Former U.S. Attorney Matt Whitaker has been appointed as the new acting attorney general. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File) By ERIC TUCKER | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Wednesday released an internal legal opinion supporting the legality of Matthew Whitaker’s appointment as acting attorney general. The 20-page opinion from the Office of Legal…
The grim search for victims of California’s deadliest fire continued Wednesday as firefighters made progress in containing the Camp fire that burned the town of Paradise. The fire has killed at least 48 people, destroyed more than 8,000 structures and scorched 135,000 acres in Butte County. It…
ANAHEIM — On a normal workday, the five guys in long-sleeved orange T-shirts would be out on a freeway shoulder or embankment in Los Angeles County, picking up debris, clearing brush, trimming trees, or perhaps clearing the remains of an abandoned homeless camp. Instead they were the special guests Tuesday, Nov. 13, for a ribbon cutting…
The troublesome Woolsey fire flared up again Wednesday morning, this time near Point Mugu in the Santa Monica Mountains. Orange flames could be seen shooting up from a hillside. Wednesday’s flare-up comes a day after an outbreak scorched 1,000 acres near Lake Sherwood, prompting temporary evacuations in the area. The latest numbers, updated by officials Wednesday…
Firefighters remained in a Rialto neighborhood Wednesday morning to keep watch after the Sierra fire tore through 147 acres overnight. Crews will monitor the brush fire and strengthening containment lines, the San Bernardino County Fire Department said, and extinguish any hot spots. #SierraFire(Update): Fires currently at 147 acres. Crews will remain on scene today reinforcing…
After 12 years with the city – eight as its chief executive – Costa Mesa City Manager Tom Hatch was abruptly dismissed from his position Tuesday, Nov. 13. After a closed-door discussion prior to its meeting, the City Council announced a 3-2 vote to terminate Hatch’s contract and pay him severance, city spokesman Tony Dodero confirmed. Councilwoman Katrina…
Democrats made significant gains Tuesday in late ballot counts for two key undecided House seats in Southern California as post-election tallies continue to swing in their favor and against Republicans. Democrat Katie Porter pulled ahead of incumbent GOP Rep. Mimi Walters in Orange County’s inland 45th District, while the battle for the 39th showed Democrat…
Retired Sheriff’s Lt. Alex Villanueva significantly expanded his lead against Sheriff Jim McDonnell by 22,192 votes based on the latest tallies released by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder late Tuesday afternoon Nov. 13. Villanueva trailed McDonnell by 4,927 votes in immediate results following the election on Tuesday Nov. 6 then pulled ahead by 335 votes…
First responders from around the state are expected to attend this week’s funeral of Ventura County sheriff’s Sgt. Ron Helus, who was killed at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks during last week’s mass shooting. The public is also invited to attend the 12 p.m. Thursday service at Calvary Community Church in Westlake…
Some 60 professors and students from a handful of California State University campuses protested a board of trustees meeting in Long Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 13, opposing two executive orders that they say will phase out the requirements for cultural studies courses. But CSU officials say the orders will do no such thing. Executive order…
