NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Several hundred local leaders and business owners gathered in Newport Beach to celebrate a new tradition at the first State of the County Luncheon July 19. During the event, county officials discussed such things as public safety, homelessness, government finances, and residents’ quality of life. “We need to make sure law enforcement has…
Orange County Leaders Talk Progress, Vision in First State of the County Luncheon
July 23, 2023
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Southern California School Board Approves Curriculum After Gov. Gavin Newsom Threatened $1.5 Million Fine
TEMECULA, Calif.—A Southern California school board has voted to approve a social studies curriculum for elementary students, resolving a dispute with Gov. Gavin Newsom over lesson plans that mentioned the state’s first openly gay elected public official. The Temecula Valley Unified School District had previously voted to reject the curriculum in part because some board members…
DEI Policies at Air Force Academy Harming Cadets’ Development: Retired Lieutenant General
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training and policies are harming the development of cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, according to a retired Air Force lieutenant general and a parent whose son is at the academy. The Epoch Times spoke to Rod Bishop, Air Force Lt. Gen. (ret.) and chairman of the board for…
4 People Stabbed in Random Attack in Maryland: Police
July 23, 2023
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SILVER SPRING, Md.—A man stabbed four people at random in Maryland on Saturday before a police officer shot and killed him, officials said. The victims included three women—two were stabbed in the neck—and a man, all of whom are expected to survive, Montgomery County Police Assistant Chief Darren Francke told reporters during a Saturday afternoon…
US Not Currently Discussing Nuclear Agreement With Iran: Blinken
July 23, 2023
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Secretary of State Antony Antony Blinken says the United States is not currently discussing nuclear issues with Iran. Iran, a top geopolitical rival to the United States behind only Russia and China, has long been seen as a high risk for the development of a nuclear weapons program. Under President Barack Obama, the United States…
Deck Collapse at Montana Country Club Leaves More Than 30 Injured During Popular Golf Tournament
BILLINGS, Mont.—More than 30 people were injured when a deck collapsed at a Montana country club during a weekend golf tournament, police and city officials said Sunday. The second-story patio floor of Billings’ Briarwood Country Club broke and gave way Saturday evening. The collapse caused head wounds, broken ribs, and other injuries as people landed…
US Army Mulls Stationing Watercraft Down Under
A top U.S. military official has floated the idea of stationing the American landing craft Down Under to help move Australian resources in the event of a regional conflict. A landmark defence review into Australia’s military recommended a pivot away from land power to missiles and long-range strike capabilities, warning the nation may not have…
Supreme Court Asked to Decide on Law Blocking Abortion Clinic Protests
A Catholic “sidewalk counselor” has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review a New York county law that prevents pro-life protesters from speaking to people near abortion clinics, according to a religious liberty law firm. Debra Vitagliano is now petitioning the Supreme Court to look at a 2000 court ruling, Hill v. Colorado, which involves…
NY Rally Raises Awareness of Decades-long Persecution of Falun Gong in China
July 23, 2023
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Over a hundred Orange County residents gathered in the village of Goshen, New York, on July 22 to raise awareness about the ongoing persecution of Falun Gong in China. Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, is a spiritual practice that combines meditative exercises with moral teachings centered on the principles of truthfulness, compassion, and…
Over 1-in-10 Young Adults Use E-Cigarettes, Says CDC Study
A recent study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that more than one in ten American young adults were using vapes, a concern given the negative impact e-cigarette usage can have on young brains. The July 21 CDC study (pdf) found that 11 percent of young adults aged 18-24…
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