For more information, contact Stacie Greco at 352-264-6829 or Sgreco@alachuacounty.us, or stay updated by following the event on social media Keep up-to-date with all news and developments in your community The Second Annual Santa Fe Springs Celebration will take place at Poe Springs County Park in High Springs on Saturday Hosted by Alachua County and the Florida Springs Council family-friendly event brings the community together to celebrate Florida’s springs and rivers while raising awareness about the importance of protecting these vital water resources but pavement-pounding journalism is not free Join your neighbors who make this vital work possible Attendees can look forward to live performances by Porch Swing along with educational exhibits and craft vendors The event will also showcase a Plein Air art gathering featuring renowned local artists and an interactive activity hosted by Corks & Colors Studio Additional attractions will include dog soccer games by Soccer Collies and a selection of food trucks serving refreshments For more information, contact Stacie Greco at 352-264-6829 or Sgreco@alachuacounty.us, or follow the event on social media for updates Join your neighbors who make this work possible COVID-19 Resources. 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Members of the Downey Arts Coalition at the Downey Theatre Following its recent exhibit at the Downey Theatre I’m excited to see the Downey Arts Coalition’s (DAC) return to the Santa Fe Springs Art Fest this Saturday once the estate of Marie Ranklin Clarke who played a key role in the city’s cultural legacy which continues today with this annual festival Santa Fe Springs supports this massive art festival featuring art and community groups through their Arts In Public Places funding It’s a great place to spend some time with family or friends DAC’s exhibit is highlighted on the festival map at the Artist’s Alley It is the work of longtime curator and artist Andrew Hernandez He is joined by artist and curator Ronny Flores and they have curated more than 50 exceptional art pieces All of the artwork is exciting and affordable Flores is also exhibiting seven of her own pieces She is a prolific and frequent exhibitor at art festivals throughout the Southland Her artwork is inspired by her Mexican heritage and other Latino themes three of my favorite DAC artists — Lindsay Parks Sean Waldron and Ronny Flores — were ribbon winners in the juried exhibits I first saw Hector Silva’s work more than a decade ago Silva is a self-taught artist based in Los Angeles who has been producing work for more than 45 years he moved to the United States at the age of 17 He began drawing in his late 20s when he discovered his own talent He created his first portrait in 1982 of Lucille Ball Somehow a print reached her hands and she contacted Silva to acquire the original in 1984 This marked the beginning of his commercial career Living in Los Angeles with its rich Latino/Chicano culture Among his influences are religious iconography Silva says “I want my work to be accessible always giving the viewer a way into the image I feel that “high art” often excludes people I have some of Pinchi Michi’s colorful art in my office better known in the art world as Pinchi Michi is widely respected throughout the Los Angeles area and well known for her colorful and expressive style She has exhibited her artworks throughout California since 1998 She learned early on that art was meant to reach directly to the people and that any environment was made fuller and brighter for it Her art is highly influenced by her Mexican-American culture and she loves to paint with bold colors and representing her passion for music She exhibited with DAC for the first time at their recent Downey Theatre exhibit Purohit has a recent MA in art from Cal State Los Angeles Devanshi reconstructs traditional Indian miniature Paintings Her series of paintings present a combination of traditional Indian and contemporary painting methods using symbols and motifs her paintings maintain the richness and the beauty of the classic Indian Miniature Painting style The Downey Arts Coalition exhibit includes additional exceptional new artwork by local artists including some of my favorites such as Jasmine Hernandez All you have to do is show up and have a good time Copyright © 2023 The Downey Patriot Newspaper The first-of-its-kind facility will provide safe shelter to families experiencing homelessness as well as trauma-informed services including mental health a regional leader in serving children and families experiencing homelessness and the City of Santa Fe Springs are proud to announce the opening of Safe Families a new Interim Housing and Support Services Center that will serve hundreds of children and families annually in Los Angeles County The completed center is the first phase of the innovative "Homeless to Homeowner Campus," conceived by The Whole Child which will provide a comprehensive continuum care: bringing families in crisis under one roof for services and interim housing then providing permanent supportive housing in apartment units and ultimately allowing an opportunity to purchase a townhome unit Benefitting from land donated by the City of Santa Fe Springs valued at over $1.4 million as well as over $20 million in funding from Supervisor Hahn the facility is also a trauma-informed mental health hub focused on treating the effects of homelessness on children The center will house up to 40 families at a time as they transition from homelessness to permanent supportive housing The first floor of the building contains amenities: a computer lab treatment rooms for mental health services Living units in the center include full kitchens "This represents the culmination of over six years of planning "To finally open this facility is a testament to the hard work of our Board We are grateful for all of their efforts to bring this transformative center to life." "As we continue to address the homelessness crisis we have to try new strategies and this Homeless to Homeowner Campus we are bringing to Santa Fe Springs is innovative," said Supervisor Janice Hahn "This first phase is perhaps the most important part This will be interim shelter for families in crisis with wrap around services to provide stability and support to parents and kids in what might be the worst chapter of their lives I applaud the Whole Child for their commitment to supporting families and setting them up for better futures and I hope this can be a model for us going forward." I want to sincerely thank The Whole Child for bringing the transformative Homeless to Homeowner Campus to our community and opportunity for families experiencing homelessness The Whole Child is not just addressing homelessness but offering a pathway to lasting change We are proud to partner with such a visionary organization to create a brighter future for our residents and thank them for making a meaningful difference in our city," said Mayor Bill Rounds The development team for this campus includes developers The Richman Group and award-winning architectural firm SVA Architects. Do not sell or share my personal information: The Santa Fe Springs Celebration