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Local football player airlifted after injury during game, released from hospital Saturday
A medical helicopter landed in the middle of a field after a player sustained a serious injury during the game between Coachella Valley and Xavier Prep game on Friday night. Details remain limited. The player, a student at Xavier Prep, was injured during the second play of the game. The game was temporarily delayed as The post Local football player airlifted after injury during game, released from hospital Saturday appeared first on KESQ.
California Supreme Court reinstates LA sanctions after discovery misconduct in water-billing scandal
LOS ANGELES (CN) — Overturning an appeals court in a unanimous opinion Thursday, the California Supreme Court ruled that a trial court did in fact have authority to impose a $2.5 million sanction against the City of Los Angeles for a pattern of discovery abuse and misconduct in litigation against a contractor.
Google's agreement to pay millions for California news called a bad deal by journalists
Google will soon give California millions of dollars to help pay for local journalism jobs in a first-in-the-nation deal, but journalists and other media industry experts are calling it a disappointing agreement that mostly benefits the tech giant. The agreement, which was hashed out behind closed doors and announced this week, will direct tens of millions of public and private dollars to keep local news organizations afloat. Critics say it's a textbook political maneuver by tech giants to avoid a fee under what could have been groundbreaking legislation. California lawmakers agreed to kill a bill requiring tech to support news...
Bomb squad disarms Russian grenades found in Southern California tree
Four Russian-made hand grenades were found in a tree in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Baldwin Park Thursday, officials confirmed to KTLA. A gardener working in the area of 13805 Los Angeles Street made the discovery at around 10:30 a.m. and called authorities, prompting the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad to respond to […]
Local residents announce lawsuit against Riverside County over euthanasia rates at animal shelters
A legal battle is brewing over how the Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) is treating its animals. Four Coachella Valley residents met at Walter Clark Legal Group to officially announce the lawsuit on Thursday morning. The group is initiating legal action against the RCDAS and its Director Erin Gettis for violations of the The post Local residents announce lawsuit against Riverside County over euthanasia rates at animal shelters appeared first on KESQ.
Rialto Resident’s Leadership Secures Riverside County Superior Court Approval to Investigate Animal Cruelty Crimes
On July 17, 2024, the Riverside County Superior Court officially granted Guardian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) the authority to investigate animal cruelty cases, marking a major step forward in protecting vulnerable animals. This decision, five years in the making, allows Guardian SPCA to act as a Humane Officer with the power to investigate animal abuse, neglect, and felony animal crimes—a growing issue both locally and across the nation.
California digital driver’s license and ID cards can now be added to Google Wallet
Californians can now add a digital driver’s license or state ID to their Google Wallet on mobile devices, the governor’s office announced Friday. “California is now one of five states to offer a digital driver’s license in Google Wallet! Carrying a mobile driver’s license and identification card has never been easier,” Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office […]
CA Toddler Gets Intoxicated From Being Served Wine Accidentally
A California restaurant is in the national spotlight after a toddler was reportedly served alcohol by mistake. The incident happened at a restaurant on the state's central coast. A blood alcohol content of.12 is considered over the limit for California adults when operating a motor vehicle, so it's a good...
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