California diners reduce trips to restaurants, seek out happy hour discounts
Happy hour is becoming a focal point for many diners in California as the high cost of living drives customers to search for discounted meal options instead of splurging on full-price dining experiences. Chef Alex Carballo from Grand Restaurant Group noted that happy hour used to make up about 5% to 8% of his business. […]
Updates in the case of California couple involved in child surrogacy scandal
New shocking details have emerged about a Chinese-American couple accused of operating a disturbing surrogacy scheme involving 21 children at their mansion in Southern California. Guojun Xuan, 66, and Silvia Zhang, 39, are facing serious allegations centered on child abuse within what prosecutors describe as a “house of horrors” located in Arcadia, valued at $4 […]
California tests billionaires’ tax ahead of AOC’s arrival in D.C.
A tax proposal aimed at billionaires, backed by figures like Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is set to appear on California’s ballot next month. However, an unlikely coalition of opposers has arisen to challenge it. Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom is joining forces with Republicans, influential figures in Hollywood, and tech leaders from Silicon […]
Trump’s Justice Department alerts California over potential noncitizen voting
The Trump administration has issued a stern warning to election officials in California, indicating potential criminal prosecution for counting ballots from suspected noncitizens as the conflict over voting intensifies just weeks before Election Day. In a harshly-worded letter sent out on Friday, the Justice Department cautioned that election workers who knowingly process ballots identified by […]
Republican Governor Candidate Steve Hilton: California Can Recover from Democrat Harm
California Can Bounce Back, Says Republican Gubernatorial Candidate During an appearance on The Alex Marlow Show, Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton expressed his belief that California is indeed “salvageable” from the damage done by Democratic leadership. When the host asked if there was hope for the Golden State, Hilton quickly affirmed that it’s possible, emphasizing […]
Woman charged with shooting at California newsroom twice is arrested with firearm
A woman has been arrested for allegedly firing shots at a Bakersfield newsroom on two occasions. Police apprehended Thomashana Renee Zeigler, 46, during a traffic stop while she was on her way back to the KBAK/KBFX news station last Thursday night. According to the Bakersfield Police Department, officers discovered a loaded .40 caliber gun and […]
Pet retailer closes another California location as part of downsizing trend
Pet stores across the United States are facing tough times. As online shopping platforms like Chewy gain traction, many traditional pet retailers, including several in California, are starting to close down. PetSmart is set to shut down its Sacramento store at 2705 E. Bidwell St on November 22, only a few months after closing its […]
Driver asleep at the wheel crashes Tesla into California patrol car, injuring two officers
So much for autopilot. A 22-year-old man from Sacramento, who claimed he was asleep with the Full Self-Driving feature activated in his Tesla, crashed into a California Highway Patrol (CHP) cruiser at high speed, leaving two officers seriously injured who were already attending to a previous accident. This incident took place on October 13 on […]
California Sued by DOJ, Claiming 20,000 Noncitizens Are Registered on Voter Rolls
DOJ Complains Against California Over Voter Registration Issues On Thursday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it has filed a complaint against the State of California, alleging that more than 20,000 likely undocumented individuals are registered to vote. This 16-page complaint, directed to California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber and Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk […]
Justice Department Compelling California to Examine Voter Rolls for Possible Noncitizens
Trump Justice Department Pressures California on Voter Rolls The Justice Department, under the Trump administration, is compelling California Governor Gavin Newsom to examine a list of potential noncitizens on the state’s voter registration rolls or face legal consequences. California Secretary of State Shirley Weber received a letter indicating concerns that noncitizens might have been mailed […]