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Judge knocks down Hunter Biden’s bid to use Trump ruling to get his federal tax case dismissed
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday denied Hunter Biden’s latest bid to dismiss the tax charges against him, setting the stage for his trial to begin next month in California. Citing a ruling in Florida that threw out a separate prosecution of former President Donald Trump,...
California delegates hope Harris surge helps House battles
CHICAGO – Jubilant California Democrats have taken Chicago by storm to nominate one of their own for president with increased hope that Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign will boost the party’s chances in tight races in the state that could determine House control next year. Many of...
Orange County Fire Authority adds two new S-70 Firehawks to firefighting fleet
The Orange County Fire Authority has taken a significant step forward in its firefighting capabilities by introducing two new S-70 Firehawks to its fleet.The Santiago Fire in 2007 and the Silverado Fire and Bond Fire, both in 2020, scorched a combined 40,000 acres. Fire officials said the new Firehawk helicopters will allow for a quicker response time."With their advanced snorkel system, the Firehawks hover fill 1000 gallons in 60 seconds which is nearly 200% faster than our Bell 412s," said OCFA Fire Chief Brian Fennessy.The OCFA Board of Directors said the aircraft will enhance day and night aerial fire suppression....
California inmate transferred from L.A. County killed in violent attack
Authorities are investigating the death of a 38-year-old condemned inmate transferred to Salinas Valley State Prison from Los Angeles County after an attack by another inmate Monday morning, officials with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced. The violence, according to a CDCR news release, broke out just after 10:30 a.m. when an […]
Professor Ken Gonzales-Day to Discuss New Metro Art Commission at LACMA on August 20
The Source reports that Scripps Professor of Art and Fletcher Jones Chair in Art Ken Gonzales-Day will join curators from Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) to discuss his new artwork designed for the forthcoming Metro Wilshire/Fairfax station in LA. The talk is free to the public and will be held at LACMA on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from 7–8 p.m.
Idaho Water Wars Mirror Those of California
The water war we’re seeing in Idaho is the tip of the iceberg. The battles are being waged all across the Western states, and it’s going to reach critical mass soon. I came across a video linked to the RealClearEnergy website. The young host explains the crisis brewing in Southern California and Nevada. He lays the blame at the feet of cattle and farmers. Because the dairy industry (he references cows) is water intensive, and his steamed water rights were grandfathered into constitutions.
California county that voted to weigh secession appears better off staying put
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California county that voted to consider whether to secede from the state is in fact receiving its fair share of tax dollars and is better off staying put, according to consultants. The San Bernardino Sun reported Tuesday that Blue Sky Consulting Group...
Washington truckers warn California emissions policy threatens supply chain
(The Center Square) – The state trucking industry is calling on the Legislature and Gov. Jay Inslee to detach Washington state from a California-based electric vehicle program due to a variety of practical and logistical factors that they argue threaten the supply chain system. Under California’s Advanced Clean Trucks program, the trucking industry must progressively transition to zero emissions for medium and heavy-duty trucks. Starting next year, zero emission vehicles must make up 7% of all Class 2b-3 truck and Class 7-8 tractor sales, while...
Fasig-Tipton California Fall Yearlings Catalog Online
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 277 entries for its California Fall Yearlings sale, to be held Sept. 24 at Fairplex in Pomona, Calif. The sale will begin at 11 a.m. PT. "We have a strong catalog for this year's sale, which annually offers the cream of the California-bred yearling crop," said Fasig-Tipton California representative Mike Machowsky. "There is a great diversity of sire power, with both leading West Coast sires and national sires represented. While this sale primarily showcases the best of the California breeding program, there are quality offerings from other state-bred programs as well."
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