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Suspicious fires ignite major California freeway shut down by arson last year
(The Center Square) - A series of fires with “potentially suspicious starts” disrupted traffic on a busy California freeway near where an enormous fire shut down that same freeway for days last year. The Los Angeles Fire Department said there were several fires near one small section of the I-10 freeway between the ocean and downtown Los Angeles, and, according to KTLA, called the fires “suspicious” without outright calling them arson. ...
StubHub Forced to Refund Over $20 Million to California Consumers
A settlement has been reached in Los Angeles between the State of California and leading ticket reseller StubHub. When the COVID-19 pandemic started, and events were canceled, San Francisco based StubHub changed its FanProtect Guarantee. Instead of providing full cash refunds, as advertised at the time, it began offering credits that could be used for future events. Thus, California Department of Justice investigation found the San Francisco-based company failed to issue timely refunds for canceled events during the pandemic, according to a statement by the state attorney general’s office.
CA courts now required to advise defendants of possible SVP plea consequences
The California Supreme Court ruled today that trial courts will be required to advise defendants of the consequences of pleading guilty to crimes that could make them eligible for designation as a sexually violent predator, in a ruling stemming from a case out of El Cajon. The state's highest court found that typically, defendants are The post CA courts now required to advise defendants of possible SVP plea consequences appeared first on KESQ.
California could soon have an official state slug, crab
California is close to having two new state symbols — a famous slug and an expensive crab. UC Santa Cruz students and alums have something to celebrate. Their mascot, the banana slug, is about to become the official state slug. “Fun fact, banana slugs have more teeth than a...
California spending $800 million in 'climate' funding on price-controlled homes
(The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new round of $789 million in investment from the state’s cap-and-trade revenue towards building 2,483 price-controlled homes and some transportation infrastructure as a means of climate change mitigation. This is the eighth round of funding for California’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program, which uses Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund revenue from the state’s cap-and-trade program that requires greenhouse gas emitters to purchase emissions credits. With this new round, total AHSC spending comes out to $3.8...
Division of Boating and Waterway Urges Safe Boating Labor Day Weekend
Can you believe it? Labor Day is just around the corner and as it approaches, California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways is reminding boaters to prioritize safety while enjoying the state’s beautiful waterways. The unofficial last weekend of summer is a popular time for recreational boating, and...
Parlier man accused of killing over stolen bike could soon go to trial
A judge cleared the way on Monday for a Parlier man to stand trial for murder.Now, Edmundo Martinez could soon face a jury for the 2022 death of Jose Palafox Jr."There is probable cause to believe that Mr. Martinez is guilty of that offense, and he will be held to answer for that offense," Judge Arlan Harrell said.While the judge says there is probable cause, Martinez continues to deny the charge.He has pleaded not guilty to one count of murder and for using a gun and a knife in the attack that left Palafox dead, all over a stolen bike.Investigators...
Retired military dog, handler reunited at last -- and for good
SELMA, Calif. (KMPH) — A military working dog handler is now reunited with the first dog he worked with years ago in Norfolk, Virginia—this time, for good. “I knew wanted to take care of him,” says Carlos Aranda, now based at NAS Lemoore. Aranda says he first...
Wildcats fall to Immanuel 42-0 in season opener
It wasn’t the way anyone wanted to kick off the 100th year of Taft Union High School football. The Wildcats were dominated on their home field by Immanuel of Reedley 42-0 Thursday night. The TUHS junior varsity lost 24-8. The Eagles held the Wildcats to minus-1 yard rushing and...
Selma looks to wash out graffiti from city
SELMA – After responding to dozens of instances of graffiti around the city in the last six months, the Selma public works department is looking for ways to not just abate graffiti, but stop it altogether. Mayor Scott Robertson had previously requested that city staff bring a discussion item...
Local authors participate in library meet-and-greet
Patrons at the Hanford Branch Library on Saturday were treated to an abundance of literary talent from the Central Valley. This was evidenced by the ten authors who graced the Local Author Meet & Greet and Book Signing event.
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