Tag: California

California Is Cooperating in China’s Eco-Scams

Commentary One of the persons with the best insights into what’s going on inside the People’s Republic of China is Winston Sterzel and his YouTube channel. He lived there for 13 years until leaving in 2019 after he received death threats. On June 15, he shared a video of a massive field of electric cars…


Los Angeles McDonald’s Looted by Crowd; Man, Juvenile Arrested

LEIMERT PARK, Calif.—A 19-year-old man was behind bars on June 21 for allegedly being part of a mob that swarmed a Leimert Park McDonald’s restaurant in Los Angeles on June 20, vandalized the eatery and stole cash drawers from the registers—a crime that was caught on video and posted on social media. The large crowd…


Palmdale Man Convicted of Illegally Importing Ancient Roman Mosaic

LOS ANGELES—A Palmdale man was found guilty June 21 of illegally importing a 2,000-pound ancient mosaic depicting the Roman god Hercules dating from the era of the Roman Empire by using fraudulent documents in hopes of avoiding import duties. Yassin Alcharihi, 56, was convicted of one federal count of entry of falsely classified goods. U.S….


Homeless Man Stabbed in Burbank; Suspect Sought

A homeless man was stabbed in Burbank, and an investigation was underway on June 21, police said. Officers were sent to the 1500 block of North Victory Place at about 11 p.m. on June 20, according to the Burbank Police Department. “An employee of Wendy’s … called the Burbank Police to report a man standing…


California Bill Allowing Minors to Consent to Mental Health Care Stirs Controversy Amid Gender Ideology Debate

The California senate judiciary committee has voted in favor of controversial proposed legislation that opponents involved in the national debate over gender ideology have called “child emancipation” and “state sanctioned kidnapping.” State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and Assemblywoman Wendy Carillo (D-Los Angeles), the authors of Assembly Bill 665, claim the criticisms of the bill…


California Bill Would Expand College Financial Aid to Asylum Seekers

A California bill that would expand college financial aid to those seeking asylum passed the state Assembly and will now be heard in the state Senate. Currently, Cal Grant financial aid awards are available only to U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, such as those who possess a visa or those who are a part of…


Toxic Algae Sickness Spreads Among California Marine Wildlife

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hundreds of Dolphins and other marine mammals along the Southern California coast have gotten sick or died this month due to toxic algae bloom. The rapid growth of the algae Pseudo-nitzschiacauses the production of a neurotoxin called domoic acid, which leads to animal strandings as the toxin is…


California AG Announces Collaborative Agreement to Address Organized Retail Theft Crime

Retailers in California are joining forces with online marketplaces and the state’s top law enforcement agency to stop the spread of retail theft in the state. A statement (pdf)—signed by Attorney General Rob Bonta and a group of 12 retailers and online companies—released June 20 highlights the threats to public safety and the economy due…


3 Teens Arrested in Shooting That Injured Year-Old Girl, Mother in South Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES—Three teenage boys were arrested Wednesday in connection with a shooting that injured a year-old girl and her 20-year-old mother at a hamburger stand in South Los Angeles, with police saying the attackers mistook the woman and her friend for rival gang members. The shooting occurred around 5:30 p.m. June 5 at 81st Street…


San Clemente Closes Beaches Earlier, Hires Security Following Attack on Marines

San Clemente city councilors approved an ordinance on June 20 to change the city’s beach hours, now closing at 10 p.m. daily instead of midnight. The beaches will reopen at 4 a.m. as usual. The council also voted 4–1—with Mayor Chris Duncan opposed—to hire a private security firm to assist law enforcement in maintaining public…