The Scripps Research Institute has agreed to pay the U.S. $10 million to settle claims that it improperly charged NIH-funded research grants for time spent by researchers on non-grant related activities such as developing, preparing, and writing new grant applications, teaching, and engaging in other administrative activities, the Department of Justice reports. The settlement resolves […]

Portland, OR–A Colorado man has been charged with a hate crime after stabbing a Black man from Ontario, Oregon while the man was sitting in a fast-food restaurant, according to federal prosecutors. A federal grand jury in Portland has returned a one-count indictment charging Nolan Levi Strauss, 26, a Colorado resident, with a hate crime […]

SACRAMENTO–Governor Gavin Newsom Thursday signed legislation ensuring millions more Californians can utilize Paid Family Leave benefits they pay for without the fear of job loss. SB 1383 was developed through the Paid Family Leave Task Force convened by the Administration last year and builds on previous work to extend Paid Family Leave benefits from six […]

SACRAMENTO–Governor Gavin Newsom Wednesday announced that Washington and Oregon, members of the Western States Pact, will participate with California in piloting a project to test promising exposure notification technology. These states join other members of the Western States Pact, Colorado, and Nevada, along with states and universities across the country, in piloting this technology.   Announced Friday by the […]

Tecate, CA–U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Tecate cargo crossing had to break open boulders on Monday to find 229 packages of methamphetamine and cocaine hidden inside. “Hard to believe, but this isn’t the first time Customs and Border Protection officers in California have had to actually break open rocks or other items […]

A Texas woman has been taken into custody on allegations she fraudulently obtained more than $1.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, according to federal prosecutors. Lola Shalewa Barbara Kasali, 22, of Houston, is charged with making false statements to a financial institution, wire fraud, bank fraud and engaging in unlawful monetary transactions. She […]

Santa Ana, CA–Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Steve Hortz has been booked into jail on suspicion of burglary.  The deputy, a 12-year veteran of the Department, responded to a call for service on July 20 at a Yorba Linda residence regarding a man in his 70s who died from apparent natural causes. On September 9, the […]

Oroville, CA–At the site of the North Complex Fire Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2147, a bill that eliminates barriers that prevent former inmate fire crews from pursuing a career as a firefighter once they served their time. Authored by Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes, the bill allows nonviolent offenders who have fought fires as […]

Andrade, CA–U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Andrade port of entry seized 87 packages of methamphetamine and fentanyl from a woman Tuesday. At about noon on Sept. 8, a Customs and Border Protection officer with a canine was screening vehicles waiting for their inspection to enter the U.S., when the dog alerted to […]