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Man Suspected of Intentionally Driving Off California Cliff

MONTARA, Calif.—The driver of a car that plunged off a cliff in Northern California, seriously wounding two children and a second adult after the 250-foot drop, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and child abuse, the California Highway Patrol said Tuesday. Dharmesh A. Patel of Pasadena will be booked into San Mateo County Jail…

It’s no secret that states compete with each other to attract “family wage” employers that provide health insurance and other benefits, especially in manufacturing and high-tech sectors. The standard competitive toolboxes offered by state legislatures usually include tax credits, assorted regulatory waivers, and a host of other “fine print” incentives to induce corporations and businesses…

Orange County Expected to Be Hit by Heavy Rainstorm Starting Wednesday

Orange County and Los Angeles are due for a large storm beginning Jan. 4 through Jan. 6, which may bring mudslides and flooding in some areas, according to the Orange County Fire Authority. A strong Pacific storm system is the cause of the heavy rainfall affecting the coastal and inland areas as far as the…

3 People Stabbed in Irvine, Suspect Arrested

A man who allegedly stabbed three people Tuesday has been arrested, according to the Irvine Police Department. Ricardo De La Riva, 43, of Irvine, was booked at Orange County Jail on attempted murder and assault with deadly weapon charges. Ricardo De La Riva, 43, of Irvine. (Courtesy of the Irvine Police Department) Authorities responded to…

California Snowpack Is Highest in 40 Years: Officials

Snowpack levels in California’s mountains were at the highest level in 40 years Jan. 3 but time will tell whether the latest storms will help deliver enough water to the state to end a three-year drought streak, state water officials reported. California’s snowpack was measured at 174 percent of the historical average for the year…

2 Horses Die From Racing Injuries at Los Alamitos

CYPRESS, Calif.—Two racehorses died at Los Alamitos Race Course over New Year’s weekend, one of them after winning her race, state horse racing officials said. Famous Miss Kitty, a 3-year-old filly with 10 races and three first-place finishes in her career, won Dec. 31’s ninth race at the Cypress track, but “was injured past the…

California’s Kounalakis Renamed State’s Top Foreign Trade Representative

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Dec. 30 redesignating Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis as his top international trade representative. Kounalakis, a former U.S. ambassador, was sworn into office as lieutenant governor on Jan. 2, beginning her second term in the position. She has served as the governor’s representative for the Affairs and Trade…

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Man Suspected of Intentionally Driving Off California Cliff

States Competing for High-Wage Employers With ‘Workforce Development’ Initiatives

States Compete for High-Wage Employers With ‘Workforce Development’ Initiatives

Costa Mesa Resident Wins the 2022 Congressional App Challenge

Orange County Expected to Be Hit by Heavy Rainstorm Starting Wednesday

3 People Stabbed in Irvine, Suspect Arrested

California Snowpack Is Highest in 40 Years: Officials

2 Horses Die From Racing Injuries at Los Alamitos

VIDEO: Two-Story Fire Engulfs Irvine Home

California’s Kounalakis Renamed State’s Top Foreign Trade Representative

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