Billion Dollar Addiction Pipeline: Fraudsters Traded Homeless Souls For Cash, Dumped Them in CA

I've always said that most of the California homeless are from out- of- state & this just further supports my contention. 

Federal prosecutors announced a massive 1.6 billion health care and patient-trafficking scheme in which operators lured thousands of homeless individuals struggling with addiction to California.

The Scheme and Defendants

Key Defendants: David Young, Nathan Young, Honey Phipps, and Cody Phipps.

Tactics: Recruiters, known as body brokers, used free plane tickets, groceries, cash, and drugs to entice at least 6,000 homeless addicts from out of state into California.

Operations: Victims were enrolled in fraudulent, lucrative private health insurance policies and cycled through rehab facilities such as Rodeo Recovery and Get Real Recovery.

Abuse: Patients experienced fake therapy, such as large, generic Zoom calls, forced drugging, confinement, and eventual abandonment on California streets after insurance payouts were wrung dry.

Financial Scale: The group billed private insurers over 1.6 billion and pocketed more than 210 million over six years.

Read more about the charges via the New York Post: https://nypost.com

https://www.google.com/search?q=Fraudsters+lured+homeless+addicts+to+California+with+free+flights%2C+groceries+and+more%3A+feds&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

" targeted shooting incident at a Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield, CA, left a pregnant woman dead 6 wounded.

A 31-year-old pregnant woman named Constance Hages was killed and six other people were wounded in a targeted shooting inside a Spirit Halloween store at the Solano Town Center mall in Fairfield, California.

Key Details of the Incident

Date and Time: Friday, October 31, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Location: Spirit Halloween store inside Solano Town Center (1350 Travis Blvd., Fairfield, CA)

Victims:

- Deceased: Constance Hages, 31 (reported pregnant by family members; confirmation pending coroner examination)

- Wounded / Hospitalized Conditions (Updated):

  - One 19-year-old man remains in critical condition.

  - A 16-year-old boy, a 23-year-old man, and a 32-year-old man remain hospitalized in stable condition.

  - Two men (ages 19 and 43) were treated for gunshot wounds and have been released from the hospital.

Investigation and Status:

- Police state the shooting stemmed from a targeted incident involving a single suspect inside the store.

- No arrests have been made, and an active manhunt/investigation is underway by the Fairfield Police Department with assistance from the FBI Sacramento Field Office and the California Highway Patrol.

- The Spirit Halloween store will remain closed for the rest of the season, and the mall cancelled its planned Mall-O-Ween trick-or-treating event.

Anyone with information can contact the Fairfield Police Department at 707-428-7600 or email 1030mall@fairfield.ca.gov.

Links:

- Solano Town Center Incident Overview: https://abc7news.com

- Law Enforcement Response Details: https://kcra.com

- Suspect Search and Investigation Updates: https://nbcnews.com

https://www.google.com/search?q=Friday%2C+a+targeted+shooting+incident+at+a+Spirit+Halloween+store+in+the+Solano+Town+Center+Mall+in+Fairfield%2C+CA%2C+left+a+pregnant+woman+dead+and+six+other+people+wounded.+Fairfield+is+located+in+the+Bay+Area+in+Northern+California.&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new#ebo=0 

Rams Shake Off Slow Start, Overcome Winless Chargers 24-9 in SoFi Battle

In the battle for bragging rights at SoFi Stadium, the Los Angeles Rams (4-4) erased an early drought to score 24 unanswered points, handing their stadium co-tenants, the winless Los Angeles Chargers (0-7), a 24-9 defeat on Sunday.

A Sputtering Start in Inglewood

Both offenses stumbled out of the gate in the third edition of the "Fight for LA":

• Early Interceptions: Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was intercepted on his opening drive by Quentin Lake, whose 45-yard return set up a Rams field goal. Herbert finished 257 yards passing with two interceptions, throwing a pick in his seventh straight contest.
  
  
• Rams Stalled Early: Sean McVay's squad went without a first down on their initial five possessions for the first time in his head coaching tenure, managing just 24 total yards on their first 15 plays.
  
  

The Chargers built a 9-3 lead behind a pair of field goals—highlighted by back-to-back successful flea-flickers—and seemed to control the early rhythm.

Turning the Tide Before the Break

The Rams' offense finally woke up in the final minute of the first half. A 40-yard deep shot from Matthew Stafford to Tutu Atwell provided the initial spark, paving the way for Kyren Williams to stroll into the end zone untouched from 1 yard out with just 19 seconds remaining. That drive gave the Rams a 10-9 lead heading into the locker room.