brought the community together on Saturday to honor and educate attendees about Florida’s springs assets vital to the region’s environment and water supply the event carried a crucial message about the state of Florida’s water resources which supplies drinking water to 90% of Florida’s population is under increasing pressure from human activity and septic tanks all contribute to the fleeting health of the aquifer and springs communications director of the Florida Springs Council reinforced the importance of community involvement in protecting these fragile ecosystems Around 80% of springs statewide are considered impaired due to pollution and this degradation has led to algae growth that displaces native aquatic vegetation and disrupts wildlife including manatees and fish populations home to one of the largest concentrations of springs on the planet the river’s flow dropped below the state’s legally mandated minimum flow and level water use permits have continued to be approved “Since the last recovery strategy was put in place zero permits have been denied and 28 new permits have been approved that have increased water use rather than decreasing it,” Wells said some springs in the area have completely disappeared and no longer exist due to excessive water usage “So part of what Alachua County and the Florida Springs Council do behind the scenes when we’re not putting on celebrations is work together to ensure the next recovery strategy actually restores the flow in that river,” Wells said Held at Poe Springs and organized by the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department (EPD) and the Florida Springs Council the celebration featured a variety of activities The mission behind this event was to “get people out at a local spring to enjoy the springs but also learn from all the different exhibitors here,” Stacie Greco water conservation coordinator for Alachua County EPD expressed concerns about the future of the springs “I am passionate about the springs because it is where I live Jipson’s family-owned business Rum 138 provides kayak canoe and paddle board rentals to tourists coming to explore the river and springs The Jipson family also hosts events on their property as a way to raise and donate money to various springs conservation organizations “Anyone and everyone that wants to protect the springs needs to get rid of their grass,” Jipson said Jipson was working alongside a group of Florida scientists when they noticed that the Floridan Aquifer was 20 feet below normal levels “We’ve extracted so much water that rain does not put a dent in refilling what we’ve already taken out,” Jipson said “Sinkholes are opening up because the aquifer is depleting.” came to the spring’s celebration as a chance to show her artwork while supporting a cause that hits close to home for her “I’m actually from Gainesville originally so I grew up around the springs and would go tube down the river when I was younger,” Ehlers said Many springs conservationists hope that allowing attendees to experience the beauty of the Florida springs firsthand through lively event will make them more likely to support policies and actions that protect these natural treasures for future generations “When people see firsthand how special springs are they are more likely to become interested in protecting them,” Wells said and therefore we bear a responsibility to keep it special.” TrendingCommercialLos AngelesALionext signs lease worth $22M for Santa Fe Springs warehouseLogistics firm makes 10-year commitment to Mid-Cities distribution facility 11650 Burke Street in Santa Fe Springs (Getty Listen to this article00:001xKey PointsAI Generated.✨This summary is reviewed by TRD Staff has signed a 10-year lease for a 106,000-square-foot distribution center at 11650 Burke Street in Santa Fe Springs The lease, with a total value of more than $22 million, covers a Class A industrial building with 7,000 square feet of office space, 32-foot clear height, 16 dock-high doors, two grade-level doors, skylights and a 200-foot shared concrete truck court, according to L.A. Business First The facility also features a fenced yard with drive-around truck access The property is near the 605 freeway in the Mid-Cities region, an area along the border of Los Angeles and Orange counties popular with logistics, warehouse and shipping companies because of easy access to the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The industrial region also includes Cerritos NAI Capital’s Ryan Campbell represented Lionext Joel Hutak and Phillip De Rousse of Lee & Associates worked on behalf of the landlord Innovative Operations Solutions signed on as a tenant in the building in third-quarter 2018 for 106,110 square feet, according to a Lee & Associates industrial market report from the time SIGN UPAlso on the industrial real estate front, Rexford Industrial Realty, a major warehouse landlord in Southern California, recently sold a 102,300-square-foot industrial building in Lake Forest for $50.9 million The Sawtelle-based real estate investment trust traded the two-story building at 20 Icon Rexford is working on the redevelopment of a site it purchased in 2023 near LAX The industrial-focused REIT bought the 18-acre of a Hertz lot at 9000 Airport Boulevard for $143 million in a sale-leaseback deal Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Some features on this page require the use of a different browser The purpose of rule development is to strike the previously-adopted minimum flows for the Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers and Priority Springs (LSFIR) and adopt new minimum flows for the LSFIR and any associated recovery and prevention strategy Department-adopted MFLs and applicable recovery and prevention strategies are effective in all applicable water management districts without the need for further rulemaking and generally affects water use permittees The minimum levels and flows in this rule amendment would be used as a basis for imposing limitations on withdrawals of groundwater and surface water in the consumptive use permit regulatory process and for reviewing proposed surface water management systems in the environmental resource permit regulatory process The proposed rule will include minimum flows for the LSFIR and any associated recovery or prevention strategy required by section 373.0421 The LSFIR includes six Outstanding Florida Springs as defined by 373.802(4) To receive notifications on upcoming public meetings and the department's activities related to the rulemaking efforts, visit the water policy subscription page Notice of Workshop (Published March 22 Workshop Agenda (April 5th and 6th Workshop Presentation (April 5th and 6th Notice of Workshop (Published November 23 Workshop Agenda (December 10 Workshop Presentation (December 10 Notice of Rule Development and Workshop (Published July 17 Workshop Agenda (July 31 Workshop Presentation (July 31 Notice of Rule Development and Workshop (Published September 30 Workshop Agenda (October 14 Workshop Presentation (October 14 Notice of Rule Development (Published December 20 Draft Regulatory Strategy (July 31 Part I – Regulatory Strategy (December 10 There are