California

U.S. 11/25/21, 15:45

A wandering wolf had his epic journey searching for a new life suddenly come to a tragic stop in Southern California after traveling more than 1,000 miles from Oregon to seek a forest and a new pack. The gray wolf, named OR-93, was killed by traffic near Interstate 5 in Kern ...

U.S. 11/23/21, 17:01

Northern California authorities are searching for dozens of suspects after multiple smash-and-grab robberies occurred on Nov. 21. Walnut Creek Police Department confirmed 80 people stormed and looted a Nordstrom department store in the downtown area just before 9 p.m. Two retail workers, who tried to stop the crime, were allegedly assaulted. Another ...

U.S. 11/16/21, 20:28

On Friday night, Nov. 12, a federal agency said U.S. marshals in Phoenix fatally shot a Californian fugitive outside Arizona's largest airport. He was wanted in California on murder and rape charges. According to authorities, the suspect started shooting the police task force with a handgun near an intersection outside Phoenix ...

News 11/12/21, 15:41

On Nov. 8, a third complaint accusing Subway of deceiving the public was presented, saying that a lab testing has revealed that Subway’s tuna products contain other animal proteins, including chicken, pork, and cattle, rather than “100% tuna” as advertised, Reuters informed. This week, San Francisco’s federal court has received the third version ...

U.S. 11/11/21, 16:25

Candace Steel gave birth to a baby girl named Hope while being in solitary confinement in Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, California, on July 23, 2017. This year—four years later—the court ruled that she should receive $250K as compensation. When she was detained, Alameda County sheriff's deputies and staff ...

Inspired Stories 11/06/21, 19:41

A young couple in California held their wedding reception at the famous Pacifica Taco Bell, which helped them save a fortune. Analicia Garcia, a 24-years-old bride, and Kyle Howser, a 25-years-old groom, from Sacramento had their wedding ceremony on Oct. 26 at the San Francisco City Hall. According to Fox News, their ...

U.S. 11/01/21, 16:56

A Californian outdoor clothing company canceled all paid advertising on one social media platform for putting "profits over people." Ventura-headquartered Patagonia boycotted all paid Facebook ads because the internet company allegedly spreads "hate speech" and "misinformation" about U.S. democracy and climate change theory. "Internal Facebook documents released over the last few weeks ...

U.S. 10/29/21, 15:22

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a strategic partnership on Thursday, Oct. 28, to help finance and facilitate infrastructure projects in the state which has seen its seaports clogged and caused the supply chain disruptions. According to Los Angles Times, Buttigieg and Newsom will provide $5 billion ...

U.S. 10/28/21, 15:59

The Franchise Tax Board announced that nearly 1.2 million Californians would get a new stimulus check paid to their bank accounts in coming days, as the state continues the rollout of its Golden State Stimulus. This new round of Golden State Stimulus II payments includes about 400,000 direct deposits that will be issued on Oct. ...

Inspired Stories 10/15/21, 16:54

Five men going through a rehabilitation program were praised for saving an elderly couple from a burning car on a California roadway. “There was a time when like so many of us, I would not have, but because of programs like ECTLC, we are changing, we are not just being selfish ...

Inspired Stories 10/07/21, 17:32

A ham radio operator from California saved the life of a friend who lives 500 miles away after getting an emergency call by mistake. Bill Scott, a San Joaquin County resident, has kept a small black ham radio close by and brings it everywhere with him for nearly four decades. "On Saturdays, ...

U.S. 10/05/21, 20:08

The congestion of cargo ships stranded for several days off the U.S. coast, mainly in the port of Los Angeles (LA), has been in the news in recent weeks, raising some speculation about what caused it, as well as concerns about possible supply shortages.  According to the Daily Mail, the dozens of ...

U.S. 10/02/21, 02:56

Local governments, utilities, and companies struggle to prevent outbreaks when megafires burn in unison and harsh droughts parch the Western states. To help prevent fires from spreading, some landowners are using an unusual technique. Goats are now being utilized to avoid fires by eating through the brush that fuels the fires. A study published ...

U.S. 09/29/21, 16:42

The Glass fire that burned 67,000 acres last year in North Bay, California caused heavy damages to the grapevines in Napa Valley, rendering them useless for the winemaking industry. But a spirit distillery had a great idea of turning the grapes that had been tinged with ash and smoke into ...

Inspired Stories 09/24/21, 18:52

A Vietnam veteran was utterly unaware that he had a daughter in the world for decades. However, the meeting with his adult daughter had a profound impact on his life. "More important than anything in life there is family," said 78-year-old Gary Barnes, a Vietnam veteran living in California. Barnes was asked ...

U.S. 09/23/21, 19:03

In what the media calls California's response to Texas' new pro-life law, Governor Newsom passed two laws on Wednesday, Sept. 22, to protect the privacy of abortions, both for those who have the procedure and those who provide the service. California Assembly Bill 1184 prohibits prepaid or health insurers from sharing ...

U.S. 09/23/21, 18:48

Southern Californian authorities are investigating why a deceased elderly woman was stored at a residential property on Sept. 19. Riverside Police Department confirmed it discovered the body of retiree Miriam Travis at the 6000 block of New Ridge Drive, Riverside–59 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Officers found the 87 year-old at ...

U.S. 09/19/21, 19:46

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills into law this week which are expected to help boost the state’s housing supply. However, experts predict neither of the measures is likely to produce the number of houses needed to resolve the housing crisis fully. Senate Bills 9 and 10 were signed on ...

U.S. 09/18/21, 19:01

A new viral Tik Tok challenge has generated thousands of dollars in damage to schools in several California school districts, according to the Los Angeles Times. This viral trend, which began earlier this month, encourages students to share their acts of vandalism. Considering that Tik Tok has become so popular with teenagers, it ...

U.S. 09/15/21, 04:34

On Tuesday, Sept. 14, poll results confirmed Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom of California had survived the Republican recall effort. Newsom was ahead by 32%, with 58% of votes counted late Tuesday, 66% of which agreed that he should remain as Governor, and 34% voting he should be unseated. "I'm humbled and grateful ...