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Schiff unveils bill extending FOIA transparency to judiciary
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) unveiled legislation Tuesday that would extend the powers of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to the judicial branch. The legislation from Schiff, who is running for the Senate in California, comes amid deepening scrutiny of Supreme Court justices. Conservative Justice Clarence Thomas in particular has come under criticism from Democrats…
Kamala Harris is accused by the citizens of radioactive Treasure Island of concealing corruption
Former Treasure Island homeowners said Kamala Harris was complicit in the cover-up of fraud by lawmakers and businessmen who urged for the construction of million-dollar residences on the site of a former nuclear army training facility. The radioactive waste on the island and its concealment by politicians and government entities in charge of Californians’ well-being and security sickened and poisoned many inhabitants, kids, and soldiers.
Fresno family accuses landlord of destroying crops over broken verbal lease agreement
FRESNO, Calif. — A small Fresno farming family is now accusing a landlord of damaging all of their crops after they say, he breached a verbal agreement and wrongfully kicked them out. Video posted by the Moua family has been gaining a lot of traction on social media in...
Optum Tells State It Plans Departmental Closure at Pasadena Facility, Plans to Lay Off 55
Major healthcare services provider Optum informed California officials of its plans to make departmental closures and lay off employees across the state, including 55 workers at one of its Pasadena locations. The company submitted a notice to the Employment Development Department on July 18, detailing its intention to implement departmental...
Hearing for man charged in 2-year-old son’s fentanyl death postponed
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man charged with murder after his 2-year-old son died after coming in contact with fentanyl had his preliminary hearing postponed Wednesday to mid-September. The hearing, at which a judge will determine if there’s sufficient evidence for the case to proceed, is now set for Sept. 13. Raul Rivera, 24, agreed to […]
Man pleads no contest to DUI charges in 2023 crash that injured 2 children in bedroom
VIDEO ABOVE: 2 children hurt after vehicle crashes into home BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man who drove a Dodge Charger into a house in northwest Bakersfield, pinning two children under the vehicle, has pleaded no contest to felony charges of driving under the influence. Raymond Allen Leonard pleaded no contest Tuesday to two counts […]
Multi-agency chase leads to the arrest of alleged carjacking suspect across counties
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A man, accused of carjacking, was arrested after a multi-agency pursuit that started in the Santa Clarita area and ended in Kern County Tuesday night. The California Highway Patrol Newhall said the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, Santa Clarita Station requested their officers to take over...
Central Valley caterer aiming to help the next generation
The celebrated chef behind Love and Garlic California Artisan Foods and Catering is sharing her culinary savvy with businesses looking to get their foot in the door, or kitchen."This is a period in my life where I should share my wisdom, my expertise and give back a little bit," says Kitchen Subscriptions Owner Nancy Vajretti.Kitchen Subscriptions is the newest business venture of Vajretti.The commissary kitchen offers new talent or already established businesses a way to streamline production and increase efficiency."All of us need to review how we're selling preparing foods because my big pitch is lower your labor, increase your...
Big Lots to close several Northern California stores, including two on Central Coast
SALINAS, Calif. — Big Lots, the popular retail chain, has announced plans to close dozens of its stores in Northern California, including two in the local area. The stores in Salinas and Gilroy are among those slated for closure. The Watsonville location will remain open. The company cited the...
Wildfire Preparedness During California’s Extreme Summer Heat
Cal Fire recently announced that California has experienced an abnormally early fire season with more than 228,000 acres already burned throughout the state of California, more than 20 times the amount burned by this point last year, according to the Cal Fire website. Here in the Tri-Community, we experienced a...
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