Clifford Grant These are challenging times for the Democratic Party as it grapples with significant losses in Congress and the White House, prompting a period of introspection and reevaluation of its strategies. The soul-searching extends even to San Francisco, a city known for its progressive values, where the party’s recent shifts reflect a broader trend in voter … Read more
When fierce winds fueled flames through Pacific Palisades, Marco Terruzzin and his family were away from their new home, only to discover later that their residence, a two-story Spanish-style house, had been completely destroyed by the fire. As they followed the news of the devastating losses, Terruzzin, an engineer originally from Italy, was struck by … Read more
In a significant political shift within San Francisco, the local Democratic Party is moving towards a more moderate stance, as evidenced by the recent campaign kickoff event for Propositions C, E, and F held at the Japantown Peace Plaza on January 6, 2024. This event, attended by prominent figures including Nancy Tung, the chair of … Read more
An Anaheim man has been charged with multiple felonies, including rape and elder abuse, after allegedly assaulting a 93-year-old woman in his care. Phuong Hoang Khong, 69, is accused of committing the heinous act on January 6 while the woman, who is nonverbal, bedridden, and suffers from dementia, was in a medical bed. According to … Read more
The devastating Eaton fire that swept through Altadena claimed the life of 86-year-old Miva Wheatley Friedli, a beloved grandmother and long-time resident of the area. For days, her family and friends held on to the hope that she might be lost somewhere safe, unaware of the tragedy that had befallen her home, which was completely … Read more
California’s insurance commissioner, Ricardo Lara, has urged insurance companies to expedite payments to homeowners affected by the devastating fires that swept through Southern California last month. In a compassionate move, Lara’s office has requested that insurers provide maximum compensation for lost personal property without the usual requirement for policyholders to submit a detailed inventory of … Read more
A U.S. Postal Service supervisor has pleaded guilty to charges related to a significant mail theft scheme that involved over $300,000 worth of stolen items, including gold and checks. The plea agreement was reached in a federal court in Los Angeles, where the supervisor admitted to his role in the theft, which took place over … Read more
A major atmospheric river storm is set to impact Southern California, prompting warnings of potential flooding and landslides across the region. The storm is expected to arrive before Valentine’s Day and is predicted to be the strongest of the winter season so far, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Oxnard. Forecasts indicate that … Read more
A former U.S. Postal Service supervisor from Compton has pleaded guilty to stealing over $300,000 in checks, gold, and collectible currency while on the job. Joivian Tjuana Hayes, 36, admitted to her crimes during a court appearance on Friday, where she faced charges of theft of mail matter by a Postal Service employee and unlawful … Read more
Dana Stubblefield, a former NFL player, has been released from custody after spending over four years in prison following a rape conviction that was recently overturned. The California appellate court reversed the conviction due to the use of racially discriminatory language by the prosecution during the trial, raising significant concerns about the fairness of the … Read more
