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Swalwell's California Governor Bid Shaken by Sexual Misconduct Allegations and NY Investigation
politics10 hours ago

Swalwell's California Governor Bid Shaken by Sexual Misconduct Allegations and NY Investigation

Democrat Eric Swalwell’s bid to become California’s governor is shaken by allegations of sexual assault and misconduct from a former staffer and several other women, plus a Manhattan DA probe into a 2024 hotel encounter. The controversy has prompted endorsements to be pulled, fundraising and campaign activity to be paused or halted, and calls from prominent Democrats for him to withdraw, while Swalwell denies the most serious charges and apologizes for past behavior. With the June 2 primary approaching, party leaders and donors are reassessing support as his campaign faces internal resignations and heightened scrutiny.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#eric-swalwell#governor-race
California’s nutria mystery: Oregon-origin theory sparks debate over deliberate release
environment10 hours ago

California’s nutria mystery: Oregon-origin theory sparks debate over deliberate release

Genetic analysis links California’s invasive nutria population to Oregon, suggesting deliberate transport rather than natural migration. Nutria are destructive, semi-aquatic rodents that threaten agriculture and waterways in the Central Valley; they reappeared in Merced County after eradication efforts. Since 2017, California has removed about 7,841 nutrias through trapping or sterilization, with officials pondering control options—including hunting—that reflect the ongoing environmental threat.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#environment#invasive-species
Murder charges filed in deadly Esparto fireworks warehouse blast
crime1 day ago

Murder charges filed in deadly Esparto fireworks warehouse blast

Five people, including former Yolo County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant Samuel Machado, were indicted on murder charges for the July 1, 2025 explosion at an illegal fireworks warehouse near Esparto, California that killed seven people and injured two. The grand jury alleged the operation stored more than 1 million pounds of fireworks illegally and named four other murder defendants, with three additional individuals facing related charges for a total of eight people and about 30 charges overall, including conspiracy, illegal explosives possession, and insurance fraud. Machado’s wife Tammy was arrested but released on bail. Arraignments are scheduled in Yolo County on Monday; the blast disrupted Fourth of July celebrations in the area.

via CNN|
#california#crime#esparto
Five indicted for murder in deadly California fireworks warehouse blast
us-news1 day ago

Five indicted for murder in deadly California fireworks warehouse blast

Five individuals—Machado, Chee, Lee, Chan and Douglas Tollefsen—were charged with murder after a deadly fireworks-warehouse explosion in Esparto, Northern California, with seven people killed. They were arrested Thursday along with Craig Cutright, owner of Blackstar Fireworks; another employee, Ronald Botelho III, faces separate charges. The victims named by prosecutors include four workers and three others tied to the facility’s illegal fireworks operation.

via AP News|
#california#crime#deaths
California Arson Suspect Compared Himself to Mangione in Messages After Warehouse Fire
crime1 day ago

California Arson Suspect Compared Himself to Mangione in Messages After Warehouse Fire

Chamel Abdulkarim, a 29-year-old worker, has been charged with felony arson after a six-alarm fire destroyed Kimberly-Clark’s warehouse in Ontario, California. Investigators say video shows him starting fires and that he texted coworkers comparing himself to Luigi Mangione, who faces murder charges. The blaze caused more than $600 million in damage, and Abdulkarim faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

via The Guardian|
#arson#california#chamel-abdulkarim
Armored vehicle ends Porterville eviction standoff after deputy's death
crime1 day ago

Armored vehicle ends Porterville eviction standoff after deputy's death

A Tulare County sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot while serving an eviction notice in Porterville, triggering a lengthy standoff during which deputies were fired upon; the suspect, a 60-year-old man who hadn’t paid rent for 35 days, was killed when an armored SWAT vehicle drove into the yard and ran him over, ending the confrontation. The deputy killed was Detective Randy Hoppert, and residents were evacuated as schools went on lockdown.

via The Independent|
#california#crime#porterville
Disney World Arrest Ties Pyrotechnics Boss to California Fireworks Explosion
crime1 day ago

Disney World Arrest Ties Pyrotechnics Boss to California Fireworks Explosion

Kenneth Chee, owner of Devastating Pyrotechnics, was arrested at Walt Disney World on a fugitive warrant linked to a July 2025 Yolo County, California warehouse explosion that killed seven. He faces multiple charges, including seven murder counts and conspiracy, for allegedly lacking proper permits to store fireworks; six other suspects were also arrested in the investigation.

via WDW News Today|
#arrest#california#crime
Masked Cash for Signatures Shakes California Ballot Drive
politics1 day ago

Masked Cash for Signatures Shakes California Ballot Drive

Masked men in San Francisco’s Tenderloin offered $5 and pizza to sign petitions for California ballot measures, underscoring a money‑driven, high‑stakes signature‑gathering season where some signatures can be worth up to $15. Paying signatories is illegal, and authorities are investigating potential fraud as campaigns funded by major donors race to qualify initiatives for the ballot. Critics warn the tactic preys on vulnerable residents and threatens election integrity, while organizers say signatures will be vetted and invalid entries discarded.

via The New York Times|
#ballot-initiative#california#elections
Trump-backed Hilton and Sheriff Bianco wage bruising California GOP governor showdown
politics1 day ago

Trump-backed Hilton and Sheriff Bianco wage bruising California GOP governor showdown

Trump-endorsed Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco lead California’s crowded GOP bid for governor, trading harsh attacks on immigration, election integrity, and governance as the June primary approaches under California’s top-two system. The race, which could snap Democrats’ long dominance if a Republican wins, is further complicated by Bianco’s past ballot-seizure probe and Hilton’s national profile, while both tout similar agenda items (spending, crime, and immigration). Democrats worry about a split or a late surge that could leave them shut out of the November race.

via Los Angeles Times|
#bianco-hilton#california#donald-trump
California in Focus: Lecturer Acquitted, Energy Clash, Allergy-Safe Dining, and Looming LAUSD Strike
california-news1 day ago

California in Focus: Lecturer Acquitted, Energy Clash, Allergy-Safe Dining, and Looming LAUSD Strike

Four California stories in one: a Cal State Channel Islands philosophy lecturer was acquitted of assaulting a federal officer after a protest; U.S. Energy Secretary visited a Long Beach oil site amid ongoing federal-vs-state disputes over California’s setback laws; a LA Local feature highlighted seven allergy-friendly dining spots; and LAUSD faces a potential three-union strike that could shutter schools starting April 14, with ongoing negotiations on pay, benefits and student support.

via LAist|
#california#california-news#education
Two Dead After Small Plane Crashes on Catalina Island, Investigators Say
california2 days ago

Two Dead After Small Plane Crashes on Catalina Island, Investigators Say

A 2014 Sling aircraft en route to Catalina crashed in a rugged area around 12:20 p.m. Thursday after departing Torrance, killing both people aboard. Responders reached the remote site as FAA and NTSB investigators probe the cause; identities of the victims have not been released. The aircraft had flown regularly in the days prior, including trips to Catalina.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#catalina-island#faa
Porterville detective killed as eviction call escalates into barricade standoff
crime2 days ago

Porterville detective killed as eviction call escalates into barricade standoff

A Tulare County sheriff’s detective was killed after responding to an eviction-service call in Porterville when a gunman barricaded himself in a home and opened fire; the suspect, 59-year-old David Morales, remained barricaded as negotiators worked the scene, and three nearby schools were placed on lockdown as the deputy died at Sierra View Medical Center.

via Los Angeles Times|
#barricade#california#crime