MONTEREY, Calif.—The man convicted of killing Kristin Smart, who vanished from a California college campus more than 25 years ago, was sentenced Friday to 25 years to life in prison. Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer O’Keefe rejected defense motions to toss out Paul Flores’s first-degree murder conviction, acquit him and order a new trial….
Man Convicted of Killing Kristin Smart Gets 25 Years to Life
March 10, 2023
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California to Consider Making Housing a ‘Fundamental Human Right’
March 10, 2023
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After a failed attempt three years ago, the California Legislature will again consider an amendment to the state constitution to make housing a “fundamental human right.” Assemblyman Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) introduced Assembly Constitutional Amendment (ACA) 10 March 8. The measure would declare that everyone in the state has the right to adequate housing. “We…
Biden Grants California Emergency Assistance as New Storm Hits
March 10, 2023
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President Joe Biden, who was scheduled to visit California next week, granted the storm-weary state an emergency declaration March 10, the second one this year. Gov. Gavin Newsom requested federal assistance as another series of atmospheric river storms began dumping rain and snow across the state. He also advised Californians to prepare emergency supplies as…
GOP Congressmen Seek Federal Law to Override California’s Gas-Powered Vehicle Ban
March 10, 2023
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Republican congressmen filed legislation March 8 to prevent states like California from banning the sale of gas-fueled cars and light trucks. The “Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act”—introduced by Reps. John Joyce of Pennsylvania, Bob Latta of Ohio, Gus Bilirakis of Florida, and Jay Obernolte of California—would restrict the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from issuing…
Proposed Bill Would Give California Homeless High School Seniors $1,000 a Month
March 9, 2023
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California lawmakers recently proposed a bill that would grant $1,000 per month in guaranteed income to the state’s homeless high school seniors. Senate Bill 333, introduced Feb. 7 by state Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose), would provide such funds through establishing a guaranteed income pilot program called Success, Opportunity, & Academic Resilience (SOAR). There are…
New Atmospheric River Storm Barrels Toward California
March 9, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—The first in a new series of atmospheric rivers flowed into California on Thursday and forecasters warned that widespread heavy rain would raise the threat of flooding in a state still digging out from earlier storms. Rain spread across the north by early afternoon but forecasters said the heart of the atmospheric river wouldn’t…
The Real State of the State of California
March 9, 2023
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Commentary This year Gov. Gavin Newsom is skipping giving a formal State of the State Address. The California Constitution only requires, “The Governor shall report to the Legislature each calendar year on the condition of the State and may make recommendations.” He will be submitting that report in writing, as well as giving a series…
Dogs: The Silent Sufferers of the Growing California Cannabis Industry
March 8, 2023
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A northern California sheriff is sounding the alarm on the abuse of hundreds of dogs at illegal marijuana cultivation sites in his county. Siskiyou County Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue told The Epoch Times that during eradication of an illegal site, commonly known as grows, deputies often encounter “poor treatment of dogs,” which are used to guard…
California Bill Would Prohibit Schools From Banning Curriculum Without State Approval
March 8, 2023
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A California legislator recently introduced a bill that would create new requirements for “diversity and inclusiveness” in school textbooks and other materials. Assembly Bill 1078, introduced Feb. 15 by Assemblymember Corey Jackson (D-Riverside), would prohibit local school boards from banning curriculum, textbooks and instructional material without state approval. It would also prohibit the state’s education…
California Governor Could Appoint State Superintendent Under New Proposal
March 8, 2023
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Tony Thurmond, California’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, could be the state’s last elected superintendent if a recently proposed amendment to the state’s constitution is approved. Assembly Constitutional Amendment (ACA) 9, proposed by Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) on Feb. 27, would amend the state constitution to give the governor the power to appoint the state superintendent….
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