Category: State News

Electrical Fire Sends Smoke Billowing From Under New York City’s Iconic Tiffany Store

June 29, 2023
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NEW YORK—An electrical fire in a transformer that serves the Tiffany & Co. store on New York’s Fifth Avenue spewed thick gray smoke from under the iconic building on Thursday and caused two minor injuries, officials said. The fire did not spread to the store itself, but firefighters evacuated about 100 people from the building…

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California Lawmakers at Odds Over Public Safety Bills

June 29, 2023
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With approximately two weeks remaining before the July 14 legislative deadline for policy committees to approve and refer bills for further consideration, the Assembly and Senate Public Safety committees met June 27, passing many proposals on partisan votes. One such proposal was Senate Bill 94, authored by Sen. Dave Cortese (D-San Jose), which would allow…

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LIVE July 1, 5 PM ET: America the Beautiful Festival: A Celebration of Independence Day and Beautiful Heritage

June 29, 2023
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Come join us Sat & Sun, July 1–2 for America the Beautiful Festival—The Sound of Liberty (America TheBeautifulFestival.com) presented by The Epoch Times and New Century! Enjoy our two-day all-star music lineup features Zach Myers of Shinedown, Platinum Country Singer Julie Roberts, and Billboard Top Ten Recording Artist Danny Griego! Spectacular fireworks display Sunday night,…

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LIVE July 2, 5 PM ET: America the Beautiful Festival: A Celebration of Independence Day and Beautiful Heritage—Day 2

June 29, 2023
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Come join us Sat & Sun, July 1–2 for America the Beautiful Festival—The Sound of Liberty (America TheBeautifulFestival.com) presented by The Epoch Times and New Century! Enjoy our two-day all-star music lineup features Zach Myers of Shinedown, Platinum Country Singer Julie Roberts, and Billboard Top Ten Recording Artist Danny Griego! Spectacular fireworks display Sunday night,…

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California’s Reparations Task Force Demands Action, Presents 1,100-Page Final Report to Governor, Legislature

June 29, 2023
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After two years of internal discussions, public hearings, and collaboration with stakeholders, California’s reparations task force presented its final report of recommendations to the Legislature June 29. The 1,100-page, 4-inch document discusses policy recommendations for the Legislature to consider, and while no specific dollar amounts are proposed, formulas for calculating harms and repairs are included…

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Los Angeles Unified Approves $19 Billion Budget, Warns of ‘Shifts’ for Staff

June 29, 2023
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The Los Angeles Unified School Board last week approved a $18.8 billion budget for the 2023–24 school year that includes the last of its pandemic aid—and is beginning to prepare for operating without such funds. Over the next two school years, the district will invest $4.2 billion—most of which comes from one-time emergency COVID-19 relief…

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Fun Things to Do in Orange County to Celebrate July Fourth

June 29, 2023
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Fourth of July Celebration and Summer Carnival Looking for Independence Day celebrations over the weekend? The summer carnival at the San Juan Capistrano Sports Park will feature over 20 thrill rides, picnic games, food vendors, a beer and wine garden, and spectacular fireworks to close out the festivities. 25925 Camino del Avion, San Juan Capistrano….

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Disneyland Resort to Close 3 Popular Rides for Refurbishment This Summer

June 29, 2023
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The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California is temporarily shuttering three of its popular rides beginning in July—the peak of its summer season—for several weeks for refurbishment. California Adventure’s ‘Soarin’ Over The World,’ and ‘Toy Story Mania,’ will be temporarily dark along with Disneyland’s classic Monorail after years of on-and-off malfunctions. According to the Disney Parks…

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Sheriff’s Deputy Who Failed to Act During Parkland Massacre Acquitted on All Charges

June 29, 2023
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A former Florida sheriff’s deputy, charged with felony child neglect and additional counts for failing to act during the 2018 massacre at a Parkland, Florida, high school, has been acquitted of all charges. Scot Peterson, a 60-year-old school resource officer at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. On Feb. 14, 2018, 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz, a former…

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Sheriff’s Deputy Who Failed to Act During Parkland Shooting Acquitted on All Charges

June 29, 2023
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A former Florida sheriff’s deputy, charged with felony child neglect and additional counts for failing to act during the 2018 massacre at a Parkland, Florida, high school, has been acquitted of all charges. Scot Peterson, a 60-year-old school resource officer at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. On Feb. 14, 2018, 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz, a former…

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