A month and a half after three crucial COVID-19 tracking metrics shattered previous records during the worst surge yet, Orange County’s situation has improved to a point where it may soon qualify for the less-restrictive red tier of pandemic rules. And because thousands are being vaccinated each day with more in store, growing immunity should…
Month: February 2021
What NY prosecutors can learn from Trump’s tax records
By Jim Mustain and David B. Caruso | Associated Press NEW YORK — Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. fought for a year and a half to get access to former President Donald Trump’s tax records. Now, thanks to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, he will soon have them. But what will that mean…
It’s time for DA associations to stop standing in the way of reform
Last week, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón — the head of the largest DA’s office in the nation — resigned from the California District Attorneys Association (CDDA), the association of prosecutors in the state, noting that the organization has “lost touch with the public its members are elected to represent and serve.” His resignation…
Father and son from Southern California must pay millions for national drug rehab fraud, judge says
A father-son team must pay $26.7 million in restitution, and do time in federal prison, for fraudulently signing up addicts for health insurance and getting kickbacks from treatment centers in California. Jeffrey White played the dominant role creating the scam, leading his son Nicholas White into a scheme that used fake addresses to buy policies…
Clippers’ Paul George an All-Star for seventh time
LOS ANGELES — Paul George’s All-Star sheen gets a seventh coat this season. The NBA announced Tuesday that the Palmdale native was among the Western Conference players selected as a reserve for the NBA All-Star Game on March 7 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. It’s a much-deserved honor, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said before…
Former Fullerton sergeant charged with filing false police report gets pretrial diversion, avoids jail time
A former police sergeant has agreed to a court offer that allows him to avoid time behind bars for allegedly lying in a police report related to a 2016 crash involving Fullerton’s then-city manager. Over the objection of prosecutors, an Orange County Superior Court judge on Monday sentenced Rodger Jeffrey Corbett to a pretrial diversion…
It’s time for DA associations to stop standing in the way of reform
Last week, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón — the head of the largest DA’s office in the nation — resigned from the California District Attorneys Association (CDDA), the association of prosecutors in the state, noting that the organization has “lost touch with the public its members are elected to represent and serve.” His resignation…
Here are the bestsellers at Southern California’s independent bookstores
The SoCal Indie Bestseller List for the sales week ended Feb. 21 is based on reporting from the independent booksellers of Southern California, the California Independent Booksellers Alliance and IndieBound. For an independent bookstore near you, visit IndieBound.org. HARDCOVER FICTION 1. The Four Winds: Kristin Hannah 2. The Vanishing Half: Brit Bennett 3. The Midnight Library: Matt Haig…
Orange County’s coronavirus metrics gain ground; late vaccines arrive
A month and a half after three crucial COVID-19 tracking metrics shattered previous records during the worst surge yet, Orange County’s situation has improved to a point where it may soon qualify for the less-restrictive red tier of pandemic rules. And because thousands are being vaccinated each day with more in store, growing immunity should…
What NY prosecutors can learn from Trump’s tax records
By Jim Mustain and David B. Caruso | Associated Press NEW YORK — Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. fought for a year and a half to get access to former President Donald Trump’s tax records. Now, thanks to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, he will soon have them. But what will that mean…
Father and son from Southern California must pay millions for national drug rehab fraud, judge says
A father-son team must pay $26.7 million in restitution, and do time in federal prison, for fraudulently signing up addicts for health insurance and getting kickbacks from treatment centers in California. Jeffrey White played the dominant role creating the scam, leading his son Nicholas White into a scheme that used fake addresses to buy policies…
Orange County plans to open multiple vaccination sites for school employees
School employees could soon have access to multiple locations for receiving a COVID-19 vaccine shot as Orange County begins to inoculate its education sector. A vaccination site that, for now, is serving educators 65 years or older is expected to reopen for appointments in the Garden Grove Unified district on Wednesday, Feb. 24, as shipments…
Disneyland once again sets a reopening date for Disney Vacation Club villas
Disneyland has once again set a reopening date for the Disney Vacation Club villas after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order forced a delay of the gradual reopening of the timeshare units in December. The Disney Vacation Club villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will reopen on May 2, according to a letter sent…
Lakers fall to Wizards in OT for 3rd straight loss
The Lakers Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) shoots as Wizards’ Bradley Beal (3) and Russell Westbrook (4) defend during their NBA game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Monday, February 22, 2021. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) The Wizards’ Moe Wagner (21) gets a hand on the ball as the Lakers’ Alex Caruso…
Lakers fall to Wizards in OT for 3rd straight loss
The Lakers Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) shoots as Wizards’ Bradley Beal (3) and Russell Westbrook (4) defend during their NBA game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Monday, February 22, 2021. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) The Wizards’ Moe Wagner (21) gets a hand on the ball as the Lakers’ Alex Caruso…
Lakers fall to Wizards in OT for 3rd straight loss
The Lakers Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) shoots as Wizards’ Bradley Beal (3) and Russell Westbrook (4) defend during their NBA game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Monday, February 22, 2021. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) The Wizards’ Moe Wagner (21) gets a hand on the ball as the Lakers’ Alex Caruso…
Disneyland once again sets a reopening date for Disney Vacation Club villas
Disneyland has once again set a reopening date for the Disney Vacation Club villas after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order forced a delay of the gradual reopening of the timeshare units in December. The Disney Vacation Club villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will reopen on May 2, according to a letter sent…
It’s time for DA associations to stop standing in the way of reform
Last week, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón — the head of the largest DA’s office in the nation — resigned from the California District Attorneys Association (CDDA), the association of prosecutors in the state, noting that the organization has “lost touch with the public its members are elected to represent and serve.” His resignation…
Lakers fall to Wizards in OT for 3rd straight loss
The Lakers Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) shoots as Wizards’ Bradley Beal (3) and Russell Westbrook (4) defend during their NBA game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Monday, February 22, 2021. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) The Wizards’ Moe Wagner (21) gets a hand on the ball as the Lakers’ Alex Caruso…
Lakers fall to Wizards in OT for 3rd straight loss
The Lakers Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) shoots as Wizards’ Bradley Beal (3) and Russell Westbrook (4) defend during their NBA game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Monday, February 22, 2021. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) The Wizards’ Moe Wagner (21) gets a hand on the ball as the Lakers’ Alex Caruso…