California’s largest wildfire of year whips through community of Forest Ranch: ‘The sky was dark with smoke’ | US wildfires
A large, explosive wildfire ripped through the small rural town of Forest Ranch, California, on Thursday, bringing back dark memories for a region that has endured several devastating wildfires in recent years. The Park fire is the state’s largest this year, destroying structures and forcing the evacuations of thousands of people in one of the […]
Pair of sea lions chase people, charge through crowds once again at California’s La Jolla Cove
Two aggressive sea lions were captured on video chasing swimmers in La Jolla Bay, causing panic on the crowded beach. A video of the moment two sea lions charged into a crowd in La Jolla Bay over the weekend has gone viral, but experts tell KGTV the animals weren’t actually targeting beachgoers. “There’s a perception […]
California’s $20 fast food minimum wage could be hiked again
California officials plan to seek a further increase to the state’s controversial $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers, even as they blame a new law that has led to higher menu prices and restaurant closures since it went into effect in April. Members of the California Food Council, who successfully lobbied for the pay increase, […]
Elon Musk moving X and SpaceX to Texas after California’s Newsom signs student gender identity law: ‘Final straw’
Billionaire Elon Musk announced on Tuesday he would move the headquarters of his privately held company SpaceX and social media site X from California to Texas after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new gender identity law for students. The law, signed Monday, prohibits school districts from requiring teachers to inform parents about a student’s change […]
Sideshows tolerated in California’s Wild West
Somewhere between 80 and 100 people robbed a 76 gas station on Hegenberger Road near the Oakland Airport last week, ultimately causing more than $100,000 in losses. The thieves came in waves, owner Sam Mardaie told a local news station. “Everything is destroyed. This is what I feed my family,” Mardaie said. “Whatever they couldn’t […]
Wendy’s, Jersey Mike’s franchise owners slash hours, jobs to offset labor costs from California’s new $20 minimum wage
Wendy’s and Jersey Mike’s franchise owners in California have cut hours and staff to offset higher labor costs caused by the state’s new $20 minimum wage. Lawrence Chen, who owns seven Wendy’s franchises with his family in Southern California, said he has not only cut his hours but also helped fill shifts at his burger […]
Harris’ past positions, record as California’s top legal officer could upend Biden replacement ambitions
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California’s illegal fireworks create tough assignment for ‘stretched thin’ law enforcement
Illegal fireworks are a predictable crime that Southern California law enforcement agencies are tasked with responding to come nightfall as Fourth of July celebrations get underway. “It’s an all hands on deck day for us,” Lt. Thoby Archer with the Huntington Beach Police Department told the Orange County Register. “We’re stretched thin like every coastal […]
Gavin Newsom Blames Conservatives, Right-Wing Media For Noticing California’s Dysfunction On His Watch
Video footage shows California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom appearing to blame Republicans and conservative media for the state’s failures during his “State of the State” address on Tuesday. While addressing the state, Newsom discussed the problems facing residents living in areas governed by Democrats. “You hear wall-to-wall, right-wing media coverage about lawless blue cities and […]
Hollywood Arby’s closes over California’s $20 minimum wage
Arby’s Roast Beef, a family-owned chain that has had a presence on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood for 55 years, is closing its doors, citing California’s recently enacted $20 an hour minimum wage law as its final “death knell.” On Tuesday, the fast-food restaurant’s iconic cowboy hat sign was captured by FOX 11’s Sky Fox cameras […]