Second-Half Domination

The Rams took full control after halftime with two decisive touchdown drives:

1. Corum Breaks Free: Running back Blake Corum fueled a strong opening drive of the third quarter, compiling 55 rushing yards on the series before capping it off with a 23-yard touchdown run. Corum finished with 73 yards on the ground.
   
   
2. Stafford to Nacua: Two plays after Trent McDuffie secured the Rams' second interception of Herbert, Stafford found Puka Nacua on an 18-yard screen pass for a touchdown. Nacua finished with a game-high 11 receptions for 80 yards and the score.
   
   

Stafford ended the day 157 yards passing with a touchdown, directing three straight touchdown drives to put the game out of reach.

What’s Next

• Los Angeles Chargers: Return home to host the Houston Texans next Sunday.
  
  
• Los Angeles Rams: Head east to face the Washington Commanders next Sunday.
• 
  

Meanwhile, the rumblings surrounding the Chargers 

have turned quite loud.

Sitting at a shocking 0–7 following their 24–9 loss to the Rams, the Chargers are currently the NFL's only winless team. That complete drop-off has fueled intense media speculation and fan frustration, but the likelihood of a head coaching change mid-season or even this coming offseason remains complicated:

1. The Massive Contract Barrier

Jim Harbaugh signed a 5-year contract when he took the job in early 2024. Dean Spanos and the Chargers ownership group invested heavily to bring him back to the NFL. Because NFL head coaching contracts are fully guaranteed, firing Harbaugh early would mean paying out tens of millions of dollars while trying to hire a new staff—something the notoriously cost-conscious Spanos family is traditionally very reluctant to do.

2. Coordinator Scapegoats First

Instead of moving straight on from Harbaugh, hot-seat pressure usually falls first on coordinators:

• Offensive Coordinator: Mike McDaniel was brought in this past offseason to revamp the offense around Justin Herbert. Despite putting up yardage, the offense has struggled in the red zone, and Herbert has thrown an interception in all seven games.
  
  
• Defensive Coordinator: Chris O'Leary took over the defense after Jesse Minter left for Baltimore, and the unit has struggled to produce game-changing stops late in close contests.
  
  

If ownership demands major structural shifts before touching Harbaugh's job, changes to play-calling or staff are typically the first line of defense.

3. Media & Fan Speculation

While sports talk radio and national analysts are actively debating his hot seat given the 0–7 collapse, most beat writers agree that Harbaugh still holds significant leeway within the building due to his track record at both the college level and with the 49ers.

Unless the team completely quits on the field during the second half of the season, ownership is far more likely to force changes to his assistant coaching staff than to eat his massive contract and hunt for a new head coach.

USC Stuns No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 in a Halloween Thriller at the Coliseum

If you're looking for a college football statement game, look no further than Halloween night at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Following a tough loss at Wisconsin just a week prior, Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans (7-2, 4-2 Big Ten) bounced back in the most dramatic fashion possible, shocking the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (6-2, 4-1) with a stellar 30-18 victory.

Tone-Setting Fireworks Early

The magic started immediately. On just the second snap of the game, freshman sensation Trent Mosley took a screen pass straight through the heart of the Buckeye defense for an exhilarating 69-yard touchdown. It set the tone for a night where the Trojans played with absolute freedom and undeniable energy.Mosley finished the evening with 5 receptions for 101 yards, adding a 44-yard punt return that further paralyzed Ohio State's field position.

Defense and Big Plays Deliver

While USC's offense exploded—surging to a 20-9 halftime lead against a defense that hadn't allowed a play longer than 36 yards all season—the Trojan defense played the game of their lives. They completely stymied an Ohio State offense led by freshman quarterback Luke Fahey (making his first career start in place of the injured Julian Sayin), keeping the Buckeyes out of the end zone for the first 57 minutes of the game.

Highlights were everywhere, none more memorable than freshman tight end Mark Bowman's spectacular 70-yard catch-and-run in the third quarter. Bowman hurdled a defender and broke multiple tackles in a jaw-dropping sequence that set up a touchdown plunge by King Miller to push the lead to 27-9.

