Politics of California & Ministry (government department)
Biden moves to block abortion records from investigators: Updated privacy rules are meant to protect patients seeking an abortion, as well as health care ...
axios.com/2024/04/22/biden-abortion-records-patients-hipaa-investigations
Talks for a plastic pollution treaty are stalling. Could the U.S. be doing more?: Critics say the U.S. has been unwilling to push for measures in a global ...
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246293403/plastic-pollution-un-treaty-negotiations-waste-fossil-fuels-climate-change
These are the 10 best public high schools in California, US News says. See rankings
sacbee.com/news/california/article287975315.html
Number of homicides plunges in major cities after pandemic-era surge: The nation is on pace to see one of the most significant declines in homicides since Obama ...
axios.com/2024/04/16/homicide-rate-us-voters-trump
OC superintendent, absent from meetings for more than a year, expects to return in August
ocregister.com/2024/04/21/oc-superintendent-absent-from-meetings-for-more-than-a-year-expects-to-return-in-august/
Preschool or transitional kindergarten? What parents should know: Deciding between preschool and transitional kindergarten isn’t easy for parents ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-18/preschool-transitional-kindergarten-what-parents-should-know
Biden set to deny approval for mining company’s road through Alaskan wilderness: The Biden administration will deny federal approval to a metallurgical mining ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4598352-biden-set-to-deny-approval-for-mining-companys-road-through-alaskan-wilderness/
Los Angeles police officer who killed girl, 14, in department store will not face charges
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/17/lapd-officer-no-charges-valentina-orellana-peralta-killing
Federal women's prison in California plagued by rampant sexual abuse to close: FCI Dublin's closure follows a string of criminal indictments of prison employees ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/16/california-federal-correctional-institution-dublin/73347882007/
Lifeline Connections' Camp Mariposa helps children affected by substance use: The butterfly symbolizes transformation and embarking on a new phase of life.
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/19/lifeline-connections-camp-mariposa-helps-children-affected-by-substance-use/
This Multiple Sclerosis Breakthrough Could Lead to More Advances: A new blood test reveals signs of the disease years before symptoms occur ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-20/this-multiple-sclerosis-breakthrough-could-lead-to-more-advances
LAPD academy is graduating 30 officers per class, analysis shows: A Times review shows the LAPD's academy is graduating about half the number of recruits needed ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-20/lapd-graduating-only-30-officers-per-class-analysis-shows
Conservative lawmakers lead objections to Vista's deal to sell Federal ammunition to Czech firm
startribune.com/vista-outdoor-federal-remington-speer-ammunition-czechoslavik-group-csg-jd-vance/600359905/
Murrieta board defies state over policy about LGBTQ+ transitioning: State officials had ordered Riverside County district to drop its parent-notification policy ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-19/murrieta-schools-defy-state-order-ending-parent-notice-about-social-transitioning
Topanga Canyon still closed by landslide, won't be cleared for months: California Department of Transportation officials said the massive slide covering a large ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-19/topanga-canyon-landslide-wont-be-cleared-until-fall
California overpaid as much as $55B in unemployment claims. Will it ever get the money back?
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/article287794300.html
Teens reported years of sex abuse by their probation officers. Now they want justice
abcnews.go.com/US/teens-reported-years-sex-abuse-probation-officers-now/story
Pilot program brings 250 e-bikes to South Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator and L.A.'s Department of Transportation, aided by nearly $3 million in ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-17/a-library-for-bike-riders-to-south-los-angeles
Danish company to build facility, bring 150 new jobs to Chesterfield: Danish technological company Topsoe announced that it will build a new manufacturing ...
richmond.com/news/local/business/topsoe-building-manufacturing-facility-in-chesterfield/article_7210163c-fe5a-11ee-8500-2789bb14358b.html
Personal finance course in high school could change the future of Latino families
axios.com/2024/04/16/personal-finance-latino-california-texas-next-gen
California to stop posting COVID hospitalization data, following CDC: California’s Department of Public Health will no longer provide weekly updates to the ...
