Tag: Regional News

Another Year of Net Migration Loss for California, New Data Shows

California experienced the largest net domestic outmigration of any state in 2022, with a decrease of 343,230 people, according to a real estate analysis by the National Association of Realtors published on Jan. 30. However, the Golden State remains the most populous state in the nation with nearly 39 million residents. Millions of people moved…


Another Year of Net Migration Loss for California, New Data Show

California experienced the largest net domestic outmigration of any state in 2022, with a decrease of 343,230 people, according to a real estate analysis by the National Association of Realtors published on Jan. 30. However, the Golden State remains the most populous state in the nation with nearly 39 million residents. Millions of people moved…


Congressional Reps Call for Stamp Honoring P-22 Mountain Lion

LOS ANGELES—One day before a celebration is held in Griffith Park to celebrate the life of Southland mountain lion P-22, a trio of local congressional representatives called Friday for the creation of a postage stamp honoring the animal known as the “Hollywood Cat.” “P-22 was many things: our favorite celebrity neighbor, the occasional troublemaker, and…


San Diego Deputy Arrested for Allegedly Bringing Drug Onto Jail Property

SAN DIEGO—A San Diego County Sheriff’s Department deputy was arrested Feb. 3 for allegedly bringing an illegal drug onto jail property. Allen Paul Wereski, 48, was taken into custody after a substance believed to be cocaine was found in his vehicle, according to a statement from the department. Wereski has been suspended without pay pending…


Los Angeles Mayor Targets South LA and Westside to Bring Homeless Indoors

Newly elected Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is making good on her promise to help move some 41,000 homeless people from encampments into temporary shelters and supportive housing through her Safe Inside Initiative, which seeks to connect unsheltered people to temporary housing and motel vouchers. This week, Bass targeted homeless hotspots in South LA and…


Man Sentenced to 3 Life Terms for Killing Girlfriend, 2 Kids in Orange

A 42-year-old California man was sentenced Feb. 3 to three consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole for fatally stabbing his girlfriend and their two young sons about a decade ago. Shazer Fernando Limas, 42, of Orange was convicted Dec. 14 for killing Arlet Hernandez Conteras, and their children 16-month-old Fernando Hernandez Limas and…


Huntington Beach City Council to Possibly Raise Campaign Donation Limits

The Huntington Beach City Council will vote Feb. 7 on raising campaign contribution limits for city candidates. Currently, the city’s campaign contribution limits from one individual are capped at $500. The council is considering, however, aligning them to the state’s limit of $5,500. The issue was previously heard in January, when the council voted 4–3…


Cerritos Man Who Caused Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Sentenced to 22 Years

LOS ANGELES—A Cerritos drug trafficker was sentenced Feb. 3 to over 22 years behind bars for narcotics and firearms offenses, including providing fentanyl to a victim who later ingested the powerful synthetic opioid and died. Shaun Alan Rosa, 45, was sentenced to 270 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Philip S. Gutierrez. Rosa…


Man Sentenced Over 4 Years for Police Chase Crash That Killed Migrant

SAN DIEGO—A man who crashed a car while fleeing from Border Patrol agents near the Thousand Trails campground, killing one of his migrant passengers, was sentenced Feb. 3 to more than four years in federal prison. Kevin Antonio Quevedo-Moncada, 23, of Lake Forest crashed into a tree after speeding away from Border Patrol agents just…


Man Charged With Murdering Bicyclist in Dana Point

A man was charged with murder Feb. 3 for allegedly hitting a cyclist with his car and stabbing him to death in Dana Point on Wednesday. Vanroy Evan Smith, 39, of Long Beach, pleaded not guilty Friday to one felony count of murder and an additional charge for use of a deadly weapon, according to…