Closing It Out

Ohio State finally broke through late when freshman star Jeremiah Smith caught a 1-yard TD with 2:12 remaining—his 40th career touchdown, breaking Braylon Edwards' Big Ten record. But after a failed 2-point conversion, USC recovered the onside kick and iced the game with a late field goal, touching off a massive, rain-soaked field storming by thousands of students and fans.

Looking Ahead

• USC: The Trojans head into a well-timed bye week with their season firmly back on track and a return to the AP Top 25 all but guaranteed, before traveling to face Indiana on November 14.
• Ohio State: The Buckeyes will look to regroup quickly as they host Oregon next Saturday. 

Maddening 😡: The Department of Justice has estimated that 20,000 "likely aliens" are on California rolls, ..

"...but state officials are pushing back against efforts to remove any ballots they may submit. 

Yes, I can attest to this:

In California, for example, they have automatic voter registration. When you go in to get a driver’s license, they don’t ask you, ‘Would you also like to register to vote?’ The state of California just automatically registers you, and when you ask them, they say, ‘Well, it’s up to the individuals to tell us they’re not eligible to vote,” he said.

******

Summary of the 

Department of Justice Actions

The U.S. Department of Justice initiated a federal lawsuit against California based on data suggesting that over 20,000 potentially ineligible individuals were registered on the state voter rolls. The administration filed this lawsuit to safeguard election integrity and prevent the dilution of votes cast by legal citizens.

Arguments and Actions 

by the Administration

To ensure a fair election process, federal prosecutors requested that local election officials temporarily segregate the flagged ballots. This measure was intended to allow time for citizenship status verification before the ballots were mixed into the final count and became impossible to track. 

Federal officials criticized California election administrators for resisting oversight and failing to utilize available federal resources to verify the accuracy of their databases. The administration argued that the state's reliance on self-attestation for voter registration, combined with its refusal to cooperate with federal inquiries, left the system vulnerable to unauthorized voting. 

Following initial legal setbacks, the administration continued its enforcement efforts by issuing grand jury subpoenas to local election offices, reminding administrators of their responsibility to uphold federal election standards.

Official Links

Department of Justice Suing California: https://justice.gov

https://www.google.com/search?q=The+Department+of+Justice+has+estimated+that+20%2C000+%22likely+aliens%22+are+on+California+rolls%2C+but+state+officials+are+pushing+back+against+efforts+to+remove+any+ballots+they+may+submit.&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

"California's Wealth Tax Could Cost the State $39 Billion "

California's Wealth Tax Could Cost the State $39 Billion

A Stanford University study estimates that California's proposed Proposition 40 could result in a net loss of $39 billion for the state.

Key Details of Proposition 40

- The Proposal: A one-time 5% net worth tax on California resident billionaires as of January 1, 2026 (excluding real estate, pensions, and retirement accounts).

- Revenue Projections vs. Reality: While supporters project the tax will raise roughly $100 billion (primarily for healthcare), Stanford economists Benjamin Jaros and Joshua Rauh estimate it will collect only about $30 billion to $36 billion.

- The Cost of Out-Migration: The study warns that the tax will drive ultra-wealthy residents out of California, causing an ongoing annual loss of $1 billion to $3.5 billion+ in state income taxes, pushing the net present value of the measure to a negative $38.9 billion.

- Political Split: Governor Gavin Newsom and various business groups oppose the measure, while progressive advocates support it. Voters will decide on the ballot initiative on November 3, 2026.

Links:

California Secretary of State Voter Guide: https://ca.gov

https://www.google.com/search?q=California%27s+Wealth+Tax+Could+Cost+the+State+%2439+Billion&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

"DOJ Takes Emergency Action Against California in Fight to Stop State from Counting 20,000 Ballots Given to Non-Citizens -"

Once the ballots are commingled, 

 the damage is done. 

They must be prosecuted if they allow the ballots to be commingled !

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has escalated a legal battle against California election officials, filing an emergency request in federal court to stop the state from counting mail-in ballots from approximately 20,000 individuals the federal government alleges are "likely noncitizens". 

In tandem with the emergency court action, the DOJ announced criminal charges against 28 foreign nationals in California for alleged voting-related crimes.

The DOJ's Position and Actions

- Emergency Restraining Order: On October 19, 2026, the DOJ sought an immediate temporary restraining order to force California to segregate and set aside vote-by-mail ballots from the flagged individuals until their citizenship status can be verified.

- Operation Protect the Vote: Federal prosecutors charged 28 lawful permanent residents (green card holders) across California with election crimes, including submitting fraudulent voter registrations and making false statements. Officials stated these individuals were pulled directly from the 20,000-name list.