currently no Events/Public Notices that match the selected criteria A man was found dead in Santa Fe Springs on Wednesday night and is believed to be a hit-and-run victim Officers responded to the 9900 block of Cedardale Drive around 9:00 p.m following reports of a man lying in the driveway entrance to the San Gabriel River Trail officers discovered the victim with a serious injury to his chest and several abrasions on his body Firefighters pronounced him dead at the scene The man was identified as 49-year-old Raymond L. Due to the nature of the victim’s injuries investigators suspect that a hit-and-run traffic collision occurred there is no description of the vehicle or the driver involved It is beneficial and ideal to seek legal counsel from a personal injury attorney if you or someone you know has been involved in a car accident due to another person’s negligence Our renowned hit-and-run accident lawyers provide free initial consultations we assess the specific circumstances of your case and consider essential factors that could impact the potential compensation you may be eligible to receive We can also help you obtain additional information or a police report if needed There are specific measures you can take to safeguard your rights to obtain compensation following a hit-and-run accident Not only can they help authorities apprehend the driver but they can also support your claim for maximum compensation I HAD AN ACCIDENT A recent study by ValuePenguin revealed that the increase in fatal hit-and-run incidents between 2012 and 2021 has vastly outpaced the overall rise in deadly crashes during the same period In 2021 alone (the most recent data available) 2,783 fatal crashes involved hit-and-runs—an 89.4% increase from the 1,469 incidents recorded in 2012 the total number of fatal crashes only rose by 27.4% over the same 10-year span California had the highest percentage of fatal crashes caused by hit-and-runs over the last decade with 10.1% of its deadly crashes involving such incidents and New Hampshire (1.4%) reported the lowest shares Hit-and-runs were more likely to occur at night with 9.5% of fatal nighttime crashes between 2012 and 2021 involving hit-and-runs 77.3% of all deadly hit-and-runs occurred at night Pedestrians were most often the victims of fatal hit-and-runs 62.8% of deadly hit-and-runs from 2012 to 2021 involved pedestrians and pedestrian fatalities increased by 53.7% during that time Six people were injured following a five-vehicle crash on the northbound 15 Freeway near Highway 138 in the Cajon Pass A bicyclist sustained serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Sacramento on Saturday evening According to the Sacramento Police Department and another woman and two children sustained injuries following a two-vehicle head-on crash in El Dorado Hills A motorcyclist was killed following a suspected DUI crash in Merced on Saturday afternoon Two young men were killed following a suspected DUI crash in Fresno on Friday night and two others sustained non-life-threatening injuries following a multi-vehicle collision in the Westlake community of Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon California’s Powerhouse Accident Lawyers With a consecutively proven track record Disclaimer: Not every one of our firm’s attorneys has received the recognitions stated here Visit the attorneys’ specific profile page under the ‘Our Firm’ tab for specific attorney recognitions (888) 488-1391 Do I Have A Case? 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the Santa Fe Springs shutdown is also being made to offset costs driven by inflation including higher ingredient and packaging prices “Continually optimizing our operational efficiency is an important move that enables us to drive growth create enhanced value for our customers and keep costs down for consumers who enjoy our products,” Rich’s spokesperson said The spokesperson did not respond by press time when asked to clarify what products are manufactured at the Sate Fe Springs facility Last year’s closures included a baked goods facility and a pizza plant Rich’s spokesperson emphasized that the company is focused on supporting the terminated employees through this transition by offering compensation packages career assistance and job search resources Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts sweeteners and other flavor options can elevate an already stellar coffee program — but only if it’s done right CEOs, CFOs and other leaders from retailers like Murphy USA Casey’s General Stores and Arko discuss the shifting gas landscape Want to share a company announcement with your peers The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines Your source for the latest collision repair industry news the distributor of collision repair parts across the Western U.S. announced the grand opening of its newest state-of-the-art distribution center in Santa Fe Springs This expansion will elevate service for customers across Southern California Nikola Corporation continues to deliver Hyla refueling solutions to support volume ramp-up for its Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks in Southern California The new Hyla modular refueling station is located at Tom's Truck Center at 13443 Freeway Dr It supports Nikola's goal of 14 refueling solutions by year-end reflecting a mix of Hyla and partner stations.  See also: Nikola, ITD Industries launch hydrogen station for heavy-duty transportation sector in Canada "Nikola is committed to leading the hydrogen revolution by collaborating with key industry partners to strengthen and expand our hydrogen supply chain,” Ole Hoefelmann “Our efforts to grow the Hyla refueling infrastructure underscore our dedication to meeting the rising demand for hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks and driving the transition to zero-emission transportation.”  With the addition of the Santa Fe Springs station Nikola is completing a hydrogen fueling triangle in Southern California Together with its Ontario and Long Beach stations this location now forms a network that spans multiple counties and serves a population of more than 12 million people Kevin Jones, Editorial Director Josh Fisher Jade Brasher Jeremy Wolfe, Editor Jenna Hume Eric Van Egeren SANTA FE SPRINGS — A man who was involved in a fight near a Santa Fe Springs swap meet was shot to death during a confrontation with security guards The chain of events started with a large fight and a possible shooting Arriving officers found the man suffering from a gunshot wound and he was pronounced dead at the scene Investigators determined that the deceased man had been armed with a firearm and shot at a group of people who left the scene "Armed swap meet security guards responded and confronted the armed suspect," he said One man was detained and arrested "for his role in the assault," Segura said Investigators believe the incident was gang-related Rulemaking is underway for the Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers (LSFIR) and Associated Priority Springs Minimum Flow and Levels (MFL) and the Outstanding Florida Springs Rule If you have any questions, please contact OWP_Rulemaking@FloridaDEP.gov.  