VISTA, Calif.—An argument between two neighbors in Vista escalated into a shooting on July 5 that left one of the men dead and the other under arrest on suspicion of murder. Deputies responding to a report of an assault with a firearm found Juan Valdovinos, 37, suffering from gunshot wounds to his upper torso in…
Man Shot to Death During Neighborhood Argument in San Diego
Environmentalist Could Burn California’s Pension Funds
Commentary Sometimes you read an article and you just know it’s going to be highly influential. One just published is, “California’s pension funds are wrecking the planet and losing billions. It’s quite a trick,” by Bill McKibben, a well-known environmentalist, in the Los Angeles Times. He’s pushing California’s Senate Bill 252, by state Sen. Lena…
California and Truck Manufacturers Strike Deal on State Emissions Rules
California state air regulators and truck and engine manufacturers said on Thursday they had agreed on state emissions rules that will give companies more flexibility to meet requirements. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) said the “Clean Truck Partnership” with the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) includes new flexibility for manufacturers to meet emissions…
California Hotel Workers Back on the Job After Strike, but Union Warns More Walkouts Are Possible
Workers who picketed 19 major Southern California hotels over the long holiday weekend were back on the job Wednesday. But their union warned that more walkouts could come at any time. No progress was reported in negotiations between employers and Unite Here Local 11, which represents bellhops, front desk agents, room attendants, cooks, servers, and…
Rebuilding Ducks Excited About Future Prospects
During the same week millions of Americans celebrated Independence Day, 32 young hockey players gathered at Irvine’s Great Park Ice looking to take the next step in their quests for long and fruitful NHL careers. The Anaheim Ducks’ annual summer development camp, which opened there July 3 and runs through July 7, offers youngsters who…
LA Council Approves More Funding for Victims of 2021 Fireworks Explosion
LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles City Council approved an additional $660,000 in funds on July 5 for victims of a botched detonation of illegal fireworks in a South Los Angeles neighborhood two years ago. The council voted 12–0 to further allocate funding to assist recovery efforts for families and residents affected by the explosion, many of…
Huntington Beach Pacific Airshow Allegedly Canceled Due to Personal Animosity
Huntington Beach officials’ alleged dislike towards the operator of the Pacific Airshow—a three-day event showcasing aviation flyovers along the city’s shore—were added as reasons why the last day of its 2021 show was canceled and not only due to an oil spill off the city’s coast, according to a recent court filing in a lawsuit…
Hundreds of Thousands Celebrate America’s 247th Birthday at Huntington Beach Parade
With countless Star-Spangled Banners flying everywhere from eaves and bikes to hats, Huntington Beach welcomed back its 119th Fourth of July Parade celebrating the country’s independence, freedom, and people from all walks of life. Debuted in 1904, the parade has been the longest-running July Fourth parade west of the Mississippi and a cherished tradition among…
Beware of Rushed News Headlines
The Epoch Times and the Los Angeles Times gave kind and appropriate articles on the sudden retirement of Jim Palmer, president and chief executive officer of the Orange County Rescue Mission in Southern California. The Orange County Register, not so much. The Orange County Rescue Mission (OCRM) could have issued a better press release to…
Motorcyclist Shot to Death in Alleged Road Rage on 14 Freeway in Lancaster
A motorcyclist was shot to death on July 4 in a suspected road rage incident in Lancaster. The shooting on the northbound Antelope Valley 14 Freeway at the Avenue L off-ramp was reported at 2:57 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner identified the 37-year-old motorcyclist on…
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