For the 17th year, uniformed officers in decorated military vehicles will receive thousands of donated gifts Dec. 23 from Newport Beach’s “Operation Christmas”—which supports families of active duty and reserve military members. The gifts are intended to show support for service members’ sacrifices—since many are separated from family at Christmas in service of the country….
Newport Beach Officials Host Operation Christmas Gift Giveaway for 17th Year
One Killed, 3 Injured in Ferrari Crash in Silverado
SILVERADO, Calif.—A three-vehicle crash left at least one person dead and three others injured Dec. 16 in Silverado. The crash occurred about 3:40 p.m. on Santiago Canyon Road at Limestone Canyon Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. A Mazda, Toyota, and Ferrari were involved in the crash, according to highway patrol’s dispatch records. Santiago…
Mountain Lion P-22, the ‘Hollywood Cat,’ Is Euthanized
LOS ANGELES—P-22, the mountain lion who was captured Dec. 12 in a Los Feliz backyard in a severely underweight and injured condition, was euthanized Dec. 17 morning, California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials announced. “This really hurts,” the department’s Director Chuck Bonham said Saturday morning, fighting back tears. “It’s been an incredibly difficult several…
Judge Dismisses Republican’s Election Lawsuit in Arizona Statewide Race
An Arizona judge has dismissed a Republican candidate’s lawsuit challenging the election results of the secretary of state race. Democratic Party candidate Adrian Fontes beat Republican candidate Mark Finchem by over 120,000 votes in the Arizona secretary of state race in the midterms, according to election results (pdf) certified on Dec. 5 by the Arizona…
University of California, Workers Reach Deal to End Strike
LOS ANGELES—The University of California (UC) reached an agreement Dec. 16 with some 36,000 graduate student teaching assistants and other academic workers for increased pay and benefits that could potentially end a monthlong strike—the largest of its kind in the nation—at the prestigious state system. The strike disrupted classes at all 10 of the university…
UC, Academic Workers Reach Tentative Deal to End Strike
The University of California (UC) reached a tentative agreement Dec. 16 with 36,000 academic employees that would boost their pay and provide more benefits, after almost five weeks of a strike demanding, in part, pay raises and other benefits amid inflation. Resulting from the largest academic worker strike in the United States, the agreement would…
California Reduces Incentives for Rooftop Solar Owners
California’s Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved a policy Dec. 15 that lessens credits for excess power for the state’s rooftop solar owners as well as alters rates in favor of those who purchase home energy storage systems. With storage, solar users can use stored power at night or give it back to the grid. “For…
Orange County Power Authority Reduces Rates Days After Audit
The recently-formed Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) announced it will reduce its rates following the last week’s county-led audit which revealed several issues with the agency. The energy provider—which services Huntington Beach, Buena Park, Irvine, and Fullerton— was formed in 2020 as an energy provider emphasizing “green power,” as an alternative to Southern California Edison….
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade: IN PHOTOS
Day two of the 114th Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade in Newport Beach, Calif., on Dec. 15, 2022. (John Fredricks/The Epoch Times) …
Three Men Sentenced to Prison for Connection to Michigan Governor Kidnapping Plot
Paul Bellar, Joseph Morrison, and Pete Musico were sentenced Thursday for their involvement in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The three men were convicted of providing material support for the kidnapping attempt in October. The trio were all members of the Wolverine Watchmen militia group. They were among seven other men charged by…
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