sfchronicle.com/health/article/california-stop-posting-covid-hospitalization-19408893.php
LAPD needs new civilian watchdogs as leadership void grows: Following a string of departures, Los Angeles faces an unprecedented three vacancies in key police ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-16/lapd-oversight-officials-leadership-vacancies
Think you can name your child anything you want in California? Nope: For millions of Californians who may want to name a child in line with their cultural ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/name-spelling-diacritics-california-18392108.php
California senators demand feds address sexual abuse complaints in LA County juvenile facilities
dailynews.com/2024/04/24/california-senators-demand-feds-address-sexual-abuse-complaints-in-la-county-juvenile-facilities/
Dietary choices are linked to higher rates of preeclampsia among Latinas: For pregnant Latinas, food choices could reduce the risk of preeclampsia ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/23/dietary-choices-are-linked-to-higher-rates-of-preeclampsia-among-latinas/
Taiwan says it will discuss with U.S. how to use new funding: TAIPEI (Reuters) -- Taiwan's defence ministry said on Sunday it will discuss with the United ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/US-China-tensions/Taiwan-says-it-will-discuss-with-U.S.-how-to-use-new-funding
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Hydrogen trains could revolutionize how Americans get around: Decarbonizing rail transportation is a political problem as much as a technological one.
technologyreview.com/2024/04/18/1090866/hydrogen-trains-america-decarbonizing-transportation/
Biden could lose key Cabinet secretary to California governor’s race: Health Secretary Xavier Becerra, the former California attorney general ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/09/biden-cabinet-secretary-california-governors-race-00151407
Heat protections for indoor California workers in limbo after Newsom abandons rules
pbs.org/newshour/politics/heat-protections-for-indoor-california-workers-in-limbo-after-newsom-abandons-rules
Heroin, crystal meth, hashish: British navy seizes 3.7 tons of drugs: As part of "Task Force 145", the British frigate "HMS Lancaster" is taking part in a ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Britische-Marine-stellt-3-7-Tonnen-Drogen-sicher-article24870667.html
California fishermen urge action after salmon fishing is canceled for second year in a row
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/12/salmon-fishing-california-coast-banned/73296302007/
California’s firefighters can’t get fire insurance: “We can't get fire insurance at a fire station that’s going to be manned by firefighters ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/11/californias-firefighters-cant-get-fire-insurance-00151891
Homeland Security secretary navigates working with Republicans: It has been two months since Alejandro Mayorkas, a California native and the highest-ranking ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-04-10/impeached-homeland-security-secretary-navigates-working-with-republicans-who-want-him-out
Quick Glance: Republicans delay hearing of DHS Secretary Mayorkas to next week
- The House plans to postpone the hearing of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to next week.
Apple laying off 600+ in California: Apple is going to be laying off more than 600 employees in California, according to a state release ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4577115-apple-lay-offs-california/
Quick Glance: Apple laying off over 600 employees in California
- Apple is set to lay off more than 600 employees in California, as indicated by a state release.
- The layoffs affect 614 employees at eight different facilities in Santa Clara County.
- In addition to the Santa Clara layoffs, Apple had previously laid off 121 employees in San Diego County.
- The company also recently abandoned its plans to develop an electric car and is facing a significant antitrust challenge from the Department of Justice.
Berkeley schools chief will testify at congressional hearing over antisemitism charges
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-15/berkeley-schools-antisemitism-congressional-hearing
Shohei Ohtani's interpreter Ippei Mizuhara out on bond after alleged $16 million theft from MLB star
usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2024/04/12/shohei-ohtani-interpreter-ippei-mizuhara-charges-court-16-million/73304065007/
Quick Glance: Ippei Mizuhara Remains Free Despite Bank Fraud Charges on $25,000 Bond
- Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani from the Los Angeles Dodgers surrendered to authorities and later appeared before the U.S. District Court.
- Ippei Mizuhara turned himself in on Friday and was subsequently released on an unsecured $25,000 bond, commonly referred to as a signature bond. This arrangement allowed Mizuhara to secure his release without needing to provide any cash or collateral.
- United States Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero also stipulated that Mizuhara must undergo treatment for his gambling addiction related to the sports betting scandal. Prosecutors alleged that he exploited his personal and professional connection with Ohtani to steal over $16 million from the player's bank account by occasionally posing as Ohtani to bankers to cover his gambling expenses.
- On Friday, Mizuhara only responded to the judge's inquiries by answering 'yes' when Audero asked him if he comprehended various aspects of the case and his bond conditions.
Billionaire Don Hankey provided Trump's $175 million bond: Providing Donald Trump’s $175 million appeal bond when other insurers wouldn’t is business as usual ...
nbcnews.com/business/business-news/billionaire-don-hankey-trump-175-million-bond-subprime-car-loans-rcna146232
Quick Glance: Understanding Don Hankey: The Billionaire Who Bailed Out Trump with $175 Million
- California billionaire Don Hankey stepped in to pay Donald Trump's $175 million bond, preventing the former president from facing potential bankruptcy.
