SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 26-year-old man was sentenced June 2 to life in prison without the possibility of parole for his part in the fatal shooting of a drug dealer in Placentia, an attack allegedly ordered by the reputed head of the Orange County branch of the Mexican Mafia. Augustine Velasquez was convicted June 30, 2021,…
Man Gets Life Without Parole for Killing of Drug Dealer in Placentia
June 2, 2023
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California Lawmakers Deny Newsom’s Proposals to Reform Environmental Laws to Speed up Big Projects
June 2, 2023
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent attempt to bypass environmental rules to speed up construction for certain projects was denied by the Senate Budget Committee 3–0 on May 25. “The only way to achieve California’s world-leading climate goals is to build, build, build—faster,” Newsom said in a press release on May 19 announcing his plan. “This…
Laguna Niguel Man Accused of Bilking Friends and Acquaintances $1.8 Million in Investment
June 2, 2023
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 44-year-old Laguna Niguel man was arrested June 1 on federal charges of bilking at least $1.8 million from 11 investors. Amadou Kane Diallo, a Senegalese national, was expected to make his initial appearance in federal court in Santa Ana Thursday afternoon. His attorney, John Littrell, did not immediately respond to a request…
My Mom and Justice Clarence Thomas
June 2, 2023
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Commentary Former Attorney General and U.S. Senator John Danforth recently wrote in the Wall Street Journal about how he was interviewed by PBS for a documentary about Justice Clarence Thomas. Given Danforth’s close relationship with Justice Thomas over the years and believing the PBS documentary would present a balanced story, Danforth agreed to do the…
California Bill Requiring Schools to Provide Free Condoms to Middle and High Schoolers Advances
June 2, 2023
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A state Senate bill that would require schools to provide free condoms to all 7th to 12th grade California students passed the state Senate floor on a 31–9 vote on May 31. State Sen. Caroline Menjivar (D-San Fernando Valley) introduced Senate Bill 541 in February to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections among youth. The…
California Education Leaders Should Copy the ‘Mississippi Miracle’
June 2, 2023
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Commentary “‘Mississippi miracle’: Kids’ reading scores have soared in Gulf South states,” AP just reported. It noted educators in other states with low test scores no longer can say, “Thank God for Mississippi.” That’s a cliché also in California, where journalists are wont to say of low test scores, “California is nearly as bad as…
California Should Copy the ‘Mississippi Miracle’ in Education
June 2, 2023
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Commentary “‘Mississippi miracle’: Kids’ reading scores have soared in Gulf South states,” AP just reported. It noted educators in other states with low test scores no longer can say, “Thank God for Mississippi.” That’s a cliché also in California, where journalists are wont to say of low test scores, “California is nearly as bad as…
Orange County Teen Invents Wildfire Detection Device
June 2, 2023
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A 15-year-old Orange County resident has made headlines for his wildfire detection device, reportedly able to work as a smoke alarm for remote areas at risk for wildfires. According to recent media reports, the small device contains sensors able to detect smoke, flames, and heat. Developed by Ryan Honary of Newport Beach, the gadget runs…
3-Month ‘Ghost Gun’ Operation Nets 165 Guns, 29 Prosecuted in San Diego
SAN DIEGO—A three-month law enforcement operation aimed at reducing the number of unserialized “ghost guns” throughout San Diego led to the seizures of 165 firearms—including 82 ghost guns—and the prosecution of 29 people, officials announced May 31. From February through May, nearly 90 separate law enforcement operations were conducted, leading both to the firearms seized…
Tickets Now on Sale for In-N-Out’s 75th Anniversary Festival
June 1, 2023
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Drag racing, car show, and carnival rides await visitors to In-N-Out’s 75th-anniversary festival at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Drag Strip this fall. The Irvine-based beloved fast-food chain announced tickets are now on sale for the bash, taking place Oct. 11. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $15 for children ages 3 to 12. According to…
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