Category: Northern California

Family of 4 Kidnapped in California Found Dead, Suspect in Custody

The bodies of a family of four, including an 8-month-old girl, who were kidnapped in California earlier this week, were discovered on Wednesday, law enforcement officials said. Authorities had been searching for 8-month-old Aroohi Dheri; her parents, Jasleen Kaur, 27, and Jasdeep Singh, 36; and her uncle Amandeep Singh, 39, since Monday. Police said the family…


Newsom Signs Law to Deter ‘Pay-to-Play’ Schemes in California

Officials in California will soon have to avoid voting on items in which their campaign donors have financial interests. Senate Bill 1439, signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom last week, will take effect Jan. 1, 2023. Authored by Sen. Steven Glazer (D-Orinda), SB 1439 will mandate a 12-month blackout period between a campaign donation of…


Panning for Gold in Jamestown

JAMESTOWN, Calif.—Gold mining gave California its nickname, the Golden State. While mining nowadays is far from what it used to be, gold fever isn’t completely gone. Along Highway 49 in Jamestown, California, visitors pan for gold in Woods Creek. Three generations of the Prebalick family talked to NTD, a sister media of The Epoch Times,…


Kidnapped California Family, Including Baby, Found Dead

SAN FRANCISCO—A baby girl, her parents, and uncle who were kidnapped at gunpoint from their central California business two days ago were found dead Wednesday, the sheriff of Merced County said. “Our worst fears have been confirmed,” Sheriff Vern Warnke told reporters Wednesday night. A farmworker found the bodies close together in a Merced County…


California Doctors Sue State Over New Medical ‘Misinformation’ Law

Attorneys for two doctors have filed a federal lawsuit against the Medical Board of California and state Attorney General Rob Bonta over a freshly signed law that aims to punish physicians for spreading “misinformation” or “disinformation” related to COVID-19. The complaint, filed on behalf of Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald in the Central…


Relatives Plead for Tips on Kidnapped Family, Including Baby

SAN FRANCISCO—Relatives of a family kidnapped at gunpoint from their trucking business in central California pleaded for help Wednesday in the search for an 8-month-old girl, her mother, father, and uncle, who authorities say were taken by a convicted robber who tried to kill himself a day after the kidnappings. Authorities at a news conference…


A Day at Family-Friendly Knott’s Berry Farm

On a sunny October day, Knott’s Berry Farm—currently transformed into “Knott’s Spooky Farm”—reminded us why it remains a family-friendly destination. In the Calico Ghost Town, costumed children collected sweets at trick-or-treat stations. Friendly ghouls mingled with families and gladly posed for photos. In America’s original theme park, the atmosphere was relaxed, and everyone seemed happy….


Gov. Gavin Newsom Enacts Bill Decriminalizing Most Jaywalking in California

California’s Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a bill decriminalizing jaywalking, in most cases. Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2147 on Friday. Authored by Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-Calif.), the bill is also called “The Freedom to Walk Act” and legalizes safe street crossings. “This bill would prohibit a peace officer, as defined, from stopping…


Newsom OKs New Law to Address Noise Pollution From Modified Vehicles

Governor Gavin Newsom Sept. 27 signed AB 2496 into law, requiring vehicle owners receiving “fix it” tickets for illegally modified, loud exhaust systems, to show “proof of compliance” the cars have been fixed. Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, Newport Beach, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department helped draft the bill authored by Assemblywoman Cottie…


Newsom Calls for Taxing Oil Companies During Fuel Crisis

Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling on state lawmakers to impose a new tax on oil companies as gas prices continue to escalate in California, but industry experts say the tax would add more cost for consumers and could destabilize oil businesses. Prices at the pump in the Golden State are the highest in the nation,…