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Federal grand jury charges short seller Andrew Left in $16M stock manipulation scheme
A federal grand jury in California has charged short seller Andrew Left with multiple counts of securities fraud for a $16 million stock market manipulation scheme. The Department of Justice said in a statement on Friday that Left, who was a securities analyst, trader, and guest commentator on television channels including CNBC and Fox Business, is charged with one count of engaging in a securities fraud scheme, 17 counts of securities fraud, and one count of making false statements to federal investigators. As a short seller, Left would make money betting stocks would fall. The Justice Department said that Left conducted business under the name Citron Research, which had a website that published investment recommendations. He published research on companies ranging from Tesla and GameStop to Grand Canyon Education and Peloton. If convicted, Left faces a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison on the securities fraud scheme count, 20 years in prison on each securities fraud count, and five years in prison on the false statements count.
Las Vegas Braces for Continued Heatwave and Potential Record Temperatures Amidst Southern California Wildfire Smoke
As the weekend rolls around, Las Vegas braces for more than just high rollers and neon lights — the city is also facing dry conditions and temperatures that are expected to hover around seasonal averages. The National Weather Service in Las Vegas states, "Expect dry conditions through the weekend with temperatures within a few degrees of seasonal averages."
Idaho’s Mandatory Power Outages Draw Mixed Reactions
We're in the middle of one of the most dangerous wildfire seasons in recent memory as wildfires rattle the state of Oregon to its core. The people of Boise and surrounding areas are feeling the effects as well. Drastic times call for drastic measures. Whether we're happy with their plan...
Homeless people say they will likely return to sites if California clears them under Newsom’s order
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three years ago, Joel Hernandez built a small wooden shack under the 405 freeway cutting through Los Angeles. He had the help of a friend who lives in his own shack, just a few steps down the stairs he painstakingly dug out of the dirt hillside and reinforced with wooden planks. […]
Oregon wildfires close these popular camping, hiking spots in Cascade Mountains
Oregon's wildfire season has been busy this year, with 38 large active wildfires burning in just about every corner of the state. While evacuations and smoky skies are the biggest concern, it also means the closure of large tracts of public lands popular for hiking and camping. ...
Vitalant reports ’emergency’ shortage of Type O blood donations in California
(FOX40.COM) — A nonprofit is calling on all blood donors to give following a low donor turnout this summer. Vitalant, a nonprofit blood services provider, said it’s facing an “emergency shortage” of type O blood and the supply of it has dropped to an 18-month low. Type O is considered to be critical for patients […]
Don't feed the meter. Save money and buy a parking permit at these L.A. and O.C. beaches
If you're a frequent beachgoer, it would be cheaper to purchase a parking permit than to park on the street. Here are the cities in L.A. and Orange counties offering permits.
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...
Newly installed ‘bike boxes’ intended to make Ashland and Walker intersection safer for all
City Council also approves new ‘bike boxes’ for North Mountain Avenue and East Main Street intersection. Ashland’s bicycling infrastructure recently got an upgrade — four bright green ‘bike boxes’ were recently installed at the intersection of Ashland Street and Walker Avenue. These highly-visible paint markings position bicycles ahead of traffic during red lights, enhancing their visibility and making intersections safer for pedestrians and cyclists alike.
Brick-and-mortar meets virtual reality Aug. 2 at First Friday art museum pop-up
Art Authority Museum will demo its virtual museum technology and display archival fine art reproductions, which will be on sale at the former Hanson Howard Gallery location next to the Noble Fox. Brick-and-mortar meets virtual reality at Ashland’s First Friday Art Walk Aug. 2 when the Art Authority Museum holds...
Thousands evacuate season's biggest wildfire in northern California
A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and perilously dry conditions, authorities said Friday. A total of 4,000 people have evacuated the towns of Cohasset and Forest Ranch, plus an additional 400 from the small city of Chico.
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