City of Carson to Build Playground for Children with all Abilities
In July, the Carson City Council unanimously approved the construction of an “all abilities playground” at Dolphin Park. The design...
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Sep 10, 20191 min read
LA Galaxy, Kimmelman Foundation to Build World-Class Athletic Complex in Carson
A new athletic and academic facility for underserved youth in the south bay is slated to be built in Carson. The complex, which is...
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Sep 10, 20191 min read
Retail Outlets Begin Construction and New Housing Being Built in Carson
There is a significant amount of new development happening in Carson, which in addition to new jobs will bring new shopping opportunities...
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Sep 10, 20191 min read
What is Going on with the Wilmington Exit off the 405?
In 2006 the city council and then-mayor Jim Dear approved a contract with Parsons Contractor to prepare plans to improve the Wilmington...
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Sep 10, 20193 min read
Carson Passes Budget on Time, But Dips Into Reserves
At 3:30 a.m. on June 19 after a marathon 10-hour meeting, the Carson City Council passed a nearly $92 million budget for the new fiscal...
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Sep 10, 20192 min read
Last Minute Special Council Meeting Sees the Elimination of Two Staff Positions
The Carson City Council voted on Tuesday, June 25 to immediately discontinue the passport services offered by the city, and effectively...
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Sep 10, 20193 min read
Carson, Facing Litigation, Considering “District Elections”
Key Public Forums this Month to Determine the Future of Carson Elections Prompted by legal threats from voting rights advocates, Carson...
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Mar 28, 20191 min read
Introducing James Foisia Park
On Dec. 4, 2018, the City Council unanimously voted to approve the renaming of General Winfield Scott Park to James M. Foisia Park....
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Mar 28, 20192 min read
Cal State Dominguez Hills Welcomes New President with Weeklong Celebration
The first week of February was the official inauguration of California State University, Dominguez Hills’ new and 11th president, Thomas...
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Mar 28, 20192 min read
Elito Santarina: A Community Pillar with Decades of Service
Elito Santarina has been serving the City of Carson for more than two decades. Sixteen of those years have been spent as a council member...
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Mar 28, 20192 min read
City Council Continues to Schedule “Special Meetings,” Straining Public Participation
City Council Convened Five Last Minute Meetings in 60 Days – Even on a Friday Night! In a distressing trend, a slim 3-2 majority of the...
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Mar 28, 20191 min read
Council Action Saves 200 Trucking Jobs
At the Feb. 5 city council meeting, a lengthy debate ensued over whether to force a local truck yard to cease its operations. Shippers...
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Mar 28, 20191 min read
Stroke Center Patients Win Fee Reduction
Last November, the City of Carson imposed a $70 monthly fee to the Joseph B. Jr. and Mary Anne O’Neal Stroke Center for visitors from...
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Mar 28, 20192 min read
Council Moves to Audit Cultural Arts Foundation, Other Non-Profits
At Issue: How Are Taxpayer Funds Being Used to Support City Events Run by Non Profits? On March 5 the city council discussed an item...
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Mar 28, 20192 min read
City Council Aides Subject to Possible Demotion
Two City of Carson Council aides may be “reclassified” and effectively demoted by the City Council. The debate over this issue has raised...
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Mar 28, 20191 min read
New Council Sworn In, 2020 Mayor’s Race Already Starting
November’s city election prompted the return of Jim Dear to the city council. Dear’s win meant the end of a 16-year city council career...
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Mar 28, 20191 min read
Voter-Approved Charter Grants Council $50,000 Pay Raise
On Feb. 5 the City Council voted unanimously to increase its salaries as allowed by the recently enacted City Charter. The previous...
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Mar 28, 20192 min read
City Budget Process Asks for Resident Feedback
Carson Has Run a Deficit for Most of Last Decade – What Does That Mean For You? Everyone knows you can’t spend more money than you have,...
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Oct 15, 20181 min read
Upcoming City Events
Breast Cancer 3-Mile Walk The City’s 7th Annual Think Pink Breast Cancer Walk is Oct. 21. Check in begins at 8 a.m. with a warm up at...
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Oct 15, 20181 min read
Cannabis Cultivation Permits Get Green Light
With a 3-2 vote, the Carson City Council has approved the first two permits for cannabis cultivation. In 2016, voters approved a...
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Oct 15, 20181 min read
In Memoriam: Anita Aves Santarina
Anita Aves Santarina, wife of Carson Councilman Elito Santarina passed away Sept. 22, after a lingering illness. Anita, a retired...
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