A California lawmaker has revised a bill that would have eliminated tobacco sales over time and replaced it with a measure that will close a loophole in the state’s flavored tobacco ban. The amended Assembly Bill 935, introduced by Democratic Assemblyman Damon Connolly (D-San Rafael), would authorize the California Department of Health and the attorney…
California Nixes Cigarette Ban for Stronger Flavored Tobacco Ban
April 18, 2023
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California Man Gets Life Sentence for Killing Woman, Dog, Burning Down House
April 18, 2023
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POMONA, Calif.—An Inglewood man who fatally stabbed a woman he had briefly dated and killed her dog before setting fire to her Pomona apartment was sentenced Tuesday to more than 66 years to life in state prison. Jurors found Chaumon Tyner, now 54, guilty last Sept. 19 of one count each of first-degree murder, animal…
Grieving Families, Frustrated Lawmakers Protest Decision to Kill Fentanyl Bills
April 18, 2023
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California families affected by fentanyl overdose deaths joined lawmakers in front of the state Capitol in Sacramento on April 18 to protest the Assembly Public Safety Committee’s recent decision to not hear bipartisan fentanyl bills proposed by legislators. Attendees were invited to place flowers in baskets commemorating fentanyl victims, and the group said it intends…
Carlsbad’s ‘Graze at the Fields’ Showcases San Diego’s Agricultural Diversity
April 18, 2023
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A few hundred people attended the annual Graze at the Fields in Carlsbad on April 13 to experience the variety of San Diego agriculture while interacting with local farmers and purveyors. Hosted by the San Diego County Farm Bureau representatives from a wide variety of agricultural industries shared with attendees information about the diversity and…
Appeals Court Pumps Brakes on Berkeley’s Gas Stove Ban
April 18, 2023
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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals snuffed out a California city’s ban on new natural gas hookups on April 17, handing restaurant owners and cooks their first victory over the national climate-action movement. Judge Patrick Bumatay reversed a district court’s dismissal of a California Restaurant Association’s lawsuit alleging federal law overruled the City of Berkeley’s…
California Has the Worst Homeownership Rate in the Country: Study
April 18, 2023
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With a series of programs recently launched intending to boost home ownership in the state, a newly released study analyzing U.S. Census Bureau data shows California with the lowest rate in the nation. When comparing owner-occupied housing units to the state’s populations, Ruby Home Luxury Real Estate—a firm specializing in high-end properties in Southern California—concluded April…
Costa Mesa Republican and Iranian Activist Runs for CA Assembly
April 18, 2023
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Hengameh “Henny” Abraham is running for Assembly District 73 in the 2024 Primary Election to represent Irvine, Costa Mesa, and Tustin. Abraham, 36, was the campaign manager for former Republican Assemblyman Steven Choi, who lost the seat last year to Democrat incumbent Cottie Petrie-Norris. Over the past several months, Abraham has formed a group of…
Homeless Housing Failing in Los Angeles, Advocates Calling for ‘Recovery-Focused’ Solutions
April 17, 2023
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After the financial collapse of a leading homeless housing provider in Los Angeles amid reports of unsafe living conditions, drug overdoses, and violence in its buildings, homeless advocates are questioning whether California’s “housing first” and “harm-reduction” approaches are alleviating or aggravating the intertwining crises of homelessness and drug addiction. The Skid Row Housing Trust, a…
Southern California Gas Station Ransacked by Large Mob, Zero Arrested
April 17, 2023
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A gas station in Southern California was looted and vandalized by a large group of young people April 16 after a street takeover, leaving responding officers outnumbered with zero arrests. Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) deputies returned to patrolling the area the next day. Videos shared by the Telegram channel group @police_frequency showed hundreds of…
Irvine to Block Off Main Street for Cycling Event
April 17, 2023
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Irvine will hold its first “ciclovia” event this year—temporarily blocking off a main street and inviting cyclists and walkers to enjoy a car-free zone—after the idea was approved unanimously by the Irvine City Council April 11. Councilman Larry Agran, who along with colleague Kathleen Treseder agendized the motion, said the event would allow “people of…
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