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California EV sales down compared to prior year, leaving EV mandate in question
(The Center Square) - California battery-electric vehicle sales are stabilizing after peaking halfway through 2023 and entering steady decline. BEV sales peaked at 102,730 in the second quarter of 2023, bottoming out at 89,503 in the fourth quarter of 2023, before recovering to 101,443 in the second quarter of 2024. However, with BEV market share remaining in the same steady 21% range since the start of 2023, it’s unclear how the state is going to meet a new mandate for 35% of vehicle sales to be BEVs by model year 2026, which will start in 2025. ...
California Hellcat muscle car theft ring busted after allegedly posting video of thefts on social media
Three San Joaquin Valley men are facing a combined 26 charges of allegedly stealing high-performance "muscle" vehicles from across California and then bragging about the thefts on social media accounts. The men — ranging in age from 19 to 23 years old — were arrested in Visalia and Hanford by state and local police on suspicion of conspiracy, operating a chop shop, auto theft, possessing stolen goods, and various firearms charges. ...
Man suspected in Riverside homicide arrested in Mexico 19 years later
The suspect in a 2005 murder at a home in Riverside has been arrested in Mexico, nearly two decades after the crime was committed. According to the Riverside Police Department, 50-year-old Luis Contreras was arrested by Mexican authorities in Mexicali on July 8, and has since been extradited back to Riverside County to face charges. […]
Western Water Receives Nearly $1 million to Upgrade Water Infrastructure
RIVERSIDE – Western Municipal Water District (Western Water) has been awarded a $960,000 grant to replace and upgrade backflow devices as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) process. Western Water will use these federal funds further to maintain the safety and reliability of its water supply.
Injured Gaza teen travels to California for prosthetic treatment
SAN FRANCISCO - A 15-year-old boy from Gaza arrived in California on Tuesday to undergo medical treatment for life-altering injuries he suffered in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Ahmed Abu Obeida, who uses a wheelchair due to his injuries, flew into San Francisco International Airport. He said he looks...
“Hollywood Mountain” Hits The Market, Expecting Offers Over $100MM
Avison Young team tapped to sell the “unicorn” 7.3-acre historic landmark property. Los Angeles, CA – Avison Young has been exclusively retained to sell an iconic private, 7.3-acre compound overlooking all of Los Angeles at 1999 N. Sycamore Avenue. Including the legendary Yamashiro restaurant and surrounding developable acreage, the one-of-a-kind landmark site is rebranded as Hollywood Mountain. The property could yield offers over $100 million.
‘Apache Fire’ in Ventura County prompts evacuations
A wildfire in Ventura County that has burned some 250 acres that was threatening structures prompted evacuation, authorities announced Tuesday evening. Officials with the Ventura County Fire Department first reported the “Apache Fire” in Los Padres National Forest around 8:30 p.m. The blaze, which was about 30-40 acres then, was burning about a half […]
Richard Simmons’ Gravesite Photo Revealed as Investigation Into His Death Continues
Richard Simmons was laid to rest in Los Angeles by his family and In Touch has the first photos of his gravesite surrounded by flowers. As In Touch previously reported, the fitness guru died at his home at the age of 76 on July 13. Sources told TMZ that Richard had fallen in his bathroom...
Snoop Dogg, Long Beach Rep. Robert Garcia to represent U.S. at 2024 Paris Olympics
Snoop will be carrying the Olympic torch on one of its last legs, and he'll stick around as a special correspondent during NBC's primetime coverage The post Snoop Dogg, Long Beach Rep. Robert Garcia to represent U.S. at 2024 Paris Olympics appeared first on Long Beach Post.
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