A California man was found guilty of murder for ramming his car into a hit a vehicle containing a group of teenagers who had played a prank at his residence in 2020. In Riverside County, Anurag Chandra hit a group of teenagers, causing their vehicle to veer off the road and …
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Southern California Police Officer Caught On Video Beating Unarmed Black Man [Video]
A Barstow police officer was captured on camera beating an unarmed black man with his baton. Video footage that shows an older black male retreating with his hands up while being pursued by a Barstow PD officer Friday afternoon. The cop is seen with his baton raised as he approaches …
Read More »Lamar Odom to Open Three Drug Treatment Centers In California, Plans to Be ‘Highly Involved’ With Patients
Former NBA star Lamar Odom recently invested in three-drug treatment centers in California to help addicts turn their lives around similarly the way he did following a near-death experience years ago. TMZ reports that ex-Laker acquired facilities in San Diego, El Cajon, and Lemon Grove with Christian hip-hop artist Dontae …
Read More »A California Police Union Director Charged With Importing Opioids Disguised As Chocolate, Wedding Favors And Makeup
Joanne Marian Segovia, the executive director of a California police union, currently faces federal charges for allegedly importing drugs from other countries and distributing them throughout the United States. According to a criminal complaint, Segovia purchased numerous synthetic opioids disguised as chocolates, makeup, and wedding favors. She reportedly used both …
Read More »7 California Highway Patrol Officers and RN Nurse Charged in Connection of 2020 Death of Edward Bronstein
In connection with the death of Edward Bronstein, seven California police officers and a licensed nurse have been charged. On March 31, 2020, Bronstein passed away in police custody after being stopped for allegedly driving while intoxicated. In a statement released on Wednesday, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón stated that …
Read More »Cost of Reparations for Black Californians Could Exceed $800 billion
Economists say it could cost California $800 billion in reparations to compensate Black residents who have faced generations of over-policing, disproportionate incarceration, and housing discrimination. A preliminary estimate of the costs would exceed California’s $300 billion annual budget. It doesn’t include the $1 million recommended for health disparities that have …
Read More »California Bill Seeking To Ban Red Dye Number 3 That Could Put A Halt To The Sell Of Certain Food Products
A new proposed legislation in the California State Assembly could potentially put a ban on the use of red dye in food products. According to a news release from Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, AB 418 is seeking to prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution of food products that contains red dye No. …
Read More »California Gov. Newsom Plans to Convert San Quentin Prison into a Rehab Facility
On Friday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that he would lead a plan to transform San Quentin State Prison into a rehabilitation facility. According to the Associated Press, California’s notorious state prison has the largest death row population in the country. The prison is expected to be transformed into a …
Read More »California Rep Reintroduces Bill That Would Make a 4-Day Workweek the National Standard
Four day work weeks could be a national standard after California Rep Mark Takano reintroduced a bill to reduce the traditional 40-hour work week. In Britain, almost 3,300 employees from 70 organizations participated in last year’s largest four-day workweek trial while working fewer hours for 100% of their salary. According …
Read More »California Governor To Cut Ties With Walgreens After They Decide To Stop Carrying Abortion Drug In 20 States
California Governor Gavin Newsom is ready to cut ties with Walgreens after they decided to stop distributing abortion medication in 20 states. The retail pharmaceutical company made the announcement last week that it would no longer provide mifepristone, one of the two drugs used in medicated abortion. It is typically …
Read More »California Man Accused Of Blowing Up Two Transformers Had Large Amounts Of Explosive Materials In Home
California authorities say a man accused of blowing up two Pacific Gas and Electric transformers also had a large number of explosive materials in his home. Authorities arrested Peter Karasev, 36, of San Jose, on Wednesday. He now faces multiple charges, including two counts of exploding a destructive device, two …
Read More »California Appellate Court Overturns Murder Conviction Over Use Of Prejudicial Rap Music Video At Trial
A San Bernadino man’s murder conviction has been overturned after a state appellate court ruled a rap music video should not have been admitted as evidence. Travon Venable Sr. was convicted of murder connected to a 2019 drive-by shooting and sentenced to 129 years in prison. But an appeal judge ruled …
Read More »Multiple People Charged With Cloning California EBT Cards & Stealing Funds From the Needy
A sting operation in Los Angeles has resulted in 15 arrests of people who stole benefits from those in need. This week, “Operation Urban Justice” targeted those who cloned EBT cards and used the information to withdraw deposited funds. The suspects, many of whom are Romanian nationals, would go after …
Read More »126,000-Plus Californians Without Power Amid Rain, Heavy Snow, Wind
More than 126,000 California residents are without power as a significant storm produces record rainfall, heavy snow, and damaging winds, ABC News reported. The storm is expected to move from southern California to the entire country over the next few days. Meteorologists predict the storm will reach the northeast by …
Read More »California Man Sets Guinness World Record By Visiting Disneyland 2,995 Days In A Row
A California man set the Guinness World Record for most consecutive daily visits to Disneyland after visiting 2,995 times. Guinness World Records created a brand new category to accommodate the feat and made it official last week. Jeff Reitz, 50, began visiting Disneyland in Anaheim in 2012 when he was unemployed to exercise and …
Read More »Wife Of California Doctor Accused of Intentionally Driving Family Off Cliff Doesn’t Want Him Prosecuted
The wife of the doctor charged with three counts of attempted murder for driving off a cliff with his family in the car doesn’t want him to face charges. Dharmesh Patel, 40, is accused of intentionally driving his Tesla over a California cliff on Jan. 2 with his wife Neha, …
Read More »One Person Killed And Two Others Injured In Southern California Shooting
A 76-year-old Fallbrook, California man was arrested Friday after being accused of killing one person and shooting two others, including his own daughter, at a plant nursery. According to the San Diego Sheriff’s Department, deputies were called to the Atkins Nursery for an assault with a firearm just before 3 p.m. Upon arrival, …
Read More »California Doctor Who Purposely Drove Tesla Off a Cliff With His Family Inside Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder and Domestic Violence Charges
The Tesla driver who purposely drove his family off a Northern California cliff has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and domestic violence. According to reports, a judge has ordered Dharmesh Patel to be held without bail. On Jan 2, the car was driven off the Devil’s Slide along the …
Read More »California Man Who Intentionally Drove Car Off Cliff With Family Inside Charged With Attempted Murder
On Monday, prosecutors revealed that a California father had been charged with three counts of attempted murder after he reportedly drove a car off a cliff last month with his wife and two children still inside. According to reports, all four family members survived the crash. Prosecutors are charging Dharmesh …
Read More »A California Court Rules Jeezy And Live Nation Entertainment Company Are Not Responsible For A Deadly 2014 Shooting
A California court ruled Jeezy and Live Nation are not responsible for the backstage shooting that took place at a concert in 2014. On Tuesday, a California Court of Appeals ruled Live Nation entertainment company was not at fault for the shooting. If you’re not aware, event promoter Eric Johnson …
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