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Election observers: Kari Lake primary victory would play into Democrats' hands
(The Center Square) – Arizonans will select nominees to replace outgoing U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema in Tuesday's primary elections. Democrats have rallied behind Ruben Gallego, the U.S. representative of Arizona’s third congressional district. The Republican Senate primary will come down to Kari Lake and Mark Lamb. When she lost her race for governor in 2022,...
Democrats accuse Cornel West campaign of accepting illegal in-kind contributions
Democrats are accusing Republican operatives of boosting the campaign of Independent presidential candidate Cornel West in North Carolina and Arizona, as ballot access fights rage in key swing states. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) last week claiming West’s bids in Arizona and North Carolina took illegal…
Major meth, cocaine busts in Arizona at Port of San Luis
(The Center Square) – Another major drug bust occurred along the southern border in Arizona last week. United States Customs and Border Protection stopped 47 pounds of cocaine and 80 pounds of methamphetamine at the Area Port of San Luis in two separate seizures made on the same day at the same port. Both drivers were United States citizens and were “turned over” to the Homeland Security Investigations Department of...
206 acres of land in Avondale sells for $247 million
In one of the biggest commercial real estate deals of the year, QTS Data Centers acquired 206.08 acres of land in Avondale for $246,866,895, according to Vizzda. The sellers were Terry Klinger and Grand View Dairy. The sale breaks down to $1,198,014.82 per acre. The land is part of the...
Reaction to Newsom's homelessness directive runs gamut from praise to criticism
Reaction to California Gov. Gavin Newsom's directive to state officials to dismantle thousands of homeless encampments across the state has drawn a mix of praise and criticism across the state. In San Diego, where a conference on finding solutions for homelessness in California was held on Thursday, the same day Newsom issued...
Heffernan Memorial Healthcare District Dissolved for Good
The Imperial County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) approved the dissolution of the Heffernan Memorial Healthcare District (HMHD), as mandated by Assembly Bill (AB) 918 at their July 25 meeting. This move ends years of criticism and dissatisfaction with the district, which many in Calexico have long deemed a failed governing board.
Johnson calls out Harris for illegal voting ‘catastrophe’ during border visit
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) targeted Vice President Kamala Harris during a border visit to Southern California, blaming her for allowing noncitizens to vote. Johnson’s comments came as he visited the San Ysidro Port of Entry alongside Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) on Friday. The Republican leader called San Diego “the epicenter of the Biden-Harris border […]
WILDCOAST Launches New Campaign to Promote Safe Whale Watching Practices
WILDCOAST announced Friday the launch of “Protect the Locals,” a new campaign dedicated to raising awareness and promoting safe whale watching practices in California and beyond. The Del Mar-based nonprofit’s campaign comes in the midst of a recent uptick in boats violating the Mammal Protection Act, which states...
California education official embezzled over $16 million, hid cash in mini fridge, officials say
A former California public school district official was sentenced to over five years in prison Thursday after officials found he embezzled nearly $16.7 million from the district over the years — hiding stacks of cash in a small refrigerator. Jorge Armando Contreras, 53, who previously worked as the senior...
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