Month: December 2020

California Announces 2nd US Confirmed Case of CCP Virus Variant

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday the first known case of the new and potentially more contagious variant of the CCP virus in California. The infection was found in Southern California, Newsom said during an online conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. “I don’t think Californians should…


Lawyer Charged With Vandalizing Boat, Assaulting Police in Newport Harbor

An attorney from Northern California has been charged with spray-painting a boat at Newport Harbor on the Southern California coast—causing an estimated $50,000 in damage—and then getting into a scuffle with the police officers sent to arrest him. Kristoffer Steven Mayfield, 43, had allegedly spray-painted a sailboat inside and out, and was hurling objects into…


John Wayne Airport Travel Plunges in December

Holiday travel at Orange County, California’s John Wayne Airport appeared grounded as officials reported a 75 percent drop in the preliminary number of passengers for December. “John Wayne Airport has faced unprecedented challenges in 2020,” airport director Barry Rondinella said in a statement. “Through it all, the airport team has gone above and beyond to…


NSW Records 10 COVID-19 Cases From 28,000 Tests

New South Wales has reported 10 cases of community transmission of COVID-19, with five linked to Sydney’s northern beaches cluster. The Avalon outbreak that began earlier this month now totals 144. The 10 cases reported on Thursday, compared to 18 the day before. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said almost 28,000 tests were conducted in the 24…


Video: Exclusive: An Inside Look at Border Trafficking Tunnels

We’ve often heard stories about tunnels used for human trafficking and drug trafficking, and about the various types of trafficking operations run by drug cartels and coyotes. Behind it is a business, wrought with a disregard for American law and for human life. To learn more about these operations we contacted the San Diego Border…


Costa Mesa Police Department Names First Female Captain

Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) named its first female captain during a virtual swearing-in ceremony on Dec. 30 at department headquarters. Joyce LaPointe is the first woman to earn the rank of captain in the CMPD. “It’s my honor and privilege to be able to serve in a city that I’ve lived and worked and…


Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Resigns as Chairman of Next Digital

Jimmy Lai, the founder of Next Digital, has resigned as the chairman of the company while he faces multiple charges. He was recently prosecuted under the new national security law imposed by the Chinese regime on Hong Kong. Experts fear that Lai could be extradited to mainland China for trial and they call on the…


New York Republican Keeps Lead in the Nation’s Last Uncalled House Race

The Republican challenger of the last undecided Congressional seat has regained her lead over the Democratic incumbent in a race that remains on razor’s edge. Claudia Tenney, who held New York’s 22nd Congressional District seat for a single term and narrowly lost reelection in 2018 to Rep. Anthony Brindisi, said Wednesday that she is leading…


Fullerton Councilmember Charged With Battery and Vandalism

A Fullerton, California councilmember is facing vandalism and battery charges. A recently-discovered Orange County Superior Court document alleges Ahmad Zahra used force against a woman and destroyed a cell phone, as well as other property. The alleged incident happened around Sept. 20, when Zahra was arrested for assault; he was later charged with battery. Court records…


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