Former UCF Football Player Killed in Orange County Crash
Mike Merritt, a former UCF and NFL football player was involved in a car crash over the weekend in Orange county. The 38-year-old former player lost his life in the accident. According to troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol who are working within the county, the accident occurred during the wee hours of the morning […]
Bay Area Clergy Sex Abuse Scandal
As the deadline for filing lawsuits related to decades-old incidents of abuse comes closer, the names of 14 Northern California priests accused of sexual abuse have come up. The priests, 10 of whom are from the Bay Area, are the latest additions to a long list of disgraced clergymen who have been exposed by their […]
Truck Makers Tout an Electric Future. Privately, They’re Stalling It
With the growing concerns about the negative impact of diesel-powered vehicles on the planet, major truck manufacturers have given repeated assurances to the public regarding their efforts in producing low-emission trucks. Volvo, for instance, claims to be leading the transformation towards creating safe and fossil-free vehicles in their latest Annual and Sustainability Report. However, these […]
Man Arrested In Series Of Stockton, California Killings
A man suspected to be involved in a series of killings in Stockton, California, was arrested by the authorities last Saturday. Stanley McFadden, the Stockton Police Chief, informed through a news conference that the police acted on tips received from the public, which enabled them to arrest the man associated with 6 killings and one […]
What to Know About Omicron
A new variant of the dreaded coronavirus has taken the world by storm, with speculations on its effects leading to increased panic in the US and other parts of the world. As per headlines, the variant, which was first identified by scientists in South Africa, was officially named Omicron. With the news making headlines all […]
‘Rust’ Film Crew Describes Gun Safety Issues On Set Days Before The Fatal Shootout Accident
Half a dozen camera crew at the New Mexico set of ‘Rust’ walked off the sets to protest against the terrible working conditions merely hours before actor Alec Baldwin shot a cinematographer in a fatal incident. Three people (who have chosen to remain anonymous) told us the reasons for the earlier protests were regarding long […]
California’s New Misdemeanor Diversion Law Sparks Confusion
A new law passed recently in California has been a cause of concern for judges and prosecutors alike. The law, introduced as an assembly bill last year by Assemblyman Phil Ting, enables judges to allow diversion for first-time misdemeanor offenders convicted in DUI cases. The law, it is claimed, conflicts with another existing state Vehicle […]
Massive Oil Spill Sends Crude Oil Onto Orange County Beaches, Killing Birds, Marine Life
A massive oil spill off the coast of Orange County had crews racing to try and contain the damage early on Sunday the 2nd of October. The spill, originating from a pipeline connected to an offshore oil platform called Elly, was first noticed on Saturday. As per estimates, around 126000 gallons of crude oil have […]
The Triumph of Gavin Newsom Could Lead to Changes in California’s Recall Mechanism
Governor Gavin Newsom of California won a historic win against a recall effort on Tuesday night, and now some lawmakers are looking to alter the 110-year-old procedure for removing state officials. Even before Californians began casting their ballots, some lawmakers argued that putting a recall on the ballot is far too simple and far too […]
Battling What We Can Battle: Lighter Winds Aid Crews Fighting Caldor Fire Raging Near Lake Tahoe
After days of battling the massive Caldor fire intensified by fierce wind gusts, the firefighter crew was in for relief due to better weather conditions on Thursday, 2nd September. According to incident meteorologist Jim Dudley, while localized gusts were still likely, the light wind and higher humidity levels on Thursday and Friday allowed the crew […]