Category: Northern California

LA Seized Enough Fentanyl in 2022 to Kill Half of California

So far in 2022, authorities in Los Angeles have seized 38 million doses of fentanyl, enough to kill almost half of California’s population. That number also accounts for 10 percent of the total illegal fentanyl confiscated nationwide, which is 379 million doses according to a recent press release published by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)….


California to Be Impacted by Category 4 Atmospheric River, Heavy Rain Expected

An atmospheric river—a weather system that moves a high concentration of water vapor outside of the tropics—is expected to bring rainfall to certain regions in California this week, with temperature drops expected in major cities like Los Angeles. A winter storm system had already hit places like the Bay Area on Monday, bringing with it…


Billionaire Developer Li Zhang Arrested in London for Bribery in San Francisco, Facing Extradition

SAN FRANCISCO— Li Zhang, a Chinese billionaire who is cofounder and CEO of Guangzhou R&F Properties, was arrested in London on Nov. 30 under a provisional warrant issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Northern California District. Zhang was accused of “participating in a scheme to bribe public officials” between 2015 and 2020, according to…


Report: California Is One of the Least Charitable States Despite Being One of Wealthiest

It turns out that California is one of the least charitable states in the union. When it comes to charitability, California ranks near the bottom among the 50 states, according to the World Giving Index created by WalletHub. California ranks 42nd among the 50 states in this year‘s rankings. It follows the trend of some…


$97.2 Billion to Build Homes for the Homeless?

Commentary California and its cities are being hit with a spate of proposals to deal with the homelessness problem. New Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles even declared a state of emergency on the crisis. At the state level, the California Homeless Housing Needs Assessment, in the summary of a new report, calculated the problem…


Federal Judge Says San Francisco Can’t Clear Homeless Camps

SAN FRANCISCO—A federal judge has temporarily banned San Francisco from clearing homeless encampments, saying the city violated its own policies by failing to offer other shelter. Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu in U.S. District Court in Oakland granted an emergency order Friday night that bars the city from taking away tents and confiscating the belongings…


San Francisco Businesses Demand Tax Refund Over Drugs, Crime, and Homelessness Crisis

Dozens of San Francisco business owners have formed a new association, demanding that the city government provide tax refunds because of out-of-control streets. The “Tenderloin Business Coalition,” which consists of 135 businesses and property owners in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district, has demanded tax refunds for 2022 after dealing with a wave of rampant crime, homelessness, and drug…


More Than 800,000 Without Power in United States From Winter Storms

More than 800,000 homes and businesses were without power in the eastern half of the United States and Texas as winter storms battered much of the country, according to data. U.S. utilities were working to restore power after the storms moved on from their service territories but some were still dealing with high winds. The…


More Than 800,000 Without Power in US From Winter Storms

More than 800,000 homes and businesses were without power in the eastern half of the United States and Texas as winter storms battered much of the country, according to data. U.S. utilities were working to restore power after the storms moved on from their service territories but some were still dealing with high winds. The…


Over Half a Million Without Power in US From Winter Storms

Over 500,000 homes and businesses were without power in the eastern half of the United States and Texas on Saturday as winter storms battered much of the country. U.S. utilities were working to restore power after the storms moved on from their service territories but some were still dealing with high winds. The greatest numbers…