California State

Latin Times

As California sits on the verge of becoming the first state to allow public universities hire undocumented students without legal work permits, a new initiative passed by lawmakers this week looks destined to become the state's newest hot immigration-related topic. The bill, which would allow certain undocumented immigrants access low-cost...

Fate of bill to help undocumented immigrants buy homes in California now in Governor Newsom's desk

WashingtonExaminer

As California residents prepare to vote on Proposition 36, a ballot initiative to reduce crime in the Golden State, Gov. Gavin Newsom addressed the issue by signing a package of 10 bills relating to property and drug crime on Friday. Newsom and Democratic leadership in California have come out against Prop 36, claiming it will […]

Newsom signs retail theft package in effort to kill momentum for tough-on-crime initiative

POLITICO

Republicans are seeking an opportunity to connect Gov. Gavin Newsom's energy policies to Vice President Kamala Harris.

Gavin Newsom is generating heat for Kamala Harris on gas prices

The Center Square

(The Center Square) - California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, a Democrat, refused to hold a vote on California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed oil and gas regulations that drew widespread backlash from the industry and from neighboring states that rely on California for its refineries.
                “If the Governor calls a special session, we’re going to do the work and deliver results,” said Rivas in a statement to KCRA. “What I’m not going to do is push through bills that haven’t been sufficiently vetted with public hearings.”
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CA Assembly Speaker refuses to hold vote on Newsom oil and gas bill

Los Angeles, CA

RadarOnline

Richard Simmons was covered in cuts and bruises and had a broken leg when he died the day before his 76th birthday.RadarOnline.com exclusively obtained a copy of Simmons' autopsy report revealing the extent of the "blunt traumatic injuries" credited with causing the fitness guru's accidental death. Simmons, who disappeared from the public eye in 2014 after a prosperous career in exercise media, suffered the injuries during a "ground level fall" at his Hollywood Hills home. The date of injury was listed as "unknown" by the Los Angeles Medical Examiner.On the evening of July 11, "he experienced an episode of dizziness...

Richard Simmons' Autopsy Report Reveals 76-Year-Old Fitness Guru's Body Was Riddled With Cuts and Bruises

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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Reported

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

State lawmakers have voted to ban chemicals used in both snacks from school lunchrooms.

California is cracking down on Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and Twinkies

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Riverside County, CA

Perris, CA

A skydiving teacher and her student died in Southern California when “dust devils” got in the way of their tandem dive. On August 2, Devrey LaRiccia Chase, 28, and an unknown student who was attached to her during the tandem jump opened the parachute during their dive at Skydive Perris in Riverside County. Two small whirlwinds were then seen.

Flying Teacher and a Student in California Died When They Hit Dust Devils

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Angry Aurorans and Denverites on social media poked fun at the news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It seemed to contradict comments made by Gov. Jared Polis, who said the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated: Denver media criticized

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Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

Fox News

Republicans warn that California's SB 898, designed to improve protections against sexual abuse in prisons, might reduce sentences for violent offenders.

'Molesters' and 'rapists' would go free under California bill, state Senate GOP warns

San Francisco, CA

Business Insider

Elon Musk complained of "dodging gangs of violent drug addicts" at X's San Francisco office. Now he's closing it — but not leaving California.

X will close its headquarters after Elon Musk trashed San Francisco — but he's not done with California yet

Fairfield, CA

CBS San Francisco

A man has been critically injured and a suspect has been arrested following a shooting late Tuesday night in Fairfield, police said.According to a police statement, officers were called to the 300 block of State Street shortly before midnight Wednesday following reports of a man being shot. The victim was taken by firefighters to a local hospital in critical condition. Police said Wednesday that the man is expected to live.Police were told that the suspect was still in the area. A California Highway Patrol helicopter spotted a man matching the suspect's description as he entered a trailer parked on the property.SWAT officers were deployed, police said. The suspect, identified as 36-year-old Khristopher Johnson, was later taken into custody without incident. According to jail records, Johnson is being held in the Solano County Jail on suspicion of attempted murder. He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday.


Man shot in Fairfield overnight; suspect found in nearby trailer

Douglas, GA

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

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CHP officers land a $500 million contract as Gov. Gavin Newsom races to fill vacancies

About one in six California Highway Patrol positions were vacant last year, a rate much higher than in 2019, despite recent historically high raises. The jobs...

CHP officers land a $500 million contract as Gov. Gavin Newsom races to fill vacancies

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