Tag: Local News

San Diego Swears-In All-Democrat 74th City Council, Selects Council President

SAN DIEGO—The city swore in its 74th city council Dec.12, making the officially nonpartisan board unofficially all-Democratic for the first time in history. Outgoing Councilman Chris Cate, who was the only Republican on the ostensibly nonpartisan council, thanked his family, staff, and colleagues in his departing remarks—even though he sometimes disagreed ideologically with the latter….


Man Shoots Officer, Falls Unconscious from Drug Overdose During Standoff: Police

SAN DIEGO—An auto-theft suspect opened fire on San Diego police early Dec. 12 in a Mountain View-area neighborhood, wounding an officer, then holing up in a nearby apartment—prompting a nine-hour SWAT standoff that ended in his arrest. The events that led to the shooting, which left the officer with apparently non-life-threatening injuries, began about 12:30…


San Diego Police Officer Shot During Pursuit; Standoff Underway

SAN DIEGO—A San Diego police officer was shot multiple times Dec. 12 while chasing a pursuit suspect, who subsequently barricaded himself inside a Mountain View apartment, leading to a standoff. The injured officer was taken to Scripps Mercy Hospital, where he underwent surgery and is considered stable, according to the San Diego Police Department. According…


19-Year-Old Killed in Santa Ana Shooting, Police Seek Witnesses

SANTA ANA, Calif.—Santa Ana police Dec. 10 asked for information from the public about the recent shooting death of a 19-year-old man. Fernando Nunez was found about 8 p.m. Nov. 23 at 700 W. Third St. suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body, according to a police press release. Orange County Fire Authority…


Local Sheriff Accuses Arizona Governor of ‘Illegal Dumping’ Over Border Wall Effort

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s attempt at constructing a border wall to stop an influx of illegal immigrants is now in legal jeopardy after a sheriff alleged Ducey has engaged in illegal dumping. Arizona’s border with Mexico largely has no barrier to stop illegal immigration, and the Migration Policy Institute estimates that over 200,000 illegal immigrants are present…


Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Declares State of Emergency on Homelessness

LOS ANGELES—Newly sworn in Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, in her first order of business, declared a state of emergency Dec. 12 on the city’s sprawling homelessness. Bass, who spent her first morning as mayor meeting with the city’s various department heads to brief them on the declaration, signed it inside the city’s Emergency Operations…


LA Mayor Karen Bass Declares State of Emergency on Homelessness

LOS ANGELES—Karen Bass, in her first official act as mayor of Los Angeles, declared a state of emergency on homelessness Dec. 12 in an effort to underscore the severity of the housing crisis in the nation’s second-largest city. Bass signed the declaration inside the city’s Emergency Operations Center in a room designated as the “United…


Kari Lake, Abe Hamadeh, Mark Finchem Formally Contest Arizona Election Results

Three Republican nominees for state government positions in Arizona on Friday filed three separate lawsuits to formally contest the midterm election results that saw their Democrat opponents win. Arizona candidate for governor Kari Lake, Arizona candidate for attorney general Abe Hamadeh, and Arizona candidate for secretary of state Mark Finchem, each filed separate lawsuits just days…


Westminster City Officials to Restart Car Rebate Program

The Westminster City Council recently voted 4–1, with Vice Mayor Carlos Manzo opposing, to restart a program in April that reimburses $500 to city residents and businesses for vehicles purchased and leased in the city. The program—which was requested to be renewed by a handful of car dealerships—is meant to incentivize residents to shop locally….


Westminster City Officials Approve Restarting Car Rebate Program

The Westminster City Council voted 4–1 in October, with Vice Mayor Carlos Manzo opposing, to restart a program in April, reimbursing $500 to city residents and businesses for vehicles purchased and leased in the city. The program—which was requested to be renewed by a handful of car dealerships—is meant to incentivize residents to shop locally….