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California dad who drove family off cliff will get mental health treatment instead of trial
A California radiologist accused of trying to kill his family by driving off a cliff along the Northern California coast will receive mental health treatment instead of standing trial, a judge ruled.Prosecutors charged Dharmesh A. Patel, 43, with attempted murder after the Tesla he was driving plunged off a 250-foot (76 meters) cliff along the Pacific Coast Highway in San Mateo County, injuring his wife and two young children. All four survived the Jan. 2, 2023, crash in what one official called an "absolute miracle."San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said Wednesday he was disappointed with the judge's decision."I...
California Legislature gets the budget done
Five days before the new fiscal year begins, California lawmakers voted Wednesday night to approve the budget deal announced by the Legislature’s Democratic leaders and Gov. Gavin Newsom. The outcome was never in doubt since the agreement was unveiled Saturday: Democrats control both the Assembly and Senate and don’t need any Republican votes to pass […]
Doxxing victims in California may gain right to sue to ‘bring some power back’
A state bill would allow doxxing victims to sue those responsible in civil court for as much as $30,000, plus attorneys’ fees and court costs. Supporters say it’s needed to stem online harassment against LGBTQ residents and others.
California 3-County Pilot Program to Create Psilocybin Access for Veterans and First Responders Can’t Muster Vote
SACRAMENTO, CA – A bipartisan bill called “Heal Our Hero’s Act” died at the State Capitol Tuesday after it became clear, said the authors, there weren’t enough votes to move the measure. In a press statement titled “Bipartisan Legislation Establishing 3-County Pilot Program for Facilitated...
Where to see free fireworks shows across Southern California
The cities of El Segundo, Huntington Beach, Downtown Los Angeles, Marina Del Rey, Big Bear, Rubidoux, and Santa Clarita are hosting free or low-cost fireworks shows on Independence Day, with some offering limited tickets for reserved seating.
Billionaire developer Rick Caruso endorses Nathan Hochman for LA County DA
Billionaire developer Rick Caruso announced Tuesday he is endorsing Nathan Hochman for Los Angeles County district attorney.Caruso said he's back on the campaign trail not as a candidate, but as an Angeleno worried about the possibility of four more years of current DA George Gascón.The former L.A. mayoral candidate joined Hochman at Casa Vega restaurant in Sherman Oaks, where the two held a roundtable with crime victims in an effort to encourage voters to pay attention to the race. Early voting begins in just over three months."I want to use my endorsements where it matters and where I can make...
Shifty Shellshock, Crazy Town frontman and 'Butterfly' singer, dies at 49 in LA County
Shifty Shellshock, the lead singer of the band Crazy Town, has died at the age of 49, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.Shellshock, whose real name was Seth Binzer, died at a residence Monday, according to the coroner's online records.Additional details were not immediately available, and the cause of death was listed as "deferred," pending additional investigation.Crazy Town's 2000 song "Butterfly" spent two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.Word of Shellshock's death immediately prompted an outpouring of support from fans on social media."so many big plans have left with you," @sabinamachofficial wrote in the comments section...
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