California
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GwenArrest of La Luz del Mundo Leader Naasón Joaquín García on Charges of Child Rape and Pornography
Naasón Joaquín García, the leader of the La Luz del Mundo church, was arrested in California on June 5, 2019, on suspicion of rape and child pornography. The...
California Cities Expand Crackdown on Homeless Encampments with New Ordinances
More than two-dozen California cities have passed, strengthened, or are considering new ordinances that penalize people for sleeping outside, following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allowed cities...
New California law bans punishing outreach workers for helping homeless people
The new California law, Senate Bill 364, prohibits cities and counties from punishing individuals or organizations for helping homeless people. The law aims to protect outreach workers, including...
California University Students’ Third Attempt to Form TPUSA Chapter Denied
The Church of the Nazarene, a global Protestant denomination with a strong emphasis on evangelism and community service, has long been involved in educational and mission initiatives. However,...
California Officials to Pay $1.4M to Churches After Abortion Mandate Backfires
California officials have agreed to pay $1.4 million to churches following a legal dispute over an abortion mandate that faced significant opposition. The decision came after a court...
Governor Newsom awards $35.7 million in HHAP funding to 11 California regions to support homelessness reduction efforts
California continues to advance strategies that have led to a 9% drop in unsheltered homelessness by bringing funding and accountability to vital programs in local communities. Governor Gavin...
South Bay United Pentecostal Church and Harvest Rock Church Challenge California’s Indoor Worship Ban
South Bay United Pentecostal Church and Harvest Rock Church challenged California’s restrictions on indoor religious worship, arguing that the state’s policies treated religious activities differently from secular businesses....
California Progressive Defeats AIPAC-Backed Candidate in Tight Congressional Runoff
California progressive Aisha Wahab secured a narrow victory over AIPAC-backed Melissa Hernandez in a congressional runoff, marking a pivotal moment in the race to replace the disgraced former...
Philip PhiCalifornia couple convicted of diverting $18 million in pandemic aid
A California couple, Richard Ayvazyan and Marietta Terabelian, have been convicted of diverting $18 million in federal funds intended for the COVID-19 pandemic. According to reports from the...
