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Gov. Newsom signs ‘locked door loophole’ bill to combat car break-ins
(KRON) — As part of the Safer California Plan, what is described as “the most significant bipartisan legislation to crack down on property crime in modern California history,” Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the “locked door loophole” bill on Friday. The bill, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, no longer requires California car owners to prove their […]
California IDs to be available in Apple, Google wallets
(KRON) — Californians will now have their state ID cards available on both Apple and Google wallets, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday. “We’re partnering with two iconic California companies – Apple and Google – to provide convenient, private and secure driver’s licenses and ID cards directly on people’s phones,” Newsom said. The DMV says these […]
Report: California factory farms perilously close to your produce
Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaboration. California is known throughout the country for its fruit and vegetable bounty. The golden state produces more than 40 percent of the vegetables we eat and 75 percent of its fruits and nuts. But the state has also struggled with deadly outbreaks of the E. coli pathogen on many of its produce farms — romaine lettuce and walnuts are two recent examples. When outbreaks happen, investigators work round the clock to trace the outbreak, sometimes leading back to contaminated water used to irrigate crops.
Stockton's possible connection in Matthew Perry's death investigation
STOCKTON – In nearly three dozen pages, federal prosecutors charged five people, including two doctors, with Matthew Perry's fatal drug overdose last year. Within the indictment is a photo of a prescription that appears to name a Stockton pharmacy. Prosecutors allege that on Sept. 30, 2023, Dr. Mark Chavez of San Diego confirmed he was willing to sell ketamine to Dr. Salvador Plasencia, referred to as "Dr. P," of Santa Monica. Chavez then sent a photo of ketamine lozenges that he "previously obtained by writing a fraudulent prescription," according to federal court documents. The prescription was allegedly obtained by...
Maxie Solters, Third-Generation Hollywood Publicist, Dies at 37
Maxie Solters, a third-generation publicist and the daughter of Scoop Marketing principal Larry Solters, died unexpectedly Thursday at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank. She was 37.Greg Kihn, Pop Star Who Had a Big Hit With "Jeopardy," Dies at 75 No cause of death was immediately available. In 2012, Maxie continued her family’s legacy by following in the public relations footsteps of her father and late grandfather, Lee Solters, a legend in the business. Known as a vibrant and invaluable member of the Scoop team, Maxie Solters “brought a unique blend of creativity, passion and expertise to her work,” the company said...
Police arrest 4 suspects in killing of former 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor
Los Angeles police have arrested four suspects in the death of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor, who was shot and killed when he interrupted thieves stealing the catalytic converter from his car. Police say that early on May 25, Wactor was leaving his shift as a bartender when three men approached who had hoisted his car in downtown LA. Police say one of them shot him, and he was declared dead later at a hospital. Wactor played Brando Corbin on the long-running ABC soap opera from 2020 to 2022.
The Clippers New $2 Billion Arena Had Its Grand Opening Last Night! And It Sounds Like It Was A Complete Disaster!
ABC- The $2 billion Intuit Dome, which will be the new home of the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers, officially opened Thursday night as Grammy winner Bruno Mars performed the first of two concerts to inaugurate the venue. Mars was set to take the stage at 8 p.m. but the show began just before 10 p.m. after technical snags led to delays. Thousands of people were kept waiting outside, apparently due to a problem with the facial recognition system at the arena slowing down the entry process.
Raisin chaos: Big rig truck crashes near L.A., spills snacks across freeway in wild video
A wild crash on the 2 Freeway in Glendale on Wednesday evening thankfully didn’t injure anyone, but fans of a certain dried-out fruit might want to shield their eyes. In a wild dashcam video posted to TikTok and later submitted to KTLA by viewer Holly Bae, a big rig appears to lose control before crashing […]
Dad of 2 shot, killed at a shopping center in Glendale
LOS ANGELES - A dad of two was shot and killed at a Glendale shopping center. Those who knew the victim said he was a regular at the coffee shop located in the 800 block of North Pacific Avenue. The man was pronounced dead at the scene on Thursday, August 15, Glendale Police Department said.
Pine Avenue Goes Car-Free: Discover the Magic with Music, Art, and Endless Fun
Coming up very soon in Downtown is a two-week interval in which pedestrians will own Pine Avenue! “Summer on Pine,” a series of events happening from Aug. 24 through Sept. 7, will turn Pine Avenue between 3rd Street and Broadway into a pedestrian-only paradise. “I’m excited for the...
Gov. Newsom signs ‘locked door loophole’ bill to combat car break-ins
As part of the Safer California Plan, what is described as “the most significant bipartisan legislation to crack down on property crime in modern California history,” Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the “locked door loophole” bill on Friday. The bill, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, no longer requires California car owners to prove their car was […]
Democrats and Republicans target New York in battle for control of House
Market Street in Poughkeepsie, New York, along the Hudson River and steps away from a train station used by New York City commuters, is home to a 19th-century theater, a post office and convention center. It's a short walk to the progressive bastion of Vassar College and a short drive from the presidential library of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. In this unusual election year, it's also where a critical congressional race is playing out, the battle for New York's 18th Congressional District, which is at the epicenter of the fight for control of the House of Representatives. With a perilously narrow majority, Republicans...
Here are the medals California athletes won at the 2024 Paris Olympics
CALIFORNIA, USA — California Olympians brought home 22 medals, including seven gold, from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Team USA brought home 126 medals including 40 gold, 44 silver and 42 bronze. This year marks the first time in Olympic history, the gold count at the end of the Olympics was tied between the U.S. and China.
California theme parks make the list of most visited theme parks globally
Three California theme parks were named among the most visited theme parks in the world, according to the annual index report released by Themed Entertainment Association/AECOM. The yearly study looks at estimated theme park attendance for the previous year at some of the world’s most popular theme park destinations. Typically, companies behind the theme parks […]
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