- Hankey, known as the 'little-known king of subprime car loans,' boasts assets exceeding $22.5 billion and operates an auto services empire in Los Angeles.
- At 80 years old, Hankey emphasized that his decision to cover Trump's bond was a business move rather than a political statement, highlighting his neutral stance on political matters.
- Paying Trump's bond was influenced by the former president's legal defense strategy in a New York civil case centered around asset overvaluation, where Hankey found parallels in his own business practices.
Safeway, Target caught overcharging. What about your grocery store?: Inspectors have caught Safeway, Target and other retailers overcharging Bay Area customers ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/grocery-stores-overcharging-18303789.php
Highway 1 collapse: What it may take to keep road from crumbling: Highway 1, an iconic and critical California roadway, is fighting a losing battle against ...
sfchronicle.com/california/article/highway-1-crumbling-cost-infrastructure-19379465.php
Paid articlePaid Black market cannabis thrives in California despite legalization: Marijuana legalization was expected to bring the industry out of the shadows ...
npr.org/2024/04/05/1242165136/black-market-cannabis-california-legalization-marijuana-recreational-illegal
Motorists creep along 1 lane after part of California's iconic Highway 1 collapses
apnews.com/article/california-storm-highway-collapse-big-sur-7776ec0459e9ca2f8e99500004c31b81
Quick Glance: California's Highway 1 Section Collapses in Landslide
- A 40-mile section of California's Highway 1 remained closed after a landslide during a major storm caused chunks of the road to fall down a cliff, leaving approximately 1,600 people stranded.
- Engineers were still assessing the damage, and the highway was closed Monday in both directions near Palo Colorado, about 14 miles south of Monterey, and between Limekiln State Park and Lime Creek.
- All Big Sur state parks in the affected area were closed to visitors until further notice, according to Monterey County.
- About 1,600 people, including tourists and locals visiting Big Sur for Easter weekend, were initially stranded, but most were escorted out by emergency convoys on Sunday after it was deemed safe to travel on the highway's northbound lane.
California's Diablo Canyon nuclear plant's $1.1 bln federal funding challenged: An environmental advocacy group has sued the U.S. Energy Department seeking to ...
reuters.com/legal/government/californias-diablo-canyon-nuclear-plants-11-bln-federal-funding-challenged-2024-04-03/
Big Sur Urged to Evacuate as Another Storm Approaches: Officials are advising people to leave one of the nation’s most scenic coastal stretches before rain ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/03/us/big-sur-evacuation-storm.html
Richmond auditor says meals tax changes good enough for now: But the head of a Richmond restaurant group says the changes the city has made so far "aren't ...
richmond.com/news/local/government-politics/richmond-restaurants-meals-tax-finance-department-audit/article_0d164d58-f812-11ee-a062-17c26623701b.html
'Every DA... Should Follow Suit': Prosecutor Seeks to Commute County Death Sentences
commondreams.org/news/commuting-death-sentence
FAFSA nightmare holds Bay Area universities hostage as college acceptance deadline nears
mercurynews.com/2024/04/11/fafsa-delays-impact-bay-area-universities-as-college-acceptance-deadline-approaches/
San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy with alleged ties to Mongols motorcycle gang pleads not guilty
sbsun.com/2024/04/09/san-bernardino-county-sheriffs-deputy-with-alleged-ties-to-mongols-motorcycle-gang-pleads-not-guilty/
Judge orders DHS to house migrant children while they await processing - UPI.com: A federal judge has ordered U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials to ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/04/judge-orders-border-patrol-process-migrant-children/2631712271401/
An attorney for Sean "Diddy" Combs has responded to the raids that took place at his Los Angeles and Miami homes Monday ... Show more www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/diddys-electronics-seized-homeland-security-raid-108510979
Quick Glance: Firearms Discovered at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' L.A. and Miami Properties, Sources Say
- During searches of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' properties in Los Angeles and Miami, federal agents found firearms, as confirmed by three informed sources on Tuesday. Homeland Security Investigations executed search warrants from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on Monday and confiscated the music mogul's phones in Miami before his planned trip to the Bahamas. According to a source familiar with the matter, Combs is under a federal criminal investigation due to multiple lawsuits filed against him in recent months.
