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Federal grand jury charges short seller Andrew Left in $16M stock manipulation scheme
A federal grand jury in California has charged short seller Andrew Left with multiple counts of securities fraud for a $16 million stock market manipulation scheme. The Department of Justice said in a statement on Friday that Left, who was a securities analyst, trader, and guest commentator on television channels including CNBC and Fox Business, is charged with one count of engaging in a securities fraud scheme, 17 counts of securities fraud, and one count of making false statements to federal investigators. As a short seller, Left would make money betting stocks would fall. The Justice Department said that Left conducted business under the name Citron Research, which had a website that published investment recommendations. He published research on companies ranging from Tesla and GameStop to Grand Canyon Education and Peloton. If convicted, Left faces a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison on the securities fraud scheme count, 20 years in prison on each securities fraud count, and five years in prison on the false statements count.
It's a 'Femininomenon': California's first women's sports bar, Watch Me!, has opened in Long Beach
The first women's sports bar in California, Watch Me!, drew a huge crowd on its opening day Friday as people came from all over Southern California to celebrate women's sports.
A casino family amassed millions in San Bruno. Now, they’re in a bitter civil war
Dennis Sammut knew he was about to die. A deadly pancreatic cancer was eating at the 76-year-old’s gut, and it was time to prepare the family business for his death. This was no small task. Sammut, the no-nonsense grandson of Maltese immigrants, was the third-generation owner of Artichoke Joe’s Casino, a 103-year-old San Bruno institution he grew into one of the Bay Area city’s largest employers — and biggest cash cows.
Brock Purdy's latest contract prediction will shock 49ers fans to the core
The amount of money Brock Purdy is soon to make, per one prediction, is going to be an astronomical amount by any standard. Right now, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is the best bargain in all of football. Quite literally. Being the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft,...
Vitalant reports ’emergency’ shortage of Type O blood donations in California
(FOX40.COM) — A nonprofit is calling on all blood donors to give following a low donor turnout this summer. Vitalant, a nonprofit blood services provider, said it’s facing an “emergency shortage” of type O blood and the supply of it has dropped to an 18-month low. Type O is considered to be critical for patients […]
Don't feed the meter. Save money and buy a parking permit at these L.A. and O.C. beaches
If you're a frequent beachgoer, it would be cheaper to purchase a parking permit than to park on the street. Here are the cities in L.A. and Orange counties offering permits.
WILDCOAST Launches New Campaign to Promote Safe Whale Watching Practices
WILDCOAST announced Friday the launch of “Protect the Locals,” a new campaign dedicated to raising awareness and promoting safe whale watching practices in California and beyond. The Del Mar-based nonprofit’s campaign comes in the midst of a recent uptick in boats violating the Mammal Protection Act, which states...
California Governor Gavin Newsom Asks Oakland to Allow Police to Pursue Criminals
Gov. Newsom urges Oakland to change strict policy on police pursuits. California Governor Gavin Newsom is asking the city of Oakland to revise its decade-old police pursuit policy that dramatically limits police chases. Newsom said criminals are fleeing without fear because they know police won’t chase them. El gobernador...
Kix Brooks, other stars entertain crowd at 113th Monte Rio Variety Show
West Sonoma County’s Monte Rio Variety Show was a little bit country and a little bit rock ‘n’ roll Thursday evening, as emcee country music star Kix Brooks led a star-studded lineup in the 113th iteration of the show. More than 1,900 people packed their lawn chairs into the Monte Rio Amphitheater and enthusiastically watched performers including folk star Livingston Taylor (brother of James ...
Danville's Maggie Steffens leads USA to opening win vs. Greece in women's water polo
USA women’s water polo powered past Greece 15-6 on with goals from Danville's own Maggie Steffens, Jenna Flynn, Rachel Fattal and Maddie Musselman in the Paris Olympic opener on Saturday. 2024 Paris Olympics Jul 10. 2024 Paris Olympics May 27. Steffens is looking for her fourth gold medal at...
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