Weekly News Roundup for Friday, November 4th, 2022
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week… California to Hold Public Hearing Over Oil Company Profits The California Energy Commission (CEC) announced today that it will hold a public hearing on November 29 with oil executives and experts to examine oil companies charging Californians record high prices for gasoline, even as […]
Here are the 11 New Inductees to the California Hall of Fame
Today, the governor and first partner announced the 15th class of Californians to be inducted to the California Hall of Fame. The 11 names represent “trailblazing Californians who embody the state’s spirit of innovation and have made history.” The inductees of the California Hall of Fame 15th Class are: • Actor and singer-songwriter Lynda Carter […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, October 28th, 2022
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week… Paul Pelosi Assaulted by Intruder in San Francisco Home Paul Pelosi, the husband of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was violently assaulted by an intruder at the couples’ San Francisco home this morning. Mr. Pelosi, 82, was admitted to a hospital and underwent surgery for a […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, October 21st, 2022
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week… Suspect Charged in Stockton Serial Killings Case Stockton police made an arrest last Saturday around 2 a.m. in the murders of six men and assault on one woman in a series of shootings this year. The suspect is Wesley Brownlee, 43, of Stockton. At […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, October 14th, 2022
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week… Chaos on the Los Angeles City Council Acting Los Angeles City Council President Mitch O’Farrell cancelled today’s scheduled council meeting. This is the latest event in a week of scandals surrounding the release of audio recordings of a conversation between former council president Nury […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, October 7th, 2022
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week… Middle Class Tax Refund Payments Start Going Out Today Today, $9.5 billion in Middle Class Tax Refund payments of up to $1,050 per taxpayer started going out to Californians. This is the largest such program in state history. A total of 18 million payments […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, September 30th, 2022
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week… California to Speed Graduation, Offer Debt Cancellation at Community Colleges Governor Gavin Newsom today announced he signed legislation to boost graduation and transfer rates and offer debt cancellation at community colleges. “California is increasing resources, adding services, and advancing equity to boost graduation and […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, September, 23rd, 2022
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week… Inflation Relief Checks are Coming Soon California will begin issuing “Middle Class Tax Refund” payments to California taxpayers starting in October, 2022. Some Californians will see payments of up to $1,050 hit their accounts within the next two weeks. To receive a payment, you […]
This Mother’s Day, Run for a Cause!
There’s still time to sign up for a fun 5K – 10K run/walk at Woodley Park in Van Nuys, California this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 7th, 2022. The Pace Run for a Cause event is a fundraiser to empower the work of Pace, which promotes a more inclusive world for individuals with autism. Pace also […]
OPINION: An Enigma of Gold, Water, Oil, and the Armenian Genocide, plus the 2020 Artsakh War
By Rachel Melikian We would like to know what the reason for committing genocide is, whether it’s about the oil or the gold, or it’s about Noah’s Ark that landed on Mount Ararat after the Great Flood in the Armenian Highland, or perhaps it’s about Jesus Christ and the first Christian nation. World, we need […]
Copernicus Satellites vs. Grandma’s Prayers: Atonement before Peace
By Rachel Melikian Science cannot stop wars to bring peace. It cannot extinguish a deadly wildfire when it’s out of control. Moreover, it cannot stop famine or drought from gaining abundance, nor can it fight against tsunamis and earthquakes to prevent disasters. Science can neither bring justice nor wipe out people’s sins nor buy health […]
The Story of the Armenian Van Cat
By Rachel Melikian Cats are one of mankind’s best friends, and many cultures have stories about how cats came to be so revered. Armenian lore says that the Van cat came down to the Armenian Highland on Noah’s Ark. Grandma Armenia’s cat is beautiful. They are one of the most unique cats, with white fur, […]