Tag: Local News

Super Nintendo World Set to Open in February at Universal Studios

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif.—It’s almost time to play in the Super Nintendo World, which will open in February, Universal Studios Hollywood announced Wednesday. The newly expanded area will make its debut Feb. 17 with rides, attractions, and a restaurant. It will feature the new ride, Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, and new features and attractions in the…


Nonprofit Sues Fullerton for Banning Recreational Vehicles from Parking in the City

A nonprofit made up of volunteers and organizations that advocate for the housing rights of homeless people filed a lawsuit Dec. 8 against the city of Fullerton objecting to an ordinance which bans people from living in recreational vehicles on the streets without valid parking permits. Attorneys filed the legal action on behalf of Housing Is…


Man Gets 15 Years to Life for Killing Escort in Newport Beach

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 36-year-old Santa Ana man was sentenced Dec. 13 to 15 years to life in prison for killing an escort in a Newport Beach office building at the end of 2015. Nain Isaac Nieto Hernandez, 36, was convicted Aug. 10 of second-degree murder in the Dec. 18, 2015, killing of 23-year-old Sarai Alcaraz…


Los Angeles Times Distorts Newsom’s New Gas Tax

Commentary Now and then the Los Angeles Times comes out against a tax increase, as with Proposition 30 this year, the added income tax on millionaires. But Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed new gas tax isn’t one of those times. Unfortunately, the L.A. Times is one of the most influential powers in the state. Fortunately, we now…


‘Stuff-an-RV’: SoCal Company Delivers Holiday Joy

As the holiday season approaches, one of the nation’s largest RV rental and sales companies has joined KABC’s Stuff-a-Bus Toy Drive to spread Christmas cheer to local families and charities. El Monte RV, located in Santa Fe Springs, held its own “Stuff-an-RV” that ultimately delivered bikes, scooters, dolls, race cars, sports equipment, and more to…


San Francisco’s Elections Director Likely to Be Reinstated After Termination for Being White

The top elections official in San Francisco was removed from his position in November to give a non-white person a shot at that same position, according to the city’s Elections Commission. However, nearly a month later, the commission changed course after pushback by public officials. John Arntz, who has served as elections director of the…


OC Animal Care Is Giving Away Small Pets Through Christmas Eve

The Orange County Animal Care shelter in Tustin, California, is waiving adoption fees for small pets through Christmas Eve, including cats, birds, bunnies, hamsters, and guinea pigs. Launching the program was Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, who allocated $30,000 to the shelter from the county’s portion of the American Rescue Plan Act, a federal program…


Driver Racing on City Street Hits 2 Cars, Kills 4-Year-Old

DES MOINES, Iowa—A 4-year-old boy died Tuesday night after a car that was reportedly racing crossed into oncoming lanes and crashed into two vehicles, police in Iowa said. The collisions happened along a four-lane thoroughfare in Des Moines, where police said a car and an SUV were racing. The car crossed the median, first striking…


Biden Delivers Remarks at US–Africa Business Forum

President Joe Biden will deliver remarks at the U.S.–Africa Business Forum held at the White House at 1:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 14. The U.S.–Africa summit has highlighted the importance of U.S.–Africa relations and increased cooperation on shared priorities. It will also demonstrate Unites States’ commitment to Africa. According to a White House official, the…


Men and Dog Missing for 10 Days Found on Powerless Sailboat

Two men and a pet dog were rescued from a sailboat without power or fuel more than 200 miles off Delaware, 10 days after friends and relatives had last heard from them, the U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday. Kevin Hyde, 65, and Joe Ditomasso, 76, were sailing from Cape May, New Jersey, to Marathon, Florida….