The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Education Board will soon vote on a policy that requires board approval before the district can pilot a new book in classrooms after several controversial books made their way into lessons. Under the district’s current policy, teachers submit books to the district’s Literary Review Committee—made up of parents, teachers, and community…
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified to Consider Policy Requiring School Board Approval for Classroom Books
May 4, 2023
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Orange County’s CalOptima Failed to Spend $675 Million Surplus, Violated Hiring Rules: State Auditor
May 4, 2023
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A state audit conducted on CalOptima Health, Orange County’s medical insurance group for low-income residents, found the agency held back spending surplus funds on service improvement and did not follow best practices when hiring some executive positions. Created by the county in 1993, the agency accumulated more than $1.2 billion in unrestricted funds as of…
California State Senator Arrested for Drunk Driving to Be Arraigned in July
May 4, 2023
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California State Sen. Dave Min, a Democrat from Irvine, is scheduled for his first court appearance following a drunk driving arrest this week. The senator and congressional candidate—favored by the Democratic Party to replace outgoing Rep. Katie Porter—is scheduled to appear for an arraignment on July 24 in Sacramento Superior Court, according to the Sacramento…
California City Leaders Oppose State Control Over Local School Districts’ Curriculum Removal
May 4, 2023
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Mission Viejo leaders took a stand against a California bill that would prohibit local school boards from banning curriculum, textbooks, and instructional material without state approval—and would also create new requirements for “diversity and inclusiveness” in school textbooks and other materials. A resolution to oppose state Assembly Bill 1078, was introduced by Councilmember Wendy Bucknam…
Anaheim Dance Studio Owner Arrested on Sexual Assault Allegations
May 4, 2023
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ANAHEIM, Calif.—The owner and operator of an Anaheim dance studio has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting several girls at the studio, police said May 3. The allegations against Mark Chavarria came to light after several girls between the ages of 12 and 14 reported multiple sexual assaults at the Chavarria Institute of the…
20-Person Brawl at Laguna Beach Hotels Prompt Forced Closure by City
May 4, 2023
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LAGUNA BEACH, Calif.—Laguna Beach officials shut down two hotels after several scuffles involving armed security guards over a civil dispute, officials said May 3. City Manager Shohreh Dupuis ordered the closing of hotels 14 West and Hotel Laguna on Tuesday after police were called there three times throughout the day. Police responded to trespassing claims…
California State Senator, Congressional Candidate Arrested for Drunk Driving
May 3, 2023
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California State Sen. Dave Min, a Democrat from Irvine, was arrested for driving under the influence in Sacramento on May 2 and released the next morning. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) confirmed Min’s arrest to The Epoch Times. According to the CHP’s report, officers stopped Min’s Toyota Camry at 10:51 p.m. for not having headlights…
2 Wounded in Anaheim Shooting, 4 Boys Arrested
May 3, 2023
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ANAHEIM, Calif.—Four boys were arrested May 2 evening in connection with a double shooting in Anaheim. Anaheim Police Department officers were called at approximately 8:37 p.m. to the 1600 block of Calle Del Mar, near Walnut Street and Cerritos Avenue, regarding a shooting and upon their arrival learned several suspects had fled after the shooting,…
Man Gets 6 Months in Jail for Killing Cat in Huntington Beach
May 2, 2023
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 38-year-old man pleaded guilty May 2 and was immediately sentenced to six months in jail for slamming a cat against the windshields of cars in Huntington Beach, killing the feline. Beau Browning Watson pleaded guilty to cruelty to animals and two counts of vandalism, all misdemeanors. Watson accepted a plea deal from…
Man Gets 5 Years for Sex Attacks on Fellow Hospital Patients in Huntington Beach
May 2, 2023
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 28-year-old man was sentenced May 2 to five years in prison for raping two women at Huntington Beach Hospital, where all three were patients. Adrian Alfredo Sanchez of Garden Grove pleaded guilty Dec. 13 to rape of an incompetent person, rape, and two counts of assault with the intent to commit a…
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