Lame-duck Biden Gives California Special EPA Waivers on the Way Out
The Environmental Protection Agency's approval of the waiver gives California the power under the Clean Air Act to set stricter emissions limits than the federal government, and the state's state-driven rules are a sign that Mr. Trump and his allies will be further protected from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) promised Friday that the Republican-led […]
California surfer Alessandro Slebir rides 108-foot-tall wave
Last week, a California surfer ripped through a monster wave at Mavericks and may go down in the record books. Alessandro “Alo” Threbir, 23, was surfing with friends on Dec. 23 when he came across a popular surfing spot just north of Half Moon Bay that some people were surprised to see. I caught a […]
Pregnant California teacher Clara Thomann dies after falling during hike in Greece
A pregnant California teacher who was months away from giving birth to her first child died last month after falling during a hiking trip in Greece. Clara Thoman, 33, a science teacher at Dos Pueblos High School in Goleta, was vacationing in the Greek Islands when she slipped and fell approximately 54 feet into a […]
California man, Alexander Paffendorf, apologizes for connection to Wisconsin Abundant Life Christian School shooter Natalie Rupnow
A California man apologized Friday for his relationship with a 15-year-old girl who shot and killed a teacher and student at a Wisconsin religious school, telling a judge he had no choice but to accept the consequences of his actions without explaining his exact role. He said he was ready to accept. Alexander Paffendorf expressed […]
California Surfer Rides Potential World-Record 108-Foot Wave
A 23-year-old California surfer may have set a world record by riding the biggest wave he's ever encountered, taking on the stormy waves just south of San Francisco. Alessandro “Alo” Threbir is credited with accomplishing the feat at Mavericks Surf Spot near Half Moon Bay. Deputy report Once the measurements are verified, the wave height […]
Pilot, Daughter Killed When Plane Hits California Building
On Thursday, a small plane crashed in Fullerton, California, tragically claiming the lives of two people and injuring 19 people at the scene. The plane crashed into a “furniture upholstery” manufacturing factory where about 200 people were working, according to the Associated Press. reported on friday. Fullerton Police Department officials said the two people who […]
Family-owned California restaurant closes after gender discrimination lawsuit for ‘ladies night’ promotion
The family-owned Peruvian Lima restaurant in Concord, Calif., financially battered by the weight of recent lawsuits, served its last meal on New Year's Eve. Lima gained national attention for its weekly Ladies Night promotion. This promotion was once a common and highly lucrative practice of offering discounted drinks to attract women to stores. However, chef […]
Will California use bird flu to return to draconian COVID-era restrictions?
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently declared a state of emergency over bird flu. His “solution” is to give government agencies more money. Newsom passed a proclamation to ensure agencies have the resources and flexibility they need to quickly respond to outbreaks. “Bill Gates warned us, but strangely he knows when these things are going to […]
2 dead and 18 injured in small plane crash in Southern California
A small plane crashed onto the roof of a California factory building and caught fire on video Thursday, killing two people and injuring 18 others, officials said. Less than two minutes after takeoff from Orange County's Fullerton Municipal Airport, the four-seater, single-engine plane nosedived into a furniture manufacturing building where at least 200 people were […]
California gas car ban faces uncertain future
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