Tag: Regional News

Santa Ana Shuts Down Over 100 Illegal Sidewalk Vendors in 6 Weeks

December 29, 2022
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Authorities shut down over 100 unpermitted sidewalk vendors in the last six weeks in Santa Ana, California, for selling food “unfit for human consumption,” city officials announced Dec. 20. Orange County Health Care Agency personnel collaborated with Santa Ana police and code enforcement to carry out the shutdowns. “The big thing is safety. The food…

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Biden Signs Cyber Awareness Act for Small Businesses

December 29, 2022
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The Small Business Administration (SBA) can expect more help fighting future cyberattacks after President Joe Biden signed the SBA Cyber Awareness Act last week. The bipartisan legislation by Reps. Young Kim (R-Calif.) and Jason Crow (D-Colo.) is expected to strengthen the SBA’s ability to handle and report cyber threats that impact small businesses. “Our small…

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Lethal Injection Policy in Tennessee Wasn’t Followed: Report

December 29, 2022
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Tennessee Department of Corrections (TDOC) officials failed to follow their own protocols in several executions and planned executions via lethal injection in the state since 2018, according to a third-party investigation and report released by Governor Bill Lee on Wednesday. An investigation into protocols for lethal injections in Tennessee was ordered by the Republican governor…

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Seal Beach Police Promotes 4 Police Officers

December 29, 2022
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The Seal Beach Police Department in the new year will promote four officers to the rank of police corporal, sergeant, lieutenant, and captain. When Cpt. Michael Henderson was promoted to chief in November, several vacant positions were created in the department, according to officials. “I am happy to announce the new leaders we are promoting…

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4 People Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Oceanside

December 29, 2022
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OCEANSIDE, Calif.—Four people suspected of stealing a catalytic converter were taken into police custody Dec. 29 following a high-speed chase in Oceanside. Around 2 a.m., police were notified that a catalytic converter was stolen by someone driving a black Ford Fusion without license plates, according to authorities. Officers spotted the black sedan and when police…

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Registered Sex Offender Arrested in Garden Grove Assault

December 29, 2022
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GARDEN GROVE, Calif.—A 25-year-old registered sex offender wearing a GPS monitor was arrested in connection with an assault on a woman Dec. 28 in Garden Grove. The attack occurred at 9:11 a.m. in the 11200 block of Magnolia Street, near Magnolia Park, according to Detective Sgt. Mark Lord. “The victim was walking in the area…

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Hundreds of Illegal Immigrants Dropped Off at San Diego Bus Stops: Supervisor

December 29, 2022
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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has recently dropped off hundreds of illegal immigrants seeking asylum at bus stops across San Diego County, according to a local county supervisor. San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond told The Epoch Times that on Dec. 23, border patrol agents dropped off around 200 asylum seekers—political refugees seeking shelter…

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Surf City ‘Winter Wonderland’ Draws Large Crowds

December 29, 2022
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—With an ice rink overlooking the ocean for skaters of all skill levels, live entertainment, and more, Surf City’s “Winter Wonderland” on the pier is open to visitors until Jan. 8. Those wanting to skate may purchase tickets for $22, and sign a safety waiver before entering. Socks and gloves will also be…

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Irvine Considers Withdrawal From Orange County Power Authority

December 29, 2022
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The Irvine City Council will consider withdrawing from the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) Dec. 29. The special meeting was agendized by City Councilors Mike Carroll, Larry Agran, and Kathleen Treseder and comes shortly after the Orange County Board of Supervisors’ decision to withdraw from the agency Dec. 20. The OCPA has faced scrutiny since…

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US Pacific Coast Hit With ‘Atmospheric River’ Winter Storms

December 28, 2022
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The U.S. Pacific Coast has been battered by a series of winter storms caused by an “atmospheric river” condition, leading to massive damage throughout the region. This comes as winter storms pummeled much of the country’s northwest, especially upstate New York, which killed dozens of Americans. The week’s first atmospheric river-induced storm affecting the West…

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