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High school coach in Orange County arrested on sex-related charge involving minor
A 28-year-old high school coach in Orange County has been arrested after allegations that he contacted minors with the intent to commit sex crimes, authorities announced over the weekend. Investigators with the Santa Ana Police Department say that on July 14, they received a report from a mother who discovered inappropriate text messages between […]
Burglary suspects ram car into Orange County gun store
Security camera video captured a crew of brazen burglars ramming a stolen Kia into the front of an Orange County gun store Saturday morning.It happened at the Fowler Gun Room in Orange. The driver of the stolen car backed into the front window three times before smashing through the metal security gate. The group smashed through the glass display cases with sledgehammers. In less than two minutes, the suspects shoved 85 handguns and rifles into large bags as the store's alarm rang out. Similar gun thefts have plagued businesses recently in at least four other counties. The four other robberies happened...
Police shoot, kill Southern California man who called 911 on himself
A 27-year-old Orange County man was shot dead by police last month in what appears to have been an intentional ploy to get officers to open fire on him, authorities announced Monday. The June 15 incident began just after 5 a.m. when Fullerton Police Department dispatchers received a 911 call from a person reporting […]
Santa Ana Police Arrest 19-Year-Old for Gang-Related Murder Committed at Age 17 in Orange County
An Orange County man has been taken into custody for a gang-related murder that happened over two years ago when he was 17, Santa Ana police said. Kevin Chavez, now 19, was arrested on July 12, for the fatal shooting that occurred on the evening of April 28, 2022. According...
Security guard arrested for allegedly stealing teen's e-bike in Irvine
IRVINE, Calif. - A security guard accused of stealing a teen's e-bike in Irvine has been arrested, according to police. The incident happened Thursday at the Rattlesnake Reservoir, located in the Orchard Hills area, north of Portola Parkway. Police said the 13-year-old filed a police report immediately after his Super...
Elon Musk says X headquarters is moving to Texas, cites California’s gender identity law
Elon Musk says the downtown San Francisco headquarters of X, formerly Twitter, is moving to Austin, Texas, according to a post from the billionaire entrepreneur Tuesday afternoon.
Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco is RNC delegate
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is on the floor this week at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Sheriff Bianco, who is a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump, is one of 169 delegates sent by California to this year’s RNC. He says the tone in Milwaukee was somber after the attempt on Trump’s life … but the mood has brightened since then.
Governor signs bill into law to improve state fire advisory panel responsiveness Monday
Governor Newsom signed a bill into law that improves the ability of the State Board of Fire Services, an advisory panel for the California State Fire Marshal, to respond quickly to fire emergencies statewide on Monday. The post Governor signs bill into law to improve state fire advisory panel responsiveness Monday appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
California bans school rules requiring parents to be notified of child’s pronoun change
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has signed a law banning school districts from requiring teachers to notify parents if their child asks to be identified as a different gender than the one appearing on the birth certificate. The controversial law bars school districts from passing or enforcing policies requiring staff to disclose information related to a […]
California needs a million EV charging stations — but that’s ‘unlikely’ and ‘unrealistic’
Public chargers must be built at an unprecedented pace to meet the target in less than 7 years, and then doubled to 2 million in 2035. The high cost — $120,000 or more for one fast charger— is just one obstacle.
Fire erupts in sprawling Southern California warehouse complex
Crews with the Los Angeles County Fire Department were working to extinguish a large fire in a commercial building in Norwalk on Monday. Firefighters responded to reports of the blaze just after 5 p.m. in the 14600 block of Carmenita Road, just north of the 5 Freeway. When they arrived on scene, heavy smoke […]
New Reports Released: Fostering Teen Engagement in Public Libraries Through Connected Learning
We are excited to announce the release of two reports that offer valuable insights and recommendations for public libraries striving to foster teen engagement through connected learning approaches. The reports, stemming from the Transforming and Scaling Teen Services for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (TS4EDI) project, provide a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities libraries face in working with diverse teen populations. Access the reports at the Connected Learning Through Libraries resource site for library leaders and staff.
New California Law Mandates Fentanyl Education in High School Health Courses
A new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom this month will now require school districts to include curriculum on the dangers of fentanyl use as part of high school health courses, beginning with the 2026-27 school year. Authored by Assemblymember David Alvarez (D-San Diego), Assembly Bill 2429 will require schools...
Dewan: Streamlining the teacher credentialing process
Teaching is a rewarding career. A major shift in California may make it easier for those aspiring to have a career in education to obtain a California teaching credential. Thanks to Senate Bill 153, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on June 29 to address the teacher shortage and reduce roadblocks to the education profession, candidates in most credential programs no longer need to provide additional evidence of competence in basic skills if they hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Prior to SB 153, options for meeting the basic skills requirement included the following:
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