Category: Northern California

University of California Intentionally Circumvents State Ban on Affirmative Action

Commentary California is a one-party state wherein Democrats implement their dream progressive policies virtually unchecked. But the people of California are not on board with many such policies. When they are asked to vote directly on issues in ballot initiatives, they often vote more conservatively. They have done so in recent years on issues such…


Eight Arrested in $1 Million Retail Theft Scheme Targeting Apple Stores in California

Eight suspects have been arrested for allegedly stealing about $1 million worth of merchandise primarily from Apple stores, state Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Feb. 9. The alleged retail theft operation occurred between August 2022 and January 2023—in several counties across the state, including Yolo, Monterey, Alameda, Santa Clara, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, Orange,…


8 Arrested in $1 Million Retail Theft Scheme Targeting Apple Stores in California

Eight suspects have been arrested for allegedly stealing about $1 million worth of merchandise primarily from Apple stores, state Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Feb. 9. The alleged retail theft operation occurred between August 2022 and January 2023—in several counties across the state, including Yolo, Monterey, Alameda, Santa Clara, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, Orange,…


Battle Brewing Over California Water Rights in Colorado River Basin

As six states turn up the heat on California to cut back on water consumption from the Colorado River Basin, the state has proposed its own plan, citing a 1922 contract that grants California senior water rights. Under the six-state proposal, Southern California water agencies would be required to reduce their water allocation by as…


California Legislation Intended to Combat Fentanyl Crisis Met With Mixed Reaction

Several California lawmakers have introduced a series of bills intended to combat the state’s fentanyl crisis but some critics question whether the proposed laws would actually do anything substantial. The legislation was introduced in the wake of two drug busts last month in which the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and Costa Mesa police seized 45,000 rainbow-colored…


Explosion at San Francisco Residence Causes 3-Alarm Fire, Damages 3 Homes

SAN FRANCISCO—A residence on 1700 Block of 22nd Avenue in San Francisco’s Sunset District suffered a three-alarm fire on the morning of Feb. 9, according to the fire department. The fire seriously injured one civilian and injured one firefighter. It also damaged three homes. Evacuated residents Azam Zare (L) and Ehsan Farshchi. (Lear Zhou/The Epoch…


Explosion at San Francisco Residence Causes Fatality, Damages 3 Homes

SAN FRANCISCO—A residence on 1700 Block of 22nd Avenue in San Francisco’s Sunset District suffered a three-alarm fire on the morning of Feb. 9, according to the fire department. According to the San Francisco Fire Department a previously unaccounted-for adult has been identified with the help of the Search K9 teams within the fire, making…


How to Fix California’s Broken Clock Syndrome

Commentary California’s leadership, emboldened by the tech-media-finance conglomerate, has successfully tranquilized the requisite number of citizenry via stimulus checks, dopamine manipulation (via thumbs on smartphones as much as needles in arms), and voting process updates to hold onto power indefinitely. Without a serious intervention, the political balance of power may lead us to a point…


Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 Top-Selling Vehicles in California in 2022

Tesla Inc.’s Model Y and Model 3 electric vehicles were the top-sellers in California last year, outselling Toyota Motor Corp.’s RAV4 and Camry models, according to an industry body report. It is the first time a Tesla model topped the annual sales list in California, a major vehicle market where one in five cars is…


Prostitution, Pimping Rises in California After Prohibitive Laws Repealed, ‘Scared’ Families Plead With Officials

Multiple cities in California are now seeing rampant, public prostitution activities, pushing residents in many places into stress and fear, with critics blaming the situation on a Democrat-supported bill that repealed a law against loitering for prostitution purposes. East 15th Street, a neighborhood in Oakland, used to be a quiet area. However, things changed after…