Two California men were sentenced Nov. 15 to up to 11 years in federal prison for participating in an international multimillion-dollar scheme involving Nigerian nationals. George Ugochukwu Egwumba, 47, of Cypress, was sentenced by United States District Judge R. Gary Klausner to 132 months and Princewell Arinze Duru, 33, of Sacramento, to 81 months. In…
Men Gets up to 11 Years in Prison for Nigeria-Related Multimillion-Dollar Fraud
November 17, 2022
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San Diego County OKs Transfer of Cannabis Licensing to Planning Department
November 17, 2022
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SAN DIEGO—The San Diego County Board of Supervisors gave final approval Nov. 16 to an ordinance that transfers cannabis licensing duties from the sheriff’s department to the county’s planning department. The board gave initial approval to the ordinance Oct. 26, and voted 3–0 Wednesday on final approval. The ordinance will take effect in 30 days….
California Faces $25 Billion Budget Deficit, Could Be Worse If Recession Hits
November 17, 2022
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California could face a $25 billion budget deficit in 2023–24, despite raking in a record-setting $98 billion budget surplus this year, according to an analysis that comes days after midterms election, in a state where the Democratic party enjoys a supermajority. “The budget problem is mainly attributable to lower revenue estimates, which are lower than…
San Diego Bans Styrofoam Products Starting April 2023
SAN DIEGO—Styrofoam products are on their way out in San Diego following Nov. 15’s City Council approval of an ordinance banning all single-use polystyrene foam food containers, utensils, coolers, and pool toys effective next year. According to a staff presentation at Tuesday’s meeting, while Styrofoam products are accepted in the city’s blue recycling bins, it…
Crocodile Tears for UC Labor Strikers
November 17, 2022
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Commentary College and university faculty notoriously are among the most left-wing groups in the country. A 2020 study by the National Association of Scholars found the Democrat-to-Republican ratio on top campuses was 8.5 to 1. And given California is governed by liberal Democrats, supported by liberal Democratic college and university faculty, the faculty now going…
Republicans in Arizona County End Effort to Hand Count Ballots
Two Republican county officials in Arizona have ended a bid to force a hand count of midterm election ballots, saying they don’t want to interfere with the looming recount in at least one statewide race. Cochise County Supervisors Tom Crosby and Peggy Judd told a court on Nov. 16 that they want to withdraw their…
Republicans End Effort to Hand Count Ballots in Arizona County
Two Republican officials in Arizona have ended a bid to hand count ballots from the midterm elections, saying they don’t want to interfere with the looming recount in at least one statewide race. Cochise County Supervisors Tom Crosby and Peggy Judd, both Republicans, told a court on Nov. 16 that they want to withdraw their…
Buffalo, Western New York Brace for Potentially Dangerous Storm
BUFFALO, N.Y.—New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency starting Thursday in parts of western New York ahead of a potentially dangerous bout of lake-effect snow. The National Weather Service forecast up to 4 feet (1.2 meters) of snow or more through Sunday that “may paralyze” the hardest-hit communities, including Buffalo, with periods…
Republican Prosecutor Wins Maricopa County DA Race
Democrat candidate Julie Gunnigle conceded to Republican Rachel Mitchell in the Maricopa County district attorney’s race this week. Although not all votes have been counted in the race, Mitchell has been ahead of Gunnigle for several days. Gunnigle conceded earlier this week, while Mitchell issued a statement declaring victory. Gunnigle, a Democrat, claimed that the results prove…
Lake Issues 1st Major Update in Arizona Since Hobbs Declared Victory
Arizona Republican candidate Kari Lake said on Nov. 17 that she’s still fighting in the state governor’s race, in her first major update since Democrat Katie Hobbs declared victory. “I wanted to reach out to you to let you know that I am still in this fight with you,” Lake, a former television anchor, said…
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