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“This criminal organization has put a tremendous amount of equity into these homes through these wire transfers coming in from China and elsewhere,” Scott said in an interview with The Associated Press. “We’re going to take it. We’re going to take the house. We’re going to take the equity.” … [Read more...] about US seizes marijuana-growing Northern California houses tied to China-based criminals

Newsom was an enthusiastic supporter of a bill sponsored by the California Nurses Association that would implement a “single-payer” health care system. But it lacked key details, most notably a plan to cover the $400 billion cost. Chiang and Villaraigosa accuse Newsom of misleading voters with unattainable promises. Villaraigosa called it “snake oil.” … [Read more...] about Health care, immigration dominate California governor race

Phillips, who has served in the DA’s office for more than two decades, supports reforming cash bail practices, reforming police practices, protecting undocumented immigrants and expanding resources to inmates reentering society after their release. Following the Clark killing, Phillips announced he’d address racial disparities in the criminal justice system. He’s won the endorsement of the Real Justice political action committee, a group focused on electing reform-minded district attorneys around the nation, and Color of Change political action committee, a progressive group helping to mobilize black voters to elect reform-minded candidates around the nation. … [Read more...] about These 7 California Races Will Affect How The Law Is Enforced For 12 Million Americans

Others are concerned that most of the assistance funding will ultimately be directed to soybean, sorghum and pork farmers in the Midwest, home to many of President Trump’s political supporters, leaving just a small slice for California’s agriculture products. … [Read more...] about California farmers skeptical about Trump farm aid

Top 10 fires in California history Mendocino Complex - July 2018, Mendocino, Lake and Colusa counties; 283,800 acres, 143 structures, seven deaths. Thomas - Dec 2017, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties; 281,893 acres (440 square miles), 1,063 structures, one death. Cause is under investigation. Cedar -October 2003, San Diego County; 273,246 acres (427 square miles), 2,820 structures, 15 deaths. Started by a signal fire set by a lost hunter. Rush - August 2012, Lassen County; 271,911 acres in California (425 square miles), 43,666 acres in Nevada, five deaths. Cause: lightning. Rim - August 2013, Tuolumne County; 257,314 acres (402 square miles), 112 structures. Started by a camper’s fire. Zaca - July 2007, Santa Barbara County; 240,207 acres (375 square miles), 1 structure, seven deaths. Started by sparks from a grinding machine. Matilija - September 1932, Ventura County; 220,000 acres (343 square miles), eight deaths. Undetermined cause. Witch … [Read more...] about California wildfires so big they can be seen from SPACE as 14,000 firefighters and even prisoners battle killer inferno