- Reportedly, Combs has been involved in numerous civil lawsuits since November, following a lawsuit from his former romantic partner Cassie, who accused him of physical and sexual abuse over several years. Combs has denied each of the sexual assault allegations, calling them 'sickening.' In February, a former employee who worked for Combs from September 2022 to November 2023 filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, drugging, and threats.
- The cases are ongoing, and Combs has maintained his denial of the allegations. A man arrested on drug charges at a Miami airport on Monday is said to be an associate of Combs. Brendan Paul, 25, was arrested at the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport on suspicion of possessing suspected cocaine and suspected marijuana candy. Court records indicated that Paul was released on bond on Tuesday.
For patients with disabilities, this doctor prioritizes independence — and fun: Sometimes health care means being able to go out and watch a wrestling match ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/26/1240827697/for-patients-with-disabilities-this-doctor-prioritizes-independence-and-fun
Quick Glance: Doctor Prioritizes Independence and Fun for Patients with Disabilities
- Kevin Carlson, a WWE fan with cerebral palsy, enjoys wrestling with his medical team.
- Dr. Clarissa Kripke advocates for holistic healthcare for adults with disabilities.
- Healthcare for individuals with disabilities continues to have shortcomings, including inadequate training for doctors and challenges in accessing necessary equipment.
- New federal rules aim to enhance healthcare for adults with developmental disabilities and promote independence.
Man who threatened Pelosi, Mayorkas sentenced to 11 months in prison: A California man who left threatening voicemails for Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4560803-man-who-threatened-pelosi-mayorkas-sentenced-to-11-months-in-prison/
Where does all the Colorado River water go? A huge amount goes to grow cattle feed, new analysis shows.
denverpost.com/2024/04/07/colorado-river-water-uses-cattle-crops-alfalfa-hay/
Feds say L.A. poultry plant used child labor and tried to cover it up: At least two minors had been deboning raw poultry with sharp knives at a poultry ...
latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-04/federal-labor-investigators-say-l-a-poultry-company-used-oppressive-child-labor-and-tried-to-cover-it-up
Scientists built a 3-ton camera to spot asteroids and dark matter: A Menlo Park, California, lab built this camera to learn about dark energy and dark matter ...
businessinsider.com/scientists-built-largest-digital-camera-lsst-for-asteroids-dark-matter-2024-4
Paid articlePaid As some countries spurn cars, the U.S. continues to embrace highways: The U.S. continues to fund and expand highways, even as some parts of the world invest in ...
nbcnews.com/science/environment/countries-spurn-cars-us-continues-embrace-highways-rcna145681
Highway 1 collapse: What it may take to keep road from crumbling: Highway 1, an iconic and critical California roadway, is fighting a losing battle against ...
sfchronicle.com/california/article/highway-1-crumbling-cost-infrastructure-19379465.php
Paid articlePaid New video of the federal raid of the Los Angeles mansion of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been released — with associates of the star claiming ... Show more www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/video/new-video-shows-federal-agents-raid-sean-diddy-108787207
Diddy's lawyers say feds used 'military-level force' in home raids: A day after Homeland Security Investigations officials descended on Sean Combs' Miami and Los ...
npr.org/2024/03/26/1241103298/diddys-lawyers-say-feds-used-military-level-force-in-home-raids
Quick Glance: Sean 'Diddy' Combs: Raids and Potential Legal Ramifications
- A federal investigation and raids at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' homes have raised questions about the rapper and music mogul.
- It is speculated that the searches are linked to several civil lawsuits filed against the music mogul.
- Experts speculate on the potential implications of the raids on Combs' professional future.
- Legal actions could stem from the current developments, including allegations from alleged victims.
California man pleads guilty to selling Pentagon $3.5M in counterfeit electronics - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/03/28/California-man-pleads-guilty-to-selling-35-in-counterfeit-electronics-to-Defense-Department/6761711677300/
Biden claims to stand for women, but his new regulation will kill jobs that women want
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/03/29/biden-gig-economy-freelance-women-work/73092518007/
Newsom resists pressure to close more California prisons: Gavin Newsom could save the state $1 billion annually by closing five more prisons, analysts say ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-01/newsom-already-closed-three-california-prison-but-is-resisting-pressure-to-shutter-more
Struggling with the FAFSA college aid form? Don't give up: Problems with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid have caused a precipitous drop in completed ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-03/fafsa-college-financial-aid-higher-education-california-los-angeles-student
For patients with disabilities, this doctor prioritizes independence — and fun: Sometimes health care means being able to go out and watch a wrestling match ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/26/1240827697/for-patients-with-disabilities-this-doctor-prioritizes-independence-and-fun
Highway 1 collapse: Rain moves in on Big Sur, prompting warnings: Another round of rain in Northern California has heightened concerns about the potential for ...
