SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 44-year-old Laguna Niguel man was arrested June 1 on federal charges of bilking at least $1.8 million from 11 investors. Amadou Kane Diallo, a Senegalese national, was expected to make his initial appearance in federal court in Santa Ana Thursday afternoon. His attorney, John Littrell, did not immediately respond to a request…
Laguna Niguel Man Accused of Bilking Friends and Acquaintances $1.8 Million in Investment
June 2, 2023
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My Mom and Justice Clarence Thomas
June 2, 2023
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Commentary Former Attorney General and U.S. Senator John Danforth recently wrote in the Wall Street Journal about how he was interviewed by PBS for a documentary about Justice Clarence Thomas. Given Danforth’s close relationship with Justice Thomas over the years and believing the PBS documentary would present a balanced story, Danforth agreed to do the…
California Bill Requiring Schools to Provide Free Condoms to Middle and High Schoolers Advances
June 2, 2023
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A state Senate bill that would require schools to provide free condoms to all 7th to 12th grade California students passed the state Senate floor on a 31–9 vote on May 31. State Sen. Caroline Menjivar (D-San Fernando Valley) introduced Senate Bill 541 in February to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections among youth. The…
California Education Leaders Should Copy the ‘Mississippi Miracle’
June 2, 2023
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Commentary “‘Mississippi miracle’: Kids’ reading scores have soared in Gulf South states,” AP just reported. It noted educators in other states with low test scores no longer can say, “Thank God for Mississippi.” That’s a cliché also in California, where journalists are wont to say of low test scores, “California is nearly as bad as…
California Should Copy the ‘Mississippi Miracle’ in Education
June 2, 2023
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Commentary “‘Mississippi miracle’: Kids’ reading scores have soared in Gulf South states,” AP just reported. It noted educators in other states with low test scores no longer can say, “Thank God for Mississippi.” That’s a cliché also in California, where journalists are wont to say of low test scores, “California is nearly as bad as…
Orange County Teen Invents Wildfire Detection Device
June 2, 2023
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A 15-year-old Orange County resident has made headlines for his wildfire detection device, reportedly able to work as a smoke alarm for remote areas at risk for wildfires. According to recent media reports, the small device contains sensors able to detect smoke, flames, and heat. Developed by Ryan Honary of Newport Beach, the gadget runs…
Fentanyl Is Silently Killing California’s Youth as Epidemic Spreads Across America
June 2, 2023
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Fentanyl is silently killing thousands of youth and young adults as California lawmakers struggle to pass laws preventing teens and adults from accessing the drug easily. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is often laced with other drugs, resulting in users unknowingly consuming it, leading to dangerous situations of addiction or overdose, leading to death….
3-Month ‘Ghost Gun’ Operation Nets 165 Guns, 29 Prosecuted in San Diego
SAN DIEGO—A three-month law enforcement operation aimed at reducing the number of unserialized “ghost guns” throughout San Diego led to the seizures of 165 firearms—including 82 ghost guns—and the prosecution of 29 people, officials announced May 31. From February through May, nearly 90 separate law enforcement operations were conducted, leading both to the firearms seized…
Pianist Combines Music With Nature in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
June 1, 2023
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Pianist Hunter Noak brings music to the outdoors. His nonprofit, IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild, unites the general public with both nature and classical music. Instead of playing in a concert hall, Noak brings his nine-foot Steinway grand piano to an outdoor landscape. Attendees listen to his performance through wireless headphones that…
Tickets Now on Sale for In-N-Out’s 75th Anniversary Festival
June 1, 2023
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Drag racing, car show, and carnival rides await visitors to In-N-Out’s 75th-anniversary festival at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Drag Strip this fall. The Irvine-based beloved fast-food chain announced tickets are now on sale for the bash, taking place Oct. 11. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $15 for children ages 3 to 12. According to…
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