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California-based procrastination book club finally finishes its first tome after 28 years

October 6, 2023

California-based procrastination book club finally finishes its first tome after 28 years

A book club based in Los Angeles has finally finished reading its first book selection — which it began 28 years ago. The group finished "Finnegans Wake" by James Joyce this week.

Why the handyman who turned the tables on squatters confronted a celebrity chef accused of living rent-free

October 6, 2023

Why the handyman who turned the tables on squatters confronted a celebrity chef accused of living rent-free

A handyman said he successfully helped get Iron Chef winner and former judge Adam Fleischman to leave a woman's Hollywood home. Fleischman denies he was squatting.

Professor warns California's equity-based math curriculum will be a 'complete failure'

October 6, 2023

Professor warns California's equity-based math curriculum will be a 'complete failure'

Stanford math professor Brian Conrad warned California's new 'equity'-based math curriculum could backfire as students continue to battle the impact of pandemic learning loss.

Ex-USC gynecologist charged with sexually assaulting students dies before going to trial

October 5, 2023

Ex-USC gynecologist charged with sexually assaulting students dies before going to trial

A former gynecologist at the University of Southern California accused of sexually abusing hundreds of women was found dead in his home Wednesday.

Former USC gynecologist facing sexual assault charges, dies in home

October 5, 2023

Former USC gynecologist facing sexual assault charges, dies in home

George Tyndall, the former gynecologist at the University of Southern California accused of sexually assaulting students, has passed away. Tyndall was discovered deceased in his home.

California teachers union pushing for homeless access to school parking lots amid looming strike

October 5, 2023

California teachers union pushing for homeless access to school parking lots amid looming strike

The Fresno Teachers Association is calling for the public school district to open up high school parking lots to homeless families in its tense ongoing contract negotiations.

California officer, who survived the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting, killed in highway crash near LA

October 5, 2023

California officer, who survived the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting, killed in highway crash near LA

Manhattan Beach Officer Chad Swanson, a survivor of the Las Vegas music festival massacre in 2017, has been killed in a highway crash near Los Angeles.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law raising amount of minimum sick days by 2

October 5, 2023

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law raising amount of minimum sick days by 2

Workers in California who received three sick days can soon expect five. On Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a measure raising the minimum amount by two days.

Los Angeles sheriff's deputy killed in 'ambush attack' being laid to rest

October 5, 2023

Los Angeles sheriff's deputy killed in 'ambush attack' being laid to rest

Hundreds of law enforcement officers are expected to attend the funeral of slain LASD Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer Thursday. He was gunned down on the job last month.

California doctor who sued state reacts to Newsom repealing COVID-19 medical misinformation bill

October 5, 2023

California doctor who sued state reacts to Newsom repealing COVID-19 medical misinformation bill

Dr. Mark McDonald shared his reaction to Gov. Gavin Newsom quietly repealing a controversial COVID-19 medical misinformation bill.