With hours to spare before a July 1 deadline, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature agreed to the state’s 2023–24 fiscal year budget June 27, though Republicans argued against the proposal and the manner in which it was determined. “In the face of continued global economic uncertainty, this budget increases our fiscal discipline…
Newsom, California Legislature Agree to $311 Billion Budget Plan
June 27, 2023
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Orange County Power Authority Survives Dissolution Vote by Board Members
June 27, 2023
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The Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) survived a vote by its board to dissolve it during their June 21 board meeting. The issue was agendized by Board Director Casey McKeon, who is also a councilman for the City of Huntington Beach, which voted to leave the agency last month. “I don’t believe the errors and…
Kidnapped Woman, Infant Found Safe in Lancaster; Suspect at Large
June 27, 2023
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A 31-year-old woman and a 2-month-old girl who authorities said were abducted by the woman’s husband in Lancaster were found safe on June 26, but the suspect remained at large. Sabrina Sanchez and her daughter Itzel Sanchez had been last seen about noon Sunday with 25-year-old Efrain Sanchez-Jiminez, according to the California Highway Patrol, which…
Woman Sentenced to 2 Years for Throwing Molotov Cocktail Inside Torrance Bank
June 27, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—A South Bay woman was sentenced on June 27 to two years behind bars for throwing a Molotov cocktail inside a Torrance bank after a dispute with the branch manager. Gardena resident Teranee Millet, 35, pleaded guilty in March to one federal count of unlawful possession of a firearm and destructive device. According to…
Man Gets 36 Years to Life for Killing Elderly Woman, Critically Injuring Her Daughter in San Diego
SAN DIEGO–A man who fatally stabbed an 87-year-old woman and seriously wounded her 60-year-old daughter in Mira Mesa last year was sentenced to 36 years to life in state prison on June 26. Anthony Duane Siddle, 61, pleaded guilty earlier this year to murder and attempted murder charges for the April 22, 2022, killing of…
Severe Weather Leads to Flight Cancellations, Delays at LAX
June 27, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—Air travelers across the country, including Southern California, were met by extensive flight delays and cancellations June 27 due to severe weather, tornadoes, and heat waves. By late morning Tuesday, there were 160 delays of flights either in or out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), along with 30 cancellations, according to the flight-tracking…
3 Camp Pendleton Marines Among 4 Killed in Downey Crash
SAN DIEGO—Three U.S. Marines from Camp Pendleton were among four people who died in a single-vehicle crash on the southbound Santa Ana 5 Freeway in Downey, authorities said on June 27. All four were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash that occurred about 2:30 a.m. on June 24. The name of the fourth…
Ghost Rifle, Body Armor Found in U-haul in Pasadena: Police
Police found an AR-15 “ghost” rifle, two loaded, high-capacity magazines, and body armor inside a U-Haul truck that was stopped in a street in Pasadena, authorities said June 23. Officers responded to the area of Claremont Street and Wilson Avenue at 3:55 a.m. Friday, where they observed that the U-Haul had been in a minor…
Los Angeles Metro Considering Creating Its Own Police Department
June 26, 2023
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The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA) June 22 voted to move forward with a plan to create its own public safety department. The agency’s board of directors voted to have staff present a comprehensive plan—including department structure, regulatory rules, job descriptions, and pay ranges—for the board to consider in January 2024. “[We need…
Santa Ana to Develop Volunteer Program After Clash With School District Over Crossing Guard Funding
June 26, 2023
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The City of Santa Ana opted to replace its current school crossing guard program with a volunteer system after the city clashed with the Santa Ana Unified School District over which entity should pay for the service for school children. Faced with a decision to renew its $7.7 million crossing guard program for the next…
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