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June 28, 2023

California man sentenced for investment scheme, claimed he could convert cow manure into green energy

California man who fraudulently claimed he could convert cow manure into green energy was sentenced to prison after bilking investors out of nearly $9 million.

June 28, 2023

Woman throws Molotov cocktail inside CA bank after waiting in line for ‘too long,’ sentenced to 2 years

A woman was sentenced to two years in prison after trying to firebomb a bank near Los Angeles, California, with a Molotov cocktail for waiting in line for “too long."

June 28, 2023

California man 'knocked out' by good Samaritan after allegedly throwing lighter fluid on pizzeria cook

A California man is facing multiple charges after allegedly throwing lighter fluid on a cook at Allegro Pizza in Thousand Oaks and threatening to light him on fire.

June 28, 2023

Google quietly removes drag show from Pride promo section after Christian employees file petition: report

Google removed a Pride event at a San Francisco bar from a list of company-promoted LGBTQ+ activities amid backlash from the faith community over the drag performer headlining it.

June 27, 2023

California police find 5,000 pounds of illegal fireworks, evacuate dozens of homes

California authorities discovered 5,000 pounds of illegal fireworks Tuesday at a home, along with firearms and other items, police said.

June 27, 2023

California tech school CEO sentenced to prison for largest post-9/11 GI Bill fraud scheme ever

The California Technical Academy CEO who pleaded guilty to the largest post-9/11 GI Bill fraud case resulting in a $105 million loss, was sentenced to five years in prison.

June 27, 2023

California Senate Democrats walk out after GOP honors gay Republican Richard Grenell amid Pride month

Several California state Senate Democrats walked out of the chamber after their Republican colleagues honored an openly gay former Trump administration acting Cabinet secretary.

June 27, 2023

New California budget plan to cover state’s $32 billion deficit without touching state reserves

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state leaders have agreed on a new budget plan that would cover the state’s $32 billion budget deficit without raiding its savings account.

June 27, 2023

US clears forests riddled with dead trees, undergrowth to lower wildfire risks

The Biden administration is pushing a multi-billion-dollar cleanup effort to lower wildfire risks in states such as California, Colorado, and Montana.

June 27, 2023

Texas rep introduces bill to bar federal bailouts of states that implement reparations

Texas Rep. Brian Babin, a Republican, introduced a bill last week to prevent federal bailouts of cities and states that implement reparations programs.