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Former L.A. mayor looks to become first Latino governor of California in more than a century
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has announced his candidacy for the 2026 California gubernatorial election. Villaraigosa, 71, previously ran for governor in 2018 but finished third in the primaries. The election was won by then-Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom. If elected, Villaraigosa would become just the second Latino governor of...
Road Rage – Man Who Shot Driver During Freeway Traffic Dispute Headed to Prison
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – A 54-year-old man who shot a motorist during a road rage confrontation on Interstate 15 in Eastvale was bound for state prison Thursday to serve a 25-year term after pleading guilty to attempted murder and other charges. Carlos Leonardo Castro Martinez of Menifee admitted the felony...
Cooling trend heads to SoCal starting Friday
A cooling trend is headed to most of Los Angeles and Orange counties Friday, ending a weeklong heat wave that saw temperatures in triple digits and dangerous conditions in the Antelope Valley and desert communities.
San Diego Region to Experience Cooling Relief as Temperatures Dip Over the Weekend
San Diegans can expect a gradual drop in the scorching temperatures this weekend. After enduring an excessive heat warning, the much-needed respite comes as a trough of low pressure moves inland along the West Coast. Inland areas are set to cool down, with temperatures on Sunday hitting near average for the lower deserts and potentially 5 to 10 degrees below average for the valleys. As reported by the National Weather Service San Diego, this cooling trend will be accompanied by stronger and gusty southwest-to-west winds in the mountains and deserts through Saturday evening.
Genix Cancels Tour Stops in Salt Lake City, Orange County
Genix has pulled out of two events on which he partnered with SoCal-based promoter Intricacy due to “lack of communication and payments.”. Fans of Genix looking forward to catching him in Salt Lake City or Orange County will apparently have no such luck. The UK trance DJ and producer has shared that he must cancel his performances in each city on July 27 at Boomerangs and August 16 at CIRCLE, respectively.
California’s $20 minimum wage leads 89% of fast-food restaurants to reduce hours
The minimum wage for fast-food workers in California jumped to $20 an hour on April 1, a $4 pay bump for 553,000 fast workers. However, restaurant chain owners raised concerns that the minimum wage increases would hurt their bottom line, and owners have cut workers’ hours, raised food prices, and even shut down some locations. […]
Brush fire in Lake Elsinore area scorches 145 acres, destroys home
A brush fire that erupted on a hillside just west of Lake Elsinore has scorched 145 acres, destroyed one structure, and is threatening homes Friday abutting the Cleveland National Forest, prompting mandatory evacuation orders.
Long Beach is getting an infusion of cash to go after employers stealing from workers
Getting the government to investigate wage theft cases can be "a bureaucratic nightmare," according to workers' advocates. They hope a renewed focus on the problem can ease that burden. The post Long Beach is getting an infusion of cash to go after employers stealing from workers appeared first on Long Beach Post.
LBPD and LBFD participate in Demolition Derby Motorhome Madness on July 31, August 1 and 4
Join the OC Police and Fire Departments at this year’s Demolition Derby Motorhome Madness on July 31, August 1 and August 4 at 8 p.m. at the OC Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The event supports the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC).
Irvine police seek help identifying porch pirate caught on video stealing package
Police are searching for a porch pirate who was captured on video stealing a package from a home in Orange County.The Irvine Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify a woman who was seen riding a scooter in front of a Woodbridge area home on July 10.After leaving her scooter in front of the home, the woman is seen on video snatching the package from the doorstep with a big smile on her face.Police believe she may be responsible for other thefts.Anybody who recognizes her is urged to contact Irvine police at rnigg@cityofirvine.org.
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