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A 43-year-old Orange County man could face 70 years in federal prison after being found in possession of a machine gun and nearly 1,000 images of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). authorities announced on Wednesday. In a news release, prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office said they investigated Santa Ana resident Arhit Tanjapatkul in March 2023 when he sold a government-regulated military-grade laser to police that was originally stolen by a military member. He said it was brought to the attention of authorities. buyer. Months later, in October 2023, law enforcement searched the 43-year-old’s home and discovered and seized dozens…

California voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure Tuesday that reverses progressive criminal justice reforms to crack down on property crimes and the use of the deadly drug fentanyl.Prop. 36 would amend a law approved a decade ago that reduced some felonies to misdemeanors, and was seen as a milestone in California’s attempt to end the tough-on-crime policies of the past. was. Support for Prop. 36 comes amid growing concerns about crime, homelessness and drug use in the state, an issue that Republicans and Democratic mayors in some large cities took up during the 2024 elections. “California voters have been voting…

President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in an election that focused heavily on abortion rights raises big questions about the future of abortion access in the United States. In the final stages of his campaign, Trump said he believed each state should decide its own abortion policy. However, his positions on the issue vary widely, with an interview in March suggesting support for a nationwide ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, and as president he announced support for a nationwide ban on abortions after 20 weeks. sponsored a House bill to do so. During his 2016 campaign, Trump promised to…

At a press conference Wednesday at 4 p.m., Ventura County officials updated the public on the status and speed of the wildfire, as well as crews’ plans to prioritize lives and safety in dangerous conditions. Cal Fire reported that as of 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, the fire had spread to 10,500 acres in Ventura County, destroyed homes and structures, and remained 0% contained. Key takeaways from the press conference include: Please follow evacuation instructions. Fire Chief Dustin Gardner emphasized the importance of following these orders, saying, “Homes can be replaced, but lives can’t be replaced.” “This fire is moving dangerously fast.…

Tens of thousands of Southern California Edison customers are without power amid dangerous fire weather and fierce Santa Ana winds that sparked a devastating 10,400-acre wildfire in Ventura County. As a precautionary measure, SCE implemented public safety power outages in parts of Los Angeles, Ventura, Riverside and San Bernardino counties on Wednesday, leaving many residents and businesses in chaos. High winds also made roads particularly dangerous, with a big rig flipping over on Highway 210 earlier in the day, causing a major traffic jam. National Weather Service officials extended a red flag warning until 9 a.m. Thursday after observing wind…

San Jose City Councilman Omar Torres has been charged with multiple felonies for allegedly sexually abusing a family member dating back to the late 1990s, when the victim was a child, authorities announced Wednesday afternoon.San Jose Police Chief Paul Joseph said at a news conference Wednesday that Torres was arrested Tuesday night, hours after he tendered his resignation. A judge issued an arrest warrant for the deputy on charges of lewd acts against a child, forcible oral copulation and forcible sodomy of a child, Joseph said. San Jose City Councilman Omar Torres was charged with multiple counts of felony sexual…

A Redondo Beach man charged with drugging and sexually assaulting multiple women will remain in custody while prosecutors look for more victims who may be added to the case. Become.Michael DiGiorgio, 50, was indicted last month by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office on multiple counts of rape, sodomy and one count of murder.This is the second time he has been charged in connection with an assault on a woman. He was indicted on similar charges in August 2020, which were dismissed, but he was recently re-indicted with the addition of murder charges.On Wednesday, Los Angeles County Superior Court…

Much of Los Angeles County will once again face red flag severe fire conditions Thursday as strong and “particularly dangerous” Santa Ana wind events continue, combined with low humidity to increase the risk of wildfires. Become. Winds were gusty across much of the region Wednesday, with the National Weather Service reporting maximum gusts of 75 to 85 mph in mountainous areas and 45 to 65 mph in lower elevations. Wind speeds had eased by Wednesday evening, but gusts of up to 90 mph were still blowing in the mountains. Forecasters said a “further offshore push” was expected to begin Thursday…

The already crowded field of candidates to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2026 has added one more candidate. Southern California philanthropist and businessman Stephen Krubeck on Tuesday announced his bid for governor of California with a barrage of ads on television stations and news websites targeting Californians following the results of the 2024 presidential election. expressed.Klubeck, 63, struck a pro-business tone in a crowded gubernatorial race, saying in one ad that California was “closed for business, but enough is enough.”Krubeck joins senior Democratic candidates including Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, former Gov. Betty Yee, state Sen. Toni Atkins, former Los Angeles…

In deep-blue Los Angeles County, the “godfather of progressive prosecutors” lost his re-election bid to a former Republican by more than 20 points.In the Bay Area, voters appear to have recalled another reform-minded district attorney.And across the state, tough-on-crime ballot initiatives passed with overwhelming support.Four years after national calls for police accountability and a rethinking of the criminal justice system led to a landslide victory for reform candidates in California, voters dramatically reversed course Tuesday night.Former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman led a law-and-order campaign against the incumbent District. Atty. Georges Gascon of Los Angeles won with 23 points. Nearly two-thirds…