To receive notifications on upcoming public meetings and the department's activities related to the rulemaking efforts, visit the water policy subscription page Follow the links below for rulemaking efforts associated with these topics: Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers (LSFIR) and Priority Springs Minimum Flows and Levels (MFLs) - The Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers and associated priority springs MFL has been re-evaluated and rulemaking is underway to update the existing rule along with the prevention and recovery strategy Department-adopted MFLs and applicable recovery and preventions strategies are effective in all applicable water management districts without the need for further rulemaking and generally affect water use permits Outstanding Florida Springs– Springs are of great importance to Florida’s unique ecosystem and provide exceptional recreational opportunities to Florida residents and our visitors The department has been required to adopt uniform rules (2016-01 Laws of Florida) for issuing permits that prevent harmful groundwater withdrawals and to develop a uniform definition of the term “harmful to the water resources” which will provide the water management districts with minimum standards for protecting these unique systems Suwannee River and Associated Springs MFLs and Recovery and Prevention Strategies – This MFL will be adopted by the Department and will establish MFLs for the Upper and Middle Suwannee River and associated priority springs This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Sign Up for Newsletter Construction is under way on an innovative 5-acre complex in Santa Fe Springs that will feature interim and permanent supportive housing and affordabwe apartments for low-income and vulnerable seniors and families “From Homeless to Homeowner,” is the first of its kind in California The interim housing component of the development has received support from across the spectrum with Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn being its most ardent champion from inception providing seed funding of $4.8 million to the project “This is an important project that will not only provide safe temporary homes for families with children experiencing homelessness but will also provide these families with some stability and the support they need to get back on their feet This is going to fill a gap in our system in the Southeastern region of LA County and I am proud to support The Whole Child’s effort here.” The interim housing facility will be a three-story building fully developed and managed by The Whole Child The site could provide interim housing to up to 40 homeless families at any time and is expected to serve over 150 families per year It will feature a robust supportive services center with consultation rooms Supervisor Hahn said the complex will also include 101 affordable apartments and 18 town homes that will available for ownership The town homes will be constructed by Habitat for Humanity “My office secured nearly $5 million in funding for this project the first of its kind in Southeast LA County because I know we need more innovative programs like these in our community to help lift people out of homelessness The City of Santa Fe Springs provided the land and $1.1 million funding Additional support came from the state and philanthropy Chief Executive Officer of The Whole Child “We are grateful to The City of Santa Fe Springs and our many philanthropic partners for their early and unwavering support of this project We are glad to have found a path to full funding with the support of Governor Newson and Congresswoman Sanchez We are all deeply committed to a shared vision of ending family homelessness.” A trespasser was observed on surveillance video shortly before a massive blaze broke out at an RV dealership in Santa Fe Springs Police discovered the fire when they responded to a possible burglary about 12:30 a.m The 14 RVs destroyed were worth at least $150,000 each, KTLA reported The flames from Mike Thompson’s RV Superstore on Firestone Boulevard were visible for several miles a nearly 112,000-square-foot retail center in Santa Fe Springs An investor purchased the 8.12-acre property from a private seller according to brokerage WindWater Real Estate WindWater Chief Executive Rudy Caamano said the property was 80% leased at the time of the sale The center’s tenants include 99 Cents Only Stores The center is located at 11452-11568 Telegraph Rd “This is a (nearly) 9-acre site in the county of L.A on a corner that is freeway accessible and visible from Telegraph Road so it’s a really good piece of land in L.A He would not disclose the name of the buyer but said the buyer sold land downtown “and wanted to acquire this property because he feels that it’s a long-time coveted land play where he can generate income from the existing shopping center and tenants that are in place and is hoping to improve the site down the road Caamano said selling the site was an interesting process valued it based on the retail there today and not the development potential based on the land thinking it was worth closer to $28 million to $29 million “We were able to emphasize and focus on the land value and potential that could be achieved or extracted down the road This buyer saw that and really liked the opportunity,” Caamano said Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative Welcome Mickeymickey@disney.comManage MyDisney AccountLog OutSanta Fe Springs storage facility damaged in blazeMonday 2023A "stubborn" fire at a Santa Fe storage facility took firefighters hours to control.SANTA FE SPRINGS (KABC) -- Investigators are still working to determine what caused a stubborn fire that ripped through a storage facility in Santa Fe Springs late Sunday Multiple agencies assisted Santa Fe Springs in battling the fire and it took hours for firefighters to get all the hot spots under control "It was a very stubborn fire," said Santa Fe Springs Battalion Chief Mike Glaze "It looks like it started on the first floor and extended up to the second floor The financial value of the damage to the building and contents is still being evaluated After enduring the confines of an economy class cabin for over 12 hours and then being subjected to a hellish couple more hours in a customs and immigration hall queue at LAX a few months back my family and I arrived in Southern California for a 10-day stay On the itinerary were the usual things that tourists do but of course I also managed to squeeze a few car-related activities into the schedule SoCal’s car and pop culture from the 1950s and ‘60s has always interested me so during this whirlwind visit I really wanted to taste a little nostalgia we headed up to Burbank for the Friday night car meet at Bob’s Big Boy restaurant This location opened in 1949 and was designated a Point of Historical Interest by the state of California but beyond that the food was great and the parking lot show even better That’s a genuine barn-find Shelby Cobra by the way Heading out into the desert allowed us to take a drive down a little stretch of Historic Route 66 and hitting the drive-thru at the oldest operating In-N-Out Burger (East