- Consult official court records or Department of Justice statements to verify the specific legal arguments and claims regarding voter urgency and potential harm in this filing.

California's Response and Counterarguments

- Consult official statements from California election leaders, the California Attorney General's Office, and state voter portals to verify the state's specific arguments, data safety protocols, statistical perspectives, and formal responses regarding these allegations and voter statistics.

References and Resources

- [U.S. Department of Justice Official Website](https://www.justice.gov)

- [California Secretary of State Official Website](https://www.sos.ca.gov)

- [NPR / KPBS Legal Analysis](https://www.kpbs.org/news/politics/2026/10/19/doj-charges-28-in-california-with-voting-crimes-as-election-tensions-escalate)

If

https://www.google.com/search?q=DOJ+Takes+Emergency+Action+Against+California+in+Fight+to+Stop+State+from+Counting+20%2C000+Ballots+Given+to+Non-Citizens&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

👍 Only 28 but good start "Inside the biggest voter fraud bust in CA history — as network of 28 fraudsters are snared -

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While headlines describe this as the largest voter fraud sweep in California's history, the total number of individuals explicitly charged by the U.S. Department of Justice is 28 people.

Media coverage and official announcements frequently name only a handful of individuals—such as Omar Alexander Muñoz (initially misidentified in some early local reports as Alexander Muñoz)—due to several specific factors regarding how federal law enforcement operations are unrolled and reported.

 * Phased Arrests and Custody Status

Though 28 individuals have been criminally charged across the state, federal authorities announced that only 11 were arrested and detained on the initial morning of the sweep. 

The remaining 17 defendants are scheduled to be taken into custody in the near future. Outlets typically focus their immediate coverage on the individuals who have already been processed through a federal courthouse or whose arrests were witnessed firsthand.

 * High-Profile Lead Defendants

In large-scale federal sweeps, prosecutors and journalists often highlight specific "lead defendants" whose alleged activities are the most extensive. 

For example, Omar Muñoz of Commerce was heavily featured by outlets like The Los Angeles Times and ABC7 because federal agents swarmed his residence in a visible predawn raid, and he is accused of casting ballots in multiple major elections (2020, 2022, and 2024). 

Many of the other 27 defendants face narrower charges, such as making false statements on historical paperwork.

 * Contextual Scale of the Operation

The investigation, dubbed Operation Protect the Vote, is part of a broader political and legal clash between the federal government and California state officials. The federal government has asserted that these 28 individuals are part of a larger list of 20,000 "likely noncitizens" currently on California's voter rolls.

Conversely, state officials like California Attorney General Rob Bonta have emphasized that 28 people out of 23 million registered voters represents just 0.0001% of the electorate. Because the legal debate centers on the validity of the larger 20,000-person database, individual names of the 28 defendants are often secondary in reporting to the massive numerical figures being debated by both sides.

Operation Metrics & Context

 * Total Charged: 28 individuals (all lawful permanent residents/green card holders)

 * Initial Arrests: 11 individuals detained on day one

 * Primary Charges: False statements on naturalization paperwork, fraudulent voter registration, and unlawful voting

 * Federal Claim Scope: Part of a flagged list of 20,000 individuals the DOJ claims are likely noncitizens

 * State Response Scope: Represents 0.0001% of California’s 23 million registered voters

References & Links

 * Source 1

https://www.lawcommentary.com/articles/doj-charges-28-green-card-holders-california-voting-lawsuit

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/19/california-illegal-voting-charges-doj

https://www.capradio.org/articles/2026/10/19/justice-department-charges-more-than-2-dozen-in-california-sweep-targeting-alleged-noncitizen-voters/

https://www.courthousenews.com/doj-charges-28-in-california-voter-fraud-sweep-amid-escalating-battle-over-voter-rolls/

https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/10/california-federal-arrests-voter-fraud/

https://apnews.com/article/california-election-justice-department-60e3dd468f43e0e8a32e6bf69341f189

https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/trump-dojs-california-crackdown-rests-on-25-potentially-illegal-votes-out-of-45-million-ballots-cast/

"Noisy 'Fast & Furious' ride has nearby Toluca Lake residents hallucinating screams while Universal execs tell them to wear headphones"

😃😄😁"What enraged residents the most, however, were alleged comments from one Universal engineering exec who told residents that the whole issue could be quickly resolved if everyone would just wear noise-canceling headphones. .."

https://pagesix.com/2026/10/19/hollywood/noisy-fast-furious-ride-has-nearby-toluca-lake-residents-hallucinating-screams-while-universal-execs-tell-them-to-wear-headphones/ 

"Wildfire Erupts in Malibu Amid Gusty Santa Ana Winds – Fire Rapidly Explodes to 100+ Acres -

A fast-moving brush fire called the Bryson Fire has exploded to 200 acres in the hills of Malibu. Driven by aggressive Santa Ana winds, the blaze has knocked out power, disrupted cell service, and forced mandatory evacuations across the area. 

