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In America, someone dies of suicide every 14 minutes, claiming almost 40,000 lives each year. Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. among adults ages 18-65, and the second leading cause of death among teens and young adults. Suicide does not … [Read more] about Suicide Prevention Community Walk
A number of states have passed laws to restrict the activity of known sex offenders during Halloween. The restrictions generally range from things such as “no passing out candy” to “no driving after dark.” The laws are meant primarily to protect children from … [Read more] about Sex Offenders and Halloween
The end of October brings out that time when everyone is looking to dress up and get scared all in the name of tradition. Another great reason for Halloween are free (or cheap) events or food, depending on where you go. While most deals for free or discounted … [Read more] about Halloween Deals and Events 2013
There are plenty of rules at the new Dr. Joe Cortese Dog Park in San Juan Capistrano, but one of them has caught the attention of city officials: no flip-flops are allowed in the park. Residents in the city realized their footwear could potentially … [Read more] about The Mystery of the Banning of Flip Flops in Southern California Parks
Several fires occurred throughout Southern California over the weekend due to high temperatures and the vicious Santa Ana wind gusts that picked up speeds close to 90 mph late Friday evening. The National Weather Service sent out a red-flag warning saying that … [Read more] about Strong Winds Spark Wildfire on Marine Base
Facing challenges to raise the debt ceiling and start the Affordable Health Care Act (Obamacare), Republicans and Democrats did what they do best on October 1st: they disagreed. The Senate insisted on implementing Obamacare in the budget for the next fiscal … [Read more] about The Government Closes-Up Shop
Chuck Smith passed away at age 86 in Newport Beach, California on October 3 after his 2 year battle with lung cancer. He left behind a loving family; his wife Kay and their four children. Chuck Smith was a monumental instrument in influencing the Jesus … [Read more] about A Tribute to Chuck Smith
On October 7th, the Terminator was elected Governor of California in 2003. No, the world didn't get taken over by robots, but Arnold Schwarzenegger did get the title as Governor in the most populous state in the nation with the world’s fifth largest economy. … [Read more] about Blast From the Past: This Day in the Past
Between one-half and one-quarter of Krispy Kreme’s revenue comes out of sales from supermarkets and convenience stores- donuts bought cold in a box. However, the company is looking to change that, and the first plan of action is to open up 157 more stores in … [Read more] about Krispy Kreme:157 More U.S. Stores by 2017
Disturbing events have been happening in Syria lately and news that President Obama is planning a strike on the country is out. But how many can say they know the story of where this began and how it escalated? Killings in Syria began back in April 2011. … [Read more] about Obama and Syria: The Story Thus Far
This week in 1890, Yosemite National Park was established on October 1st. This marked the first time that the U.S. government protected land for public enjoyment. This historical event laid the foundation for the establishment of the national and state park … [Read more] about Blast from the Past
With a career like champion off-road truck racer Bryce Menzies, the next step can only be to make a YouTube series documenting his bold undertakings. Menzies will be making a pit stop in Southern California on October 3rd for a special screening of episodes … [Read more] about Off Road Champion Hosts Special Screening of Drivin’ Dirty with Bryce Menzies
On Friday, September 20th, a terrorist group in Nairobi, Kenya began a violent rampage through the Westgate Shopping Mall that lasted four days. The initiating terrorist group Al-Shabaab is said to be linked to Al Qaeda; they murdered at least 72 civilians … [Read more] about Somali Terrorists Massacre 72 in the Kenyan Westgate Shopping Mall
The famous Cronuts birthed in New York have now arrived in Southern California. The Cronut trend began at the hands of Dominique Ansel in his Manhattan bakery shop. If you haven’t heard of Cronuts and don’t know what they are, they are just as simple as their … [Read more] about Cronuts Hit Southern California
Already a controversial policy, The Affordable Care Act has rubbed yet another American the wrong way. The bill moves to create a universal health care system, but has notoriously threatened the middle-income taxpayers checkbook. CEO and founder of the booming … [Read more] about Hobby Lobby CEO David Green Going too far to Protect Religious Rights?