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Noncitizens banned from voting in federal elections but not some local races
Despite widespread GOP claims that noncitizens are committing rampant voter fraud, federal law prohibits them from voting in presidential elections. Only a handful of cities allow noncitizens to vote, and even then just in local elections such as school board contests.
Elon Musk is Moving Two of His Businesses to Texas
(WBAP/KLIF) – Last week Elon Musk announced that the X and Space-X headquarters are leaving California. He blamed the move on a California law which includes a rule that bans teachers from telling families about a student’s gender identity. The social media company which is currently based in...
More Academic Accolades For Ryoo And Chen
July 18, 2024 | By: Stacey Shackleford IRVINE, Calif. -- UC Irvine women's golfers Charlotte Ryoo and Jasmine Chen have been honored as Women's Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholars. Ryoo earns the award for the third consecutive year, while Chen garners the accolade for the second time. The criteria for selection to the All-American Scholar Team is one of the most stringent in all of college athletics requiring a minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA for the entirety of their college career as well as having participated in 50% of the team's competition to be eligible. Overall, 1,401 women's collegiate golfers from...
Short Term Rentals Revisited at City Council Meeting, Bringing Ballot Measure
Since December 2023, some residents have come together to try to enact a change in short-term rental policies approved by the California Coastal Commission and Dana Point City Council. During the City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 16, staff and councilmembers not only collaborated to create the ballot measure to add to the upcoming election but also reviewed the current program that is in place.
Dr. Chris Lowe, Shark Expert, to Speak on July 24 at Ocean Institute
Renowned shark researcher Dr. Chris Lowe will be the featured speaker on Wednesday, July 24, during the Ocean Institute’s monthly Distinguished Speaker Series, presented by the Nicholas Endowment. During the July event, from 5:30-8 p.m., Lowe will make a presentation on marine biology topics, including his extensive shark research.
Two earthquakes recorded in Northern California near Lake Tahoe: USGS
(FOX40.COM) –The United States Geological Survey said an earthquake hit Northern California on Saturday evening, and residents in El Dorado and Nevada counties may have felt the impact. Around 8 p.m., the USGS said a magnitude 3.4 earthquake hit about five miles southeast of Dollar Point, California, a small city about four miles north of […]
Disneyland workers vote to authorize strike, citing unfair labor practice
Thousands of workers at Disney's theme parks and resorts in Southern California announced late Friday night that they have authorized a strike, citing alleged unfair labor practices during recent contract negotiations.Four unions representing more than 14,000 workers at Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney and Disney-owned hotels announced the walkout, saying its members overwhelmingly voted in favor after hundreds of alleged labor violations by Disney "interfered with the unions getting the fair contract cast members deserve." They said of the members who participated in the vote, 99% voted in favor of authorizing the strike; however, an exact number was not...
Migrant children were put in abusive shelters for years, suit says. Critics blame lack of oversight
As allegations of sexual abuse built up at the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children in the U.S., officials continued placing children in their care in a system that advocates
Palestinian girl who lost leg in Israeli airstrike recovers in Los Angeles with nonprofit's support
Jana is a 13-year-old girl.She likes to make beaded bracelets and learn English, but recently, she's had to focus on survival.I remember going to touch my leg and just getting blood and flesh on my hands, and I remember thinking, 'I lost my leg.'The home she and her family sheltered in on Dec. 21, 2023, collapsed during an Israeli military airstrike in Gaza. Jana's leg had to be amputated."All I remember is the roof falling on us," she said. "I screamed and my leg hurt so, so bad. I remember going to touch my leg and just getting blood and...
Richard Simmons Laid to Rest Following Private Funeral
Richard Simmons was laid to rest in Los Angeles on Friday following a private funeral. His brother Lenny Simmons confirmed the news to People in a statement, sharing, “Our beloved Dicky was laid to rest this morning surrounded by only family and closest friends. We pray for your continued love and support during this very difficult time.”
Ben Affleck Told Daughter Violet to Be ‘Realistic’ and Not ‘Waste’ All of Her Time With Mask Campaign, Source Claims
Ben Affleck told his daughter, Violet Affleck, to not 'waste' all of her time on her mask campaign, a source alleged. Here's what the source claimed.
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