Tag: Southern California

Motorcyclist, 27, Dies in Crash Into Chain-Link Fence in Escondido

June 9, 2023
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ESCONDIDO, Calif.—A 27-year-old man was killed early June 9 morning when he lost control of his motorcycle and hit a fence, police said. The man was riding with another motorcyclist north approaching the intersection of Date Street and 5th Avenue at 2:47 a.m. Friday when, for unknown reasons, he lost control and crashed into a…

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2 Men Arrested in Carjacking of Pizza Delivery Driver in Burbank

June 9, 2023
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BURBANK, Calif.—Two North Hollywood men have been arrested for allegedly carjacking a pizza delivery driver at gunpoint in Burbank, police said June 9. The crime occurred on Tuesday about 4:25 p.m. in the 1500 block of North Naomi Street, according to the Burbank Police Department. “The victim, who works for Domino’s Pizza, told officers he…

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Counterfeit Luxury Watches Seized at LAX in Shipments From China

June 9, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—Inspectors recently seized counterfeit luxury watches at Los Angeles International Airport being imported from China that—if genuine—would have had a combined manufacturers suggested retail price of nearly $1.3 million, authorities said June 9. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to LAX seized the 41 watches during a five-week period from April to…

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One Killed, 3 Injured in Wrong-Way Crash in Long Beach

June 9, 2023
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LONG BEACH, Calif.—A wrong-way driver was killed after he drove a Lexus SUV into traffic, initiating a multi-vehicle crash that injured three other people in Long Beach, authorities said June 9. The crash was reported shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday on Pacific Coast Highway near Junipero Avenue, according to the Long Beach Police Department. “Upon…

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New York Times Avoids Tough Questions for Gov. Newsom

June 9, 2023
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Commentary Good thing we have The Epoch Times covering California, because the New York Times just isn’t doing the job. It just conducted a puffball interview with Gov. Gavin Newsom that didn’t include a single tough question: “A Conversation With Gavin Newsom About the ‘California Effect’: Conor Dougherty of The New York Times spoke with…

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Hollywood Actors Threaten to Walk out as Writers’ Strike Continues

June 9, 2023
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Major movie studios, streaming services, and production companies face the threat of another strike this month after Hollywood actors—represented by the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA)—authorized a strike on June 5. As the writers’ union strike entered its sixth week, the actors’ union promised to walk out if negotiations…

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California School Board Responds to Newsom After Blocking LGBT Book Featuring ‘Pedophile’ Activist

June 8, 2023
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Temecula Valley Unified’s school board president, Dr. Joseph Komrosky, responded to criticism from Gov. Gavin Newsom, doubling down on his decision to block a textbook containing references to LGBT activist Harvey Milk, whom Komrosky called a “pedophile” last month. Earlier this month, Gov. Gavin Newsom took to Twitter to blast Komrosky for his comment about…

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Newport Beach Animal Shelter Named California Nonprofit of the Year

June 8, 2023
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A newly-opened animal shelter in Newport Beach, California, was awarded one of the state’s 2023 nonprofits of the year after being nominated by state Assemblymember Diane Dixon. The Friends of Newport Beach Animal Shelter was honored through the “Nonprofit of the Year” initiative in which state legislators select nonprofits for the good work they do…

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Police Seek Tips in National City Shootings That Killed 2 Youths

June 8, 2023
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NATIONAL CITY, Calif.—Authorities reached out to the public June 8 for help in identifying and tracking down the assailants responsible for shootings that left two youths dead and two others badly wounded over the last eight months in National City. The first of the two firearm assaults took place in the 1800 block of East…

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Man Gets 9 Years in Prison for Stabbing 2 San Diego Police Dogs

June 8, 2023
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SAN DIEGO—A man who stabbed two San Diego police dogs within a year’s time was sentenced June 8 to nine years in state prison. Dedrick Jones, 37, pleaded guilty to stabbing police dog Titan in January 2021 and was sentenced to one year in jail, plus probation. Following his release from jail and while on…

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