LOS ANGELES—A final necropsy conducted on famed Southland mountain lion P-22 determined the cat was suffering from “multiple severe injuries” and chronic conditions that limited his ability to function in the wild, state wildlife officials said June 14. P-22, known as the “Hollywood Cat,” was euthanized Dec. 17 after being examined by wildlife officials who…
Irvine Looks to Ban Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers, Lawn Mowers
June 15, 2023
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Irvine leaders plan to revise the city’s noise code to ban gas-powered gardening equipment, voting unanimously on June 13 to move forward with the change. The issue was brought forward by Councilwoman Kathleen Treseder, due to resident complaints. “Especially during the pandemic, I think a lot of us experienced the noise from gas-powered leaf blowers….
Lawmaker Tells Californians to Flee State Over Bill Favoring ‘Gender-Affirming’ Parents in Child Custody Disputes
June 15, 2023
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A California state senator suggested at a packed senate judiciary committee hearing on a pro-transgender bill that fighting to preserve parental rights in the state is a lost cause and advised California parents to leave if they know what’s best for their children and families. State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) made the remark at…
Former Los Angeles High School Dean Arrested in Alleged Sexual Assault
June 15, 2023
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WATTS, Calif.—A 43-year-old man was arrested for allegedly pursuing a sexual relationship with an underage female student at a Watts high school where he once worked as a dean, and police June 15 urged other potential victims to come forward. Roger Scott was arrested and booked last Thursday on suspicion of contacting a minor with…
Man Gets 26 Years for Teenage Boy’s Fatal Shooting at San Diego Park
SAN DIEGO—A man who fatally shot a 15-year-old boy at Chicano Park was sentenced June 15 to 26 years in state prison. Bryant Ruiz, 33, pleaded guilty to a voluntary manslaughter charge in connection with the Oct. 23, 2020, shooting death of Brian Romo. Just before 10 p.m. that night, officers responded to a parking…
Wife Dies in Escondido House Fire, Husband in Critical Condition
June 15, 2023
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ESCONDIDO, Calif.—A woman died and her husband was in the hospital in critical condition June 15 after a fire burned their home in the unincorporated area of Escondido, authorities said. The fire was reported at 2:27 a.m. Thursday in the 2400 block of Alexander Drive, according to Lt. Matthew Carpenter of the San Diego County…
California Lawmakers Propose $1.1 Billion Transit Bailout Amid Declining Ridership, Rising Crime
June 15, 2023
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With some transit agencies in the state pleading for assistance facing significant budget deficits due to low ridership, California lawmakers reached a tentative agreement on June 11 to make some funding available, though not as much as requested. The handshake deal was made in the Legislature over the weekend and now awaits the approval of…
Ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Hit With Historic Fine for Misuse of Public Funds
June 15, 2023
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Former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has been fined roughly $475,000 for misusing public funds during his failed presidential campaign. The fine is the largest ever imposed by the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board. “Between May 2019 and September 2019, while serving as Mayor, Respondent was a candidate for President of the…
Florida Law Invalidating Diver’s Licenses for Out-of-State Illegal Immigrants Gets Mixed Reviews
June 15, 2023
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A new Florida law defies a longstanding custom that states will honor each other’s driver’s licenses. On May 10, 2023, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1718 into law. The measure was passed by Florida’s legislators as a means of protecting the state and its citizens from the costly and sometimes dangerous effects of illegal…
California Government Works to Nip Invasive Nutria Infestation in the Bud
June 15, 2023
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To a casual observer, nutria are cute animals resembling small beavers. However, a deep dive reveals something more sinister. This invasive species has been the source of damage to plant life in lakes, swamps, marshes, and more. These creatures have been the target of eradication efforts by California’s Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) ever…
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