Tag: Southern California

2 Brothers Suspected of Killing Man in Chula Vista Arrested

March 10, 2023
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CHULA VISTA, Calif.—Two brothers were in custody March 9 in connection with the violent death of a man in an industrial area near Otay Valley Regional Park in Chula Vista. Patrol officers responding to a report of a disturbance in the 2700 block of Faivre Street shortly after 11:30 p.m. Monday found Joseph Valenzuela, 22,…

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Baby Found in Fullerton Gas Station Bathroom Trash Can; Woman Arrested

March 10, 2023
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After a newborn baby was found abandoned in a bathroom trash can in a Fullerton, California gas station on March 9, a woman was arrested the next day a half mile away from the station, according to police. Venissa Maldonado, 25, of Fullerton, was taken into custody Friday for attempted murder and felony child abuse…

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California to Consider Making Housing a ‘Fundamental Human Right’

March 10, 2023
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After a failed attempt three years ago, the California Legislature will again consider an amendment to the state constitution to make housing a “fundamental human right.” Assemblyman Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) introduced Assembly Constitutional Amendment (ACA) 10 March 8. The measure would declare that everyone in the state has the right to adequate housing. “We…

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Man Arrested in Stabbing of Los Angeles Teen, Police Search for 2nd Suspect

March 10, 2023
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After an hours-long standoff with SWAT officers and Los Angeles police, a suspect accused in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Xavier Chavarin was taken into custody on March 8. Law enforcement surrounded the location of the suspect, identified as 32-year-old David Zapata, who barricaded himself inside his family’s home in Alhambra on Wednesday morning. Crisis…

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Biden Grants California Emergency Assistance as New Storm Hits

March 10, 2023
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President Joe Biden, who was scheduled to visit California next week, granted the storm-weary state an emergency declaration March 10, the second one this year. Gov. Gavin Newsom requested federal assistance as another series of atmospheric river storms began dumping rain and snow across the state. He also advised Californians to prepare emergency supplies as…

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2 Police Officers Shot in Lincoln Heights Released from Hospital

March 10, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—Two Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers injured during a gun battle with a parolee in Lincoln Heights were released from a hospital, while an investigation continued March 10 into the police operation that led to the gunfire and left the suspect dead. Three LAPD officers were shot and wounded by the gunman during…

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Hard Lessons From California School District Bond Measures

March 10, 2023
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Commentary Capistrano Unified School District cried poor boy last year with a ballot measure seeking approval to borrow $114 million. Here was their plea: “To repair and improve Aliso Viejo’s aging neighborhood schools, fix deteriorating roofs, plumbing, sewer, electrical systems; and construct/acquire modern classrooms, facilities and technology that support college/career readiness in science, technology, arts,…

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GOP Congressmen Seek Federal Law to Override California’s Gas-Powered Vehicle Ban

March 10, 2023
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Republican congressmen filed legislation March 8 to prevent states like California from banning the sale of gas-fueled cars and light trucks. The “Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act”—introduced by Reps. John Joyce of Pennsylvania, Bob Latta of Ohio, Gus Bilirakis of Florida, and Jay Obernolte of California—would restrict the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from issuing…

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Proposed Bill Would Give California Homeless High School Seniors $1,000 a Month

March 9, 2023
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California lawmakers recently proposed a bill that would grant $1,000 per month in guaranteed income to the state’s homeless high school seniors. Senate Bill 333, introduced Feb. 7 by state Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose), would provide such funds through establishing a guaranteed income pilot program called Success, Opportunity, & Academic Resilience (SOAR). There are…

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San Diego Police Seek to Install 500 ‘Smart Streetlights’

March 9, 2023
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The San Diego Police Department is holding community meetings this week regarding the use of 500 so-called “smart streetlights,” which are equipped with video cameras and license plate readers. The city purchased smart streetlights in 2016 with a loan from San Diego Gas and Electric, San Diego police Cpt. Jeff Jordon said at a March…

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