Tag: Local News

Reelected California Governor Newsom’s Energy Literacy Will Be Challenged Over the Next 4 Years

Commentary Newsom’s avoidance of addressing tough energy policy questions will potentially expose his limited energy literacy over the next four years of financial torture inflicted upon those that voted for him. Despite Newsom’s statewide policy decisions that are driving up costs of energy in the state, only a few Californians appear upset with the ever-increasing…


LIVE Nov. 15, 9 PM ET: Trump Makes Special Announcement

Former President Donald Trump will make a special announcement at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, at 9 p.m. ET on Nov. 15, where he is expected to announce a 2024 presidential run. The Epoch Times will livestream the event starting at 9 p.m. ET on Nov. 15. Access the livestream on this page, and…


1970s Sandals Worn by Steve Jobs Auctioned for $218,000

LOS ANGELES—The California house where Steve Jobs co-founded Apple is a historical site, and now the sandals he wore while pacing its floors have been sold for nearly $220,000, according to an auction house. The “well used” brown suede Birkenstocks dating to the mid-1970s set a record for the highest price ever paid for a…


Trump on Anticipated 2024 Bid: Will Keep Everyone in ‘Massive Suspense’

NEW YORK—Former President Donald Trump is again hinting about a third presidential run despite some resistance from his inner circle, saying that he will keep people in “massive suspense.” “We’ll be making a statement on Tuesday night, we’ll see,” he told a crowd of hundreds on the night of Nov. 13 at an annual gala…


Lessons from Running for California Schools Chief: Interview

Commentary My friend Lance Christensen’s run for state superintendent of public instruction always was a long shot. He’s an expert on school finances and curriculum, and I got to know him well when he was the chief of staff for state Sen. John Moorlach and I was press secretary. Christensen was going up against not…


Longtime KCAL9 Reporter Alan Mendelson Has Died at Age 70

LOS ANGELES—Longtime KCAL9 business reporter Alan Mendelson, best known for his “Best Buys” segments highlighting consumer deals on clothing, electronics, and other items, which later became a standalone program, has died at age 70, according to relatives. “With much sadness and a collective broken heart, our family is sad to announce that our brother, Alan…


Monkeypox Hits Two Florida Counties Hardest, Data Show

Two Florida counties have been hardest hit by monkeypox, data shows. Since Jan. 1, data from the Florida Department of Health shows that 43 of Florida’s 67 counties have reported cases of monkeypox. While the majority of Florida’s counties have either reported relatively few cases (37) or no cases at all (24), Miami-Dade and Broward…


‘Days of Our Lives’ Actor John Aniston Dies at 89

LOS ANGELES—”Days of Our Lives” actor John Aniston, who played Victor Kiriakis on the NBC soap opera for more than 36 years, has died, according to social media reports. He was 89. Aniston was the father of “Friends” actress Jennifer Aniston, who posted a statement on Instagram Nov. 14 morning announcing her father’s death. John…


Congressman Biggs to Hold Forum on Rules and Process Changes for 118th Congress

On Monday, Nov. 14, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. ET, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) will lead a forum on House and GOP Conference rules for the 118th Congress. The forum will be held at FreedomWorks 111K St NE #600, Washington D.C. It will examine and discuss what rules should be implemented. A minimum of 10 prominent House…


Congressman Biggs Holds Forum on Rules and Process Changes for 118th Congress

On Monday, Nov. 14, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. ET, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) will lead a forum on House and GOP Conference rules for the 118th Congress. The forum will be held at FreedomWorks 111K St NE #600, Washington D.C. It will examine and discuss what rules should be implemented. A minimum of 10 prominent House…