Immigration
Homeland Security Department issues waiver to accelerate border wall construction in California
The waiver issued Tuesday will enable construction of about 2.5 miles of new wall in California.
California
The Latest
Crime
Oakland mayor to reverse police budget cuts as violent crime surges
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is expected to present a proposal to the City Council asking them to reverse police budget cuts and increase the number of active duty police officers
Coronavirus
Court blocks COVID-19 vaccination mandate for California prison workers
The Friday decision will block enforcement of the mandate until at least March 2022
Business
Report: California recovery lags, labor force participation stagnant
While last week’s analysis indicates that California remains on a long road to recovery, Gov. Gavin Newsom has touted confidence in California’s economy in recent weeks.
Crime
Retired police officer shot dead as crime rises in California
Kevin Nishita was working as an armed guard when he was shot while attempting to protect a KRON-TV news crew.
Coronavirus
LA enforces vaccine mandate for indoor businesses
The mandate affects everyone over the age of 18.
Business
Conservative think tank sues California over forced diversity quotas on corporate boards
The National Center for Public Policy Research argues that government does not have the right to coerce diversity appointments.
Lifestyle
Famed grey wolf who brought hope to wildlife advocates found dead, hit by car
Looking for love: The lone wolf, the first seen in Southern California in over 200 years was believed to be searching for territory and a female companion but was killed only a few feet away from a conservatory
Crime
80 robbers storm Bay Area Nordstrom, fill 25 cars with looted goods and flee in flashmob-style raid
Police managed to arrest three of the thieves
Crime
Former professor charged with four arson charges during catastrophic Dixie Fire
Initially blamed on climate change, the fires turned out to have been allegedly set by a disturbed activist.
