Category: Regional & State News

South LA Gang Members Plead Guilty in Fatal Shooting of LAPD Officer

LOS ANGELES—Three members of a street gang have pleaded guilty on the eve of trial to their roles in the robbery and fatal shooting of Los Angeles Police Department Officer Fernando Arroyos who was gunned down in January 2022 while off-duty and house-hunting with his girlfriend, officials announced on July 14. The defendants—Luis Alfredo de…


3 Gang Members Plead Guilty in Fatal Shooting of LAPD Officer

LOS ANGELES—Three members of a street gang have pleaded guilty on the eve of trial to their roles in the robbery and fatal shooting of Los Angeles Police Department Officer Fernando Arroyos who was gunned down in January 2022 while off-duty and house-hunting with his girlfriend, officials announced on July 14. The defendants—Luis Alfredo de…


‘Fast and Furious’ Roller Coaster Coming to Universal Studios

Universal Studios Hollywood officials July 12 confirmed plans for a long-rumored outdoor roller coaster based on the “Fast and Furious” film franchise. In a statement, theme park officials said the ride will be “equipped with a state-of-the-art ride system uniquely created to engulf guests within the dynamic ‘Fast and Furious’ universe.” No specific details about…


‘Fast & Furious’ Roller Coaster Coming Soon to Universal Studios

Universal Studios Hollywood officials confirmed plans on July 12 for a long-rumored outdoor roller coaster based on the “Fast & Furious” film franchise. In a statement, theme park officials said the ride will be “equipped with a state-of-the-art ride system uniquely created to engulf guests within the dynamic ‘Fast & Furious’ universe.” No specific details…


IN-DEPTH: The Recreational Fishing Industry Faces a Bleak Future in the Shadow of Wind Turbines, Local Fishermen Fear

Destruction of habitat and change in the migratory patterns of fish caused by electromagnetic fields (EMFs) emitting from offshore wind turbine cables will demolish the recreational fishing industry along the Atlantic coast, local fishermen warn. Jim Hutchinson, the managing editor of the New Jersey Delaware Bay Edition of The Fisherman magazine, has been collecting studies…


Man Shot and Killed Near Los Angeles City Hall

LOS ANGELES—A 30-year-old man was shot and killed near Los Angeles City Hall before sunrise on July 14. Central Division officers from the Los Angeles Police Department were called at 3:05 a.m. to First and Spring Streets regarding shots fired. Upon their arrival, the officers found the victim on a sidewalk suffering from gunshot wounds,…


Man Fatally Shot Near Los Angeles City Hall

LOS ANGELES—A 30-year-old man was shot and killed near Los Angeles City Hall before sunrise on July 14. Central Division officers from the Los Angeles Police Department were called at 3:05 a.m. to First and Spring Streets regarding shots fired. Upon their arrival, the officers found the victim on a sidewalk suffering from gunshot wounds,…


Man Drowns in Home, Marking Vermont’s First Recorded Death From Recent Flooding

A man who died as a result of a drowning accident in his home is Vermont’s first death related to recent storms and historic flooding, the state’s emergency management agency said. Stephen Davoll, 63, of Barre, died on Wednesday, said Mark Bosma, spokesperson for Vermont Emergency Management. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner investigated…


A Must-Read for Irvine Ranch History Aficionados

Growing up in Orange County, I can still remember the trip in my high school years with my father to see the new University of California in Irvine. I saw barren rolling hills with newly built structures and minimal vegetation or trees. Decades later, as a State Senator representing the 37th District, which includes UCI,…


The End Is Near: California’s Last Eviction Moratorium Will Expire on July 31

Commentary For the last three years, countless ears have been deaf to the cries of injustice from property owners and landlords throughout California. They cry injustice over a well-intended eviction moratorium. A moratorium that has left behind a troubling void of millions in unpaid rents, the collateral damage of foreclosures, bankruptcies, and displaced landlords and…