Tag: Regional News

Sheriffs Take a Stand on the Protecting Illinois Communities Act

January 14, 2023
Gov. J.B. PritzkerIllinoisPolicies & ImpactsRegional NewsRegional-Local NewsSecond AmendmentSheriffsUSUS News
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At least 94 of Illinois’ 102 county sheriffs expressed disapproval of the Protecting Illinois Communities Act (Act) signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Jan. 11. Calhoun County Sheriff William Heffington told The Epoch Times he isn’t concerned about Pritzker or the Illinois General Assembly’s views on firearms. “I work for the people, not the government,”…

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Former Insurance Agent Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $90,000 From Elderly Client

January 13, 2023
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Newport Beach police arrested a 76-year-old woman Jan. 12 for multiple felony counts of financial elder abuse, grand theft of an elder, and forgery, according to the California Department of Insurance. Sally Nava Kanarek, of Huntington Beach, who worked as a life insurance agent from 2018 to 2021, allegedly forged checks to steal over $90,000…

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Newsom’s Budget Pledges 5 Percent Boosts to UC, CSU Systems

January 13, 2023
California State UniversityGavin NewsomLocal NewsNorthern CaliforniaRegional NewsRegional-Local NewsSouthern CaliforniaUniversity of CaliforniaUS
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Despite a slight decrease in higher education funding this year, Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged budget increases for the state’s two public university systems, according to his 2023–24 budget proposal released Jan. 10. If approved, both the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems will receive a 5 percent boost in funding, amounting…

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Disneyland Institutes Changes for Prices, Park-Hopping

January 13, 2023
California AdventureDisneylandJosh D’AmarcoLocal NewsOrange County CommunityRegional NewsRegional-Local NewsSouthern CaliforniaUS
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Citing customer complaints about prices and park-hopping restrictions instituted during the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amarco indicated changes of such are coming in an open letter to employees on Jan. 10. “I’m in the parks fairly often and I listen to you and to our guests about the things that are working as…

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Storm Damages Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach

January 13, 2023
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The Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center—a rehabilitation center for injured wildlife in Huntington Beach—has suffered significant damage to its roof, electrical conduits, and pool pumps after heavy storms hit the coast this past week. According to Debby McGuire, the center’s co-founder and executive director, insurance is not covering any of the damage and they have…

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Man Arrested on Suspicion of Threatening to Shoot Long Beach Co-Workers

January 13, 2023
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LONG BEACH, Calif.—Authorities released a photo Jan. 12 of the cache of weapons recovered at the home of a 35-year-old man who allegedly made threats of shooting his co-workers at their place of work in Long Beach. Officers dispatched Jan. 7 to the 3500 block of East Broadway regarding a report of criminal threats contacted…

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San Diego Supervisors Support Removing Graffiti From Private Property for Free

January 13, 2023
Board Chair Nora VargasBrent Panasgraffiti removalLocal NewsPlanning & Development Services DepartmentPolicies & ImpactsRegional NewsRegional-Local NewsSouthern CaliforniaSupervisor Jim Desmondtraditionally under-served communitiesUS
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San Diego County Supervisors voted 4–0 Wednesday to advance a proposal, introduced by the County Planning & Development Services Department, that would give residents in unincorporated areas a break when it comes to ridding their property of graffiti. The supervisors cast a final vote at the hearing of such an ordinance on Jan. 25. If approved, property…

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San Diego Supervisors Support Restricting Sexual Predators Near Home Schools

January 13, 2023
Borrego SpringsDouglas BadgerHelen Robbins-MeyerHome schoolJim DesmondJoel AndersonLocal NewsRegional NewsRegional-Local Newssexually violent predatorsSocial IssuesSouthern CaliforniaSuperior Court Judge Theodore WeathersUS
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San Diego County Supervisors voted 4–0 Wednesday to support state legislation that would restrict the placement of sexually violent predators near homeschooling sites. The motion by Supervisors Joel Anderson and Jim Desmond directs Chief Administration Officer Helen Robbins-Meyer to request that state legislation governing predator placement take home school sites into account, along with public…

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Weekend Rainfall Expected to Provide More Water Than California Dam Can Capture

January 13, 2023
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Prado Dam in Corona, California, is likely to receive more water than it can hold from incoming rainfall this weekend, according to Orange County Water District spokesperson Greg Woodside. Located in San Bernardino County, the dam, which is owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, supplies captured rainwater to the Santa Ana…

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Woman Driving Across Border Finds 2 Unwanted Riders Inside Her Trunk

January 13, 2023
Local NewsRegional NewsRegional-Local NewsSan DiegoSan Diego Police DepartmentSouthern CaliforniaU.S. borderUS
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SAN DIEGO—A woman allegedly discovered two people hiding inside her trunk Jan. 12 in Sorrento Valley. Shortly before 5 a.m., a woman was driving into the U.S. from Tijuana, Mexico for work when she heard noises coming from the back of her vehicle, according to San Diego police. Police said the woman pulled over and…

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