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pjmedia.com • Politics • California
A Department of Justice investigation into the misallocation of $24 billion in California funds intended to address homelessness is underway, prompting scrutiny of government spending and potential corruption.
dailymail.co.uk • Politics • California
A San Francisco father's video of his toddler scootering past drug users sparks debate about the city's drug crisis and the challenges faced by residents.
dailymail.co.uk • Politics • California
Residents of Santa Monica are demanding federal intervention to address escalating homelessness, drug use, and crime, blaming local officials for a worsening crisis.
dailybreeze.com • Politics • California
The Torrance City Council again rejected a mobile home rent stabilization ordinance, opting instead for a deal proposed by the park's owner that limits rent increases but faces resident distrust.
inkl.com • Politics • California
President Trump's threat to defund California schools over a transgender student athlete's participation in state track and field championships prompted the California Interscholastic Federation to change its qualifying policy.
sandiegouniontribune.com • Politics • California
California lawmakers are debating Assembly Bill 84, a sweeping bill aiming to reform charter school oversight following a major fraud scandal, facing opposition from charter school advocates who propose a less extensive alternative.
sandiegouniontribune.com • Politics • California
An additional $2.27 million in federal funding has been allocated to complete a stalled U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study that will aid in restoring Oceanside's beaches.
sacbee.com • Politics • California
After facing potential closure, most California agricultural field offices will remain open thanks to intervention from Senator Adam Schiff and the USDA.
sandiegouniontribune.com • Politics • California
Poway City Councilmember Tony Blain was apparently detained and searched by law enforcement officers outside City Hall following a council meeting, sparking controversy and raising questions about the nature of the incident and its relation to ongoing investigations and recall efforts.
latimes.com • Politics • California
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill enhancing protections for garment workers, aiming to address subminimum wages and hold fashion brands accountable for wage theft.
sanluisobispo.com • Politics • California
Court-ordered release of Paso Robles councilmember's emails reveals his involvement in an anti-parking campaign and criticism of city leadership.
sandiegouniontribune.com • Politics • California
Poway City Councilmember Tony Blain is under investigation by the San Diego County District Attorney's Office following allegations of vote trading, threats, and attempts to silence critics.
dailymail.co.uk • Politics • California
Steve Hilton criticizes California Governor Gavin Newsom's handling of the Los Angeles riots, arguing that his response demonstrates the failures of Democrat rule in the state.
latimes.com • Crime • California
Kevin Perry, a 38-year-old Huntington Beach man with a lengthy criminal record, faces new charges after barricading himself and threatening police.
latimes.com • Crime • California
The trial of Craig Charron, accused of murdering his girlfriend Laura Sardinha in their Huntington Beach apartment, began with prosecutors detailing a history of abuse and the defense arguing self-defense.
dailymail.co.uk • Crime • California
Paul Flores, convicted of murdering Kristin Smart, faces a new appeal, prompting a witness to urge him to reveal the location of her remains.
thesungazette.com • Crime • California
A Concord, California cold case involving a missing woman, Dottie Caylor, is being reinvestigated, with police focusing on her husband as a person of interest due to various circumstantial evidence.
nytimes.com • Crime • California
A California judge was found guilty of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife during a drunken argument.
latimes.com • Crime • California
Following the Eaton wildfire in Altadena, California, a surge in burglaries has left residents feeling anxious and unsafe, prompting comparisons to the more heavily secured Pacific Palisades.
dailymail.co.uk • Crime • California
New evidence in the Scott Peterson murder case has prompted a petition for his release, horrifying Laci Peterson's family who maintain his guilt.
telegraph.co.uk • Crime • California
Residents of a California town are taking matters into their own hands after a string of cat thefts and killings, leading to community outrage and calls for stricter action against the suspect.
pressdemocrat.com • Crime • California
A Yountville man pleaded no contest to vehicular manslaughter for a hit-and-run that killed an 81-year-old woman in St. Helena, California.
sanluisobispo.com • Crime • California
A 22-year-old Madera resident was arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Paso Robles, California, after a targeted attack on a 19-year-old man in a gas station parking lot.
sfchronicle.com • Education • California
A Chronicle analysis reveals that computer science graduates from UC Berkeley enjoy the highest median earnings among UC and CSU graduates, significantly exceeding those from other campuses and majors.
nytimes.com • Education • California
A California high school destroyed by wildfires is temporarily relocating to a renovated Sears department store.
sandiegouniontribune.com • Education • California
Poway High School students created their first-ever time capsule, filled with items reflecting 2025 life, to be opened in 2050.
sandiegouniontribune.com • Environment • California
The California Coastal Commission approved a $1.8 million grant for Oceanside's Re:Beach sand replenishment project, a crucial step in addressing severe beach erosion.
theepochtimes.com • Environment • California
California's new emission regulations are forcing tugboat operators to make costly upgrades, creating financial hardship and safety concerns.
sandiegouniontribune.com • Environment • California
Oceanside's Re:Beach project, a sand restoration and retention plan, has been chosen as a regional pilot project by SANDAG's Shoreline Preservation Working Group to address beach erosion along the San Diego County coast.
latimes.com • Environment • California
Following devastating wildfires in California, FEMA's refusal to fund soil testing for toxic substances leaves thousands of homeowners facing the daunting choice of paying for testing themselves or rebuilding on potentially contaminated land.
sanluisobispo.com • Lawsuit • California
Former San Luis Obispo Mayor Heidi Harmon lost a lawsuit against the Romero Institute, alleging wrongful termination after reporting discriminatory comments from supervisors.
latimes.com • Lawsuit • California
A California homeless man, Daniel Ridge, was awarded $2.4 million in a wrongful termination lawsuit against Alameda Health System, but his current whereabouts are unknown.
sanluisobispo.com • Business • California
Sylvester's Burgers, a San Luis Obispo County staple, opened a new location in Paso Robles, featuring a unique menu addition of vegan and vegetarian options from its former Ziggy's restaurant.
sandiegouniontribune.com • Business • California
A Poway liquor store owner is proposing a major expansion, adding offices and take-out restaurants, sparking a community discussion about potential impacts.
dailymail.co.uk • RealEstate • California
Following devastating wildfires, many celebrities are leaving the 'toxic' Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, prompting a real estate exodus.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • California
A low-rise office building near Fashion Island in Newport Beach, California, recently sold for $11.5 million, highlighting the area's upscale commercial real estate market.
denvergazette.com • Sports • California
John Elway's close friend, Jeff Sperbeck, died after falling from a golf cart Elway was driving following the Stagecoach music festival.
denverpost.com • Sports • California
Sports agent Jeff Sperbeck died after falling from a golf cart driven by John Elway, prompting a sheriff's investigation.
dailymail.co.uk • Celebrity • California
Heather Locklear's luxurious California home has become a sanctuary, aiding her recovery from past struggles with alcoholism and mental health challenges.
dailymail.co.uk • Celebrity • California
Following the cancellation of 'Blue Bloods', Tom Selleck is focusing on his luxurious 63-acre California ranch, while simultaneously considering legal action against CBS.
dailybreeze.com • History • California
The San Pedro nightclub, Dancing Waters, initially a bowling alley, briefly became a hub for 1980s punk rock before facing community backlash and ultimately being demolished to make way for an apartment building.