Fire Behavior and Weather Conditions

The fire initially sparked on Thursday afternoon near Mulholland Highway and was reported at just 2 acres. It quickly underwent a rapid rate of spread, active spotting, and jumped past 45 acres before swelling to its current size. 

The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning through Friday evening for Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains. The region is enduring exceptionally dangerous fire conditions, including:

- High winds: Strong Santa Ana wind gusts.

- Extreme heat: Triple-digit and high-90s temperatures.

- Bone-dry air: Critically low humidity levels.

Evacuations and Infrastructure Impact

- Evacuations: Mandatory evacuation orders and voluntary warnings are active for multiple neighborhoods in Malibu. 

- Power and Communications: Southern California Edison initiated Public Safety Power Shutoffs to minimize additional fire risks, which combined with fire damage has knocked out electricity and cell phone reception for numerous residents.

Firefighting Efforts

Los Angeles County Fire Department crews worked tirelessly through the night to halt the fire's progression. Before nightfall on Thursday, fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters executed aggressive water drops by scooping water directly from the nearby Pacific Ocean. Ground crews continue to battle severe terrain and unpredictable winds to build containment lines.

Residents in surrounding areas are heavily urged by city officials to keep emergency supplies ready, vehicles fully fueled, and phones charged. The cause of the Bryson Fire remains under official investigation.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Wildfire+Erupts+in+Malibu+Amid+Gusty+Santa+Ana+Winds+%E2%80%93+Fire+Rapidly+Explodes+to+100%2B+Acres&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

Condolences ✝️🙏"Retired police sergeant kills officer wife &daughter: then turns gun on self at Bay Area home'

"Three people found dead in a Bay Area home after what investigators believed to be a murder-suicide involving a retired police officer and his wife and adult daughter.

Kevin Mannix, 68, was found dead on Sunday evening in his family's $2 million home in the Strawberry neighborhood of Mill Valley, California..."

https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16202397/mannix-family-bay-area-california-murder-suicide.html 

"Solvang city workers go on strike, repeatedly clash with officials over wages

Unionized municipal workers in Solvang, California—represented by Teamsters Local 986—have been on an indefinite strike since September 15, 2026, following a breakdown in wage negotiations with city officials.

Key Details of the Dispute

• The Workers: Roughly 30 unionized city employees (including engineering technicians and maintenance staff) walked off the job for the first strike in Solvang's history.

• The Spark: The strike began after the Solvang City Council unanimously voted to impose a final contract offer featuring a 4% first-year cost-of-living increase following five months of stalled talks.

• Wage Proposals:

 • Union Demand: Initially requested a 52% raise over three years, later scaling back to a 28% demand (and a proposed 6-6-6 structure).

 • City Counter-Offer: Offered a 6% increase in year one, 5% in year two, and 4% in year three (6-5-4), which the union subsequently rejected.

• Current Status: The city maintains that its imposed 4% increase remains active and available for workers returning to their jobs, while the picket lines continue as both sides remain at an impasse

https://www.google.com/search?q=Solvang+city+workers+go+on+strike%2C+repeatedly+clash+with+officials+over+wages&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

🔥🚒🧑‍🚒Evacuations Underway After Massive Wildfire Breaks Out in Los Angeles County (near Santa Clarita)

Evacuations are underway after a massive wildfire, known as the Bouquet Fire, broke out in Los Angeles County amid a blistering October heat wave. The blaze erupted on Saturday afternoon, October 3, 2026, in the Angeles National Forest northeast of Santa Clarita. Driven by triple-digit temperatures, thick brush, and gusty northeast winds, the fire exploded overnight to cover over 1,000 acres.

Current Status and Containment

* Acreage: The fire has scorched at least 1,040 acres.

