
CBS Los Angeles reports that in Covina, California, an argument between two men at a Home Depot on Monday escalated to the point where one man discharged pepper spray, affecting 12 people, four of whom were treated at a hospital.
by William Bigelow30 Sep 2014, 10:51 AM PST0

California has no money left in its firefighting budget just three months after the beginning of the 2014-2015 fiscal year, in the midst of a crippling drought and widespread fires. As a result, Gov. Jerry Brown’s administration will have to
by William Bigelow30 Sep 2014, 10:37 AM PST0

Today Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 270 into law, prohibiting grocery stores from putting shoppers’ goods into plastic grocery bags. Immediately thereafter, the American Progressive Bag Alliance (APBA), which represents the plastic bag manufacturing industry, announced that it would start taking
by Jon Fleischman30 Sep 2014, 10:33 AM PST0

Considerable snowfall descended on the Sierra Nevada over the weekend bringing a welcome sight to drought weary Californians. The Los Angeles Times reported that the first snow of the season proved to be the largest down fall in many years
by Robert Wilde30 Sep 2014, 8:40 AM PST0

Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom continues to refuse any debates with Republican challenger Ron Nehring. Though the state’s rising Democratic star proclaims that he is “Dedicated to equal rights” on his Twitter page, evidently that enthusiasm for equality does not extend
by Joel B. Pollak30 Sep 2014, 5:48 AM PST0

You don’t have to be rich (or even own your own horse) to be a top show jumper, or come from a rich family, but it doesn’t hurt…financially, that is. Taking a fall from a horse hurts just as much, no
by Kate O'Hare30 Sep 2014, 5:04 AM PST0

College-age illegal immigrants in California now have access to a form of finance that used to be reserved for U.S. citizens: student loans, according to the Sacramento Bee. On Sunday, Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 1210, by State Sen.
by William Bigelow30 Sep 2014, 5:04 AM PST0

In areas where marijuana is legal, governments are seizing opportunities to rake in loads of cash. In San Jose, where huge budget shortfalls and problems with pension reform have led to major financial losses and a loss of 20% of
by William Bigelow30 Sep 2014, 5:03 AM PST0

According to state officials, a dozen communities in Central and Northern California will run out of water in 60 days. The impact of the state’s drought has reached a critical stage for Colusa and El Dorado County who may run
by Robert Wilde29 Sep 2014, 3:02 PM PST0

Afghani naturalized U.S. citizen Sohiel Omar Kabir and Philipine citizen and “green card” holder Ralph Deleon were convicted this week of conspiring to kill officers and employees of the United States Government and providing material support to terrorists. “This case
by Michelle Moons29 Sep 2014, 2:00 PM PST0

George Clooney’s new father-in-law Ramzi Alamuddin has stated that the American Hollywood star’s wedding to his Lebanese-born, anti-Israel, and human rights attorney daughter Amal Alamuddin was “more than perfect” and that their marriage is “very good news” for both their
by Adelle Nazarian29 Sep 2014, 1:48 PM PST0

A man whom police nicknamed “El Mustachio the Magician” for his unmistakable facial hair was arrested on suspicion of stealing goods from a Santa Cruz Costco at least three times. Shawn Fialho, 45, is thought to have stolen electronics at
by Daniel Nussbaum29 Sep 2014, 1:12 PM PST0

LOS ANGELES — Senator John McCain (R-Arizona) formally announced his endorsement of 33rd district congressional candidate Elan Carr on Monday. Carr is running against state Sen. Ted Lieu (D-Torrance) to replace the outgoing Rep. Henry Waxman. McCain’s endorsement comes on
by Daniel Nussbaum29 Sep 2014, 12:17 PM PST0

Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown decided that he won’t let California impose stricter rules than the federal government for drone use by law enforcement, according to the Los Angeles Times. Brown vetoed AB 1327, a bill which would have forced law
by William Bigelow29 Sep 2014, 11:37 AM PST0

The infamous Playboy Mansion, known for its wild parties, got wet on Sunday, as it was one of 20 homes to be affected by a water-main break on Sunset Boulevard. A 12-inch cast iron main ruptured around 4 pm on
by Adelle Nazarian29 Sep 2014, 11:28 AM PST0
Social network newcomer Ello is an invite only service that wants to be the “Facebook Killer” by refusing to engage in any intrusive advertising and data mining. Playing directly to tech hipsters, Ello’s front page states: “Your social network
by Chriss W. Street29 Sep 2014, 6:55 AM PST0

For the second time in just weeks, hundreds of anti-Israel activists attempted to stop the Port of Oakland from unloading a duly-contracted and docked Israeli ship on Saturday. The ship, the Zim Shanghai, is 32 percent owned by Israeli shareholders. Conceding
by William Bigelow29 Sep 2014, 5:49 AM PST0

On September 26, PIMCO’s Bill Gross resigned from the firm he built into a $2 trillion world class manager, in order to avoid what the Wall Street Journal described as his impending termination for the abusive treatment of employees. The
by Chriss W. Street29 Sep 2014, 5:41 AM PST0

California’s latest candidates for parents of the year have now emerged: Marco and Sandy Cuevas, who were arrested on Thursday in Moorpark after cops found a half-pound of cocaine in the back seat of the car. Next to their five-year-old
by William Bigelow29 Sep 2014, 5:33 AM PST0

California’s narrow Obamacare networks have many Obamacare customers experiencing buyer’s remorse over health care plans that are turning out to include far fewer doctors than they were led to believe, reports the Los Angeles Times. “Where was the state in
by Wynton Hall28 Sep 2014, 1:51 PM PST0

Northern California rains have temporarily boosted water running through the Eel River as drought continues to plague the state. However, acute water shortages in various regions of the state continue–the result of both natural and man-made scarcity. Water flows through
by Michelle Moons28 Sep 2014, 1:29 PM PST0

On Saturday, according to Los Angeles-area CBS News affiliate KCAL-9, an Encino deer hopped a 7-foot fence around a homeowner’s property and proceeded to land right in the swimming pool. And that’s where the buck stopped. Trapped in the pool
by William Bigelow28 Sep 2014, 12:12 PM PST0

Ro Khanna, the tech-funded Democrat challenger to incumbent Democrat Rep. Mike Honda in California’s 17th congressional district, has launched a blistering attack against Honda over alleged ethics violations. Khanna, citing an investigative report by the San Jose Insider, accused Honda
by Joel B. Pollak28 Sep 2014, 7:54 AM PST0

California ranks third in the U.S., behind Hawaii and New Jersey, with 1.1% of statewide electrical power production being generated by customer-sited solar panels. The driving force behind this growth has been the 30% federal investment tax credit, plus incentives
by Chriss W. Street28 Sep 2014, 6:46 AM PST0

California Gov. Jerry Brown approved $3 million in taxpayer-funded legal aid to illegal alien children fighting deportation hearings–yet vetoed $100 million for state-funded universities, citing low property tax receipts. The funding for lawyers for the illegal alien minors comes amidst
by Joel B. Pollak28 Sep 2014, 6:30 AM PST0