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CBS News
26-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
Fire crews battle Val Verde brush fire, no structures threatened
Julie Sharp is a digital producer at CBS Los Angeles. She is a South Bay native and majored in print journalism at Cal State University Long Beach. Julie previously reported for the Beach Reporter, contributed to the Palos Verdes Pulse and worked as a video journalist for CBS News before joining the CBS News Los Angeles website team.
CBS News
07-03-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Orange County 91 Freeway improvement project to ease congestion, breaks ground
In efforts to improve driver safety and relieve congestion on the 91 Freeway in Orange County, a 5-year, $779 million project is underway. The Orange County Transportation Authority, in partnership with Caltrans, broke ground on the SR-91 Improvement Project on Friday. The project is to take place in three phases. along a five-mile stretch between SR-57 and SR-55/Lakeview Avenue, with a completion target date of 2030. "It's more than a roadway, it's a lifeline," Anaheim City Councilmember Carlos Leon said. "This freeway keeps Anaheim, Orange County's largest city, moving." Improvements include the reconstruction of on-ramps and off-ramps, the addition of a regular eastbound lane for a portion of the project, and interchange improvements to lessen the need for drivers to merge and weave. Leon, who is also a board member of the Orange County Transportation Authority, said congestion along the 91 has long been a challenge, and that "some might even say that navigating it could count as an extreme sport." Orange County Supervisor and OCTA Board Chair, Doug Chaffee said the 91 is the backbone of the regional transportation network, linking Orange, Los Angeles and Riverside counties. "This project will lessen travel congestion and speed up travel times on this busy east/ west corridor," he said. Julie Sharp Julie Sharp is a digital producer at CBS Los Angeles. She is a South Bay native and majored in print journalism at Cal State University Long Beach.
CBS News
12-02-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Palisades Fire-ravaged residential property sells, for over $1 million
By Julie Sharp February 12, 2025 / 1:22 PM PST / KCAL News The first publicly listed home in the Palisades Fire-torn area has sold for "well" over $1 million. The Pacific Palisades property's listing agent said not all property owners in the area want to stay and rebuild after the fire, some need the money to move on, or just don't want to deal with rebuilding. Records show that the homeowners of the four-bedroom, three-bathroom home in the Palisades Highlands area bought it in 2005 for $1.54 million. The 10,000-square-foot lot was listed on Jan. 16 for $999,000. "We got a pretty good number for her (the seller) despite all things considered," Richard Schulman, of Schulman Team/KW Advisors said. Schulman said he got nearly 80 inquiries regarding the property, with six serious offers, ultimately selling to a local investor. He said the typical buyer for difficult properties, such as those destroyed by fire, would be a professional investor. Schulman's best advice to property owners looking to sell is, "Definitely do not sell off market." He said to talk to an agent and sell publicly to avoid getting lowballed. The 23,448-acre Palisades Fire exploded in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood on Jan.7. By the end of the day, the wildfire had decimated several neighborhoods. In all, 6,051 structures were destroyed and 788 structures were damaged. Property details for 17126 Avenida De La Herradura state, "While the land has been impacted by the recent Palisades fire, it presents a blank canvas for visionary buyers ready to reimagine its potential." Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass appointed Los Angeles businessman and civic leader Steve Soboroff to lead rebuilding efforts in the devastated Palisades community. California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to streamline the rebuilding of homes and businesses destroyed in the fires. Julie Sharp Julie Sharp is a digital producer at CBS Los Angeles. She is a South Bay native and majored in print journalism at Cal State University Long Beach.
