Some Beneficiaries Will Receive More CalFresh Money in the Coming Days
New CalFresh payments (SNAP Benefits in California) are being distributed this week to millions of beneficiaries across the Golden State because, while payments began on March 1, they have been extended until March 10, depending on the beneficiary’s case number. Consider a debit card that is reloaded each month...
BPA announces intention to split with California and join new Southwest energy market
The nonprofit federal administration that provides one-third of the Northwest’s electricity is preparing to part ways with its current Western energy market and sell its excess energy to companies and electric cooperatives as far away as Louisiana. Bonneville Power Administration officials announced in a draft policy...
Pastor scams ‘long-time’ friends and nonprofit out of over $230K in California, feds say
He defrauded his friends and the nonprofit in “several con jobs,” feds say.
California’s Black Student Crisis Is Everyone’s Problem
For decades, California has positioned itself as a national leader in education equity and school funding. However, new data shows that Black K-12 students in the Golden State are so far from reaching proficiency in reading and math that it will take them more than six decades to catch up.
Newsom’s ties to CCP under microscope in new book exposing alleged corruption: ‘Fleeced American...
A new book examines Gov. Gavin Newsom's relationship with China during his years running California and raises a variety of red flags about his work with CCP-linked groups.
Teen develops and deploys game-changing wildfire sensor with California officials as the state endures...
The sky is the limit for SensoRy AI. Teen develops and deploys game-changing wildfire sensor with California officials as the state endures more wildfires: 'Early detection is one of our greatest weapons' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Man, 30, electrocuted on property of Southern California hospital
A 30-year-old man who was reportedly trespassing on hospital property in Reseda was electrocuted Sunday, officials announced. Crews with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to reports of the electrocution at 18324 W. Cantara Street, where Northridge Hospital is located just after 5 p.m. Fire officials said the...
Man accused in violent West L.A. rape attempt facing life in state prison
A 33-year-old man is facing the possibility of life in prison for an alleged violent rape attempt of a 63-year-old woman, attacking a toddler and residential burglary late last month, officials announced. The terrifying Feb. 27 incident unfolded just before 12:30 p.m. in the West Los Angeles neighborhood of Sawtelle....
Police find dying motorcyclist on street after crash in Long Beach
A motorcyclist who was found on the street after a crash died from his injuries at a hospital, police say. The Long Beach Police Department issued a statement Sunday morning stating that officers were in the area of Long Beach Boulevard and 51st Street around 5:10 p.m. Saturday when they observed a motorcycle rider...
Inmate walks away from reentry program facility in LA, prompting search
Authorities were searching for an incarcerated man who walked away from a Male Community Reentry Program facility Sunday. Just before 3 p.m. Sunday, officials were alerted that 45-year-old Herber Ramosrauda had walked away from the facility, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation stated....