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Los Angeles Moves to Implement Stricter Policies on Retail Employers

November 24, 2022
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The Los Angeles City Council voted Nov. 22 for a so-called Fair Work Week ordinance, requiring retail employers to provide work schedules to employees at least 14 days in advance and provide at least 10 hours of rest between shifts. The ordinance—which will go through a second vote next week—was proposed by Councilman Curren Price…

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Los Angeles Police Commission Increases Budget by $119 Million

November 24, 2022
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The Los Angeles Police Commission approved Nov. 22 a $119 million budget increase for the 2023–2024 fiscal year, adding to its current $3.15 billion budget. The budget will be sent to the mayor and city council for approval. If passed, the start of the fiscal year begins July 1. “We believe that establishing this goal,…

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Scammers Pose as Sheriff’s Deputies, Banks in Recent Phone Scams: Authorities

November 24, 2022
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With phone scams becoming a more common form of fraud, governmental agencies are informing the public about new scam tactics and how to protect against them. “The best advice is to ignore calls that aren’t from people in your address book and be skeptical about all unsolicited text messages,” Tanya Sierra, a spokesperson from the…

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More Than 10,000 Runners Sign up for Dana Point Thanksgiving ‘Turkey Trot’

November 23, 2022
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Dana Point has already surpassed the 10,000 sign-up mark for its annual Thanksgiving “Turkey Trot” races, with many more expected to show up in support of the runners on the scenic Dana Point Harbor drive overlooking the ocean and the Marina. Hosted by the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce, the event runs from 6 a.m….

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California High School Teacher Arrested for Lewd Texts With Minor

November 23, 2022
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NORTH TUSTIN, Calif.—Foothill High School history teacher Roger Kavigan, 55, of Long Beach was arrested Nov. 23 for allegedly sending lewd text messages to a minor, authorities say. This comes after a video surfaced on social media Nov. 18 of a male subject confronting Kavigan over the alleged inappropriate text messages, according to the Orange…

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California to Grant $25 Million to Guaranteed Income Programs

November 23, 2022
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Nearly 2,000 low-income pregnant mothers and former foster youth in California will receive monthly cash payments of $600 to $1,200 for up to 18 months, the state’s social services department announced Nov. 21. The department has awarded more than $25 million to seven guaranteed income pilot projects that include the Inland Southern California United Way,…

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California to Grant Up to $1,200 a Month to 2000 Residents

November 23, 2022
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Nearly 2,000 low-income pregnant mothers and former foster youth in California will receive monthly cash payments of $600 to $1,200 for up to 18 months, the state’s social services department announced Nov. 21. The department has awarded more than $25 million to seven guaranteed income pilot projects that include the Inland Southern California United Way,…

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Despite Challenges, OC Community Provides Thanksgiving Meals to Low-Income Families

November 23, 2022
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As a line began to form in front of the Orange County Foodbank in Garden Grove, California, Mayor of Stanton David Shawver looked over elderly residents holding grocery bags that would soon be filled with free and discounted food items. “This is one of the many reasons I do public service,” Shawver told The Epoch…

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2 Brothers Arrested in Shooting on 405 Freeway in Van Nuys Area

November 23, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—Two brothers were in custody Nov. 23 for their alleged involvement in a vehicle-to-vehicle shooting on the northbound San Diego (405) Freeway in the Van Nuys area that left a motorist wounded. Elijah Allen Green, 24, and Jaiden Allen Green, 18, both of Lancaster, were arrested Nov. 22 and booked on suspicion of robbery…

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Pennsylvania Senate Called Back to Session to Start Krasner Impeachment

November 23, 2022
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The Pennsylvania Senate will head back to its chamber after Thanksgiving to start the impeachment process of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. Split along party lines, House Republicans voted 107–85 on Nov. 16 to impeach Krasner, saying he violated his oath of office by enforcing policies that have been a direct cause of rising crime…

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