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NPR Used ‘Schlonged’ to Describe Geraldine Ferraro in 2011
Talk of the Nation host Neal Conan was discussing the recent passing of Geraldine Ferraro, the first woman to be nominated for Vice President.
Lawyer Drives Uber, Sues San Diego-Area Law School
A former student of San Diego’s Thomas Jefferson School of Law (TJSL) whose wife is dying of cancer is suing the school for misrepresenting its postgraduation employment figures, leaving him driving an Uber to support his family.
‘No Drone’ Signs Posted on Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District is installing new signs this week to remind people that the world famous span is a no-drone zone.
Judge Rules for Cops Who Referred to Blacks as ‘Monkeys’
On December 21 California Superior Court Judge Ernest Goldsmith ruled in favor of San Francisco cops who had exchanged racist texts, including one in which they described black people as “monkeys.”
Blue State Blues: Clinton Fans Know She Got ‘Schlonged’ in 2008
Republican frontrunner Donald Trump is being condemned–or praised–for saying this week that Hillary Clinton “got schlonged” by Barack Obama in 2008. To Democrats and the media, Trump had used an inexcusably vulgar penis reference to humiliate Clinton: this was a new “war on women.”
Islam Prof. Used Holocaust Symbol to Protest ‘Islamophobia’
University of San Diego “Islamic faith” professor Bahar Davary used yellow badges like Jews were forced to wear during the Holocaust to protest “Islamophobia,” triggering outrage.
CA Water Board Could Relax Drought Restrictions
California water regulators could relax statewide conservation rules even as the state enters a likely fifth year of record drought.
Terrorist Attack on L.A. Freeway Is Biggest Fear
Court records from the San Bernardino terrorist attack released last week shed light on a “nightmare” scenario that was plotted and abandoned by Syed Rizwan Farook and his childhood friend Enrique Marquez: namely, to launch a terrorist attack on the often-clogged 91 Freeway using guns and pipe bombs to murder innocent civilians.
Utah’s ‘Silicon Slopes’ Thrive in Top Pro-Business State
Utah is booming as America’s top pro-business state, and its tech sector–“Silicon Slopes”–is beginning to suck in huge amounts of venture capital.
NFL Boots Kids from Local Soccer Park for Super Bowl
Soccer moms and the female members of the Santa Clara City Council are furious that the NFL will use the Santa Clara Youth Soccer Park as a “media village” for roughly 6,000 people at Super Bowl 50, which will be held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on February 7.
‘Shrimp Boy’ Takes the Stand
On Monday, Chee Kung Tong leader Raymond “Shrimp Boy” Chow, 56–accused of racketeering, money laundering, murder and conspiracy–told a jury that his violent history stopped in 2003 or 2004 after three days of meditation, according to CBS San Francisco.
The Conservative Elite, Waiting for the Vulgarians
The Wall Street Journal’s Bret Stephens called Donald Trump’s supporters “vulgarians” in September, and attacked both Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) in a new rant Tuesday.
Hillary Clinton Fan Threatens Mosque; Media Blame Trump
The mainstream media are reporting that a Bay Area man who allegedly planned to bomb a California mosque was a Donald Trump supporter–though he also explicitly supported Hillary Clinton.
SpaceX Makes History: Falcon 9 Rocket Successfully Lands
Commercial spaceflight company SpaceX enjoyed a triumphal moment this evening, conducting its first-ever landing of a Falcon 9 rocket on dry land after a successful launch on Monday. Livestreams from SpaceX’s headquarters showed employees breaking into cheers as the rocket touched down
Sadness at Possibly the Last San Diego NFL Game
The San Diego Chargers’ 30-14 win Sunday night over the Miami Dolphins may have marked the end of a era for San Diego football fans and players. as the Chargers organization continues to seek a new home in Los Angeles, and beloved player Eric Waddell has yet to secure an extension to his contract.
In Memoriam: Avi Davis (1958-2015)
Avi Davis, president and founder of the American Freedom Alliance, passed away peacefully early Monday morning at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he was surrounded by friends and loved ones.
Donald Trump’s Poll Lead May Be Even Yuuuuger
Republican frontrunner Donald J. Trump has a massive lead in national polls. But it may be even bigger than it seems, because while most major polls are conducted by telephone, his lead in online polls is even bigger.
Enrique Marquez Denied Bail over Terrorism Charges
The man who bought the assault rifles his friend used in the San Bernardino massacre will remain in custody as he faces terrorism-related allegations because he is a danger to the community, a judge ruled Monday.
California Man Discovers Iranian Hackers in Power Grid
The investigation into the hacking of housing files at the University of California, Santa Barbara led security researcher Brian Wallace to the discovery that Iranian hackers were behind the data breach.
Southwest Airlines 2nd On-the-Ground Accident in 1 Week
On Sunday, for the second time in a week, a Southwest Airlines jet had an on-the-ground accident, as a jet pushing back from its gate bumped into another Southwest jet parked at the next gate.
San Francisco Mayor Pushing Stun Guns For Police After Officers Shoot Man Armed with Knife
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee (D) wants police to be issued to stun guns that can be used in lieu of bullets in the wake of the December 2 shooting death of Mario Woods, who was armed with a knife.
Black Market for Homemade AR-15 Rifles Surging in California
The black market for homemade AR-15 rifles is surging in California. ARs are legal to build at home, but “it is a felony to sell or trade such a weapon.” The market for the illegal sales and trades of these guns has become front and center in California.
Jerry Brown: Another Energy Conflict of Interest
The web of potential conflicts of interest associated with Jerry Brown widened with news that the California governor’s sister is a paid board member of America’s largest natural gas utility–which is leaking 500,000 metric tons of CO2 a month.
Crony Capitalist Payoffs for California in Paul Ryan’s Budget
The $1.1 trillion federal budget deal boosts spending by 6 percent, extends about 50 expiring tax breaks, and funds an array of goodies meant to please both California Democrats and Republicans.
China Passes Mexico as #1 Source of California Immigrants
China has officially replaced Mexico as the country sending the highest number of immigrants to California. India is right behind the Middle Kingdom, however, and is also poised to overtake Mexico based on sheer data.
