Tag: Local News

Orange County Bus Strikers Agree to Resume Work for Election Day

Thousands of Orange County bus riders were without service Nov. 4 for the second day in a row as the negotiation between the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and the union representing its maintenance workers comes to a deadlock. Both sides agreed to meet Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Meanwhile, bus service can resume Monday and…


Woman Injured in Apparent Shark Attack in Del Mar

DEL MAR, Calif.—A swimmer was injured Friday in an apparent shark attack off the coast of Del Mar, authorities reported. The 50-year-old woman suffered leg wounds that were not believed to be life-threatening while swimming with a companion about 100 yards from shore near the terminus of 17th Street at about 10 a.m., said Jon…


Orange County Fire Authority Orders 2 New Helicopters

IRVINE, Calif.—The Orange County Fire Authority Thursday announced it had approved the acquisition of two new firefighting helicopters. The new Sikorsky S70 Firehawk helicopters were approved by the authority’s board a week ago. The new helicopters replace the authority’s 1966 UH-1H “Super Hueys” which had become too expensive to maintain. A Sikorsky S70 Firehawk helicopter….


Gov. Hochul Acknowledges ‘We Still Have a Problem’ When Pressed on New York’s Crime Crisis

New York’s Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is fighting a heated election battle against Republican challenger Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.), on Nov. 4 accused Zeldin of offering “platitudes” rather than real solutions to the crime crisis in the state, as the governor faces mounting criticism over her stance on the issue. During an interview on “CNN…


LA Mayor Garcetti Calls Gov. Newsom’s Pause on Homeless Grants ‘Perplexing’

Following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement Nov. 3 that the state would be pausing the third round of homeless grants to local jurisdictions, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti called the move “perplexing.” The Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention grants, which amounted to $1 billion, would help address the lack of homeless housing across the state, according…


Community Debates Displaying Thin Blue Line Flag at Hart School Board Meeting

SANTA CLARITA, Calif.—Several members of the community addressed the William S. Hart Union High School Board about displaying the Thin Blue Line flag at Saugus High football games, but no action was taken and the debate continues Nov. 3 about whether it is appropriate. Representatives from the Santa Clarita branch of the National Association for…


Laguna Beach Ballot Measures: Hotel Worker Minimum Wage, Public Votes on Developments

Laguna Beach voters will decide if large developments and hotel renovations should be subject for a public vote for approval and to raise the minimum wage for the city’s hotel workers in the Nov. 8 election. Measure Q The measure would put large development proposals along the Coast Highway and Laguna Canyon Road to a…


GOP Will Create ‘Red Tsunami’ Across US: Rep. Stefanik

CASTLETON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y.—A “red tsunami” will sweep the country after midterms as Republicans win back control over Congress, predicts Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.). Republicans are on track to gain enough seats that will allow them to take back the House, if not both chambers of Congress. Speaking shortly before a Nov. 3 rally for her colleague,…


100-Car Crash in Denver After Snow the Night Before

DENVER—Roughly 100 vehicles were involved in a crash on icy roads early Friday southwest of downtown Denver, but no one was seriously injured, authorities said. Injuries to drivers and passengers were minor, said Denver Police spokesperson Doug Schepman told The Denver Post. Schepman said slick roads after snowfall Thursday night was the likely cause. Video…


Vermont Man Convicted of Murder in Wife’s Cleaver Killing

BURLINGTON, Vt.—A Vermont man charged with killing his wife with a meat cleaver and injuring his mother-in-law five years ago was found guilty of murder on Thursday. The jury convicted Aita Gurung of first-degree murder in the killing of his wife Yogeswari Khadka, 32, in Burlington, and attempted second-degree murder in the attack on his…