Tag: Local News

Conservative Majority Takes Over Huntington Beach City Council

December 7, 2022
Casey McKeonGracey Van Der MarkHuntington Beach city councilLocal NewsPat BurnsRegional NewsRegional-Local NewsSouthern CaliforniaSouthern California OC NewsTony StricklandUS
0 Comment

The Huntington Beach City Council flipped to a majority of conservatives Dec. 6, when four newly elected members—Casey McKeon, Gracey Van Der Mark, Pat Burns, and Tony Strickland—were sworn into office during the council’s regular meeting replacing Mayor Barbara Delgleize, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Posey, and councilors Kim Carr, and Erik Peterson. This is the…

Read More

Los Angeles Bans Gas in New Buildings

December 7, 2022
all-electric buildingcarbon emissionsLocal NewsLos AngelesLos Angeles city councilRegional NewsRegional-Local NewsSouthern CaliforniaUS
0 Comment

LOS ANGELES—New buildings in Los Angeles will be required to be all-electric under a policy approved by the city council Dec. 7 as part of a movement to reduce carbon emissions in the city. The requirement applies to buildings approved after April 1, and affordable housing projects approved after June 1 of next year. Accessory…

Read More

‘It’s Our Position That Disney Will Pay Its Debts’: DeSantis Office

December 7, 2022
Business & Marketscancel cultureCompaniesdisneyFeatured TopicsFloridaFlorida Parental RightsLocal NewsMedia & Big TechPolicies & ImpactsRegional-Local NewsSocial IssuesUSUS News
0 Comment

A spokesperson for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s office is standing by his statement that “Disney will pay its debts.” “My statement stands,” executive press secretary to DeSantis Bryan Griffin told The Epoch Times by email. “Yes, it is our position that Disney will pay its debts.” The reiteration was in response to an inquiry by The…

Read More

California Bill Aims to Eradicate Los Angeles’ Redistricting Power

December 7, 2022
Audio LeakCaliforniaLocal NewsLos AngelesLos Angeles city councilNorthern CaliforniaRegional NewsRegional-Local NewsSACRAMENTOSouthern CaliforniaUS
0 Comment

In the aftermath of the leaked audio scandal that included Los Angeles city councilors in October behind closed doors discussing redistricting and making racially charged statements, a new state bill could curtail the council from making final decisions that delineate their districts. Redistricting, which takes place every decade following U.S. Census data, requires the Los…

Read More

Man Found Shot to Death in Huntington Beach

December 7, 2022
Huntington BeachHuntington Beach Police DepartmentLocal NewsRegional NewsRegional-Local NewsSouthern CaliforniaSouthern California OC NewsUS
0 Comment

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—An investigation was continuing Dec. 6 into the fatal shooting of a man in Huntington Beach. Officers went to the 5200 block of Tasman Drive about 8 p.m. Dec. 5 on a report of possible shots fired, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. “On arrival, officers located an unresponsive adult male with…

Read More

Evelyn, LA Zoo’s Oldest Gorilla, is Euthanized at Age 46

December 7, 2022
Local Newslos angeles zooRegional NewsRegional-Local NewsSouthern CaliforniaUS
0 Comment

LOS ANGELES—Evelyn, a 46-year-old western lowland gorilla and the oldest gorilla in the history of the Los Angeles Zoo, has been euthanized after “experiencing health issues leading to a decline in her quality of life over the last couple of weeks,” the zoo announced Dec. 7. “We are heartbroken to share that animal care and…

Read More

LA Restore Indicted Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas’s Salary

December 7, 2022
Local NewsLos Angeles city councilMark Ridley-ThomasRegional NewsRegional-Local NewsSouthern CaliforniaUS
0 Comment

LOS ANGELES—Suspended City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas—who is facing federal corruption charges for misdeeds allegedly committed while he was a member of the county Board of Supervisors—had his city salary and benefits reinstated by the council Dec. 7 after he reached an over $360,000 settlement in his lawsuit against City Controller Ron Galperin and the city….

Read More

Los Angeles Restores Indicted Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas’s Salary

December 7, 2022
Local NewsLos Angeles city councilMark Ridley-ThomasRegional NewsRegional-Local NewsSouthern CaliforniaUS
0 Comment

LOS ANGELES—Suspended City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas—who is facing federal corruption charges for misdeeds allegedly committed while he was a member of the county Board of Supervisors—had his city salary and benefits reinstated by the council Dec. 7 after he reached an over $360,000 settlement in his lawsuit against City Controller Ron Galperin and the city….

Read More

27 Arrested in Orange County Fix-It Ticket Scam

December 7, 2022
California Highway PatrolFix-it ticketLocal NewsOrange CountyRegional NewsRegional-Local NewsscamSouthern CaliforniaSouthern California OC NewsUS
0 Comment

SANTA ANA, Calif.—California Highway Patrol (CHP) officials released details Dec. 7 of an alleged fix-it ticket scheme for illegal street racers which led to 27 arrests in Orange County on Tuesday. “It is very rare to find and arrest all the suspects involved in an investigative case,” CHP Capt. Gilbert Campa told a group of…

Read More

Los Angeles to End COVID-19 State of Local Emergency in February

December 7, 2022
COVID-19 State of Local EmergencyLocal NewsLos AngelesLos Angeles city councilRegional NewsRegional-Local NewsSouthern CaliforniaUS
0 Comment

LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles’ state of local emergency due to COVID-19 will end in February after a City Council vote Dec. 7. The state of local emergency has been in place since March 4, 2020. The council has voted to extend it each month since then. Council President Paul Krekorian introduced an amendment to Wednesday’s item…

Read More