Day: March 18, 2023

San Clemente sophomore hurls a shutout against Fullerton in first varsity career start

San Clemente’s standouts Saturday were from left, Vinnie Kane, Luke Acuna and Cade Cereone. (Photo Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). San Clemente High School pitcher Luke Acuna made his first varsity start a memorable one. Acuna, a sophomore left-hander, tossed a three-hit complete game shutout as the Tritons defeated Read More

Reward of up to $20,000 offered in exchange for information leading to location of woman believed to have been kidnapped in Mexico

The FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office is seeking the public’s help and is offering a reward of up to $20,000 in exchange for information that leads to the physical location of a woman believed to have been kidnapped earlier this year. Maria del Carmen Lopez, 63, was kidnapped from her Read More

Steel Introduces bipartisan resolution recognizing anniversary of first U.S., Thailand treaty

Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the 190th anniversary of the first agreement signed between the United States and Thailand, the 1833 Treaty of Amity and Commerce. The treaty was also the first between the U.S. and any Asian country. “This historic treaty represents the U.S.’ first Read More

Governor Newsom announces $1 billion in homelessness funding, launches state’s largest mobilization of small homes

Governor Gavin Newsom joined state and local leaders, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, advocates and other partners to announce the release of $1 billion in Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Round 4 funding to support communities across the state stepping up their work to reduce homelessness. Last year, Governor Read More

DFPI statement: First Republic Bank

The deposits made into California-chartered First Republic Bank by 11 large banks underscores the importance of regional banks in our banking system. Regional banks provide vital banking services relied upon by communities across California. The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation protects consumers, regulates financial services, and fosters responsible innovation. Read More

Former Wells Fargo executive agrees to plead guilty to obstructing bank examination involving the opening of millions of accounts without customer authorization

The former head of Wells Fargo Bank’s retail banking division has agreed to plead guilty to obstructing a government examination into the bank’s widespread sales practices misconduct, which included opening millions of unauthorized accounts and other products, federal authorities announced today. In a plea agreement filed today in United States Read More