* Containment: Fire containment estimates range between 0% and 40% as ground crews battle the fast-moving flames.

* Personnel: Nearly 300 emergency personnel are working on the lines, and no injuries have been reported.

* Air Support: Low visibility initially grounded fixed-wing air tankers overnight, but night-flying helicopters remained assigned, and heavy air operations are resuming.

Evacuation Orders and Warnings

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and fire officials have issued mandatory evacuation orders for residents near the canyon area.

* Mandatory Evacuation Zones (Leave Now): Zones LAC-E018, LAC-E030-B, and LAC-E031-A. This applies heavily to residents south of Green Valley and north of Los Cantas in the Bouquet Canyon area.

* Evacuation Warnings (Be Ready to Move): Zones LAC-E016, LAC-E017, LAC-E019, LAC-E020, LAC-E021, LAC-E029, LAC-E030-A, LAC-E031-B, and LAC-E030-C.

* Evacuation Shelter: A public evacuation shelter has been established at the Castaic Sports Complex located on Castaic Road.

Weather Outlook

The rapid spread is heavily fueled by an extreme, unseasonable Southern California heat wave. Forecasters warn that temperatures will remain in the triple digits with minimal overnight relief, creating highly hazardous conditions for firefighting efforts.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Evacuations+Underway+After+Massive+Wildfire+Breaks+Out+in+Los+Angeles+Amid&client=ms-opera-mini-android&hs=QDQB&sa=X&sca_esv=ec734b9ba2f66c6f&channel=new&sxsrf=APpeQntQbjrjNIO2fKPj0M1TOWViKn9vuw%3A1791161516082&fbs=ABfTbFVyMZGZf1hfvX9uKjN_-G8cY2oODYyTyZk24Xz37_7FQzcgMAXI6mDl4aLs1WJDXE_8mLKIIcJzdGGKDkv6evXgbTEw2aI3JXlxsIF8e4qUgjE6bXYNfdZPSmze8kVMus2tWUtb7zrA-PEWt5Tqm_Mw4l9SqsNZS1TmhAtgft5k_bgBrGHBzJQfVmKfjMDcK5ercxcfWWc3qhZqEYJlMRrQtmcJEduPOLXRFDBoOHLdFJr6-nA&vsint=&aep=1&ntc=1&cs=0&ved=2ahUKEwic0prP1KGXAxX19QIHHRupCQkQ2J8OegQICBAE&biw=360&bih=511&dpr=2&mstk=AUtExfBPeAzDDFO6TwTnMK4xh7SuH76pWzneRLIiUMlC_mp5KA9KCKT0eMmeyW7HTCYEEr5_3fhIRCJMLP0ngcokFL_w0a0VeGCepbsJTlAIElm-Ug1I0mRu-bBFGSjQ5fPEtYe5HKq9G2k3C9tZcIMA5Cw7dnomoxMXyxM&csuir=1&udm=50 

"Two dead in helicopter crash at the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park –" Wildfire Today

"Two flight crew members were killed on Sunday when their firefighting helicopter crashed at the Dome Fire burning in Yosemite National Park, according to the company that owned the helicopter..."

https://wildfiretoday.com/two-dead-in-helicopter-crash-at-the-dome-fire-in-yosemite-national-park/ 

"South OC Cars and Coffee founder killed in McLaren crash in Irvine"

https://nypost.com/2026/09/13/us-news/2-killed-in-california-crash-as-mclaren-smashes-into-tree-bursts-into-flames/ 

"

James Wehr, 27, the owner of South OC Cars and Coffee, died in the wreck along with another driver, whose identity had not been released.

The deadly crash happened around 12:20 a.m. at the intersection of Culver Drive and Deerfield Avenue in Irvine, police said.."

Why do Californians have to pay for illegal aliens college tuition ?! 👎

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https://retirement.media/california-hands-college-money-to-illegal-aliens-while-citizens-drain-retirement-accounts/ 

"

California Hands College Money to Illegal Aliens While Citizens Drain Retirement Accounts – Retirement Media –

The question is why a person with no legal right to remain in the United States has any claim on California taxpayers for a bachelor’s degree. 

At the University of California alone, undocumented AB 540 students received $30 million in Cal Grants and another $49 million in UC-funded need-based aid in 2022-23. That is $79 million in two categories at one system, as Jon Fleischman laid out. 

Some of that aid covers tuition. Some of it can cover rent, food, transportation, and books. Meanwhile middle-class California families stare at bills north of $45,000 a year and get told they make too much to matter..."

