Fit for aging:A new study now says brief daily social enrichment enhances a dog's cognitive wellness
A recent study by local Orange County students found that behavioral enrichment positively impacts middle-aged beagles. The study discovered that this type of enrichment can help prevent atrophy and increase the volume of the hippocampus, which is a crucial element for cognitive function in dogs.
Read full storyA new proposed bill:Says that one employee can now only monitor two self-service checkouts at a time
California legislators updated a bill that, if passed, would amend the Labor Code. Senate Bill 1446 (SB-1446) has sparked a heated debate because it now includes provisions about self-service checkout stations in grocery and retail drug stores. The new California bill states that these stores can only offer self-service checkout options to customers if they meet specific requirements.
Read full storyChurches now see the number of alarming acts of hostility go up-A new study says CA faces most cases
A recent study conducted by the Family Research Council (FRC) has shown an alarming rise in acts of hostility against churches in California. The study, Hostility Against Churches Is on the Rise in the United States, analyzed incidents from January to November 2023 and identified 436 incidents of hostility against churches, with California recording the highest number of incidents, at 33.
Read full story"We got a bullet and a rope," says a CA man's past short message-Now faces 11-month prison sentence
David Allen Carrier, a California resident, has recently been indicted on charges of leaving threatening voicemails for two public officials. In one of the recorded messages, Carrier addresses Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, stating,
Read full storyA man's new small-scale phone trade-in plot now ends abruptly-He saw overpayments of more than $450k
In a recent legal development, a 31-year-old Los Angeles County man has been sentenced to three years, one month of custody, and $532,542 in restitution for devising a scheme to obtain more money than the actual value of cellular phones. Court documents obtained by SDOC News reveal the intricate details of his plot.
Read full storyKardashians speak to youth at Madera County prison:Newly film the incarcerated for a new Hulu series
On February 9, 2024, the Kardashian sisters, Kim and Khloé, made a surprising visit to Madera County's Valley State Prison and Central California Women's Facility. They wanted to interact with the inmates and capture exclusive footage for their upcoming Hulu series. The Kardashians met with participants of the Youth Offender Program and with trainers from the Veterans Service Dogs program.
Read full storyAn astute operation: One Ventura County delivery driver recently cited in a new minor decoy sting
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office reported that a DoorDash delivery driver, who was an Inglewood resident, was recently cited for selling alcohol to a minor decoy. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and the Camarillo Police Department Community Resources Unit (CRU), conducted a "Minor Decoy Delivery Operation."
Read full storyEthnic hair care needs of the imprisoned: A new CA bill requires the CDCR to offer special shampoo
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor from LA County's District 61 has introduced a new bill known as the Culturally Competent Hair Care Act or Assembly Bill 1875 (AB 1875). This bill aims to provide better hair care services to incarcerated individuals, particularly those with afro-textured hair, to meet their ethnic hair care needs.
Read full storyAfter the first suit with Sephora, CA newly settles a DoorDash suit too-Says they sold personal info
DoorDash, a popular food delivery service, has reached a $375,000 settlement for allegedly violating California's Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA). The state of California made headlines for this recent development.
Read full storyA woman's past $550k unemployment fraud reached all the way to CA-She now faces only 14 short months
Randa Allison, a 29-year-old woman, has been sentenced to just 14 months in prison for her involvement in a mail fraud scheme. Allison was found guilty of defrauding COVID-19 unemployment programs in multiple states, including California.
Read full storyPeople see those who have high self-control as much more powerful, says a new UC San Diego study
A recent study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and conducted by researchers at UC San Diego has found that individuals with higher levels of self-control are perceived as more powerful than those with lower self-control levels.
Read full storyAfter the first BLM collab with a county jail, see new inmate-trained horses that can now be adopted
Inmate-Trained Horses Available for Adoption in California. The California Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has exciting news for Sacramento County horse lovers. They have teamed up with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office to offer five wild horses for adoption. These horses have been trained by Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (R3C) inmates. This partnership is a significant step in the BLM's mission to help wild mustangs find loving homes.
Read full storyA new CA order says clients offered high returns via AI-powered e-stores lost large amounts of money
An order filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California recently contained a "total monetary judgment of $21,765,902.65," which is now partially suspended. A lawsuit was filed against John Cresto, Roman Cresto, Andrew Chapman, and the companies they controlled.
Read full storyNew bill addresses 44% of high school students who did not use condoms during their last intercourse
Recently, California state Senator Caroline Menjivar (D-San Fernando Valley) introduced Senate Bill 954 (SB 954), the Youth Health Equity + Safety (YHES) Act. The act would require free condoms in all California high schools. Additionally, the Family PACT program would be required to cover HPV vaccinations for ages 12-18.
Read full story‘We can't 'put off' the work; students still need to eat’-CA staff now speak on recent lack of staff
A report released at the end of the 2022-23 school year has revealed that K-12 school food services in California are experiencing severe staff shortages, reaching three times the rate of vacancies for public school teachers in the United States. The California School Nutrition Association, Chef Ann Foundation, and Food Insight Group conducted the report.
Read full storyAsk questions at a new local event this week: Speak with both the Mayor and Senator about Fentanyl
On November 30, 2023, a discussion will be held at the Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center in Mission Viejo, CA, to raise awareness about the Fentanyl crisis affecting Orange County and the entire state. The event is open to all Orange County residents at 6:15 pm.
Read full storyThe new virtual roundtable on ending prison slavery in California now continues a fight for justice
On December 15, 2023, UC Riverside will host a virtual roundtable to discuss the campaign to remove the "exception clause" from the California Constitution. This clause allows using "involuntary servitude" as a punishment for crime. Concerns about its impact on human rights, justice, and rehabilitation have been raised. The roundtable will focus on these concerns and their potential solutions.
Read full storyPriscilla now playing in Orange County:Dive right into the heart of Elvis and Priscilla's early love
Don't miss the chance to watch the highly anticipated film "Priscilla" and experience the captivating love story of Elvis and Priscilla, now playing at two Orange County locations. The film depicts the early romance of Elvis and Priscilla Beaulieu as seen through the eyes of Priscilla, played by the talented Sofia Coppola. The movie has a great cast, including Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi.
Read full storyEducator at UC Berkley co-authors a new study that says a bioengineered virus can induce electricity
Researchers, including a professor from UC Berkeley, have made an extraordinary discovery that could revolutionize sustainable energy generation. They found that a bioengineered virus can produce electricity through pyroelectricity.
Read full storyHotel employees say their bodies were recently thrown to the ground by hotel security while striking
UNITE HERE Local 11, a union representing workers in the hospitality industry has accused the Fairmont Miramar hotel in Southern California of violent actions against its striking employees.
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