Tag: Regional News

Underrated, Well-Priced Eats in Orange County

With inflation skyrocketing and families cutting down on their household spending, many across the country have limited eating out in recent months. As Orange County residents face the same challenges, The Epoch Times has compiled a list of local eateries under $25 for those looking to eat out on a deal, recommended by subscribers and…


Pennsylvania Electric Company Investigated for Unusually High Customer Bills

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced this week that it is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding unusually high bills recently received by customers of PPL Electric Utilities (PPL). The PUC will also examine the accuracy and integrity of PPL’s billing practices. “The matter has been referred to the PUC’s independent Bureau of…


LAPD: No Sign Weapons Suspect Was Planning Mass Shooting in Hollywood

A man who allegedly made threatening comments to neighbors and staff at a Hollywood residential high-rise remained jailed Friday on charges of criminal threats and possession of illegal weapons, but police said there was no immediate indication he was planning to carry out a mass shooting. Braxton Johnson, 25, was charged Thursday with two counts…


Emergency Measures Issued as ‘Arctic’ Blast Hits Northeast US

A significant swath of Arctic air that is forecast to hit the northeastern United States on Friday has prompted emergency measures across the region. The National Weather Service on Friday wrote that a “strong arctic front” and winds will trigger significant wind chills as much as -50 degrees Fahrenheit or colder across the Midwest and…


San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins Pushes Back Against LA DA George Gascón in Panel Discussion

Two of California’s top district attorneys bumped heads Jan. 27 over whether tough-on-crime policy reduces crime during a panel discussion of mostly progressive prosecutors at the University of San Francisco. During the discussion, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón railed against the current prison system. “We know that concrete boxes do not cure mental health,…


San Diego Unified Sees Threefold Spike in Chronically Absent Students

The San Diego Unified School District has seen a threefold spike in chronically absent students from pre- to post-pandemic, according to state data. The number tripled from 12.4 percent in 2019 to 36.7 percent in 2022, according to the California School Dashboard, a database by the state Education Department. Students are considered chronically absent when…


UC Berkeley Fires Swim Coach McKeever Over Misconduct Allegations

BERKELEY, Calif.—Longtime University of California women’s swimming coach Teri McKeever was fired Tuesday following an investigation into alleged harassment, bullying, and verbally abusive conduct, the school said in a statement. McKeever led the Golden Bears to four NCAA team titles over 29 years. She coached the U.S. women’s swim team at the London Olympics in…


Disbarred Attorney Tom Girardi Charged With Stealing More Than $15 Million From Clients

Tom Girardi, co-founder of the defunct Los Angeles law firm Girardi Keese, was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly embezzling more than $15 million from several of his legal clients, federal prosecutors announced Feb. 1. The 83-year-old Girardi—the estranged husband of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Erika Jayne—is charged with five counts…


368 Arrested, 131 Victims Rescued in Sex Trafficking Operation in California

Authorities arrested 368 people and rescued 131 victims involved in human trafficking in a weeklong statewide multi-agency task force, announced Feb. 1. “We know that the sex trade is a prolific one that exists throughout this state and throughout our nation,” said Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Chief Michel Moore . “It’s an ugly scar…


368 Arrested, 131 Rescued in Sex Trafficking Operation in California

Authorities arrested 368 people and rescued 131 victims involved in human trafficking in a weeklong statewide multi-agency task force, announced Feb. 1. “We know that the sex trade is a prolific one that exists throughout this state and throughout our nation,” said Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Chief Michel Moore . “It’s an ugly scar…