Rudy Blalock
Rudy Blalock is a Southern California-based daily news reporter for The Epoch Times. Originally from Michigan, he moved to California in 2017, and the sunshine and ocean have kept him here since. In his free time, he may be found underwater scuba diving, on top of a mountain hiking or snowboarding—or at home meditating, which helps fuel his active lifestyle.
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California Highway Patrol Teams Up With Bakersfield to Tackle Crime
With Kern County crime rates higher than state averages, the CHP will assist, especially on auto and retail theft.
Methadone Bill Would End California’s Highly Restrictive Ways
Facing an overdose crisis, ‘we need to make all evidence-based treatment options as accessible as possible,’ said one expert.
San Francisco Mayor Proposes Early Closures of Tenderloin Shops to Curb Drug Use
London Breed’s plan, which she submitted to supervisors, would close corner stores and liquor stores between midnight and 5 a.m.
California Bill Would Make Insurers Offer More Discounts for Fire Mitigation
Supporters say property owners should be rewarded for thinning brush and attending fire-related events. Insurers say they'd be shouldering more risk.
Waymo Robotaxi Drives Wrong Way in San Francisco
The vehicle crossed a double yellow line to pass a group on scooters and unicycles, the company said.
Local Governments One Step Closer to Regulating Autonomous Vehicle Rollouts
A bill that lets local authorities issue permits for the vehicles and ensure their safe operation advances in the state Senate.
2 More Home Insurers Say Goodbye to California
Tokio Marine America and and Trans Pacific were not huge players in the market, but their departure continues a trend.
Los Angeles Tops List of U.S. Cities With the Most Mosquitoes
A Terminix list of places that use its services most has four other California cities in the top 20.