sfchronicle.com/california/article/highway-1-washout-rain-forecast-big-sur-19381526.php
Paid articlePaid Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines enter timing agreement with DOJ: Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines entered into a timing agreement with the Department of ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/hawaiian-airlines-alaska-airlines-enter-timing-agreement-with-doj-2024-03-27/
This US state is not covered by the NATO treaty. Some experts say that needs to change
cnn.com/2024/03/29/us/nato-treaty-hawaii-intl-hnk-ml-dst/
Paid articlePaid Sikhs in California vote on independence from India : Sikhs in California will vote in a referendum to push for their own independent state in India
npr.org/2024/03/30/1241808874/sikh-independence-separatists-india-punjab-transnational-california
Will the Norton Simon, LACMA return Cambodia's looted art?: Thousands of precious antiquities disappeared from Cambodia during decades of war and strife ...
latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-04-03/cambodia-stolen-antiquities-los-angeles-museums-lacma-norton-simon
Paid articlePaid Lego tells California police: stop putting our heads on your mugshots: Toy company makes request after altered images – which hide suspects’ identities in line ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/26/lego-heads-california-police-mugshots-murrieta
Quick Glance: Toy Heads Used in Place of Faces: Lego's Complaint Against Police
- A California police department obscures suspects' faces with Lego heads, prompting Lego to request the cessation of this practice.
- A new California law restricts the posting of mugshots on social media, leading to unconventional methods like using Lego heads.
- Experts caution against the harmful impact of posting mugshots online on suspects awaiting trial or individuals with criminal records.
- Politicians, including Representative Corey Jackson, criticize the use of Lego heads and seek loopholes to circumvent the law.
Landslide bites into part of Highway 1 near Big Sur, closing roadway: Highway 1 is closed indefinitely from Palo Colorado Road to Rocky Creek Bridge ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-31/landslide-erodes-part-of-highway-1-near-big-sur-closing-roadway
S.F. police say they’ve completed DOJ reforms, but disparities remain: San Francisco police say they are nearly finished adopting the 272 reforms recommended by ...
sfchronicle.com/crime/article/sfpd-doj-reform-list-complete-19398157.php
Aggravated assaults are rising, driven by gun violence across California, researchers say
ocregister.com/2024/03/29/aggravated-assaults-are-rising-driven-by-gun-violence-across-california-researchers-say/
Diddy May Have 'Lied' About Celebrities Attending Parties, Accuser Says: Earlier this week, Combs' residences in Miami and California were raided by officials ...
newsweek.com/diddy-may-have-lied-about-celebrities-attending-parties-accuser-says-1885128
Sealing a criminal conviction has an enemy in California: a backlog: In the Bay Area, 1.8 million arrest and conviction records were cleared in six months
sfchronicle.com/california/article/criminal-record-sealing-19321305.php
Paid articlePaid With organic fields next door, conventional farms dial up the pesticide use, study finds
apnews.com/article/organic-conventional-agriculture-pesticides-environment-farming-insects-ebbd7ff43a03bd90f462ade50fa247cc
Why one Sacramento high school has HHS chief confident in the future of health care workforce
sacbee.com/news/equity-lab/representation/article287494125.html
Rep. Kamlager-Dove champions LAUSD’s efforts to uplift Black students: Rep. Kamalager-Dove praises LAUSD for fighting "efforts to dehumanize Black students ...
dailynews.com/2024/04/08/rep-kamlager-dove-champions-lausds-efforts-to-uplift-black-students/
L.A. park agency may lose 341 vacant jobs under new city plan: The city’s top budget official is recommending removing 1,974 vacant positions from the city’s ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-29/l-a-parks-department-could-lose-341-vacant-jobs-under-new-budget-cutting-plan
Authorities in Colombia say they seized about 1.7 tons of cocaine concealed inside a shipment of avocados bound for Europe. abcnews.go.com/
Map: Mudslide closes Highway 9 above Saratoga: A two-mile stretch of Highway 9 is closed because of debris from a mudslide, the California Department of ...
mercurynews.com/2024/03/26/map-mudslide-closes-highway-9-above-saratoga/
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