Tag: Southern California

California Bill to Ban Body Shaming May Advance in State Senate

April 25, 2023
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A California bill that would ban body shaming in state schools may advance after a hearing April 26 by the Assembly’s Education Committee. Assembly Bill 10—which defines body shaming as “the action or practice of mocking or stigmatizing a person by making critical comments or observations about the shape, size, or appearance of the person’s…

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Los Angeles Councilwoman Blames Toyota, Instead of Thieves, for Catalytic Converter Thefts

April 25, 2023
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A Los Angeles elected official blamed Toyota for the increase in catalytic converter thefts in the area during a recent town hall meeting. After the Los Angeles City Council made it illegal to own a detached catalytic converter without verification of legal possession in an 8–4 vote on April 11 to deter thieves, Los Angeles…

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Retired California Teachers Asked to Pay Back Miscalculated Benefits

April 25, 2023
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Thousands of retired teachers in California are getting hit with significant bills from the state’s teacher retirement agency due to a miscalculation of benefits. Now, those teachers are left to repay large sums to the California State Teacher Retirement System, the second-largest pension fund in the nation, according to the system’s website. While some mistakes…

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California’s Proposal to Make Housing a Fundamental Human Right Moves Forward

April 25, 2023
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A proposed constitutional amendment to make housing a fundamental human right in California is moving forward in the Legislature. Democratic leadership referred Assembly Constitutional Amendment (ACA) 10—introduced by Assemblyman Matt Haney (D-San Francisco)—to the Assembly’s Housing and Community Development Committee, where it is expected to receive its first public hearing. No date had been set…

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Los Angeles Vigil Commemorates 24th Anniversary of Falun Gong Practitioners’ Peaceful Appeal in Beijing

April 25, 2023
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Over 200 Falun Gong practitioners gathered in front of the Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles for a candlelight vigil Sunday evening, commemorating the peaceful appeal of over 10,000 practitioners to Beijing for their legal rights to continue the spiritual practice in China in 1999. The event on April 23 also calls for an end to…

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Laguna Niguel Looking to Appoint New Councilor After Abrupt Resignation

April 25, 2023
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The Laguna Niguel City Council voted unanimously on April 18 to appoint a new councilor to the seat vacated by Mayor Pro Tem Rischi Paul Sharma earlier this month. Sharma resigned without explanation on April 6. The council’s vote comes after city officials indicated a special election for the seat this November would cost $100,000….

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Mother, Boyfriend Get Life Without Parole for 10-Year-Old Boy’s Torture Killing

April 25, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—A Lancaster woman and her boyfriend who were convicted of torturing and murdering the woman’s 10-year-old son were sentenced April 25 to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Heather Maxine Barron, 33, and Kareem Ernesto Leiva, 37, were convicted in a non-jury trial March 7 of first-degree murder and torture for the…

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San Diego Police Department Asks Former Officers to Rejoin, Offers Incentives

April 25, 2023
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The San Diego Police Department is enticing former officers to rejoin the department, according to a letter sent by its recruiting division. The issue was discovered earlier this month after the letter outlining incentives to return, reportedly sent to former officers, was posted on social media. According to the letter, the department is offering a…

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Yorba Linda Plans to Cut Down 40-Year-Old Pine Trees Despite Complaints

April 25, 2023
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The City of Yorba Linda, California, is planning on cutting down and replacing a number of 40-year-old pine trees due to safety concerns—however some residents are against it. ABC 7 News reported several residents were upset the city was planning on removing the 28 trees, which residents said are beneficial for shade, the view, and…

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Forty Years a Teacher

April 25, 2023
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Commentary At age 24, at the commencement of his teaching career—coincident with the appearance of multiculturalism, postmodernism, the idea that Western civilization is just one approach—this author understood that the career before him would be in the service of a system in decline. He could have withdrawn and chosen not to serve; instead, he followed…

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