Tag: Regional News

Racehorse Dies at Los Alamitos; 17th Fatality This Year

CYPRESS, Calif.—A 4-year-old filly at Los Alamitos Race Course has suffered a sudden death, becoming the track’s 17th racehorse to die this year. Pistachio Princess died Nov. 21, according to the California Horse Racing Board. The filly had 19 starts in her career and two first-place finishes, with wins at Santa Anita in March and…


2 Drown When Panga Boat Capsizes Off Imperial Beach

IMPERIAL BEACH, Calif.—Two people drowned Nov. 26 when a panga boat capsized off the coast of Imperial Beach, authorities said. At least 10 people were reported to be on the boat, with seven people rescued or reaching the shore. The U.S. Coast Guard, San Diego County lifeguards, sheriff’s deputies, and the U.S. Border Patrol were…


Victim Identified in Possible Road Rage Shooting in Costa Mesa

COSTA MESA, Calif.—Coroner’s officials Nov. 26 released the name of a man who was fatally wounded during a shooting in Costa Mesa that police believe was triggered by a minor traffic incident on Thanksgiving Day. The victim was identified as Lucas Rivera-Velasco of Costa Mesa, according to the Orange County coroner’s office. Officers were sent…


California Gov. Newsom Addresses Speculation of Potential 2024 Run

California Gov. Gavin Newsom talked about his plan for 2024 recently during an interview with Politico, as speculation circulated that he will run. Newsom, 55, reportedly told the White House that he will not challenge President Joe Biden in 2024 if the latter decided to bid for reelection. “I’ve told everyone in the White House,…


Orange County Iranians Join Forces to Amplify Voices in Iran

As tensions between protesters and the government continue in Iran, Iranian American groups in Orange County, California, have come together to amplify the voice of the people in their motherland through various means—from holding rallies and art exhibits, to pushing city officials to pass resolutions condemning the Iranian regime. The uprising began after the death…


Black Friday to Include Increased CHP Efforts Against Retail Theft

LOS ANGELES—Thousands are expected to head to malls and stores in Los Angeles County Nov. 25 for Black Friday amid increased efforts statewide by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to tackle organized retail theft. The California Highway Patrol Organized Retail Crime Task Force is increasing its presence at shopping centers throughout the state and working…


Zero Backlog at Los Angeles-Area Ports After More Than 2 Years: Officials

Officials have declared an end to the backup of container ships at Southern California ports that lasted for more than two years after shipping delays at the ports caused nationwide supply-chain snarls. The Marine Exchange of Southern California reported cargo ship backups had fallen to zero beginning Nov. 22—a stark difference from one year ago…


Missouri Gov. Mike Parson Appoints New Attorney General

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced on Nov. 23, the appointment of his former general counsel Andrew Bailey to succeed state Attorney General Eric Schmitt, who was elected to the U.S Senate earlier this month. Bailey will complete Schmitt’s term, which ends in 2024. Schmitt won the Senate seat after defeating his Democrat rival, Trudy Busch…


Warnock, Walker in Final Push Before Georgia’s Runoff

Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) and his Republican challenger Herschel Walker are pushing hard for turnout as the two head into the Dec. 6 Senate runoff in Georgia. According to a filing with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), Warnock had $29.7 million cash in hand as of Nov. 16, three times as much as Walker’s $9.8…


2 Hit and Killed by Car on Thanksgiving Night in Oceanside

OCEANSIDE, Calif.—Two people were killed after being struck by a car on Thanksgiving night in Oceanside, police said Nov. 25. The incident happened around 8:30 p.m. Nov. 24 on Oceanside Boulevard near State Tree Drive, just west of Interstate 5, according to the Oceanside Police Department. Officers were on the boulevard and came upon the…