Tag: Southern California

San Diego Passes Tenant Protection Ordinance Despite Landlord Disapproval

May 3, 2023
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The San Diego City Council passed an ordinance 8–1 further protecting renter’s rights April 25, despite hours of public comment from landlords in opposition. Councilwoman Jennifer Campbell was the one dissenter. Now, tenants must be given 30 to 60 days’ notice before an eviction if the termination of their lease is by no cause of…

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California Legislators Advance Bill to Raise Teacher, School Staff Pay by 50 Percent

May 3, 2023
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California legislators advanced a bill May 1 that would give teachers and other school staff a 50 percent pay raise by 2030 amid the state’s ongoing teacher shortage. Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) said he introduced the bill—AB 938—to not only retain current teachers but to also attract more young people to the profession, which has…

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An Orange County Streetcar Named Disaster

May 3, 2023
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Commentary Why are so many still fascinated with implementing 19th century rail technology in the 21st century’s public transportation strategies? Using a streetcar for transit? Who is kidding who? Why is Orange County trying to build a streetcar in Santa Ana, California? My recollection from serving on the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board, while…

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California State Senator, Congressional Candidate Arrested for Drunk Driving

May 3, 2023
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California State Sen. Dave Min, a Democrat from Irvine, was arrested for driving under the influence in Sacramento on May 2 and released the next morning. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) confirmed Min’s arrest to The Epoch Times. According to the CHP’s report, officers stopped Min’s Toyota Camry at 10:51 p.m. for not having headlights…

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South Carolina Marine Dies During Training at Twentynine Palms

May 3, 2023
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A 20-year-old Marine was killed April 20 during pre-deployment training at Twentynine Palms, California, media reports. Military spokesperson Lt. Olivia Giarrizzo told Fox News Digital, Cpl. Jackson Forringer died when a gun discharged in the back of a truck carrying military personnel. No other injuries were reported and an investigation into the incident is underway,…

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7 California Cities on List of Top 10 for Priciest Real Estate

May 3, 2023
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California is home to seven of the top 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the United States, according to a list compiled by Home Bay real estate company. “What the most expensive ZIP codes highlight is just how dire the cost of purchasing a home can become,” the company said in a statement. “They also…

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Shoplifting Out of Control in California, Public Safety Risks Causing Some to Change Routines

May 3, 2023
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Business owners, consumers, and employees are facing unprecedented risks to their belongings and their safety because of shoplifting crimes affecting local California communities, with a law enacted by voters nearly a decade ago playing a key role, experts suggest. Passed in 2014, Proposition 47 changed the threshold for felony theft, raising the bar from $400…

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LA Mayor Bass Commited to Increasing Number of Police Officers After Decline in Ranks

May 3, 2023
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Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers are retiring in droves and its chief is struggling to recruit new ones while certain categories of violent crime are on the rise. “We, unfortunately, are losing experienced officers, trained officers, and they’re resigning,” Tom Saggau, spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Protective League—the union which represents most of…

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LAPD Losing Officers, Struggling to Hire Amid Rising Crime

May 3, 2023
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Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers are retiring in droves and its chief is struggling to recruit new ones while certain categories of violent crime are on the rise. “We, unfortunately, are losing experienced officers, trained officers, and they’re resigning,” Tom Saggau, spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Protective League—the union which represents most of…

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2 Wounded in Anaheim Shooting, 4 Boys Arrested

May 3, 2023
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ANAHEIM, Calif.—Four boys were arrested May 2 evening in connection with a double shooting in Anaheim. Anaheim Police Department officers were called at approximately 8:37 p.m. to the 1600 block of Calle Del Mar, near Walnut Street and Cerritos Avenue, regarding a shooting and upon their arrival learned several suspects had fled after the shooting,…

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