Two suspects took several pairs of shoes belonging to a group of juveniles after following them into a restroom at the Irvine Spectrum Center in Southern California, on June 26, the Irvine Police Department reported on June 28. Cameras outside of the restroom caught the two suspects running out of the bathroom after following the…
2 Robbers Steal Teens’ Shoes in Irvine Spectrum Center Restroom
Average Long-Term US Mortgage Rate Rises to 6.71 Percent in First Increase After 3 Straight Drops
LOS ANGELES—The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week, snapping a three-week pullback after reaching a high for the year in early June. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan rose to 6.71 percent from 6.67 percent last week. A year ago, the rate averaged…
Man Gets 14 Years for Fatal Shooting of Grossmont High Graduate
SAN DIEGO—A man who pleaded guilty to the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old last year in the College Area was sentenced June 29 to 14 years in state prison. David Rasean Vereen, 23, pleaded guilty to a voluntary manslaughter count earlier this month in connection with the June 25, 2022, shooting of Kevin Burton. Police…
Man Pleads Guilty to Robbing Same San Diego Bank He Robbed 12 Years Ago
SAN DIEGO—A man who robbed a La Mesa bank over a decade ago pleaded guilty June 29 to holding up the same bank, as well as a credit union in Imperial County. Asim Shakir Daniels admitted Thursday to robbing a Bank of the West in La Mesa on Jan. 4, 2022, as well as a…
Rare Wild Horse Born at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
SAN DIEGO—The San Diego Zoo Safari Park announced the birth of a young Przewalski’s horse on June 29, a critically endangered species previously considered extinct in the wild until 1996. The unnamed horse was born this month to its mother Nikki and father Ziggy, according to the San Diego Wildlife Alliance in a news release….
Veteran and Oscar-Winning Actor Alan Arkin Dies at 89
Alan Arkin, whose acting career spans seven decades on both the screen and stage and includes some of Hollywood’s most popular films, has died. He was 89. Perhaps best known for his ability to project a characteristically dry repartee in his roles as well as his penchant for playing dramatic parts, Arkin had earned two…
Alan Arkin, Oscar-Winning ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ Actor, Dies at 89
LOS ANGELES—Alan Arkin, the wry character actor who demonstrated his versatility in everything from farcical comedy to chilling drama as he received four Academy Award nominations and won an Oscar in 2007 for “Little Miss Sunshine,” has died. He was 89. His sons Adam, Matthew and Anthony confirmed their father’s death through the actor’s publicist…
Huntington Beach OKs $5.4 Million Budget, Controversial Proposed Cuts Avoided
Huntington Beach councilors on June 26 unanimously approved a $5.4 million 2023-24 fiscal year budget—which begins July 1—after an hours-long discussion which attracted over 100 residents, many of whom were concerned about a proposal posted online the Friday before the special meeting that showed the possibility of some services being cut, including at the city’s…
California Lawmakers at Odds Over Public Safety Bills
With approximately two weeks remaining before the July 14 legislative deadline for policy committees to approve and refer bills for further consideration, the Assembly and Senate Public Safety committees met June 27, passing many proposals on partisan votes. One such proposal was Senate Bill 94, authored by Sen. Dave Cortese (D-San Jose), which would allow…
California’s Reparations Task Force Demands Action, Presents 1,100-Page Final Report to Governor, Legislature
After two years of internal discussions, public hearings, and collaboration with stakeholders, California’s reparations task force presented its final report of recommendations to the Legislature June 29. The 1,100-page, 4-inch document discusses policy recommendations for the Legislature to consider, and while no specific dollar amounts are proposed, formulas for calculating harms and repairs are included…
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