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Candlelight Vigil in Los Angeles Marks 25 Years Since 10,000-Person Appeal in China
The event was held in front of the Chinese Consulate in memory of those who have faced severe persecution.
California Democrats Kill Bill That Aimed to Criminalize Using Children to Steal
The bill called for charges against adults who coerce or employ children to commit theft. Assembly committee members said it could be used against a hungry mom.
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.
Newsom Touts Battery Storage Progress as California Moves Toward Full Electric Reliance
The governor highlighted a series of recent records set by the state’s power grid, including 40 out of the last 48 days operating entirely on clean energy.
Garvey Calls for ‘Political Courage’ to End Antisemitic Protests at Colleges
The U.S. Senate candidate calls the demonstrations “organized support of terrorism” and urges political leaders to respond.
Can California Cities Clear Homeless Camps? Depends on Supreme Court Ruling
Justices heard arguments that laws against camping violate the Constitution’s ban on ‘cruel and unusual’ punishment. Cities hope for clarity.
Prop. 47 Reduced California’s Prison Population, But at What Cost?
At a panel discussion, defenders of the 2014 ballot measure say it ‘directly addressed the root causes.’ Opponents see a retail theft crisis.
LA Water and Power Department Approves $750,000 Salary for New Director
Janisse Quiñones, a former exec at PG&E, was Mayor Bass’s pick to fill the spot after a nationwide search.
San Diego Official Says City Is ‘New Epicenter’ of Border Crisis
‘Border Patrol has inadvertently become the Uber for migrants entering San Diego County, and the County is the travel agent,’ Jim Desmond said.
Intense Fire Erupts on Historic Oceanside Pier
There were no immediate reports of injuries due to the blaze.
USC Cancels Main-Stage Graduation Ceremony After Pro-Palestinian Protests
New safety measures forced cancellation of the big event, which would have meant processing 65,000 people. Individual school ceremonies will still be held.
California-Based EV Maker Fisker Cruising Toward Bankruptcy
If Fisker can’t get a break from debt holders, it could file for bankruptcy by mid-June.
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.
