CA Assembly Panel Approves Resolution Against Antisemitism on Campus
The California Assembly’s Higher Education Committee unanimously approved a resolution (SCR-35) on Tuesday condemning antisemitism on California college campuses.
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Diddy Claims Self-Defense in Alleged Kettlebell Assault Incident
LOS ANGELES — Sean “P. Diddy” Combs broke his silence regarding allegations that he assaulted his son Justin’s football coach at UCLA this week, suggesting he acted in self-defense and in order “to protect himself and his son.” Justin plays defensive back for the Bruins.
66 Surfers, 1 Board: New Guinness Record in Huntington Beach
An international team of 66 surfers broke the Guinness World Record for “Most People Riding a Surfboard at Once” this past weekend in Huntington Beach, California–also known as “Surf City.”
‘Jack Is Back’: Fmr. IMF Head Strauss-Khan Joins Twitter
Apparently he’s back. The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) disgraced former head who was forced to step down and had to relinquish his candidacy for the French presidency against fellow socialist Francois Hollande, has joined Twitter.
Drought: All Boats Ordered out of Folsom Lake
This Father’s Day, dads with boats at Folsom Lake received disappointing news as they were forced to pull their boats from the marina due to low water levels resulting from California’s fourth year of drought. Sunday also coincided with the first day of summer.
Ro Khanna Won’t Answer on Trade Bill; Honda Opposes
Last week’s collapse of a potentially critical trade package deal in the House raised questions as to how two-time congressional candidate Ro Khanna’s view on the deal might differ from that of his rival, incumbent Rep. Mike Honda (D-San Jose).
Drone Tracks Great White Sharks at Seal Beach
Seal Beach has begun using a $1,400 drone to monitor juvenile great white shark activity and sightings off the coast of Surfside, following unusual shark sightings off the coast of Surfside and near neighboring beaches since this past April.
Teen’s ‘Guardian Locket’ Invention Prevents Sexual Assault
A high school senior entrepreneur invented a device named the “Guardian Locket” designed to help women who are in danger of getting sexually assaulted. The device could possibly save countless lives, by alerting authorities and loved ones of the wearer’s location. “We live in
Obama Expected to Slow Traffic Again With Friday Bay Area Visit
President Barack Obama will head to San Francisco on Friday, en route from his 22nd visit to Southern California, to speak to the U.S. Conference of Mayors and attend several Democratic fundraisers. However, the Secret Service’s reluctance to share specifics as to what time and precise areas he will be in, for reasons of security, is likely to cause tremendous gridlock and painful traffic.
Amnesty Opponents Say State Senator Barred Them from Public Meeting
A group of activists who allege they were politically targeted and barred from entering a public meeting about passing legislation which would provide benefits for illegal immigrants, have filed complaints with the state’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing against Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) and members of California’s High Patrol.
Buddhist Monk Uses Butcher Knives to Stab Fellow Monk in Oakland
An elder Buddhist monk at a Cambodian monastery in Oakland was violently stabbed by a fellow monk on Tuesday night. His attacker used two butcher knives to carry out the gruesome act.
Iraqi Anchor Leaves News Desk to Become Anti-Extremist Comedian
What is the best way to counter extremism? For Iraqi news anchor Ahmed Albasheer, the answer is comedy. After an eight-plus year career in news correspondence, Albasheer decided to leave the news desk to combat corruption and fight Islamic terror through humor.
Mike Honda Declares Candidacy for Ninth Term in CA-17
Rep. Mike Honda (D-San Jose) announced this week that he will be seeking a ninth term in Congress in 2016.
Magna Carta Conference in Los Angeles Celebrates 800 Years of Liberty, Freedom
LOS ANGELES, California — In lieu of the 800-year anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta, the American Freedom Alliance hosted a conference and lecture series this week to honor the document from which the English-speaking world attributes the basic foundational principles of human liberty, respect for the rule of law and the subsequent freedoms the western world is afforded today as a direct result of it.
Sacramento Teacher Skips ‘White’ Shakespeare for African Oral Tradition
A white Sacramento high school English teacher is refusing to teach Shakespeare to her minority students because she does not believe American teenagers should be subjected to reading classic literary works by a dead white man.
Political Startup Crowdpac Quantifies Liberal Takeover of Universities
Conservative speakers are far more likely to be disinvited from college commencements than liberal speakers, according to a predictive model developed by non-partisan political startup CrowdPac.
Bay Area Baby Boom…but Is Economy Really Improving?
Bay Area delivery rooms have been experiencing a rise in birth rates as the recession has faded, particularly in one of the Golden State’s wealthier enclaves, Walnut Creek. However, it is unclear as to whether the economy is the impetus for this sudden rise in new births.
Are You Ready for… #BlackLivesMatter–the a Cappella Version?
Award-winning, Oakland-based high school a cappella group “Vocal Rush” is finding inspiration in the #BlackLivesMatter protests that have rocked the city’s streets over the past several months.
Saudi Arabia Beheads 100th Person This Year
Saudi Arabia executed two more people on Monday, bringing the number of executions the kingdom has carried out to 100 so far this year alone. They are just 92 executions short of breaking their 1995 record.
Drought: Lawnmowers Spark Two Summer Fires in California
Fire season has arrived early in California, and the crippling drought has helped an unlikely culprit–lawnmowers–start several blazes in Sacramento, which could have rendered one home a complete loss.
More ‘Black Lives Matter’ Protests After Oakland Cops Shoot Armed Man in Car
Hundreds of #BlackLivesMatter demonstrators marched through the streets of Oakland on Friday, and a dozen people locked arms and chained themselves together in the middle of a busy intersection, to voice their unrest over the shooting death of Demouria Hogg, 30, last week.
Treasury Department Sanctions Three Key Hezbollah Members
This week, the United States Treasury placed sanctions on three Lebanese men and two companies they work with for their “key” roles as part of the terrorist group Hezbollah and its support network.
Israeli Experts Offer California Advice on Saving Water
A team of water technology experts from Israel is helping California battle the state’s crippling drought problem by offering ways to implement water conservation. The experts spoke in Sacramento on Thursday to offer their insights, experiences and tips.
‘America Is the Land of Opportunity’: Microaggression on Campus!
Former U.S. Director of Homeland Security and current University of California President Janet Napolitano is reportedly training professors in the UC system how to avoid using alleged microaggresions, which now include such patriotic expressions as “America is the land of opportunity,” “There is only one race, the human race,” and “I believe the most qualified person should get the job.”
Iran Heralded for Allowing ‘Limited Number’ of Women to Watch Volleyball
Following international outcry and protest over Iran’s detainment of Iranian-British national Ghoncheh Ghavami for attempting to attend a volleyball match between Iran and Italy last year, the government of Iran is reportedly “experimenting” with possibly allowing a select number of women to watch the Volleyball World League games in Tehran later this month. The move is yet to be officially endorsed.
