The North Carolina state House approved a GOP-backed bill that enhances penalties for rioting and civil disorder—coming in the wake of nationwide Black Lives Matter-linked riots and demonstrations last year. The bill, House Bill 805, would allow property owners to sue for damages incurred during a riot, including court and attorney fees. It also seeks…
Anaheim Considers Hourly Wage Increase for Some Workers
May 11, 2021
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Anaheim, Calif. is the latest Orange County city to consider hazard pay—also known as “hero pay”—for certain employees. City council will discuss during its May 11 meeting the possibility of a temporary pay hike of $3 to $5 per hour for grocery, retail, and drug store workers. “While we celebrate [our essential workers] and thank them, what they really need is support in their wages,” Councilmember Jose Moreno,…
2 Texas Sheriff’s Deputies Killed in Shootout Following Standoff With Suspect
Officials in Texas said that two sheriff’s deputies were killed during a shootout with a suspect following a complaint about a dog. Concho County deputies responded to a call about a dog after 8 p.m. on Monday in Eden, Texas, according to the Texas Rangers. The alleged suspect, identified as 28-year-old Jeffrey Nicholas, led the…
Orange County is Hitting Yellow Tier Metrics
May 11, 2021
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Orange County, Calif. has begun to close in on entering the state’s least-restrictive COVID-19 stage after reporting three consecutive days of yellow tier metrics. According to metrics released May 9, the county’s daily case rate per 100,000 people was down to two, qualifying it for yellow tier status. The other two metrics required to make yellow tier, overall positivity rate and health equity…
California Gov. Newsom, Facing Recall, Announces New Stimulus Checks
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, in the face of a recall effort against him, announced Monday that the state is projected to have a $75.7 billion surplus and wants to use it to provide stimulus checks to about two-thirds of its residents. His budget proposal, if passed by the California legislature, would send $600 tax rebate…
California Governor Expands Drought Emergency Declaration to 41 Counties
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday extended a drought emergency declaration to most of California amid what he called “acute water supply shortages” in northern and central parts of the state. The drought declaration now includes a total of 41 of California’s 58 counties, which will cover some 30 percent of approximately 40 million California residents….
Exhibition Focuses on Healing Forces of Art
May 10, 2021
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An exhibition of photography and paintings as examples of the healing powers of art is on display through May 29 at the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art in Santa Ana. Collaborate, Create and Heal: Art Exhibition by Andrea Moni and Yuri Boyko opened May 1, and features painting and photography pieces by each artist…
More Windshields Being Shattered on SoCal Highways, Authorities Say
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) says it’s seeing a rise in windshields being shattered on California freeways. The latest cases happened from May 9 to May 10, when four people reported having their windows smashed by an unknown object while traveling along California State Route 91 in Riverside. In recent months, there have been reports…
Mentorship Program Pairs Students With Police
May 10, 2021
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A mentorship program to expose young people to career paths in law enforcement has teamed up with select North Orange County, Calif., schools. The Bigs with Badges program, a partnership between Big Brothers Big Sisters and the North Orange County public safety taskforce, aims to expose students to potential careers in public safety and law enforcement. The program matches young participants to one-on-one mentors…
Police Arrest Los Angeles Residential Burglary Suspect Who Wore Mask
Police said they arrested a suspect who may be linked to more than 30 masked burglaries in Southern California, alleging that he wore a mask and a wig. Rockim Prowell, 33, was arrested on burglary, grand theft, vandalism, and other charges. According to a news release from the Beverly Hills Police Department, officers carried out…
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