American ISIS Wannabe Pleads Guilty
Former National Guard enlisted American student Nicholas Michael Teausant pleaded guilty on Tuesday to attempting to provide material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization–namely, ISIS.
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CHP Rescues Giant Sleeping Pig Using Social Media
A (not so) little piggy named June was rescued from the roadside when a California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer responded to a citizen’s call in Santa Rosa the morning after Thanksgiving and guided the sleeping giant out of danger.
Silicon Valley Executives Microdosing LSD to Improve Productivity
In the world of hyper-competitive business and San Francisco’s experimental culture a trend has emerged – microdosing psychedelic drugs to improve performance.
With Crabs Banned, Fishermen Join in ‘Blessing of the Fleet’
The 20th Annual Blessing of the Fleet was held in Trinidad, California early Thanksgiving morning at the usual start of the busy season for crab fishing.
Another California Democrat Slams Obama over Islamic State
Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) joined Senator Dianne Feinstein in condemning President Barack Obama’s strategy in handling the Islamic State–becoming one of the most recent California Democrat elected officials to do so.
L.A. Muslims Welcome Syrian Refugees for Thanksgiving
Two Syrian refugee families participated in a welcoming ceremony at the Islamic Center of Claremont, California on Wednesday leading up to the families’ first Thanksgiving in the United States.
Kelli Ward Grows Conservative Support Against John McCain
Conservative Campaign Committee PAC came out swinging against entrenched Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and his bid for re-election against conservative Arizona State Senator Kelli Ward (R-Lake Havasu City) in a Saturday email urging PAC supporters to back Ward.
Staffer Sentenced for False Claims Against Carl Demaio
Former campaign staffer Todd Bosnich was sentenced on Monday after pleading guilty to instigating and then obstructing an FBI investigation into Republican Carl DeMaio during the 2014 election based on false accusations.
Muslims at SDSU Stage ‘Anti-Islamophobia’ Rally
Members of the Muslim Students Association at San Diego State University (SDSU) held a rally Monday rally against Islamophobia after a reported attack that the group is highlighting as a “hate crime.”
Northern White Rhino Dies in SD; 3 Left Worldwide
One of four known northern white rhinos in the world died from age-related health complications at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park on Sunday.
Sinaloa Cartel Link to San Diego Human Smuggler
U.S. Border Patrol’s San Diego Sector has discovered that convicted human smuggler Martel Valencia-Cortez, who allegedly assaulted a Border Patrol agent last Sunday night, is allegedly connected to the notorious criminal organization known as the Sinaloa cartel.
Five CA Mayors Urge Welcome of Refugees
Mayors from five California cities on Friday signed a letter urging Congress not to reject vetted refugees, including those from Syria, that seek to come to the United States.
Illegal Chinese Pork in Baby Formula Caught in Customs
On November 13, a traveler from China en route to the United States was caught at U.S. Customs preclearance with an illegal pork product hidden inside baby formula and milk powder containers.
STUDY: Obama’s Dismal Economic Recovery Draws Mexican Nationals Back Home
A drawn out Great Recession in the U.S. over the course of Barack Obama’s Presidency is prompting businesses to outsource operations to Mexico and contributes more to Mexicans leaving America than arriving, according to a new Pew Research study. If Pew estimates are accurate,
Facebook Rolls out ‘Breakup’ Feature for Lovelorn
That terribly public social media breakup announcement may get a smidgen less awkward with a little help from a new, custom Facebook feature debuting now on U.S. mobile devices nationwide.
Arizona Sheriff: John Kerry Must Resign After Blaming Paris Attack Victims
Congressional candidate Paul Babeu declared Secretary of State John Kerry disqualified to hold any office, including secretary of state, after Kerry implied that he understood the rationale behind the terrorist attack on French magazine Charlie Hebdo, which left a dozen people dead.
Tourist Stabbed in Hollywood Saved by NYPD Officers
Wednesday afternoon took a terrifying turn for one Russian tourist and his family when he was stabbed multiple times in the neck and face at the Hollywood and Highland center.
Customs Seizes, Destroys 450 Illegal Pork Tamales
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized and destroyed 450 illegal pork tamales from an airline passenger arriving at LAX from Mexico on November 2. The passenger was also caught lying about the contents of his luggage.
San Diego: Save Water, Drink Sewage–and Pay More
San Diego’s City Council ruled this week that residents will soon be drinking recycled sewage, and paying for the pleasure of doing so. The council is raising water rates 16 per cent to pay for a new sewage recycling plant and a desalination plant in Carlsbad.
Breakthrough in Anti-HIV Antibody Research in San Diego
A team of scientists from the San Diego area have discovered a possible shortcut in treating HIV and preventing AIDS.
Giant Death Star Stalks California Family Home
The Death Star is stalking a Northern California home. 2,000 square feet of PVC pipe and 162 joiners were used to make the skeleton of the giant 23-foot, 400-pound homemade ornament at the Lafayette, California home of the Powell family.
Panetta’s Son Runs for Congress, Opposes TPP
Jimmy Panetta has his sights set on taking back the 20th district congressional seat once held by his father Leon Panetta, who recently served as Secretary of Defense in the Obama administration. The incumbent, Democrat Sam Farr, is retiring.
Oil Scandal: Whistleblower Ignites GOP Calls to Investigate Jerry Brown
Republican leaders in California are stepping up calls for an investigation into Governor Jerry Brown’s potential misuse of state resources following the emergence of a whistleblower from within the state Department of Conservation.
Rare Tornado Hits California’s Central Valley
On Sunday afternoon a tornado ripped through a small town in California’s Central Valley, damaging buildings and essential power and gas lines.
L.A. May Drop Columbus Day for ‘Indigenous Peoples’ Day’
Los Angeles may become the latest city to ship off Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day–and a new city employee day off–if councilman Mitch O’Farrell’s idea eventually is approved.
