Sheriff's Department Considers Demoting Whistleblower for 'Gossip'
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is on the verge of demoting a sergeant, alleging she “spread rumors and/or gossip”…
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California Democrats reject Republican proposal to exempt tips from taxes
California’s Democratic-controlled legislature has rejected a Republican proposal that would have exempted tip income from state income taxes, nullifying a…
Has a UC Berkeley lab found a solution to plastic recycling?
Despite the planet’s growing plastic pollution crisis, petroleum-derived polymers have become an integral part of modern life. They make cars…
Florida State falls to 0-2 as Boston College pulls off another upset against the Seminoles
The Florida State Seminoles want to hit the reset button on the 2024 season. The Seminoles, who began the year…
Post-Labor Day period poses new COVID risk in California. Will the wave get worse?
As COVID levels remain stubbornly high in California, some doctors are warning that transmission could accelerate again after the busy…
Gun store owner on Texas border says more women are buying guns since Biden and Harris 'opened' the border
The owner of a Texas gun store says he has seen a marked increase in gun purchases as the border…
Los Angeles to receive $21.8 million in federal funding to help shelter migrants
The city of Los Angeles will receive $21.8 million in federal funding to help house and provide support services to…
New Texas law requiring parental approval for children to create social media accounts goes into effect
A new law has gone into effect in Texas requiring parental approval for a child to create a social media…
Boating accident in Connecticut leaves five people injured and three missing
The U.S. Coast Guard said it has rescued five people and is searching for three others following a boating accident…
Regulators blame Chiquita Canyon landfill for worsening odor
Environmental regulators are criticizing the Chiquita Canyon landfill for failing to make “any significant improvements” in reducing noxious odors emanating…