Foothill Blvd built in 1952) and the walk-up window at the oldest operating McDonald’s (Lakewood Blvd But none of these things left as much of an impression on me as what I found at 10820 S Norwalk Blvd There can’t be too many speed shops from the golden era of hot rodding still around let alone operating from the same premises Dean Moon relocated to this address in 1956 and many Moon-designed and branded speed parts are still being made here today on the very same machines they originally were Before I delve into my exploration of the iconic yellow buildings a brief history on Dean Moon himself is in order Dean moved to Southern California with his family when he was nine years old That same year his parents opened Moon’s Cafe in Santa Fe Springs – complete with a go-kart track named Moonza – and Dean worked there part-time when he wasn’t at school Dean picked up a part-time job in the machine shop at a local Lincoln-Mercury dealership and it was here – as well as in auto shop class – he gained practical experience By the time Dean graduated high school he was already selling his first product – the Moon Fuel Block – which he designed and manufactured in class but a military career called and he was soon posted in Japan with the US occupying forces Dean started Moon Automotive with his brother and ran the operation out of a small garage at the back of the family’s cafe The Korean War saw Dean drafted back into service and this time he served as an aerial photographer In the years between opening Moon Equipment Co Dean grew and fostered a company that quickly became an institution in the hot rod world the iconic Mooneyes eyeball logo has applied to street cars salt flat racers and everything in between and today Moon-branded speed parts continue to be used in builds all over the world After Dean passed away, his wife Shirley ran the company for a couple of years before closing the doors and putting everything on hold. It was at this time that Shige Suganuma a Japanese hot rodder and long-time close friend of Dean stepped in to keep the Moon legacy alive who at this point was supplying Japan’s hot rod community with Moon parts and it took two more years before the shop was open again for business this time with Shige and his good friend Chico Kodama at the helm Mooneyes has expanded around the world with more outlets and a global dealership network While Shige is based in Japan at Mooneyes Area 1 in Yokohama Chico heads up the Stateside manufacturing operation at the Norwalk Avenue address Chico also gets behind the wheel of a 220mph+ Modified Roadster One of the many great things about this company is their willingness to show people around their iconic facility visitors – many of whom travel here from the farthest reaches of the world like I did – are encouraged to ask for a tour I first took a nosey around the retail shop which of course stocks all of the parts that Mooneyes manufactures along with a few select items from other suppliers All the classics are still here – Moon Discs and Moon Tanks front and centre Even bigger is the range of Mooneyes-branded merchandise and accessories It’s easy to spend a lot of money in here – just ask me – but considering how much cool stuff they make I can’t see how you’d not want to leave without a bag or two of goodies (and perhaps a box of Moon Discs…) While the merchandise side of things has grown greatly in the years since Shige and Chico took over Dean Moon was a real visionary when it came to developing his brand Lifestyle collaborations in the automotive world might seem like a relatively new thing, but Moon Equipment Co. was doing it back in 1969 with a little shoemaker in Anaheim called The Van Doren Rubber Company. Fifty years on, Mooneyes still collaborates with Vans In the corner of the showroom is a vintage diorama featuring an Ed Roth scale model car display There’s a life-size ‘Big Daddy’ and his anti-hero Rat Fink Next door in the first garage bay is the Mooneyes museum much of which harks back to the heyday of hot rodding in Southern California It’s really neat that so much memorabilia was kept safe and not misplaced over the years and it remains here onsite for anyone that visits to pore over The centrepiece of the museum at the time I visited was Dean Moon’s 1934 Ford street car which features Edelbrock flathead heads and 3×2 intake Judging by the registration sticker on the rear plate the Roadster hasn’t been on the road since Dean’s passing Further down the driveway is a nondescript three-bay block building which today serves as Moon’s warehouse and packaging/distribution department I’m talking about the very first Shelby Cobra build at the time Carroll Shelby received his first chassis from AC Cars in Great Britain he was renting workshop space off Dean Moon and within no time the car had a Ford V8 engine up front both Shelby and Moon took the Cobra straight out onto the streets of Santa Fe Springs to go Corvette hunting The car is still in existence – in used and unrestored condition – and changed hands in 2016 through RM Sotheby’s Monterey Car Week auction for a cool US$13.75 million (plus buyer fees) The final stop on my tour was the Mooneyes Machine Shop – the place where Moon speed parts come to life Right inside the front door is a recreation of the iconic ‘Mooneyes’ dragster from the 1960s it’s the second recreation; the first – that bare chassis hanging from the rafters – was crashed in Japan back in 2005 The original quarter-mile machine still exists this almost inch-perfect replica was created in order to keep the legend alive including the Dragmaster chassis it’s built around and the smallblock Chevy V8 engine running a Potvin blower Chico’s car is built for another form of straight line racing – the sort that happens on the Bonneville Salt Flats Under the fibreglass ’27 Ford Model T (with track nose) bodywork is a custom chassis Potvin-supercharged smallblock Chevy V8 running on alcohol Being a proper machine shop you’d expect to see equipment everywhere just don’t go looking for any state-of-the-art CNC multi-axis mills or the like in this place Some of the machinery has been here for a very long time and I don’t think it will be going anywhere in the future either Shige and Chico are committed to building parts the good old fashioned way and Dean Moon was making these things in his Moon Automotive garage prior to moving to this location they were originally designed as an aero aid hence why so many old school racers still use them on the salt – Chico included there’s even a Tesla Model S version Moon Disc on offer now and I’m told by fitting them you get even more range For a look a how they’re spun up from a flat alloy circle, there’s four (old) clips on YouTube you can check out, starting with the first here When Mooneyes started making the motorcycle version they quickly started amassing a whole of leftover centre sections It didn’t take long to figure out that these were the perfect size for a small clock – now a popular Moon product All the cast Moon products are manufactured offsite but all the finishing work is taken care of in the machine shop Chico showed me the full range of Moon Tanks which go all the way from large fuel