Category: Northern California

Southern California Hit by More Rainfall Amid Growing Damages From Flooding

California was hit by another winter storm starting March 20—its 12th since December—adding to more closures and damage for the already water-logged state. In Southern California, a second sinkhole in the courtyard of the Coyote Village condo complex in La Habra, Orange County, continued to cause concern after soggy ground atop a storm channel covered with…


California Bill Would Protect Doctors Who Mail Abortion Pills to Out-of-State Patients

California legislators have introduced a bill that would protect the state’s doctors who mail abortion pills to patients in other states as well as other protections including those related to so-called “gender-affirming care.” State Senate Bill 345, introduced last month by state Sen. Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley), would allow doctors to provide and dispense abortion and…


Another Former Trans Teen to Sue Medical Provider Over Double Mastectomy at 13

A California woman who once identified as transgender and had both of her healthy breasts removed when she was 13 years old is taking legal action against the doctors and medical provider that performed or approved the surgery. The Dhillon Law Group and LiMandri & Jonna LLP, in conjunction with the Center for American Liberty,…


The Role of Newsom’s Diversity Mandates in SVB’s Failure

Commentary In the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, many are questioning whether the bank was distracted by woke policies over its core mission of protecting depositors’ money. A lot of evidence has already come to light that it did. We must also examine the role California Governor Gavin Newsom played in the bank’s…


California Budget Deficit Threatens Financial Aid Expansion: State Legislative Analyst

The expansion of financial aid for California’s college and university students may not happen next year as planned due to insufficient revenue, according to state analysts. Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged in his 2022-23 fiscal year budget to expand access and eligibility to Cal Grant, the state’s financial aid program for college and university students, beginning…


California County to Sue State for Changing Squaw Valley’s Name

Naomi Singh grew up a Wuksachi tribal member in Squaw Valley, a rural unincorporated town in central California. Her roots go back at least four generations. The valley surrounding her is rich in Native American history and home to many different tribes and native communities. But, a treaty broken nearly two centuries ago has left…


A Victory for California Gig Workers

Commentary I’m a gig worker. Freelance-writer division. The Epoch Times and other publications pay me for each piece I write. Especially at age 67, I like it a lot. I work from home with crucial help from my little Pomeranian, Ollie. He makes sure I get up and walk instead of staring at a screen…


Mysterious Streaks of Light Seen in the Sky Over California

Mysterious streaks of light were seen in the sky in the Sacramento area Friday night, shocking St. Patrick’s Day revelers who then posted videos on social media of the surprising sight. Jaime Hernandez was at the King Cong Brewing Company in Sacramento for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration when some among the group noticed the…


California, Drugmaker Partner to Produce Affordable Insulin

DOWNEY, Calif.—The state of California and a generic drug manufacturer announced a 10-year partnership Saturday to produce affordable, state-branded insulin that they hope will rival longtime producers and push down prices for a medication used by millions of Americans. The product is not expected on store shelves until at least next year, and it was…


Half of California Lifted out of Drought; Flooding Now a Concern as More Rain Comes

Almost half of California is out of a drought, including San Francisco, Sacramento, and Los Angeles, according to data released by the U.S. Drought Monitor March 16. But with so much Sierra Nevada Mountain snowpack, the possibility of flooding is a new concern, forecasters in the National Weather Service Office of Water Prediction warned. According…