Tag: Regional News

Ex-San Diego Sheriff’s Deputy Jailed Again Following Court Ruling

SAN DIEGO—A former San Diego County sheriff’s deputy who was previously sentenced for fondling and inappropriately touching more than a dozen women while on duty was booked into custody Monday after an appellate court ruled that he had been released before properly completing his jail sentence. Richard Fischer, 36, was originally sentenced to 44 months…


Tesla Crashes into Pasadena Pool; 3 Occupants Rescued

PASADENA, Calif.—A car crashed and ended up in a swimming pool of a residence in Pasadena Jan. 10, but no one was hurt. Paramedics and police were sent to the 700 block of West California Boulevard about 9 a.m., said Lisa Derderian of the city of Pasadena. “A Tesla driver hit the accelerator instead of…


Birch Aquarium Announces Pregnant Seadragon

SAN DIEGO—A female Weedy Seadragon has transferred eggs to a male at the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, a rare event and a first for the institution, it was announced Monday. “We’re elated to be able to witness this at the aquarium,” said Jenn Nero Moffatt, senior director of…


All Tickets Claimed for P-22 Celebration of Life at Greek Theatre

LOS ANGELES—Free tickets for a “celebration of life” in honor of famed Southland mountain lion P-22 were quickly distributed Jan. 9, but organizers said the Feb. 4 event at the Greek Theatre will be live-streamed for those who were unable to snag a seat. The event is free, but tickets are required. The tickets became…


Orange County Shelter Waives Adoption Fees For Large Dogs

OC Animal Care, one of Orange County’s largest municipal animal shelters, is continuing to waive this month’s adoption fees for dogs 25 pounds and over to incentivize adoptions. Since the shelter started such a promotion in December, adoptions for large dogs have doubled compared to the same time last year. According to the shelter, 92…


Firefighters Rescue Woman And Girl From Chatsworth Sinkhole

CHATSWORTH, Calif.—Two people trapped inside a vehicle at the bottom of a large sinkhole were rescued Jan. 9 evening in Chatsworth. Firefighters were called at 9:30 p.m. to the 11400 block of Iverson Road where they found two vehicles on top of each other approximately 15 feet below ground level. Employing a high-angle rope and…


Arkansas Bill Seeks to Define Drag Shows as ‘Adult-Oriented Business’

An Arkansas state senator introduced on Jan. 9 a bill seeking to ban drag shows on public property or in areas that can be seen by minors. Senate Bill 43, sponsored by Arkansas state Sen. Gary Stubblefield and Rep. Mary Bentley, adds a “drag performance” to the list of adult-oriented businesses in the state’s code. The local…


California’s Emission Reduction Plan Lacks Clear Strategy: Report

California’s aggressive climate plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions “lacks a clear strategy,” the Legislative Analyst’s Office reported Jan. 4. “Despite the significant reductions needed to meet these goals, CARB’s plan does not identify which specific policies it will implement,” the report read. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) in December adopted an “equity-focused” 300-page…


A Day in the Life: Southern California’s Fentanyl Crisis

“I don’t even know if I will be alive tomorrow. I might OD tonight,” Pete—a pseudonym—told The Epoch Times. “You are talking to a drug user right now and that’s the name of the game.” The 34-year-old comedian has been using the opiate fentanyl since the emergence of the coronavirus pandemic and commonly checks in…


Kingsbury, Keim out as Cardinals Undergo Franchise Makeover

TEMPE, Ariz.—The Arizona Cardinals have fired coach Kliff Kingsbury and parted ways with general manager Steve Keim after a dreadful season that saw constant unwanted headlines, a serious knee injury to star quarterback Kyler Murray and lots of losing. The team confirmed the changes on Monday. “We have announced that head coach Kliff Kingsbury has…