A sold out “Drag Queen Christmas” performance scheduled at the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Dec. 22 sparked concern from some community members over the event’s lack of an age limit. Similar events, if featuring adult-themed content, could be banned or required to have age restrictions if proposed legislation in the Tennessee General Assembly…
‘Drag Queen Christmas’ in Tennessee Concerns Parents as Lawmakers Consider Enacting Age Restrictions
Girl Died in Downey Apartment Fire ID’d
DOWNEY, Calif.—Authorities Dec. 22 identified a 12-year-old girl who was killed, along with her mother, in a Downey apartment fire, and investigators continued their efforts to determine the cause of the blaze that left a woman believed to be the girl’s grandmother hospitalized. On Thursday, the coroner’s office identified the girl as Kayla Kaimimoku-Diaz of…
Lancaster Standoff Suspect Shot Dead, Year-Old Infant Rescued
LANCASTER, Calif.—An armed man who barricaded himself in his Lancaster mobile home with a year-old infant following a high-speed pursuit was fatally shot by sheriff’s deputies when he allegedly pointed a gun at the child’s head, authorities said Dec. 22. The fatal shooting occurred about 9 p.m. on Dec. 21, and the man was pronounced…
Man Points Gun to Baby’s Head in Hours-Long Standoff in Lancaster
December 21, 2022
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LANCASTER, Calif.—An armed man who led authorities on a high-speed pursuit, during which he allegedly fired shots at pursuing officers, was barricaded in a Lancaster mobile home park with a year-old infant. California Highway Patrol officers began chasing the man in a white Kia SUV around 11:45 p.m. Dec. 20 as he drove at speeds…
Inside One of the Most Decorated Homes in Chino Hills
With 85 decorated Christmas trees, thousands of twinkling lights, 300 Santa Clauses, and much more, one Chino Hills couple has gained fame in their community thanks to their home’s ornate holiday-themed interior. Sylvia and Loren Nash, who’ve lived in their home for nearly 20 years, have once again gone all out in their latest Christmas…
Kevin de León Announces $47.5 Million State Grant for Skid Row Infrastructure
LOS ANGELES—A bicycle connectivity and pedestrian safety program in Skid Row will benefit from $47.5 million in funding from a state grant, City Councilman Kevin de León announced Dec. 21. The funding is the largest infrastructure grant ever for Skid Row, according to de León’s office. The project includes over 2.4 miles of bicycle infrastructure,…
Orange County Funds Opioid Blockers for School Districts
December 21, 2022
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The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Dec. 20 to authorize funds for opioid blockers, such as Narcan, for Orange County school districts. Supervisor Don Wagner initiated the plan with an allocation of $120,000. Of the lump sum, $20,000 will go to each school district within his supervisorial 3rd district—encompassing Orange, Tustin, Villa Park,…
Escondido Man Convicted of Murdering Estranged Wife, Her Sister
VISTA, Calif.—A man who killed his estranged wife and her sister in Escondido was convicted Dec. 21 of first-degree murder and other charges. Juan Carlos Ortega, 38, is expected to be sentenced next month to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the August 2018 deaths of 30-year-old Veronica Soto Ortega and 26-year-old…
Parents Say Disruptive Students in California Elementary School Hindered Learning, Left Teachers Crying
December 21, 2022
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Some California elementary school parents are looking for answers after concerns over reported bullying in classrooms continue, leading some teachers to walk out in tears, they said. The parents spoke during public comment at the Newport-Mesa Unified School District Board of Education meeting Dec. 13 and said a group of 5th graders are behind the…
Parents at California School Say Disruptive 5th-Graders Hinder Learning, Leave Teachers Crying
December 21, 2022
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Some California elementary school parents are looking for answers over reported bullying by students in classrooms, causing some teachers to walk out in tears, they said. The parents spoke during public comment at the Newport-Mesa Unified School District Board of Education meeting Dec. 13. They said a group of 5th graders are behind the trouble…
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