Deadly Waves And Currents Abound At One Of California’s Most Dangerous Beaches
When we think of California, its spectacular coastline is often the first thing that springs to mind. At 840 miles long, with hundreds of underrated, bucket list-worthy beaches, this is the nation's most iconic shoreline, famous for its wide sands, rugged cliffs, hidden coves, and absolutely stunning sunsets. It's...
California’s First Steel Mill in Five Decades to Break Ground Creating Hundreds of Well-Paying...
MOJAVE – Pacific Steel Group has officially broken ground on its Mojave Micro Mill, the first steel mill to be built in California in over 50 years. This state-of-the-art facility will produce zero carbon emissions steel, setting a new industry standard while supporting California's ambitious climate goals.
Valley Center sisters’ sleuthing helps police stop suspected car sale scheme
“Like a scene out of a movie” is how Amy Escandon described the way police arrested a man who she accused of selling a stolen car to her sister, Evelyn Escobar, for $23,000. The vehicle ended up being a rental with a fake DMV title. The siblings were the...
Motorists Reminded to Plan Ahead for Nightly Closures on Southbound 71
CORONA (CNS) – Having begun on Monday evening and continuing for the next four weeks, nightly closures are planned on the southbound Corona (71) Expressway for construction, requiring motorists to take detours. The weeknight shutdowns are slated to take place between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Monday to Thursday,...
Orange County 91 Freeway improvement project to ease congestion, breaks ground
In efforts to improve driver safety and relieve congestion on the 91 Freeway in Orange County, a 5-year, $779 million project is underway. The Orange County Transportation Authority, in partnership with Caltrans, broke ground on the SR-91 Improvement Project on Friday. The project is to take place in three phases....
The 5 Deadliest Gangs in California and Their Growing Influence
MS-13 MS-13, sometimes called Mara Salvatrucha, is a gang from all over the world. It began in Los Angeles in the 1980s with families from El Salvador who had to leave their country because of the civil war. Since then, people from other parts of the US, Central America, Europe, and even Australia have joined the gang.
New Costco Warehouse Location opens in California featuring one of largest gas stations in...
BRENTWOOD, CA – The Bay Area’s newest Costco is opening its doors in Brentwood with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7 a.m. on Friday. Located at 5151 Heidorn Ranch Road, the massive 155,000-square-foot warehouse is now the largest Costco in Contra Costa County, surpassing locations in Antioch, Richmond, Danville, and...
Southern California pastor allegedly swindled over $230,000 through wire fraud schemes
A Southern California church pastor was arrested for allegedly stealing over $230,000 through wire fraud schemes targeting friends. Terrance Owens Elliott, 60, of Crestline, also known as “Tony Elliott,” was arrested Thursday and charged with 11 counts of wire fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Elliot is...
For Immediate Release: Over 2 Million CA High School Seniors & College Students Eligible...
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Sacramento, CA —As college acceptance and financial aid letters arrive, California’s high school seniors and college students have a major opportunity through the CalKIDS program to ease their education costs. CalKIDS is the nation’s largest...
State Farm executive fired over comments about rate hikes
Haden Kirkpatrick, a top State Farm executive, said he was fired after being recorded in an undercover video making disparaging remarks about Pacific Palisades homeowners.
