for World Series Tickets at Fenway … [Read more...] about World Series 2018: Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
First look at Long Beach’s “8 by ’28” projects, coming as Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Olympic Games
By Harry Saltzgaver | [email protected] | Grunion GazettePUBLISHED: August 19, 2018 at 10:25 am | UPDATED: August 19, 2018 at 10:27 am Last February, after it had been announced that Long Beach is a large part of plans for Los Angeles to host the 2028 Olympic Games, Mayor Robert Garcia unveiled his “8 by 28” plan for capital improvements, and the City Council approved it. Long Beach is set to host water polo, handball, triathlon (Olympic and Paralympic), marathon swimming, BMX racing and sailing, with the potential of more events being added as venues develop. A Long Beach Sports Park at and near the Long Beach Convention Center will be the focal point here, but the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier will host sailing, and other events run down the coast. Beyond sports venues, some of the projects are on the list to handle transportation for the expected large crowds and/or amenities for them once they get to Long Beach. And not all of the work need be paid for by Long Beach, … [Read more...] about First look at Long Beach’s “8 by ’28” projects, coming as Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Olympic Games