Stranded California kite surfer rescued after writing ‘help’ with rocks on beach | California
A kitesurfer who was stranded on a Northern California beach over the weekend was rescued after writing the word “help” out of rocks, authorities said. The kitesurfer became trapped on a narrow stretch of beach at the base of towering cliffs at high tide on Sunday, according to the Santa Cruz branch of the California […]
California Democrats ‘playing dirty tricks’ to keep Prop 47 reform off ballot, GOP leader says
California Democrats are playing “dirty tricks” against a bipartisan effort to put a measure amending Proposition 47 on the November ballot in support of other public safety bills, the official said. Voter-approved Proposition 47, passed in 2014, loosened penalties for drug and property crimes in California and has been blamed for California’s rampant property crime […]
Kite surfer uses rocks to spell out ‘HELP’ in sand to prompt rescue at California beach
A kite surfer was rescued from a Bay Area beach on Sunday after a private helicopter spotted him throwing rocks onto the sand and pleading for help, according to Cal Fire’s San Mateo-Santa Cruz Division. Video shared by CAL FIRE CZU on X shows a kitesurfer being rescued after becoming stranded on the beach south […]
California agrees to repay feds $52M in ‘improperly claimed’ immigrant Medicaid disbursements
California recently agreed to repay more than $52 million after a federal inspector general determined it “improperly billed” Medicaid reimbursements to foreign nationals with “inappropriate” immigration status.[es]” auditThe report, concluded in late May and first reported on Monday, emphasized that federal Medicaid benefits are generally limited to citizens and “qualified” aliens, such as refugees, people […]
Wild video shows gushing fire hydrant suspending vehicle in the air after California crash
A shocking video has been posted showing water spurting from a fire hydrant and launching a vehicle into the air after a crash in Southern California. The Orange County Fire Department said firefighters came across the unusual scene Sunday night in Lake Forest in the Los Angeles area. “We recognize that this is not something […]
California pension fund to oppose Elon Musk’s ‘ridiculous’ Tesla $56B payday
The California State Teachers’ Retirement System plans to vote against Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion compensation package, the pension fund’s chief investment officer said. He told CNBC on monday. “We’re paying him 140 times what the average worker makes. How’s that? I think that’s fair enough. This pay structure is ridiculous,” Chris Eilman said […]
Judge orders University of California workers to end strike protesting response to anti-Israel protests
A California judge has ordered University of California campus workers to end a strike after they set up picket lines on several campuses to protest the university’s response to anti-Israel demonstrations on campus. Orange County Superior Court Judge Randall Sherman handed down the sentence Friday, according to CNS. The university system filed the lawsuit early […]
10,000 California Fast Food Jobs Cut Due to $20 Minimum Wage
Fast food restaurants in California have reportedly cut about 10,000 jobs after the state’s minimum wage increased to $20. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) law to pay workers $20 an hour goes into effect on April 1 and is clearly dealing a devastating blow to the industry, Fox Business reported. report Wednesday. The media continues: The […]
Donald Trump receives warm welcome during California fundraisers
Presidential candidate Donald Trump took part in his third California fundraiser in three days on Saturday. Trump finished his visit in Newport Beach, where he spoke to a sold-out crowd at a private fundraiser. While it remains to be seen how much was raised, tickets ranged from $5,000 to $250,000. Earlier, Silicon Valley investor David […]
Virginia To Exit California EV Mandate By End Of 2024
Yesterday, Governor Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares announced Virginia will exit the California Air Resources Board (CARB)’s Advanced Clean Cars Program (ACC) electric vehicle mandate on December 31, 2024. “Once again, Virginia is declaring independence – this time from a misguided electric vehicle mandate imposed by unelected leaders nearly 3,000 miles away from the Commonwealth,” Governor Glenn […]