Tag: Regional News

Proposed Dispensary Below Recovery Center Rejected in Costa Mesa

A new retail cannabis store was denied a location at 2001 Harbor Boulevard on Nov. 28 after a 4–2 vote by Costa Mesa’s Planning Commission, with commissioners Russell Toler  and Diane Russell dissenting, and commissioner Jon Zich absent. The denial comes after commissioners raised concerns about the location of a counseling center, which, in part, treats those with substance abuse, near the proposed dispensary’s desired location. “It just doesn’t make sense to put a retail storefront…


Proposed Dispensary Near Recovery Center Rejected in Costa Mesa

A new retail cannabis store was denied a location at 2001 Harbor Boulevard on Nov. 28 after a 4–2 vote by Costa Mesa’s Planning Commission, with commissioners Russell Toler  and Diane Russell dissenting, and commissioner Jon Zich absent. The denial comes after commissioners raised concerns about the location of a counseling center, which, in part, treats those with substance abuse, near the proposed dispensary’s desired location. “It just doesn’t make sense to put a retail storefront…


Proposed Cannabis Store Near Recovery Center Rejected in Costa Mesa

A new retail cannabis store was denied a location at 2001 Harbor Boulevard on Nov. 28 after a 4–2 vote by Costa Mesa’s Planning Commission, with commissioners Russell Toler  and Diane Russell dissenting, and commissioner Jon Zich absent. The denial comes after commissioners raised concerns about the location of a counseling center, which, in part, treats those with substance abuse, near the proposed store’s desired location. “It just doesn’t make sense to…


Woman Killed in West Covina Crash; Man Arrested

WEST COVINA, Calif.—A man suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in a hit-and-run crash in West Covina that left a woman dead was in custody Dec. 2. The crash occurred around 9:10 p.m. Dec. 1 at the intersection of Sunset and Cameron avenues, according to West Covina Police Department Sgt. Stephen…


Robert Luna Sworn In as New Los Angeles County Sheriff

LOS ANGELES—Former Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna was sworn in as Los Angeles County’s next sheriff Dec. 3, capping a campaign that led to the ouster of incumbent Alex Villanueva. “Today I stand before you wearing this brand-new uniform—and now I have a badge to go with it—with an incredible amount of respect, because…


Karen Bass Opens Online Portal for Jobs in Her Administration

LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles Mayor-elect Karen Bass launched an online hiring portal Dec. 3 for people interested in serving in her new administration. The portal is open to candidates from Los Angeles and across the country. “Dear Angelenos, If you have the skills, determination, experience, and commitment our city needs to house people immediately and increase…


Amazon Delivery Trailer Catches Fire on I-15 in North County

NORTH COUNTY, Calif.—An Amazon tractor-trailer carrying 8,000 pounds of merchandise caught fire on Interstate 15, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) said Dec. 3. The trailer caught fire at 7:22 p.m. Dec. 2 in the middle lanes of northbound I-15, south of Deer Springs Road, the highway patrol said. CHP officers, fire, and paramedic personnel responded…


Amazon Delivery Trailer Catches Fire on I-15 in San Diego

NORTH COUNTY, Calif.—An Amazon tractor-trailer carrying 8,000 pounds of merchandise caught fire on Interstate 15 in northern San Diego County, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) said Dec. 3. The trailer caught fire at 7:22 p.m. Dec. 2 in the middle lanes of northbound I-15, south of Deer Springs Road, the highway patrol said. CHP officers,…


No. 4 USC Falls to Utah in Pac-12 , Damaging Playoff Hopes

LAS VEGAS—No. 12 Utah pounded a limping, bloodied Caleb Williams and roared past No. 4 Southern California 47-24 on Friday night to win the Pac-12 Championship and put USC’s College Football Playoff hopes in doubt. The loss by the Trojans (11-2) could open the way for Ohio State (11-1) to take their spot in the…


UC San Diego Students Say Strike Disrupting Classes, Exams

As finals week commences, students at the University of California–San Diego say they are feeling the impact of the largest academic worker strike in U.S. history, now in its third week. After months of negotiating pay raises, 48,000 researchers and student employees across all 10 University of California (UC) campuses launched a strike Nov. 14,…