Tag: Regional News

Police Sergeant’s Widow Files $25 Million Claim Against Gascón, LA County

November 30, 2022
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The widow of an El Monte police sergeant announced Nov. 29 the filing of a $25 million claim against Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón and the county over the deaths of her husband and his partner in June, maintaining that the pair’s killer should have been incarcerated at the time because of his…

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California Community College Enrollment Drops 18 Percent Since Pandemic

November 30, 2022
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Enrollment in California’s community colleges is at its lowest in 30 years, after an 18 percent drop from pre-pandemic levels in 2019. The state’s 115 community colleges have lost about 340,000 students over the past three years, according to enrollment data released by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. Both the Los Angeles and San…

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LAPD’s New Policy Reduces Traffic Stops, but Crime Is on the Rise

November 30, 2022
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After the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and the Los Angeles Police Commission updated a policy earlier this year to restrict officers’ ability to make traffic stops, critics say doing so has led to an uptick in crime. At issue is what’s known as pretextual stop, or a traffic stop conducted by a police officer…

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Family-Friendly Holiday Events in Orange County

November 30, 2022
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With the holiday season in full swing, Orange County is jam-packed with upcoming festivities. This time of year is filled with local events to enjoy with loved ones and with special opportunities to give back to those in need. Newport Christmas Boat Parade Visitors are invited to watch colorful holiday light displays at Newport Landing…

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California Iranians Join 4-Day Hunger Strike in San Diego

November 30, 2022
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Eight Iranians took part in a four-day hunger strike beginning on Thanksgiving Day outside of the United Nations building in San Diego, rallying against the Iranian government’s recent imprisonment and killings of protestors. The activists camped in tents in Balboa Park’s global village and only drank water, tea, and Gatorade. The hunger strike was one…

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South Dakota Bans TikTok on Government Devices

November 30, 2022
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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed on Nov. 29 an executive order banning access to the video platform TikTok on state employee devices, citing its ties to Beijing. The governor’s office said the China-owned social media giant, which harvested private data “on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party [CCP],” posed a growing national security threat…

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Tornado Threat Continues as Southern Towns Assess Damage

November 30, 2022
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JACKSON, Miss.—Tornadoes damaged numerous homes, destroyed a fire station, briefly trapped people in a grocery store, and ripped the roof off an apartment complex in Mississippi and Alabama. Two deaths were reported as the storm front continued to threaten parts of the Deep South on Wednesday. The National Weather Service had warned that strong twisters…

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At Least 12 Killed as Tornadoes Wreck Homes in the South

November 30, 2022
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WETUMPKA, Ala.—Tornadoes damaged numerous homes, destroyed a fire station, briefly trapped people in a grocery store and ripped the roof off an apartment complex in Mississippi, while two people died as a tree crunched their mobile home in Alabama, authorities said Wednesday. The National Weather Service had warned that strong twisters capable of carving up…

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San Diego County Considering Retiring Policy Against Illegal Drug Activity in Taxpayer-Funded Housing

November 29, 2022
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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted Nov. 15 to continue discussions about eliminating its zero-tolerance policy against those engaging in illegal drug activity in taxpayer-funded housing. According to the county, such a change would support its vision of a “just, sustainable, and resilient future” for the health and safety of underserved communities by…

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Stores Report Record Number of Thanksgiving Weekend Shoppers

November 29, 2022
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Retailers reported a record number of holiday shoppers hitting the stores in person and online during Thanksgiving weekend, but a looming rail strike threatens to scuttle some remaining sales, the National Retail Federation reported Nov. 29. More than three-quarters of consumers—nearly 197 million—said they shopped over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, up 6 percent since 2021….

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