Transportation secretary is not releasing $40 million to California due to the state’s failure to require English proficiency in truck drivers.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Wednesday that California will lose $40 million in federal funds as it is the only state that does not mandate truck drivers to demonstrate English proficiency. Duffy’s comments followed an investigation triggered by a deadly crash on August 12 in Florida, involving a foreign truck driver who made an […]
California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter won’t confirm whether there are additional videos of her bullying behavior.
Katie Porter, a candidate for governor in California, has not confirmed if there are more videos of her losing her temper with staff, following a series of alarming clips that circulated widely last week. During an interview with Nikki Lorenzo on “Inside California Politics,” the former congresswoman sidestepped inquiries about whether additional footage exists. She […]
Jeffries mentions that California won’t be the only Democratic state to adjust House boundaries.
California’s Redistricting Efforts Spark Broader Democratic Initiatives Hakeem Jeffries, the House Majority Leader from New York, stated on Tuesday that California’s plan to redraw its House district lines will serve as a successful model for other Democratic states as they also consider redistricting ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. “We’re not going to let Republicans […]
Obama encourages California voters to back Proposition 50 for redistricting
Barack Obama Urges Support for Proposition 50 in California Former President Barack Obama is encouraging Californians to vote in favor of Proposition 50, which proposes to redistrict Congressional districts. The voting, which started last week, aims to create up to five additional seats in the predominantly Democratic Congress, potentially counteracting efforts by President Donald Trump […]
Southern California storm prompts evacuation in LA areas affected by wildfires
LOS ANGELES — California experienced an unusual October storm on Tuesday, bringing significant rainfall, strong winds, and a risk of mudslides to wildfire-affected areas near Los Angeles. Some residents were asked to evacuate their homes. Heavy rains began early in the morning, leading to reports of hydroplaning drivers and accidents on flooded streets. Flash flood […]
Obama creates a new ad to support Newsom’s redistricting initiative in California
Former President Barack Obama made a recent appearance in an advertisement supporting California Governor Gavin Newsom’s redistricting initiative, emphasizing concerns that Republicans are maneuvering to manipulate Congressional seats for the upcoming midterm elections. “Californiaans, everyone is counting on you,” Obama stated. He warned that Republicans aim to secure enough seats to “rig” the next elections […]
Former student reportedly attacks 3 staff members and places explosives near a California school for special needs.
Authorities are investigating a situation at a California special needs school, where a former student allegedly stabbed three staff members and set off two bombs nearby on Monday morning. The incident occurred at around 8:15 a.m. at the Swiss Learning Center, a private school in Torrance that serves neurodiverse students from kindergarten through 12th grade, […]
Former student attacks 3 staff members at California school, according to police
Stabbing Incident at Torrance School A former student of a private school in Torrance, California, is now in custody following an incident where he allegedly stabbed three faculty members, attempted to stab a fourth, and threatened to detonate a bomb during his arrest, according to police reports. The former student attacked staff at the Swiss […]
Newsom Requires Apple and Google to Monitor Children’s Ages with New California Law
California’s New Law on Children’s Age Identification On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a groundbreaking measure requiring operating systems and app stores to inform applications about users’ age ranges. This legislation represents a significant win for tech companies in their ongoing conflict with Hollywood regarding online child safety. The bill, introduced by […]
Footage captures California helicopter crash that injured 5 people
Los Angeles — A helicopter crash along the Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach, California, on Saturday afternoon resulted in five people being hospitalized. The incident occurred around 2:09 p.m., near the Cars and Copters on the Coast event in front of the Waterfront Beach Resort, according to the California Highway Patrol. Footage from KTLA […]