tanks right down to small tanks like this remote master cylinder reservoir Although this shop has all the equipment to build and maintain cars and bikes these days it’s only staff projects being worked on in such a way I learnt something new during my visit when Chico showed me this motorcycle build I had no idea that these things even existed but it turns out that Harley-Davidson sold some of its tooling equipment to Japan in the 1940s and the result of that was a brand called Rikuo A JDM Harley – now that sounds like the makings of a cool bike project… I could have spent a long time in the shop as everywhere you turn there are more treasures to uncover I can’t help but think what might have happened if Shige and Chico hadn’t stepped in but given how Mooneyes has only gotten bigger – both here in SoCal and everywhere else in the world –  they were definitely the right people to carry the torch into the 21st century this place is definitely worth a visit if you’re ever in the neighbourhood the annual Mooneyes USA Open House event always guarantees a big turnout of cars and people all in some way inspired by the Moon brand Mooneyes related stories on Speedhunters I always wondered where that term came from The tube-work on Chico's car was done by none other than Doug Robinson of Horsepower Engineering fame Another hot-rod salt-flat legend and all around humble/great guy.Awesome feature I really need to get out to Bonneville one day. Really cool walk through hot-rodding history - nice one Brad I encourage anyone to visit moon eyes In Yokohama Great store and diner next door...serving the best milkshakes Mooneyes Area-1 is definitely on the bucket list Chalk up somthing I didn't know about this famous shop It just adds another layer of cool to this place Its stories like these that remind me to not take for granted that the shop is a hop skip and a jump away.. Moon Eyes workshop/time machine.Awesomely captured it was really fun putting this one together I'm fortunate to have the Moon shop in my own backyard I've also been fortunate enough to have once drag raced Carroll Shelby himself in the surrounding neighborhood (on Whittier Blvd) back during my high school days while he was out and about in one of the Shelby prototypes The open house was a great time last weekend I saw a few videos on YouTube and it looked like a great time I'll definitely have to get along to one of the Open Houses some day. Speedhunters is an international collective of photographers writers and drivers with a shared passion for uncovering the world's most exciting car culture stories At a ceremony earlier this month, local non-profit The Whole Child and a team of developers announced the groundbreaking of a new campus in Santa Fe Springs that will put interim housing and new for-sale homes on the same property which will be built by Richman Group at the northwest corner of the intersection will consist of four separate buildings with a mix of one- as well as amenities such as a multi-purpose room and a garden.  Parking for 158 vehicles would be provided within the apartment complex At the northeast corner of the intersection Habitat for Humanity will develop the 18 townhomes which will be located in three separate structures with a mix of one- and three-bedroom floor plans.  As with other Habitat for Humanity projects the homes would be reserved for purchase by lower-income first-time homebuyers The Whole Child with administer the interim housing which will be located adjacent to the rental housing SVA Architects is designing the project which is depicted as a series of contemporary low-rise buildings in renderings “We are grateful to The City of Santa Fe Springs, Supervisor Janice Hahn, and our many philanthropic partners for their early and unwavering support of this project," said The Whole Child's chief executive officer Constanza Pachon in a March news release "We are glad to have found a path to full funding with the support of Governor [Gavin] and Congresswoman [Linda] Sanchez Looking for affordable housing? Visit lahousing.lacity.org/aahr and housing.lacounty.gov California's 2022 state income limits Click here for additional affordable housing resource Vans parent VF Corp with plans to close a Santa Fe Springs distribution center in the coming months The permanent closure will result in 255 layoffs of pickers, drivers, leads, supervisors, auditors, and returns specialists among other positions, according to a notice to the state sent by a Vans HR representative with the first impacting 207 positions beginning Feb An additional 48 employees will be laid off beginning March 22 The company expects to be done with all layoffs by May 31 It’s unclear if multiple brands were serviced by the Santa Fe Springs facility and if any or all of that work is being consolidated to the Ontario property Spokespeople for Vans and VF Corp did not respond to a request for comment on the Santa Fe Springs layoffs The reductions follow the 42 cuts at Vans’ Costa Mesa headquarters as VF implements a companywide turnaround plan called Reinvent announced in October VF confirmed last year the strategy will result in about 500 total layoffs across the VF organization at the time of VF’s fiscal second quarter earnings update the company said it did not expect to see improvement in the Vans business through the remainder of its fiscal year 30 fell 23% in constant currency to $748.8 million VF plans to release the results of its fiscal third quarter next Tuesday Posted in: News Tagged with: Kevin Bailey, Vans, VF Corp. editorial@shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com advertising@shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com tiffany@shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com Matthew.Yates@emeraldX.com has signed a lease for 150,000 square feet in Santa Fe Springs The 10-year lease is for an industrial space at 9206 Santa Fe Springs Road owned by Whittier-based Oltmans Construction Co Bay Cities now has more than 700,000 square feet of space in its portfolio just minutes away from our Pico Rivera headquarters will ensure efficiency and add to our outstanding ability to execute and deliver high-volume programs throughout the Southern California region,” Greg Tucker “Technologically advanced capabilities ensure speed and accuracy in our expanding pack out and fulfillment facilities.” 