Fines For Violating Health Orders Approved In Contra Costa County
CALIFORNIA—In a unanimous vote, the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County approved an urgency ordinance on Friday, July 31, that allows city officials...
San Francisco Expands Face Covering Rules
SAN FRANCISCO—On July 24, the Department of Public Health expanded face covering requirements in the city and county of San Francisco. The updates address...
Investigation Concludes LAPD Officer’s Drink Not Tampered With
CALIFORNIA—On Tuesday, July 28, an investigation from the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department concluded that there was no proof of malicious intent from a...
4 Men Sentenced After Bribing Homeless In Petition-Voter Fraud
CALIFORNIA— Four men were sentenced on Friday, July 24 for their involvement in a large-scale scheme where homeless individuals on Skid Row were bribed...
Jimi Hendrix Guitar Up For Auction
CALIFORNIA—Marking the 50th anniversary of Jimi Hendrix’s passing, Jimi’s early 1960s Japanese Sunburst Electric Guitar will go back up for auction at 10 a.m.,...
UNCW Faculty Mike Adams Commits Suicide
UNITED STATES—On Monday, July 27, the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office announced that Mike Adams was found dead by suicide at his home from...
LASD Looking For Driver Who Fled West Hollywood Crash
WEST HOLLYWOOD—The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is seeking information on the driver that abandoned the scene after crashing a grey, four-door car into...
California To Collect Sexual Orientation For COVID-19 Tracking
CALIFORNIA—California health providers started collecting new data on gender identity and sexual orientation from patients infected with COVID-19. According to an announcement by the...
Free COVID-19 Testing Kiosk In San Pablo Park
BERKELEY—On Tuesday, July 28, Berkeley Public Health announced the creation of a free COVID-19 testing kiosk in San Pablo Park. It will be open...
Students Are Suing The UC Test-Optional Admissions Policy
CALIFORNIA—Several students are suing the University of California (UC) Regents for its test-optional admission policy, which they argue has a “tremendous lack of transparency”...