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An 11-year-old boy died after he shot himself in his California home during a Zoom class this week, according to a new report. The pre-teen was attending the virtual class with his microphone and camera turned off when he took his own life just after 11 a.m. Wednesday in Woodbridge, a community in Northern California’s Central Valley, KOVR reported.

Well, somewhat disappointing turnout today in that we only had (actual count) 37 patriots turnout. We usually have 150-250 people. What’s even more disappointing was only one other Freepeer (Seenenuf from San Juan Capistrano) turned out. If there were any other I apologize for missing you. Of course we were well represented by the vets, especially VN vets. I don’t know why you feel guys need to volunteer for another tour of duty, but thanks from the bottom of my heart. Also, thanks to a couple of CCR’s , sorry didn’t get names or collages. Didn’t see any YR’s ,...

Reminder that a “Support the Troops rally” will take place in the city of Brea. 4Support Our Troops” Rally SO CA Saturday, July 2nd, 1 pm to 4 pm Intersection of Brea. & Imperial. (2 mi west of 57 fwy on Imperial), Brea, CA. Parking available on streets SW & SE of intersection or in large shopping center NW. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1431255/posts In the past (2003) they/we have consistently pulled 150-250 people. This rally should be no different since they/I have had contact with various Rep. organizations including collage Reps., and vet groups. The mother of a Marine who has worked tirelessly...

SATURDAY PROTEST WELLS FARGO Due to Wells Fargo's illegal alien clientele, we will protest at Wells Fargo Saturday. Wells Fargo has boasted, because of their acceptance of the matricula consular ID card, their number of illegal alien customers grows by the hundreds daily. DATE: Saturday, December 11 Time: 9am to 2pm (the bank's open hours) Place: Wells Fargo - Temecula 27630 Ynez Road Temecula Directions: 15 frwy exit Rancho California Road Go east about one block to Ynez Left (north) on Ynez Road, Wells Fargo is 1/4 mile, on the right. If you bring a sign, assume that bank patrons...

<p>SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's office on Wednesday denied claims by Michael Jackson (search) that he was roughed up and injured during his much-publicized booking for child molestation in November.</p> <p>"I'm shocked and troubled by his allegations," County Sheriff Jim Anderson (search) told a 2 p.m. EST news conference. "He was in no way manhandled or abused. His treatment by this department can only be described as professional."</p>

It costs $58,000 a year for the average family of four with two working adults to pay the basic bills in Los Angeles County, according to a study released Tuesday on the cost of living in California. Many working families live from check to check, juggling mortgages or soaring rents, in addition to paying for utilities, food, child care, health care, taxes, transportation costs _ such as car payments, gasoline, insurance or bus fares _ and other basic expenses, researchers for the California Budget Project found. “It's expensive. Why do you think I'm waiting for the bus?'' said Maria Chavez,...

Workers at the nations only unionized peep show walked the picket line, arguing that a contract offer by the management at the 'Lusty Lady' Club is too skimpy.Wearing pink T-shirts that read 'Bad Girls Like Good Contracts,' dancers banged on their pots Monday and chanted 'Two, Four, Six, Eight..pay me more to gyrate!''We want respect, said Vivian 27, who has worked at the Lusty Lady in San Francisco's touristy North Beach district, for a year and a half.The dancers are complaining that the clubs latest contract offer cuts hourly wages and eliminates their one day of sick pay. Sick pay...