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School crossing guards cut from budget in city of Orange
Mornings outside of West Orange Elementary School are much busier now that school is back in session. However, something is missing this year.The city of Orange is no longer providing crossing guard services to Orange Unified School District schools due to budget cuts.Oscar Bautista, a parent of two daughters at OUSD said, "For me right now where I drop them off, it is an issue. There's not even any signage, so I have to be very cautious when I'm crossing with my daughters."About 15 crossing guard positions were eliminated, which saves the city about $420,000.Armando Esparza dropped off his great-granddaughter...
Flooded problems: Fed policies may cost residents more, but still leave them at risk
An Associated Press review has found that thousands of people may be paying more for flood insurance or remain unaware of the dangers of dam failures because of conflicting federal policies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers a way for communities to earn discounts on flood insurance by taking steps to reduce risks. One option is to share information about places that could get inundated if a dam were to fail. But some federal agencies, such as the Bureau of Reclamation, have restricted the release of inundation maps for their dams. The bureau told the AP it plans to relax restrictions over the next eight years.
California Issues More Marijuana Recalls for Illegal Pesticide Use
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information California officials have issued a mandatory recall of two additional marijuana products for using an illegal pesticide. On Thursday, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) issued a consumer advisory regarding the mandatory recall of the following legal marijuana products: Jack Herer Curepen premium THC oil vape cartridge, 1,000 milligrams. Animal Cookies Live Resin Diamonds concentrate, … Continue reading The post California Issues More Marijuana Recalls for Illegal Pesticide Use appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
Football Recap: Vista Murrieta Piles Up the Points Against Murrieta Mesa
Vista Murrieta won the last time they faced Murrieta Mesa, and things went their way on Friday too. The Vista Murrieta Broncos blew past the Murrieta Mesa Rams 42-9 on the road. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Broncos. Vista Murrieta's win ended a three-game drought on the...
‘Don’t forget who you are,’ says outgoing Cal Cities President Daniel Parra
Kayla Sherwood is a contributing editor for Western City. She can be reached at ksherwood@calcities.org. Fowler Mayor Daniel Parra will conclude his 2023-24 term as League of California Cities President in October. He sat down with Western City to reflect on his term as president, his path to local office, and his advice for young leaders. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
‘Welcome to Plathville’ Star Ethan Plath ‘Definitely’ Won’t Visit Ex-Wife Olivia on California Trip
Welcome to Plathville’s Ethan Plath recently arrived in California after traveling from Minnesota on his motorcycle, but he won’t be paying a visit to his ex-wife Olivia Plath while he’s in the state. Ethan, 26, shared a series of photos of his road trip via Instagram on Saturday, August 31, captioning the post, “Over 10,000 […]
PHOTOS: Irvine evens record with non-league victory over crosstown rival Portola
Irvine quarterback Khoa Bui is pressured by Portola’s Hamza Soliman Friday night. (Photos courtesy Jim Tomlin, For OC Sports Zone). Irvine High School’s football team evened its overall record at 1-1 with a 24-19 victory over Portola Friday night at Irvine Stadium. Portola dropped to 0-2. To see...
PHOTOS: Segerstrom 2-0 after rolling to non-league victory over Santa Ana Valley
Segerstrom’s Ayden Morales heads for a touchdown as Fern Dircio of Santa Ana Valley defends Friday night. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman). Segerstrom High School’s football team improved its record to 2-0 with a 57-0 non-league victory over Santa Ana Valley Friday night at Segerstrom. It was the Jaguars...
‘We don’t want this!’ rage shoppers after self-checkout item ban as millions of Americans forced to pay extra fee
A PROPOSED ban on an item at self-checkout has left some shoppers up in arms. The change would affect millions of Americans, leaving them paying an extra fee for the grocery essential. Customers in California could be directly affected starting in September, as officials in Encinitas, north of San Diego, vote on Senate Bill (SB) […]
New cannabis cafe bill heads to governor’s desk
California is on the verge of a potential shift in its cannabis industry, as the state Legislature has passed a bill that could pave the way for cannabis cafes where patrons can enjoy both cannabis and a meal. The proposed legislation, Assembly Bill 1775, which now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature, would allow cities to authorize dispensaries to serve food and nonalcoholic drinks, and even host live entertainment, alongside the consumption of cannabis products.
Californians to face steep fines for violating water orders under new legislation
California lawmakers late Friday approved a massive increase in fines for water scofflaws after ranchers intentionally defied state orders and pumped water from the drought-plagued Shasta River for eight days. Two years ago, state officials imposed the maximum fine allowed under law — $4,000, or roughly $50 per rancher, causing...
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