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Some Los Angeles July 4 firework shows canceled because of new environmental mandates: report

June 28, 2023

Some Los Angeles July 4 firework shows canceled because of new environmental mandates: report

At least firework shows for the Fourth of July were canceled in Los Angeles as some vendors refused to adopt new environmental standards they say put the safety of staff and safety at risk.

Hate crimes in California increased by 20% last year

June 28, 2023

Hate crimes in California increased by 20% last year

Crimes regarding homophobia, antisemitism, and racism against Black people in California all rose in 2022 compared with data from 2021. Overall, hate crimes increased by 20.2%.

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

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.

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

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."

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.