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Lake Forest Man Sentenced to 87 Months for $3M COVID-19 Glove Fraud, Ordered to Pay Restitution
An Orange County man has been handed an 87-month prison sentence for swindling over $3 million from companies purchasing medical-grade gloves during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a crime federal prosecutors say took advantage of desperate needs for protective gear when it was most scarce. Christopher John Badsey, a 63-year-old Lake Forest resident, admitted to four counts of wire fraud in April 2023 and faced the consequences of his actions today as U.S. District Judge Josephine L. Staton imposed the sentence and also ordered him to pay restitution amounting to almost $2 million, according to a press release from the Department of Justice.
Sept. 21: Wild Peach Boutique ‘Mom Mixer’
Join The Wild Peach Boutique for the “Mom Mixer,” a fun and relaxing afternoon filled with shopping, mingling and pampering just for moms. This event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21 from noon to 4 p.m. at 27650 Dickason Drive Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Discover unique and...
Dodgers get massive update on Shohei Ohtani
Los Angeles Dodgers fans recently caught their first glimpse of Shohei Ohtani pitching in Dodger blue. Ohtani suffered a major elbow injury last season that required Tommy John surgery. The two-way star was ruled out as a pitcher for the 2024 season with an eye toward 2024. On Saturday, Ohtani was seen pitching on a... The post Dodgers get massive update on Shohei Ohtani appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Local football player airlifted after injury during game, released from hospital Saturday
A medical helicopter landed in the middle of a field after a player sustained a serious injury during the game between Coachella Valley and Xavier Prep game on Friday night. Details remain limited. The player, a student at Xavier Prep, was injured during the second play of the game. The game was temporarily delayed as The post Local football player airlifted after injury during game, released from hospital Saturday appeared first on KESQ.
Feds, state AGs claim tech firm enabled landlords to artificially raise rents
The U.S. Department of Justice and eight state attorneys general, including California AG Rob Bonta, sued a technology company Friday for allegedly creating software that enables landlords to artificially raise rents — especially in Southern California. Landlords use RealPage Inc.’s revenue management software to price multifamily rental units.
CIF has new guidelines to protect student-athletes from heat-related illnesses
ESCONDIDO, Calif. — Stadium lights beamed for the first game of the season for many districts throughout San Diego. The start of the new school year also brought new procedures to protect student-athletes from extreme heat. School districts must follow the California Interscholastic Federation Guidelines to prevent heat-related illnesses...
Yoga class credit card thieves strike multiple studios in Central Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Multiple yoga studios in Central Ohio have fallen victim to a pair of credit card thieves. The Grandview Heights Police say two individuals signed up for yoga classes using a fake identity. While at the studios, they worked together to steal credit cards from victims while attending classes.
Animal-Rights Advocates to Protest at Norco Rodeo
Animal-rights advocates will demonstrate Saturday outside the Norco Mounted Posse-Professional Rodeo Cowboys’ Association rodeo at the George Ingalls Equestrian Center. They will protest what they call the inherent cruelty of events such as bull-riding, calf-roping and mutton-busting, which involves children riding sheep for as long as they can stay on the animals’ backs.
Norco Rodeo Continues Saturday and Sunday
Bull-riding, calf-roping and other frontier fun will continue at the George Ingalls Equestrian Center Saturday and Sunday at the 2024 Norco Mounted Posse-Professional Rodeo Cowboys’ Association rodeo. The three-night event that opened Friday will boast a series of contests for both professionals and amateurs — including a bareback-riding contest,...
The Guy Who Had an Alibi for a Crime Because of Sienfeld Show (video)
In 2003, Juan Catalan, a hard-working, law-abiding citizen of Los Angeles, found himself ensnared in a nightmarish scenario. Accused of a cold-blooded murder he did not commit, Catalan faced the death penalty, with the presumption of innocence seemingly absent from his case. For the Los Angeles Police Department, Juan was the killer, and it was up to him to prove his innocence—a near-impossible task under the circumstances.
GLORIA to Headline Chance Theater Beginning in September
Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, has announced the Orange County Premiere of Gloria, the provocative and darkly comedic play by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by the award-winning Marya Mazor, Gloria will run at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center from September 27 to October 20, 2024. Set in the...
It was a bumpy opening for West Orange County football teams
Week Zero opened the local high school football campaign, and it was a bumpy one for teams in our West Orange County area, winning just four games. On Thursday, Los Amigos defeated its former Garden Grove League rival Santiago 46-7. On Friday, Marina blanked Westminster 23-0, Huntington Beach bested Orange 56-42 and Garden Grove defeated Bellflower 42-0 in a strong debut for new Argonaut coach Matt LemMon.
Rickea Jackson's Daring Pregame Outfit In Sparks-Mystics Is Blowing Up Online
Los Angeles Sparks rookie Rickea Jackson turned heads once again for her pregame outfit. This time, however, not all reactions were good. Ahead of Friday's showdown between the Sparks and Washington Mystics, Jackson was spotted entering the Entertainment & Sports Arena in DC wearing a rather ...
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