Police following up on a tip from a colleague and arrested thirty seven year old Rodolfo Montoya, a cook at the Long Beach Marriott. Police seized multiple high powered weapons, tactical gear and high capacity magazines after a search of Montoya’s home in Huntington Beach, California. Police believed he had clear plans,intent and the meansContinue reading “Fresh not Frozen: Cook at Long Beach Marriott planned to kill Co-workers Guests”
Category Archives: CALIFORNIA
Why the General Motors plant closures are good for America and not so good for Donald Trump
Toyota Camry has been the best selling car in America for more than two decades. In the last few years the Honda Accord was the second best selling car in America. Last year, Toyota and Honda introduced all new versions of the Camry and Accord and while the cars two remain the best sellingContinue reading “Why the General Motors plant closures are good for America and not so good for Donald Trump”
The Hyundai Kona EV is Coming to California
Actually Hyundai’s Kona is already here and is being sold all over the United States and Canada. However, the Kona EV (Electric Vehicle) initially will only be sold in the Golden State. The New Hyundai’s funky looking subcompact SUV was introduced last spring. Subcompact SUV’s are on fire and the Kona is what the strugglingContinue reading “The Hyundai Kona EV is Coming to California”
Something old and different for Friday 9-28-2018 (yes, there’s video)
Spotted on the streets of Sacramento A vintage 1955 Buick Century Cailfornia Highway Patrol Car These cars were specificly built for the CHP. They had the Special 48 coupe body, Century engines and Roadmaster brakes (This was back in the day when GM built different engines and parts for each divison) They were among theContinue reading “Something old and different for Friday 9-28-2018 (yes, there’s video)”
You’ve Heard of Berkeley. Is Merced the Future of the University of California?
By: Jennifer Medina/New York Times As he walks to class at the University of California, Merced, Freddie Virgen sees a sea of faces in various shades of brown. He is as likely to hear banda corridos blaring out of his classmates’ earphones as hip-hop. With affectionate embraces, he greets fellow members of HermanosContinue reading “You’ve Heard of Berkeley. Is Merced the Future of the University of California?”
The Golden State Warriors Have Broken the NBA
The reigning NBA champions now have another All-Star in DeMarcus Cousins, and the entire league is left to wonder: What’s the point? By: Ben Cohen/Wall Street Journal Remember when the Los Angeles Lakers signed LeBron James? That was adorable. The Golden State Warriors responded to one of the most seismic moves the NBA has ever seen on MondayContinue reading “The Golden State Warriors Have Broken the NBA”
Mysterious and Troubling Hart SUV crash
The troubling past of a family whose car plunged off a cliff off Highway 1 in Northern California The bodies of Jennifer and Sarah Hart and three of their children were found in and around their SUV. By Holly Yan, Darran Simon and Rosalina Nieves, CNN We may never know why Jennifer and Sarah Hart’sContinue reading “Mysterious and Troubling Hart SUV crash”
Sex under the Capitol Dome: State Senator Tony Mendoza resigns
The Me Too\We Said Enough movement is rocking the Golden Dome of California’s State Capitol. Last October a letter circulated by lobbyists, female lawmakers and legislative staff members and some political consultants cited a pervasive culture of harassment in the capitol. Sexual harassment is common and sexual assaults have taken place in theContinue reading “Sex under the Capitol Dome: State Senator Tony Mendoza resigns”
Plastic Bags: Is this thing on?
Duped! bamboozled! tricked ! On November 8th 2016 48% of Californians voted against the Plastic Bag (Prop 67) law. Perhaps they read the ballot measure. Which allowed retailers to sell plastic bags to shoppers. On November 9th, Californians began paying retailers like Wal Mart and other supermarkets ten cents for a plastic (reusable bags).Continue reading “Plastic Bags: Is this thing on?”
October 17,1989 5:04 pm San Francisco, Cailfornia
On October 17th 1989 .I was working at a Rental Car Company in downtown San Francisco. A older couple from New Jersey was returning a Chevy Corsica they rented at the airport,after they learned the 46 story San Francisco Hilton wanted $50 a day to park their car. As they approached the counter the buildingContinue reading “October 17,1989 5:04 pm San Francisco, Cailfornia”