12 assembly lines with heavy power and security Savills Inc.’s Bart Pucci represented Bay Cities in the lease and Joe Maiolo represented Oltmans Construction Pucci said the building’s location was “the most important” factor when the company began looking for a spot even though it was smaller than what Bay Cities was initially looking for also liked the heavy-power capability of the property “The most important thing typically comes to location and the fact that it has heavy power was a huge bonus to us because we are a manufacturer,” Pucci said Pucci said vacancy rates are now less than 2% “We are in the hottest industrial real estate market in my career and probably in the history of industrial real estate,” Pucci said you might go on a survey of several buildings and have a couple to look at and when you did find the building you wanted you may be in competition with one other company the selection is much tighter and the competition for every building is fierce.” had multiple offers before Bay Cities put in an offer The initial offer resulted in a lease within a month which Pucci said is “about five times faster” than normal “The industrial market is clearly very much on fire and the pandemic has kind of put it on steroids,” Pucci said Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab). Leave empty if the image is purely decorative. The upcoming decision has alarmed environmental and community groups, which argue the Department of Toxic Substances Control should turn down Phibro-Tech for a renewed permit after a history of violating state rules. Aggressive and impactful reporting on climate change The Santa Fe Springs site is near the unincorporated area of Los Nietos, a largely Latino neighborhood in Los Angeles County that ranks among the most pollution-burdened communities in the state The hazardous waste treatment facility is roughly 550 feet from the nearest homes The Phibro-Tech facility had dozens of violations over the previous decade, according to a state analysis of its regulatory record alleging that state inspectors checking the site before the COVID-19 pandemic had found leaking containers and other violations staff at the same agency told worried neighbors that they had tentatively decided to renew the permit for the Santa Fe Springs facility Serious violations had dwindled in recent years Department of Toxic Substances Control representatives said and the facility did not pose a significant threat to the neighborhood State officials said they would make a final decision after weighing public comments But as it stands, “we have decided that based on all the information available — including their compliance history and their recent record of improving compliance — that it is appropriate to approve the permit,” supervising hazardous substances engineer Phil Blum said at a July meeting The Santa Fe Springs facility brings in hazardous waste and treats it to yield chemicals and metals like copper which can then be used in electronics and other industries Phibro-Tech said it “recycles waste that would otherwise need to be landfilled or injected into a deep well,” yielding copper without the harms of mining It has been operating on an expired permit since 1996 — longer than any other hazardous waste facility in California, according to a recent court filing by the company. Under California rules such facilities can keep operating on an expired permit if they turned in an application on time for a new one The agency said that one reason the permitting process for Phibro-Tech had taken so many years was “to allow time for environmental sampling and technical assessments” that would inform its decision DTSC said it had “continued to exercise its enforcement authority,” including by requiring cleanup of historic contamination A state review found that over a decade, the Santa Fe Springs facility had more than two dozen violations. Last year, the state rated its compliance history as the eighth worst among 74 hazardous waste facilities in the state based on a scoring system that tracks violations Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn has publicly called for the facility to be shut down “until it can come into compliance with the law,” saying it poses too great a threat to the community. DTSC “has a mandate to protect the public,” said Jaime Sanchez, a nearby resident and member of the local group Neighbors Against Phibro Tech. “But rather than protect the public, they have protected this industry ... at the expense of the health, safety and welfare of impacted communities.” Climate & Environment Publication of the information marks a new level of transparency from state officials who have been harshly criticized for their oversight of cleanup work Phibro-Tech said that the state had rated its compliance as “conditionally acceptable,” with a score just over the cutoff for “acceptable.” It said its record had improved dramatically in recent years and that the objections raised by Hahn are “based on a misunderstanding of the plant and its current operations.” DTSC officials told residents that the new permit would come with conditions to protect nearby communities including maintaining gas detection sensors in critical areas “The big picture story here is that DTSC has reviewed the operations of the facility in great detail. We’ve required extensive changes to how the operations will be conducted under a new permit. And we believe that it demonstrates that the facility can be operated safely,” Blum said at a 2022 meeting A portion of residential Los Nietos is across a street and an empty lot from Phibro-Tech Chun / Los Angeles Times) Byron Chan a senior attorney with the environmental law nonprofit Earthjustice argued that the agency should not give a new permit to “a facility that has shown that it’s not interested in complying.” He said it seemed like fines had become the “cost of doing business” for Phibro-Tech calling it “an ongoing pattern of unaccountability.” “You’ll see a pattern of violating the law and then violating the law again,” he said Phibro-Tech said in a statement that the chemical releases cited by the environmental group had not threatened the community and that it had adjusted operations to prevent them from recurring. “If a violation is found,” the company said, “we take immediate action to rectify it as quickly as possible.” Scientists continue to unravel the startling history of all the toxic chemicals — and now radioactive waste — that have been dumped off the Los Angeles coast DTSC alleged the company had broken the law by keeping hazardous waste in leaking containers one of several violations found by inspectors visiting the facility in 2019 It also faulted Phibro-Tech for failing to promptly dismantle a basin where hazardous waste had been processed in decades past another group opposing a new permit for the facility argued that failing to do that increases the risk of contaminants spreading.) Phibro-Tech said many of the alleged violations had resulted from the agency shifting positions The company said the decades-old permit no longer reflects how DTSC interprets when equipment is handling waste rather than “product,” and that the ambiguity had led to citations for “operating longstanding equipment.” It also disputed state claims about leaking containers and the required timeline for closing the basin the allegations “are not relevant to today.” DTSC said that Phibro-Tech had “returned to compliance” for the violations alleged in the suit Chan said the state department appeared to be relying on “a false standard .. that if it was not complying with the law yesterday It’s “ignoring everything that’s happened in the past,” he said Earthjustice said the state agency had failed to do the proper level of environmental review for the decision It also complained that the agency had not collected any information about pollution levels beyond the borders of the Phibro-Tech facility Neighbors have raised concerns about industrial contamination at the site, including with hexavalent