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There is a weakening cold front crossing SoCal, ushering in colder air.
This second storm will bring heavier snow accumulations and lower snow levels to 5,000 feet on Tuesday.
Isolated showers are possible Tuesday before we get a lull in the action Wednesday.
A third storm late this week will bring another round of rain.
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1. LA economic and tourism leaders announce ‘LA is Open’ campaign
Amid efforts to boost the local economy in the Los Angeles region, officials Monday announced the “LA is Open” initiative, a so-called “recovery campaign” aimed at promoting the tourism industry and supporting small businesses impacted by January’s fires.
“LA is Open” is intended to signal that Los Angeles is open for business, resilient and ready to welcome visitors from around the world, according to officials.
The initiative is an overarching campaign linking and showcasing other programs with the same goal such as Shop LA, Dine LA and Discover LA.
“Through this bold new campaign, we are sending a clear message that Los Angeles is open for business and ready to welcome everyone back to LA to explore all that our vibrant city has to offer,” Bass said in a statement.
2. Cal State LA program using higher education to prevent recidivism in state prisons
California State University, Los Angeles, launched its Prison Graduation Initiative in 2016, becoming the first public university in the state to offer bachelor’s degrees to incarcerated people.
The program has since expanded to other prisons, and most recently to the California Institution for Women in Chino in 2023.
So far over 70 students have completed their degrees, and none who have gone through the program have reoffended.
The prison education program is designed to graduate students in two years.
Since President Donald Trump took office in January, he’s rolled back green energy policies in favor of fossil fuel production. His signature tax and spending law, signed over the summer, mandated three dozen new oil and gas leases in federal waters of the Gulf and Alaska.
And now the administration appears poised to open up drilling leases off the coast of California for the first time in decades.
The plan, which was first reported by the Washington Post, will be announced in the coming weeks, with the Interior Department telling Spectrum News it plans to propose a five-year plan for oil and gas leases on the outer continental shelf by the end of the year.
(AP Photo/Wally Fong, File)
Around the Nation
1. FIFA announces pass system to speed up visa appointments for World Cup 2026 ticket holders
2. On eve of crown prince’s Washington visit, Trump says he will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia
3. SNAP recipient details stress over benefits during government shutdown
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LeBron’s returns to practice: What it means for the Lakers’ lineup
In a new episode of “Lakeshow,” Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan discuss LeBron James’ return to practice and when we can expect him to play this week.
Plus, they talk about the best in the Western Conference Luka Doncic’s amazing hot streak and its sustainability with James’ return.
Click the link above to watch or listen to the new episode.
SoCal Snapshot
Utah Mammoth defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) battles Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry, left, battle for position during the first period of Monday’s NHL game in Anaheim. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)