Montclair
LATEST NEWS
Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.18.24
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:. Marc LeForestier, of Sacramento, has been appointed General Counsel at the Department of Cannabis Control. LeForestier has been General Counsel at the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office since 2017. He was a Supervising Deputy Attorney General in the Government Law Section at the California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General from 2013 to 2017 and served in several roles there from 2000 to 2013, including Supervising Deputy Attorney General, Director of Legislative Affairs and Deputy Attorney General. He is a member of the California State Bar, Public Law Section. LeForestier earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Toronto and a Juris Doctor degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $204,996. LeForestier is registered without party preference.
California has one of the lowest rates of low-wage workers
Nearly 16% of California workers earn less than $17 an hour — among the lowest rates in the country — per new data from Oxfam, a global, nonprofit advocacy group for income equality. Why it matters: The state has long been a leader in raising minimum wages, helping...
California delegate who witnessed assassination attempt says Trump recognized him at RNC
MILWAUKEE — A California delegate who witnessed theattempted assassination of Donald Trump said the former president recognized him at the Republican National Convention. "He saw me and came over, shook my hand and he looked me right in the eye and he said, 'That was a helluva day, wasn't it?'" Blake Marnell recounted.
California cops apparently want Cybertrucks now
LOS ANGELES - Tesla patrol vehicles aren't something new in California. Police departments across the Golden State already use or are testing Tesla patrol cars. The Anaheim Police Department, for example, debuted Model Y patrol vehicles in April. "The Tesla Model Y was selected for its advanced features, including rapid...
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Hearing on Alleged Embezzler’s Bail Reduction Request Postponed
At the request of the defense, a judge Thursday postponed a bail review hearing for a Nuevo man accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from seniors whom he persuaded to give him money to invest in a bogus profit-making venture. Toby David Smith, 59, was arrested on July...
‘Ghost jobs’ confuse job seekers as nearly 40% of companies post fake listings
- Advertisement - A new problem has emerged in the job market troubling job seekers where companies post jobs even though they have no intention of hiring, often called “ghost jobs”. A Fullerton resident, Chung sent out his resume to more than 300 companies in the six months...
Biola Men’s Water Polo Welcomes Experienced Duo to Coaching Staff
Biola's Men's Water Polo Head Coach Rick Nordell has added Samantha and Shyanne Rainey to his coaching staff for the upcoming season, bringing a wealth of water polo experience to the team. The Rainey sisters boast a combined eight collegiate seasons of water polo experience in Southern California. Samantha Rainey,...
Taco Bell’s newest item pays homage to classic menu staple
Taco Bell’s latest limited-time menu offering is another twist on a classic menu staple. On Thursday, the Irvine-based chain debuted Cheesy Street Chalupas nationwide. The new menu item doubles as a new twist on Chalupa, which originally debuted in 1999, and a nod to street tacos and street food culture, the company said in […]
Pet Adoption Event Coming to Gelson’s
Gelson’s will host a Pasadena Humane pet adoption event at its La Cañada Flintridge store, 635 Foothill Blvd., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 20. Brutus Bone Broth is the co-host of the event. Pasadena Humane is a community-supported animal resource center that provides compassion...
Santa Fe Springs man hospitalized after crashing crashing into median on Highway 101 Wednesday
An 88-year-old driver was hospitalized with major injuries after driving in the wrong direction on Highway 101 and eventually colliding with the center median on Wednesday. The post Santa Fe Springs man hospitalized after crashing crashing into median on Highway 101 Wednesday appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Arcadia City Council to consider condo development, tree removal
The Arcadia City Council at a special meeting Thursday will continue a public hearing on a condominium development that seeks to remove a protected oak tree. The project developer Smart Property LA II LLC wants to build a 16-unit, three-story, contemporary-style condo complex at 314-326 S. Second Ave., according to a city staff report. Following the Arcadia Planning Commission’s 3-2 vote for approval in March, the developer seeks council approval to combine four lots with combined square footage totaling approximately 59,440 square feet.
SALT Development Seeks City Approvals for 498-Unit Complex in Anaheim
A proposed 498-unit apartment complex in Anaheim Hills, known as the SALT Development Hill Preserve Project, is moving closer to seeking city approvals. The project, if approved, would transform an undeveloped 76-acre wilderness area into a mixed-use development, according to a report from the Orange County Register. The Salt Lake...
iPalpiti returns for 27th festival
IPalpiti announced its 27th festival, where 24 multi-award-winning classical musicians travel from around the world to Southern California for a week’s residency in Beverly Hills. Soloists, ensembles and the iPalpiti orchestra of international laureates will perform under the baton of esteemed Maestro Eduard Schmieder, co-founder and music director of iPalpiti.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.