chromium, the carcinogen perhaps best known as the target of famous activist Erin Brockovich We don’t want to be concerned about our health safety and welfare [coming] at the expense of some company making profit,” resident Sanchez said Phibro-Tech said it had taken on responsibility for the contamination caused by a prior operator. DTSC officials said cleanup efforts by the company had brought hexavalent chromium in the soil at the site down to safe levels DTSC has not identified “significant health hazards from the operation of the facility,” Blum said last year. Science & Medicine In California, doctors trained as pediatricians, OB-GYNs and other specialties can take on lucrative — and potentially risky — cosmetic surgeries. Some have branched out with little or no surgical training. World & Nation Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map In a unanimous vote, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors moved earlier today to authorize applications for a combined total of nearly $60 million in bond financing that would go toward the construction of two affordable housing developments in Santa Fe Springs and Huntington Park would create a combined total of 150 income-restricted homes The first, slated for a property located at 13231 Lakeland Road in Santa Fe Springs, is being developed the The Richman Group which spans approximately 4.68 acres at the intersection of Lakeland and Laurel Avenue is approved for the construction of 102 apartments reserved for families and senior households with social services to be provided by The Whole Child and three-bedroom dwellings will serve renter households earning at or below 30 and 70 percent of the area median income level Designed by SVA Architects the project will feature multiple buildings ranging from two to four stories in height featuring will also include surface parking for 149 vehicles as well as amenities such as a multipurpose room The vote by the Board of Supervisors authorizes the project team to apply to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee for up to $34.8 million in bonds the project is set to be built over a one-year period with a groundbreaking occurring as early as 2023 The second development, called Huntington Square, would rise from a currently vacant lot located at 6101-6123 State Street in Huntington Park The developer, A Community of Friends (ACOF) is planning the construction of a new four-story building on the property featuring 48 apartments for seniors who are veterans the apartments would consist entirely of studios and one-bedroom dwellings reserved for households earning at or below 30 and 60 percent of the area median income level A staff report describes the building as consisting of three offset masses Parking and offices for on-site staff are located at the ground floor while common spaces including a community room and a fitness center are located elsewhere ACOF will seek up to $25 million in bond funding for the project following the vote by the Board of Supervisors “This project will bring a much-needed specialized facility for homeless families to the Southeastern region of L.A where currently none exists,” Constanza Pachon “We are deeply grateful to the city of Santa Fe Springs and Supervisor Janice Hahn of the Fourth District for their commitment to our shared vision of ending family homelessness This project would not be en route to becoming a reality without their unwavering support here are the best beaches near Santa Fe Springs to visit Affectionately termed 'Surf City USA,' Huntington Beach lives up to its moniker with its impressive waves that draw in surfers from all over the world The expansive shoreline stretches for about 10 miles or take a leisurely stroll on the iconic Huntington Beach Pier the beach is the epitome of Californian beach culture A quieter alternative to its bustling neighbors Seal Beach is a quaint coastal town with a charming Main Street that leads directly to the sandy shore This is an ideal destination for those looking for a more relaxed environment The pier here is one of the longest in California and offers an unparalleled view of the ocean with gentle waves suitable for beginner surfers or families with kids Known for its urban waterfront attractions It offers sandy beaches that are perfect for sunbathing allowing visitors to cycle along the coastline and take in the picturesque views The proximity to attractions like the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Queen Mary makes it a multifaceted destination A haven for wildlife enthusiasts, Bolsa Chica State Beach is adjacent to the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve it's a great spot for bonfires under the stars The nearby Strand is a paved pathway popular among joggers The surrounding area boasts upscale boutiques giving visitors a taste of luxury coastal living Santa Fe Springs has the geographic advantage of proximity to some of the state's most exquisite beaches you'll find a beach near Santa Fe Springs that's just right for you and head out to enjoy the sun-kissed shores of California Does your business rank among the best in California Learn more about our selection criteria and vetting process We’ll be your trustee Little Tokyo guide with a day’s worth of fun things to do in Little Tokyo If you're looking for something fun to do there are plenty of fun and free things to do in San Francisco Feel the knowledge flood from its elegant red-tile roofs as you wander the town’s beautiful college campus in search of hidden finds Enjoy the perfect California spring weather at these ideal spots for a spring vacation in California Check your inbox soon for the latest from California.com. An initial study published by the City of Santa Fe Springs details plans to redevelop two currently vacant sites with a mix of rental and for-sale housing The proposed project, which is being developed by The Richman Group would rise from roughly 4.68 acres of land at the intersection of Lakeland Road and Laurel Avenue.  Called Lakeland & Laurel for its cross-streets the planned development calls for the construction of 121 rental units and 18 owner-occupied townhomes The rental housing would be located within area one the larger site at the northwest corner of the intersection.  Plans call for four separate buildings - rising up to 46 feet in height - with a mix of one- Area 2, located at the northeast corner of the intersection, is being developed independently by Habitat for Humanity.  The proposed townhomes would be located in three separate structures The initial study estimates that completion of the full project will be completed over a roughly one-year period The project, reports the Whittier Daily News will be a fully affordable housing development and just received $8.4 million in funding from the City of Santa Fe Springs.  Construction could begin as early as 2023 Richman Group, which bills itself as the country's 7th largest owner of rental housing, is currently in construction at a mixed-use apartment complex next to the North Hollywood subway station and has partnered on a handful of other market-rate and affordable housing developments at various sites across Los Angeles County