Homeownership is one of the many ways that California’s social classes are split up. California has the second-lowest number of people living in homes that they or their families own, at 55.5%. New York has the lowest percentage, by one percentage point. But those owners have a huge amount of equity—about $2 trillion—because home prices … Read more
FRESNO, Calif. – A man found dead in Fresno’s Roeding Park has been identified as 44-year-old Solomone Toki from the Bay Area, according to the Fresno Police Department. Workers discovered Toki unconscious inside the park around 1 p.m. on Thursday and called for emergency help. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived first and then notified the … Read more
San francisco – Nearly 10 years after a shocking drive-by shooting in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley neighborhood, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced the conviction of the man responsible. Lee Farley, 36, was found guilty by a jury on four counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances for a shooting that occurred on January 9, 2015. … Read more
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is looking for a driver accused of killing a 16-year-old bicyclist during a road rage incident near Exposition Park on Friday. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. as a group of about 40 bicyclists rode south on Figueroa Street, just north of Martin Luther King Boulevard. According to investigators, an … Read more
A tragic incident occurred Friday evening in Sylmar when the driver of a disabled vehicle fell to his death. The accident happened on the connector from the southbound Golden State (5) Freeway to the northbound Antelope Valley (14) Freeway, with the man falling over 100 feet onto The Old Road below. California Highway Patrol officers … Read more
California’s death penalty remains a contentious issue, with significant legal and political developments shaping its current status. While capital punishment is still legally recognized in the state, its implementation has been effectively halted. Legal Status of the Death Penalty in California As of now, capital punishment is still on the books in California, but it … Read more
California leaders recently shared their plan to implement a new financial literacy graduation requirement for high school students. The goal is for all public high school students to take a stand-alone personal finance course by 2027. During a virtual meeting, officials discussed how to make this happen. State Superintendent Tony Thurmond mentioned that Next Gen … Read more
A number of new laws are set to take effect in California starting January 1, 2025. These laws will bring significant changes to workplaces, particularly regarding family leave, sick leave, and the minimum wage. Minimum Wage Increase Although voters recently rejected a proposal to raise California’s minimum wage further, a 2016 law ensures that the … Read more
As winter approaches, the Southwest is seeing a surge in Valley fever cases, with infections spiking significantly in Arizona and California. Here’s a closer look at what Valley fever is, why cases are rising, and what efforts are underway to combat this fungal infection. What is Valley Fever? Valley fever, or coccidioidomycosis, is a lung … Read more
Allison Huynh, a former Silicon Valley Democratic donor, has publicly criticized the Democratic Party, citing what she describes as a disconnect between progressive politics and the realities facing Californians. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Huynh explained her decision to distance herself from her former party, emphasizing issues like crime, homelessness, and the cost … Read more