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California bill would deem youth 12 and younger too young for court

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By Jeremy Loudenback,  The Chronicle of Social Change A bill winding its way through the California legislature would bar the juvenile justice system from hearing the cases of children younger than 12, an idea that has sparked a fierce backlash from district attorneys. California, like most states, has no minimum age that would prevent courts from hearing…

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Huntington Beach man sentenced to prison for “builder bailout” scheme

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A Huntington Beach man was sentenced Monday to nine years in federal prison for his role in a “builder bailout” real estate scheme in which more than 100 condominium units were fraudulently purchased across the country. Momoud Aref Abaji, 36, was convicted in 2016 of multiple felony counts of bank fraud, wire fraud and tax…

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Curt Seeden: Historical Society Summer Picnic to serve up food, fun

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I was telling members of my “Guys Who Like Hallmark Movies” support group about the upcoming Fountain Valley Historical Society’s annual Summer Picnic. This laid-back, fun event is set for noon Sunday, July 22, at Heritage Park next to the Fountain Valley Library. It very much reminds me of a Hallmark movie event, but without the drama….

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Dianne Feinstein remains favorite in California’s U.S. Senate race despite snub

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California’s forgotten U.S. Senate candidate has finally had a memorable moment. Kevin de Leon, a sparsely known liberal legislator trying to oust U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, staged an insider coup Saturday by winning the endorsement of state Democratic Party leaders. The embarrassing snub to Feinstein was a testament to the leftward shift of California Democratic…

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Motorcyclist dies after collision on 55 Freeway in Costa Mesa

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A motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries while driving on the 55 Freeway in Costa Mesa late Saturday, July 14 in a collision with a car. Sign up for our breaking news email newsletter: When major local news happens, you will be the first to know. Subscribe here. The California Highway Patrol received a call about a…