Victorville resident James Brass, 47, -charged with conspiracy to commit identity fraud (election)

https://www.google.com/search?q=James+Brass%2C+47%2C+&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

Victorville resident James Brass, 47, who also goes by "lord," was charged with conspiracy to commit identity fraud...

According to prosecutors, James Brass had people use names of real registered voters to sign petitions.

In-&-Out 🍔"20-yo hero leaps feet-first through drive-thru window, takes down stick-wielding woman "

https://www.wnd.com/2026/09/20-year-old-hero-leaps-feet-first-through/ 

Trump: invite this young man to the White House ! 👍🇺🇸

"Luca Opperman confronts a stick-wielding woman with a metal spatula after leaping through the drive-thru window to protect employees at an In-N-Out Burger in Lake Elsinore, California. "

https://www.wnd.com/2026/09/20-year-old-hero-leaps-feet-first-through/

Encourage California to start allowing E15 gas ⛽

Accelerating the widespread adoption of Unleaded 88 (E15) in California requires tackling two main barriers: retail infrastructure bottlenecks and regulatory implementation delays.

While state lawmakers passed AB 30 (legalizing E15 sales) and follow-up legislation (SB 795) to streamline State Fire Marshal equipment approvals, physical availability at pumps remains limited while refiners and retailers adapt.

Key Strategies to Drive E15 Availability in California

 * State Infrastructure Grants for Independent Retailers

   * The Issue: Upgrading pumps, dispensers, and underground piping to handle 15% ethanol blends can cost small station owners tens of thousands of dollars per location.

   * The Solution: The state can offer targeted co-funding grants (similar to USDA Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program grants) through the California Energy Commission to offset retrofitting costs for independent gas station owners.

 * Streamlining State Fire Marshal & Vapor Recovery Certifications

   * The Issue: Even with legislation passed, retailers must wait for the California State Fire Marshal and California Air Resources Board (CARB) to approve Stage II vapor recovery equipment and compatibility standards for E15 dispensers.

   * The Solution: Fast-tracking compatibility certifications allows station operators who already have compatible E10 hardware to start dispensing Unleaded 88 without waiting months for individual inspections.

 * Encouraging High-Volume Regional Chains to Lead Rollouts

   * The Issue: Major franchised stations (like Shell or Chevron) face restrictive corporate supply contracts.

   * The Solution: Partnering with hyper-market grocery and unbranded retail chains (e.g., Safeway/Vons, Arco, United Oil, or regional truck stops) to introduce E15 first creates local competitive pressure, forcing traditional stations to adopt the cheaper blend to avoid losing foot traffic.

 * Consumer Education & Clear Pump Marketing

   * The Issue: Drivers often confuse E15 with E85 flex-fuel, assuming high-ethanol blends are exclusively for specialized Flex-Fuel vehicles.

   * The Solution: Clear station signage highlighting that Unleaded 88 is approved for all 2001 and newer cars and provides an immediate 88-octane upgrade at a lower price builds consumer trust and drives volume demand.

Los Angeles Typhus Surge: Could the Plague Return? LA county 9 cases of typhus in 2009 but in 2025: 220.

https://intelligentfly.news/los-angeles-typhus-rats-fleas-plague/ 

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And according to the records his team obtained, the numbers behind at least one part of that claim are difficult to shrug off. Rufo says Los Angeles County recorded just nine cases of flea-borne typhus in 2009. But then, in 2025, that number has shot up to 220..."

Nothing would surprise 

me in Los Angeles 

Per usual, Big Sur closed again: "Plaskett Fire near Big Sur threatens homes in Monterey County"

https://nypost.com/2026/08/29/us-news/plaskett-fire-near-big-sur-threatens-homes-in-monterey-county/ 

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CAL FIRE

Highway 1 has also been shut down for nearly 54 miles, from south of the Little Sur River at Mile Marker 56 to south of Salmon Creek at Mile Marker 2.1..."

