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California judge: first grader too young for free speech rights, family appeals
(The Center Square) - The mother of a first grader punished for handing an “innocent” drawing with the phrases “black lives matter” and “any life” to a classmate of color is appealing to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals after a lower court ruling declared first-grade students are too young to be protected by the First Amendment. After a first grade lesson on Martin Luther King Jr. and Black Lives Matter, a student who felt bad for her classmate of color drew a picture for...
Remains of World War II POW who died in the Philippines returned home to California
ONTARIO, Calif. (AP) — The long-unidentified remains of a World War II service member who died in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp in the Philippines in 1942 were returned home to California on Tuesday. The remains of U.S. Army Air Forces Pvt. 1st Class Charles R. Powers, 18, of Riverside,...
Fullerton Security Guard Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Teen's E-Bike in Irvine
A security guard was arrested in Irvine for the alleged theft of a teenager's electric bicycle. The suspect, identified as Adrian Norberto Lopez Silva, a 22-year-old Fullerton resident, is said to have stolen the bike last Thursday from the Rattlesnake Reservoir in the Orchard Hills area, just north of Portola Parkway and behind Fire Station #55, as reported by the Irvine Police Department.
UC Irvine Geriatrics Interest Group Hosted Virtual Event to Educate Students on Mental Health Care for Older Adults
According to the World Health Organization, approximately 14% of people aged 60 and over have a psychiatric disorder, with depression and anxiety being the most common. Caring for this vulnerable population requires healthcare providers who are trained to recognize, and appropriately treat, the mental health needs of older adults. In...
California Billionaire Farmers Stewart and Lynda Resnick, Plan Major Industrial Expansion
The wealthiest farming family in California, Stewart and Lynda Resnick, are planning to significantly expand an industrial warehouse complex to transform the small town of Shafter into an international trading hub. The Resnicks, who own The Wonderful Company, already possess a large distribution center in Shafter, northwest of Bakersfield. The...
Despite sellout crowd, ‘nobody bought’ Diaz vs. Masvidal pay-per-view: ‘People are sick of MMA fighters boxing’
While the Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal boxing match ended up being surprisingly entertaining, it looks like the event was a financial flop. Diaz is currently suing promoter Fanmio over $9 million in unpaid money, and his filing suggested that Fanmio owner Solomon Engel “might have to declare bankruptcy to avoid paying Diaz what he owes.”
California’s heat wave crisis: Report reveals costs, health impacts
A recent report from the California Department of Insurance has highlighted the staggering economic and health impacts of extreme heat in California, totaling over $7.7 billion in the last decade. Released amidst a heat wave, with temperatures soaring past 120 in Palm Springs, the report underscores a growing crisis. “Extreme...
California Fresh Fruit Association Announces Market Access for California Peaches and Nectarines in Vietnam; Caroline Stringer and Jenny Lester Moffitt Comment
FRESNO, CA - A monumental trade decision occurred earlier this week. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Vietnam has granted market access for California peaches and nectarines effective immediately. “The California stonefruit industry identified Vietnam as a strategic export market because Vietnamese consumers value high quality and...
California Entrepreneur Rolls Out Nonalcoholic Tequila Alternative Made With Agave and White Button Mushrooms
The founder of California's Bravus Brewing Co., which claims to be North America's original non-alcoholic craft brewery, has launched a dedicated zero-proof spirits brand alongside an inaugural agave release. On Tuesday, Philip Brandes rolled out La Planta Reposado Tequila Alternative, a nonalcoholic beverage produced using many of the same techniques perfected at Bravus in its range of IPAs, porters and blonde ales. Now available online at $34.95, the teetotaling spirit is said to balance hints of caramel, vanilla, mild heat and oak on the palate. La Planta is the first bottling from Brandes' recently unveiled Phil & Goode, an on-the-nose portmanteau of...
‘Forced outing’ parental notice policies banned in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill into law on Monday banning schools from passing policies requiring parents be notified if their child decides to change their gender identity. The law prevents school staff from “outing” a student to their parent or anyone else without their permission. Proponents held up the measure as a…
US Rep. Schiff warns of big Democratic losses with Biden atop ticket-NYT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Representative Adam Schiff, a California Democrat who is running for the Senate, warned donors in a private meeting that his party was likely to suffer major losses if President Joe Biden continued his reelection campaign, the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing two unnamed sources.
Newsom sends Trump security reinforcements at RNC: ‘Public safety transcends party lines’
As the Republican National Convention welcomed former President Donald Trump on Monday, dozens of security officers from deep-blue California were among those guarding the MAGA leader. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) was responsible for reinforcing the GOP’s security forces with 61 officers from his state. “Public safety transcends party lines,” the Democratic governor said Monday. His […]
Newsom vetoes bipartisan bill requiring state to evaluate homelessness spending
(The Center Square) – Despite broad support, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state didn't need increased oversight on how tax dollars are spent on homelessness. Newsom vetoed an unopposed bill that would have required the state to evaluate the money it gives to cities and counties for homelessness programs, saying it would create “unnecessary ongoing workload” and that other actions already to increase oversight render the bill “redundant.” Earlier this year, a state audit found the state was not adequately tracking the outcomes for...
L.A. homicide rate higher than rest of state, lower than other major cities: report
More than 300 people were murdered within the city of Los Angeles in 2023, creating a homicide rate that is higher than the state as a whole and most other major cities in California. But a new report released by the California Attorney General’s Office, alongside Los Angeles Police Department data, shows that L.A. isn’t […]
UC Irvine Men’s Water Polo 2024 Schedule Revealed with Key Matches Against UCLA, USC, Cal, and Stanford
UC Irvine men's water polo team unveils their 2024 schedule, aiming to defend their Big West titles with a series of key matchups. Season opens at Triton Invitational on Sept. 7-8. Big West-WCC Clash games in LA on Sept. 20-21. UC Irvine hosts Cal on Sept. 27 and Stanford on...
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