Tag: California

South Carolina Marine Dies During Training at Twentynine Palms

A 20-year-old Marine was killed April 20 during pre-deployment training at Twentynine Palms, California, media reports. Military spokesperson Lt. Olivia Giarrizzo told Fox News Digital, Cpl. Jackson Forringer died when a gun discharged in the back of a truck carrying military personnel. No other injuries were reported and an investigation into the incident is underway,…


7 California Cities on List of Top 10 for Priciest Real Estate

California is home to seven of the top 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the United States, according to a list compiled by Home Bay real estate company. “What the most expensive ZIP codes highlight is just how dire the cost of purchasing a home can become,” the company said in a statement. “They also…


Shoplifting Out of Control in California, Public Safety Risks Causing Some to Change Routines

Business owners, consumers, and employees are facing unprecedented risks to their belongings and their safety because of shoplifting crimes affecting local California communities, with a law enacted by voters nearly a decade ago playing a key role, experts suggest. Passed in 2014, Proposition 47 changed the threshold for felony theft, raising the bar from $400…


LAPD Losing Officers, Struggling to Hire Amid Rising Crime

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers are retiring in droves and its chief is struggling to recruit new ones while certain categories of violent crime are on the rise. “We, unfortunately, are losing experienced officers, trained officers, and they’re resigning,” Tom Saggau, spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Protective League—the union which represents most of…


LA Mayor Bass Commited to Increasing Number of Police Officers After Decline in Ranks

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers are retiring in droves and its chief is struggling to recruit new ones while certain categories of violent crime are on the rise. “We, unfortunately, are losing experienced officers, trained officers, and they’re resigning,” Tom Saggau, spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Protective League—the union which represents most of…


2 Wounded in Anaheim Shooting, 4 Boys Arrested

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Four boys were arrested May 2 evening in connection with a double shooting in Anaheim. Anaheim Police Department officers were called at approximately 8:37 p.m. to the 1600 block of Calle Del Mar, near Walnut Street and Cerritos Avenue, regarding a shooting and upon their arrival learned several suspects had fled after the shooting,…


San Diego Gun Advocates Sue Challenging CA’s Waiting Period Law for Gun Purchases

SAN DIEGO—Firearms advocates filed a lawsuit in San Diego federal court this week challenging California’s 10-day waiting period for gun purchases. The lawsuit filed May 1 joins a number of others filed in San Diego in recent years challenging the state’s laws governing firearm and ammunition purchases and possession. It alleges the state’s waiting period…


San Diego Gun Advocates Challenge California’s Waiting Period Law for Gun Purchases

SAN DIEGO—Firearms advocates filed a lawsuit in San Diego federal court this week challenging California’s 10-day waiting period for gun purchases. The lawsuit filed May 1 joins a number of others filed in San Diego in recent years challenging the state’s laws governing firearm and ammunition purchases and possession. It alleges the state’s waiting period…


California Sues Another City Over Denial of Low-Income Housing Project

California officials are suing the city of Elk Grove for denying a proposed housing project in Old Town Elk Grove, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on May 1. Bonta and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office are accusing city officials of denying the project and discriminating against low-income families. The state is seeking legal action to require…


Randy’s Donuts Opens First San Diego Location

The iconic Randy’s Donut Shop—which began in 1952 with a single store in Inglewood, California—will open its first location in San Diego May 3. “San Diego is an incredible family city with world-class attractions, and we’re honored to add our world-famous donuts to the list of reasons why families love San Diego so much,” Lawrence…