Tag: California

Motorcyclist, 27, Dies in Crash Into Chain-Link Fence in Escondido

June 9, 2023
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ESCONDIDO, Calif.—A 27-year-old man was killed early June 9 morning when he lost control of his motorcycle and hit a fence, police said. The man was riding with another motorcyclist north approaching the intersection of Date Street and 5th Avenue at 2:47 a.m. Friday when, for unknown reasons, he lost control and crashed into a…

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2 Men Arrested in Carjacking of Pizza Delivery Driver in Burbank

June 9, 2023
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BURBANK, Calif.—Two North Hollywood men have been arrested for allegedly carjacking a pizza delivery driver at gunpoint in Burbank, police said June 9. The crime occurred on Tuesday about 4:25 p.m. in the 1500 block of North Naomi Street, according to the Burbank Police Department. “The victim, who works for Domino’s Pizza, told officers he…

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Counterfeit Luxury Watches Seized at LAX in Shipments From China

June 9, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—Inspectors recently seized counterfeit luxury watches at Los Angeles International Airport being imported from China that—if genuine—would have had a combined manufacturers suggested retail price of nearly $1.3 million, authorities said June 9. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to LAX seized the 41 watches during a five-week period from April to…

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One Killed, 3 Injured in Wrong-Way Crash in Long Beach

June 9, 2023
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LONG BEACH, Calif.—A wrong-way driver was killed after he drove a Lexus SUV into traffic, initiating a multi-vehicle crash that injured three other people in Long Beach, authorities said June 9. The crash was reported shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday on Pacific Coast Highway near Junipero Avenue, according to the Long Beach Police Department. “Upon…

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New York Times Avoids Tough Questions for Gov. Newsom

June 9, 2023
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Commentary Good thing we have The Epoch Times covering California, because the New York Times just isn’t doing the job. It just conducted a puffball interview with Gov. Gavin Newsom that didn’t include a single tough question: “A Conversation With Gavin Newsom About the ‘California Effect’: Conor Dougherty of The New York Times spoke with…

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Driverless Cars Are Causing Havoc in San Francisco, Residents Say

June 9, 2023
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Driverless cars have been causing havoc in the streets of San Francisco over the past year, much to the annoyance of local residents. The self-driving vehicles have become common in the Bay Area, after two tech firms, Cruise and Waymo, were given permission by local authorities several months ago to test their new vehicles on the…

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Hollywood Actors Threaten to Walk out as Writers’ Strike Continues

June 9, 2023
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Major movie studios, streaming services, and production companies face the threat of another strike this month after Hollywood actors—represented by the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA)—authorized a strike on June 5. As the writers’ union strike entered its sixth week, the actors’ union promised to walk out if negotiations…

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California Bill to Stop Employees From Confronting Shoplifters Goes to Assembly

June 9, 2023
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San Francisco—The California Senate passed a controversial bill on May 31 that would prohibit employers from requiring staff to intervene in active shoplifting. The bill is pending further review by state Assembly committees. SB 553, authored by state Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose), requires employers, who could potentially be victims of shoplifting and robberies, do…

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California School Board Responds to Newsom After Blocking LGBT Book Featuring ‘Pedophile’ Activist

June 8, 2023
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Temecula Valley Unified’s school board president, Dr. Joseph Komrosky, responded to criticism from Gov. Gavin Newsom, doubling down on his decision to block a textbook containing references to LGBT activist Harvey Milk, whom Komrosky called a “pedophile” last month. Earlier this month, Gov. Gavin Newsom took to Twitter to blast Komrosky for his comment about…

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Economist Explains Why California Exodus Matters | Jim Doti

June 8, 2023
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“It’s easy to ignore it when the numbers are small. But not only are the numbers getting bigger, but this cumulative effect is becoming more significant as well.” Siyamak sits down with Jim Doti, an economist and former president of Chapman University. He talks about the growing trend of people leaving California and what impacts…

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