A new retail cannabis store was denied a location at 2001 Harbor Boulevard on Nov. 28 after a 4–2 vote by Costa Mesa’s Planning Commission, with commissioners Russell Toler and Diane Russell dissenting, and commissioner Jon Zich absent. The denial comes after commissioners raised concerns about the location of a counseling center, which, in part, treats those with substance abuse, near the proposed dispensary’s desired location. “It just doesn’t make sense to put a retail storefront…
Proposed Dispensary Below Recovery Center Rejected in Costa Mesa
Proposed Dispensary Near Recovery Center Rejected in Costa Mesa
A new retail cannabis store was denied a location at 2001 Harbor Boulevard on Nov. 28 after a 4–2 vote by Costa Mesa’s Planning Commission, with commissioners Russell Toler and Diane Russell dissenting, and commissioner Jon Zich absent. The denial comes after commissioners raised concerns about the location of a counseling center, which, in part, treats those with substance abuse, near the proposed dispensary’s desired location. “It just doesn’t make sense to put a retail storefront…
Arizona Wild Horse Advocates Buy Up Dwindling Alpine Herd
PRESCOTT, Ariz.—Simone Netherlands grabbed a handful of green alfalfa hay and called out to Apache, guarding a small band of Alpine wild horses at the opposite end of the corral. The young stallion lowered its head warily and remained motionless at seeing a visitor standing beside her. “C’mon,” Netherlands said to the horse gently, waving…
Woman Killed in West Covina Crash; Man Arrested
WEST COVINA, Calif.—A man suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in a hit-and-run crash in West Covina that left a woman dead was in custody Dec. 2. The crash occurred around 9:10 p.m. Dec. 1 at the intersection of Sunset and Cameron avenues, according to West Covina Police Department Sgt. Stephen…
Robert Luna Sworn In as New Los Angeles County Sheriff
LOS ANGELES—Former Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna was sworn in as Los Angeles County’s next sheriff Dec. 3, capping a campaign that led to the ouster of incumbent Alex Villanueva. “Today I stand before you wearing this brand-new uniform—and now I have a badge to go with it—with an incredible amount of respect, because…
Karen Bass Opens Online Portal for Jobs in Her Administration
LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles Mayor-elect Karen Bass launched an online hiring portal Dec. 3 for people interested in serving in her new administration. The portal is open to candidates from Los Angeles and across the country. “Dear Angelenos, If you have the skills, determination, experience, and commitment our city needs to house people immediately and increase…
No ‘U-Turn’ on Plan to Dissolve Disney’s Special Governing District, Florida Governor Says
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will not compromise with Walt Disney Co. by scaling back the plan to dismantle the company’s special district, the governor’s office said Friday. Bryan Griffin, a spokesman for DeSantis, said the governor “does not make U-turns” on the punitive measures against Disney. “The governor was right to champion removing the extraordinary…
Amazon Delivery Trailer Catches Fire on I-15 in San Diego
NORTH COUNTY, Calif.—An Amazon tractor-trailer carrying 8,000 pounds of merchandise caught fire on Interstate 15 in northern San Diego County, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) said Dec. 3. The trailer caught fire at 7:22 p.m. Dec. 2 in the middle lanes of northbound I-15, south of Deer Springs Road, the highway patrol said. CHP officers,…
Amazon Delivery Trailer Catches Fire on I-15 in North County
NORTH COUNTY, Calif.—An Amazon tractor-trailer carrying 8,000 pounds of merchandise caught fire on Interstate 15, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) said Dec. 3. The trailer caught fire at 7:22 p.m. Dec. 2 in the middle lanes of northbound I-15, south of Deer Springs Road, the highway patrol said. CHP officers, fire, and paramedic personnel responded…
Arizona Set to Certify the Lake-Hobbs Race; Here Are 3 Key Takeaways
Arizona Republican candidate for governor Kari Lake said “stay tuned” as the Copper State is going to officially certify the controversial gubernatorial race between her and Katie Hobbs on Monday. Lake, who lost by less than one percentage point to Hobbs and has refused to concede, cannot file her lawsuit under Arizona law until state officials certify…
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