Tag: Local News

Biden Signs Cyber Awareness Act for Small Businesses

The Small Business Administration (SBA) can expect more help fighting future cyberattacks after President Joe Biden signed the SBA Cyber Awareness Act last week. The bipartisan legislation by Reps. Young Kim (R-Calif.) and Jason Crow (D-Colo.) is expected to strengthen the SBA’s ability to handle and report cyber threats that impact small businesses. “Our small…


Seal Beach Police Promotes 4 Police Officers

The Seal Beach Police Department in the new year will promote four officers to the rank of police corporal, sergeant, lieutenant, and captain. When Cpt. Michael Henderson was promoted to chief in November, several vacant positions were created in the department, according to officials. “I am happy to announce the new leaders we are promoting…


4 People Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Oceanside

OCEANSIDE, Calif.—Four people suspected of stealing a catalytic converter were taken into police custody Dec. 29 following a high-speed chase in Oceanside. Around 2 a.m., police were notified that a catalytic converter was stolen by someone driving a black Ford Fusion without license plates, according to authorities. Officers spotted the black sedan and when police…


Registered Sex Offender Arrested in Garden Grove Assault

GARDEN GROVE, Calif.—A 25-year-old registered sex offender wearing a GPS monitor was arrested in connection with an assault on a woman Dec. 28 in Garden Grove. The attack occurred at 9:11 a.m. in the 11200 block of Magnolia Street, near Magnolia Park, according to Detective Sgt. Mark Lord. “The victim was walking in the area…


How Does China’s Regime Portray California?

Commentary The People’s Republic of China wields a vast propaganda apparatus of global scope. One of its main organs is the Global Times. The English version’s online site can give us a window into what the ruling Chinese Communist Party thinks of states like California. According to Wikipedia, it’s “a daily tabloid newspaper under the…


Texas Awards More Than $54 Million in Technical Career Education Grants

The Texas Workforce Commission has awarded more than $54 million in jobs and education grants to public schools across the state. Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Wednesday that 152 grants have been awarded through the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) program. The grants are going to public community, state, and technical colleges, school districts,…


El Paso Official Says Illegal Aliens ‘Running Into Our Backyards,’ Scaring the Community

A top official in El Paso, Texas, has called the situation at the southern border “frightening” and said the local community is not accustomed to having so many illegal aliens in the city. El Paso City Council member Claudia Rodriguez made the comments in an interview with Fox News on Dec. 28, shortly after the Supreme…


Hundreds of Illegal Immigrants Dropped Off at San Diego Bus Stops: Supervisor

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has recently dropped off hundreds of illegal immigrants seeking asylum at bus stops across San Diego County, according to a local county supervisor. San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond told The Epoch Times that on Dec. 23, border patrol agents dropped off around 200 asylum seekers—political refugees seeking shelter…


Surf City ‘Winter Wonderland’ Draws Large Crowds

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—With an ice rink overlooking the ocean for skaters of all skill levels, live entertainment, and more, Surf City’s “Winter Wonderland” on the pier is open to visitors until Jan. 8. Those wanting to skate may purchase tickets for $22, and sign a safety waiver before entering. Socks and gloves will also be…


Disneyland Adds New Advisory Warning After Uptick in Fights at Park

The Disneyland theme park in Southern California followed Disney World in adding a new warning to their website during the holiday season due to a string of fights at the amusement parks this year. The Disneyland website now features a “Courtesy” section under the “Top Things You Should Know” page which asks all visitors “who…