Tag: Regional News

CA Official: Grocery Store Plastic Bags Are Not Recyclable

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Since California adopted the nation’s first ban on single-use plastic shopping bags in 2014, most grocery stores have turned to thicker, reusable plastic bags that are supposed to be recyclable. But Attorney General Rob Bonta is now investigating whether the bags are truly recyclable as required by law. “We’ve all been to the store…


Think Those Bags Are Recyclable? California Says Think Again

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Since California adopted the nation’s first ban on single-use plastic shopping bags in 2014, most grocery stores have turned to thicker, reusable plastic bags that are supposed to be recyclable. But Attorney General Rob Bonta is now investigating whether the bags are truly recyclable as required by law. “We’ve all been to the store…


North Hollywood Shooting Leaves One Dead, One in Critical Condition

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif.—A 39-year-old man was killed and another is in critical condition Dec. 29 after a shooting in a North Hollywood apartment area. The fatal shooting victim was identified as Feliz Cruz Menjivar, of North Hollywood, the Los Angeles Police Department reported. The shooting occurred at 8:13 p.m. Dec. 28 in an alley south…


OC Sheriff Uses New Forensic Tools to Revive 1993 Fatal Stabbing Investigation

SANTA ANA, Calif.—Orange County sheriff’s investigators are using new forensic tools to revive a 1993 cold case fatal stabbing investigation in Costa Mesa, authorities said Thursday. Investigators are hoping the new analysis of evidence will turn up leads in the Aug. 11, 1993, stabbing of 61-year-old Alan Jay Schwalbe. Deputies found the victim’s body in…


Southern California Expects Heavy Storms on New Year’s Eve

LOS ANGELES—Intermittent rain is expected to continue into early 2023, with potentially heavy storms possible on New Year’s Eve and a chance of light rain in parts of Los Angeles County Friday. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the “cooler and unsettled weather” that returned to Southern California Thursday will continue into Friday, bringing…


Texas Builds Shipping Container Border Wall to Fight Illegal Crossings

Texas has bolstered security along the U.S.-Mexico border near El Paso by adding shipping containers along the Rio Grande in addition to a mile of razor-wire fencing set up earlier to prevent illegal crossings. The shipping containers started to be set up earlier this week, according to a statement on Thursday by Texas Gov. Greg…


Pennsylvania Governor-Elect Josh Shapiro Appoints 6 Deputy Chiefs of Staff

Pennsylvania Governor-Elect Josh Shapiro has filled six positions in the governor’s office; “deputy chiefs of staff” who will focus their expertise in various sectors. They will be staffers on the leadership team in the governor’s office who will act as liaisons to related departments, a spokesperson for Shapiro’s administration confirmed to The Epoch Times. “With…


State of Indiana Reaches $20 Million Settlement With Google Over Location Tracking Practices

Indiana’s Attorney General Todd Rokita on Dec. 29 announced the state has reached a $20 million settlement with Google over the big tech giant’s alleged deceptive location tracking practices. In a statement, Rokita said that the latest settlement reflects the state government’s commitment to protecting Indiana residents from “Big Tech’s intrusive schemes.” “We will continue holding…


Videos Released for Fatal Christmas Night Street Takeover in LA

LOS ANGELES—Police released cell phone and surveillance images Dec. 28 showing possible additional victims of a South Los Angeles street takeover that killed a 24-year-old woman, touting a $50,000 reward for information leading to the driver who struck her, while also asking anyone else who may have been injured to come forward. Elyzza Guajaca, a…


Teen Actor Tyler Sanders Died From Accidental Fentanyl Overdose

GLENDALE, Calif.—The Coroner’s Office Dec. 29 ruled that teen actor Tyler Sanders, star of Amazon’s “Just Add Magic: Mystery City,” died from an accidental fentanyl overdose. A friend found Sanders, 18, unresponsive inside his locked apartment in Glendale on June 16 and called 911, according to the coroner’s report, adding the teen had a history…