Tag: Southern California

California Boy Dies When Stabbing Suspect’s Car Hits Teens

April 19, 2023
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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.—The driver of a car that crashed into a group of Southern California high school students, killing one and injuring three, was arrested for investigation of murder and other crimes, including an earlier stabbing, authorities said Wednesday. The students were struck while on a sidewalk Tuesday afternoon near Westlake High School in the…

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Ex-Homeland Security Agent Gets 8 Years for Molestation of Girls in Irvine

April 19, 2023
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—A former Homeland Security employee was sentenced to eight years in prison April 19 for molesting two girls and inappropriately touching another victim in Irvine. Terry Edward Keegan, 60, was convicted March 23 of a felony count of lewd acts on a minor younger than 14 as well as single misdemeanor counts each…

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Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Poway DUI Crash That Killed Passenger

April 19, 2023
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SAN DIEGO—A man who drove drunk and crashed a car into a traffic pole in Poway, killing his passenger, pleaded guilty April 19 to charges that include gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. Jordan Bourassa, 24, had a blood-alcohol level of .33 percent—over four times the legal driving limit in California—a few hours after the May…

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Over 400 National Parks Waive Entrance Fee for Upcoming Holiday

April 19, 2023
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In honor of the kickoff of National Park Week, entrance at more than 400 parks across the nation will be free April 22. The week ends April 30 and will include events and activities, according to the National Park Service. As one of the most biodiverse states in the country, the state is among the…

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Orange Unified Halts Search for Permanent Superintendent

April 19, 2023
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The Orange Unified School District’s Board of Education recently paused its search for a permanent superintendent, and it’s unclear when it will resume. The board was to select a consulting firm April 13 to aid its search. But at the meeting, trustees instead voted unanimously to take no action, with various reasons why. Board President…

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Hot Days Coming to Southern California This Weekend

April 19, 2023
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After months of rainy and cold weather, Southern Californians can expect to begin enjoying summer heat starting April 19 through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego counties can expect mostly sunny days with little wind and only some clouds Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday will start in…

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Newsom Faces Tough Budget Battle Ahead

April 19, 2023
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Commentary Governments run on money. So of course, the most important thing any government does is pass a budget. For the first time since he became governor four years ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom is going to face a tough battle in the run-up to the June 15 constitutional deadline to pass a budget. Up until…

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Pence Offers Words of Hope, Encouragement to California’s Young Conservatives

April 19, 2023
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ANAHEIM, Calif.—Former Vice President Mike Pence offered words of encouragement April 18 for young conservative leaders at a fundraising dinner for the Lincoln Institute at a private estate in Anaheim Hills, California. He fielded mainly softball questions during the event, which was billed as a fireside chat, but addressed his “unapologetic” stance on controversial issues…

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Ex-Con Charged With Killing Worker Painting Over Gang Graffiti in Northridge

April 19, 2023
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SAN FERNANDO, Calif.—A Panorama City man has been charged with murder and other counts for allegedly fatally shooting a man who had been hired to paint over gang graffiti on the wall of a Northridge business. Jamal Jackson, 24, is set to be arraigned May 23 in a San Fernando courtroom on one count each…

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Two-thirds of Californians Want to Know Who’s Funding Environmental Lawsuits

April 19, 2023
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Commentary I was recently introduced to California 100 by Sal Rodriguez, the opinion editor for the Southern California News Group, which includes the Orange County Register. It’s a think tank of sorts and provides the following to describe itself: “California 100 is a transformative statewide initiative focused on inspiring a vision and strategy for California’s next…

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