Tag: California

Texas Sheriff Files Felony Charges Connected to Flights for Illegal Immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard Arranged by DeSantis

A Texas sheriff’s office announced felony charges had been filed surrounding illegal immigrant flights from San Antonio to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts organized by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis last fall. The investigation was launched in September by Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar, a Democrat endorsed by the hard-left Texas Organizing Project, which opposes the deportation…


Newsom Signs Bill Eliminating Union Vote-by-Mail for Farm Workers

Farm labor unions could get a boost in membership with new union election rules they say will make it easier for farm workers to organize—approved by California Gov. Gavin Newsom last month—despite objections from the state’s agricultural industry. Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 113 into law May 15, making changes to the state’s Agricultural Labor…


San Francisco: It’s a Good Thing Homelessness Only Happens Between 7 A.M. and 7 P.M.

Bleeding hearts, that’s the term used to describe the typical liberal. They just feel so much, and are so compassionate, that their hearts bleed for those who are suffering. Well, San Francisco has a surplus of bleeding hearts, which is why the city’s newest program, created to help the homeless, is perfectly named, the Homeless…


78 Rats Found Living Inside a Van in Escondido Parking Lot

ESCONDIDO, Calif.—There were 78 rats found living in squalor inside a van and they were moved safely to the San Diego Humane Society June 6. The rats were found June 1 in the van’s seats, in the dashboard, and inside dirty terrariums, according to Nina Thompson of the society. San Diego Humane Society rescues 78…


California Lawmakers Propose Letting Voters Decide on Harsher Fentanyl Punishment After Setbacks in Legislature

Assemblymembers, law enforcement officials, and local representatives met on June 6 in front of the Capitol in Sacramento to announce a proposed constitutional amendment that would put stricter fentanyl enforcement on the upcoming 2024 presidential election ballot. “The fentanyl crisis is tearing our communities apart and devastating our family, friends and neighbors. No parent or…


One-Year-Old Girl Shot at Hamburger Restaurant in South Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES—Police June 6 are continuing their investigation into the shooting of a 1-year-old girl at a hamburger restaurant in South Los Angeles. Officers responded to 81st Street and Avalon Boulevard shortly before 6 p.m. Monday regarding shots fired call and discovered a child was injured, Los Angeles Police Department Officer Melissa Podany told City…


Orange County Bans Display of Non-Governmental Flag on County Facilities After Heated Debate

A motion to limit only flying government flags on county facilities was approved by the Orange County Board of Supervisors on June 6. The board voted 3–2 to pass the motion—which limits flags allowed on county properties to the United States, state, county, and a newly added POW/MIA flag—with Chairman Donald Wagner, Vice Chairman Andrew…


Los Angeles Man Gets Over 27 Years to Life for Killing Rose Donuts Owner

SAN DIEGO—A man who fatally injured Rose Donuts owner Randy Taing in his Clairemont Mesa home was sentenced June 6 to 27 years and four months to life in state prison. Keon Wilson, 36, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the April 5, 2019, burglary that left Taing, 58, fatally injured. He also pleaded guilty…


Disneyland Offers 3-Day Discounted Ticket Bundle for California Residents

The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, is now offering discounted tickets for California residents. Valid June 12 through Sept. 28, residents of the Sunshine State can visit for $83 a day when purchasing what’s called a three-day resident bundle. The offer is valid Monday through Thursday only, and for one theme park per day. For…


How to Reverse Course in California

Commentary It’s common knowledge that more people are waving goodbye to California than folks who are arriving in the once Golden State. For some, California is peachy keen just as it is. It has pleasant weather, many sights to see, and an array of career opportunities. However, it also has droughts, earthquakes, and fires to…