Category: Central California

Disaster at Devil’s Jaw

July 18, 2023
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The greatest naval tragedy before Pearl Harbor occurred on the Central California coast 100 years ago. Blindly racing south at night in thick fog with no moon, an entire squadron smashed into the rocks. Seven Navy destroyers and 23 sailors were lost. Why? …

California City Declared Constitutional Republic to Shake COVID Mandates

December 17, 2021
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SANTA CLARA, Calif.—A Northern California city declared itself a constitutional republic in November after disagreeing with COVID-19 mandates. The declaration symbolically affirms citizens’ inalienable rights as the state extends emergency health orders and issues a new round of state-wide mask mandates. Scott Thomson, vice mayor of Oroville, has been the main proponent. He said the…

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Feds Announce Medicare Claims Settlement with Placentia Company

July 23, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Calif.—A Placentia-based company has agreed to pay $2 million to resolve a federal complaint that the U.S. Attorney’s Office said was triggered by Medicare claims for rehabilitation therapy that was considered unreasonable or unnecessary, officials said July 23. The settlement covers claims made from Jan. 1, 2006, through Oct. 10, 2014, from Interface…

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California Village is Without Running Water During Heat Wave

June 29, 2021
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A Central California village where the temperature is expected to reach 105 degrees Fahrenheit June 30 is dry out of running water as the state drought continues. The crisis began in Teviston when a well—the Tulare County region’s only water source—malfunctioned June 9, leaving its 600 residents without running water. It has yet to be repaired. “The…

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