When devastating wildfires swept through Pacific Palisades, Marco Terruzzin and his family faced the heartbreaking loss of their newly acquired home, which was engulfed in flames just a month after they moved in. As they followed the news of the destruction, Terruzzin, an Italian engineer and chief commercial officer at Energy Vault, was struck by … Read more
In a significant shift within the political landscape of San Francisco, local Democrats are rallying around a new leadership approach that emphasizes moderation and pragmatism. This movement is exemplified by Nancy Tung, who has recently taken the helm as the chair of the San Francisco Democratic Party. The party’s pivot towards the center comes in … Read more
In a tragic turn of events following the destructive Eaton fire in Altadena, the family of Miva Wheatley Friedli, an 86-year-old grandmother, has confirmed the discovery of human remains believed to be hers. The fire, which swept through the area earlier this month, left her home on Mariposa Street in ruins, with only a locked … Read more
A recent study from UCLA has highlighted significant challenges faced by Asian communities during the recent wildfires in Los Angeles County, particularly regarding access to critical information about evacuations and recovery efforts. The research reveals that over 12,000 of the 50,000 Asian immigrants and their descendants living in four key evacuation zones—Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, and … Read more
California’s insurance commissioner has urged insurance companies to expedite payments for personal property lost in the recent Southern California fires, alleviating the burden on homeowners who have already suffered devastating losses. Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s office is advocating for insurers to make maximum payments without requiring policyholders to compile exhaustive inventories of their lost belongings. In … Read more
A Tennessee Air National Guardsman has been charged after allegedly applying for a hitman position on a parody website designed to spoof murder-for-hire services. The Department of Justice announced the charges against 21-year-old Josiah Ernesto Garcia, who submitted an employment inquiry to the website rentahitman.com, which has been in existence since 2005. Originally created to … Read more
A recent study by the Pew Research Center reveals that even in households where wives earn comparable or higher incomes than their husbands, traditional gender roles continue to dictate the division of labor at home. The findings indicate that women still bear a larger share of housework and childcare responsibilities while their male counterparts enjoy … Read more
A major atmospheric river storm is set to hit Southern California soon, prompting concerns about potential landslides and flooding in the region. The National Weather Service has indicated that this storm, expected to arrive before Valentine’s Day, could be the strongest of the winter season, with rainfall amounts reaching significant levels. Forecasts predict that coastal … Read more
A major atmospheric river storm is barreling toward California, prompting officials to urge residents to prepare for potentially severe weather conditions. The storm, expected to hit the state in the coming days, could bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and the possibility of flooding, particularly in areas already vulnerable due to recent weather events. Meteorologists have … Read more
A former U.S. Postal Service supervisor from Compton, Joivian Tjuana Hayes, has pleaded guilty to stealing over $300,000 worth of mail, including checks and valuable collectibles, while working at the Costa Mesa Post Office. The 36-year-old was charged with one count of theft of mail matter by a Postal Service employee and another count related … Read more