Tragic ✝️🙏 "San Clemente dad paralyzed after diving into ocean to save child - "

Prayers  🙏🙏🙏🙏

I did that once but didn't hit my head that hard- I just skinned my forehead- so I know how easy it can happen when you misjudge the depth of the water you're diving into. I learned my lesson from that and  basically don't ever dive in anymore 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W3ClBDxtpEQ&t=45s&pp=2AEtkAIB0gcJCXACo7VqN5tD 

Shame on Terry Schanz 👎😡 & gruesome "Gavin Newsom signs controversial ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ into law

https://nypost.com/2026/08/22/us-news/gavin-newsom-signs-controversial-stop-nick-shirley-act-into-law/ 

Gruesome newsome is signing into law this so called Stop Nick Shirley act to prevent people from allegedly harassing people even though they're just asking questions usually rightly so about something fraudulent happening and then this happens: this guy named Terry Major League harasses Nick Shirley with some lewd behavior as Nick is just trying to do his job 

Shame on Terry Schanz 👎😡

"On Wednesday, Shirley was conducting a sidewalk interview outside the California State Capitol in Sacramento when Terry Schanz, chief of staff to Democratic Assemblywoman Tina McKinnor, allegedly barged into the encounter.

Schanz earns $17,319 a month, or $207,828 a year, in taxpayer-funded compensation.

He held up a printed flyer and asked: “Did you guys hear that Nick Shirley has a small penis allegedly?"

"Tourist dies in Death Valley National Park after becoming stranded in triple-digit heat " condolences 🙏

"After Pierre Michel Formosa, 68, and his travel companion, both from France, became stranded in the remote California desert, the pair began walking across the salt flats to seek help because there were no other vehicles in the area, the National Park Service said in a news release.."

https://share.newsbreak.com/jdpf1l0i 

Gruesome Newsom continues to make things worse 😡👎"California business owners, drivers fume at new tire rules"

https://nypost.com/2026/08/18/us-news/california-business-owners-drivers-fume-at-new-tire-rules/ 

Gruesome newsome's California bureaucracy new tire laws guaranteed to make life more difficult for average citizens , higher costs 👎😡

Just keep piling on new burdens gruesome 👎👎👎😡

https://nypost.com/2026/08/18/us-news/california-business-owners-drivers-fume-at-new-tire-rules/

Hollywood is no longer a place. it's a concept "The Massive Moviemaking Exodus from Hollywood "- POLITICO

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/08/16/hollywood-film-production-illinois-tax-credits-01037735 

"Hollywood" is wherever 

 you make a movie now. 

"

California has responded to the threat — which contributed to a loss of more than 42,000 film and television jobs in Los Angeles County between 2022 and 2024 — with an increased sense of urgency. Last year, lawmakers more than doubled the state’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program to $750 million, which is awarded annually to qualifying productions. This summer, however, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a new limitation on the state’s corporate tax credits that would undercut the production incentive..."

Nice gesture by Trump 🇺🇸👍"President Welcomes Hero Teen Lifeguard Ryder Williams"

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https://www.google.com/search?q=President+Trump+Welcomes+Hero+Teen+Lifeguard+Ryder+Williams+t&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

Stingray lashings up in Southern California : I've been stung more times than I can count at sunset Beach

https://www.google.com/search?q=Stingray+lashings+up+in+Southern+California&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

Getting stung by a stingray is not a fun thing that's for sure and  it's not like a bee sting that lasts for a few seconds -it lasts for several hours- and can be very very painful. Fortunately for me I have a way to boil water in my vehicle so I can soak my foot right away and I have done so,  but a lot of people who come to the beach don't have that, although the lifeguards at sunset do have some things they do provide for those who have been stung which is better than nothing  I suppose.  

I've learned from these experiences and done some research so I know a little bit more about how to avoid getting stung but it's not always possible to avoid. There's a thing they call the "stingray shuffle" in which you keep your feet on the sand and so that  stingray  hears you coming & moves away usually. What usually causes them to lash out is if you surprise them like if you  jump up in the water for a wave 🌊 and then you come down on top of them. 

Further problem is that Huntington Beach sunset beach etc  don't like to put up signs warning people about the stingrays because they know it will freak people out and the beach tourism is a big part of their economy. So people have to learn the hard way .

I went saw a young girl get stung by a stingray and then she came out and she was on the beach town and crying and complaining and the mother said " oh don't be a baby ". oh well the mother didn't know how bad it hurts. It can feel like you'd rather die it hurts so bad. The good thing is you can be sure that it will subside over time but it definitely helps to have some hot water to keep your foot in for a while. 

There are times by the way that a stingray could be fatal if they hit you in the chest and if it's a big one such as that one that happened to that famous nature guy I  forget his name- I think it was in Australia or he was Australian anyways- but usually the stingrays by the shore are small and they only sting near  the foot.