Day: June 15, 2022

Inmate pleads guilty to COVID-19 unemployment benefits fraud

Sholanda Thomas, 38, an inmate at the Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy and aggravated identity theft charges for submitting fraudulent unemployment insurance claims to the California Employment Development Department in her own name and the names of other inmates, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Read More

Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva to host Breakfast Club with Gabe Petek, Legislative Analyst of the State of California on Friday, June 17

California Legislative Analyst Gabe Petek will join us for a conversation about the role of the Legislative Analyst’s Office. The LAO has provided fiscal and policy advice to the Legislature for 75 years. Don’t miss this important conversation! The Breakfast Club will take place Friday, June 17, at 8:30 a.m. Read More

Governor Newsom celebrates the first annual California State Parks Week

Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring June 14-18, 2022 as California State Parks Week, celebrating California’s 279 state parks and highlighting the importance of outdoor access to the health and well-being of our communities. A complete list of the week’s community events and in-person and virtual programming can be Read More

Long Beach police make arrest in murder investigation at the 4900 block of Long Beach Blvd

On June 13, 2022, at approximately 10:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 4900 block of Long Beach Boulevard regarding a shooting, which resulted in the death of a male adult. Upon arrival, officers located the victim suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds to the upper body. Officers rendered aid until Read More