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Shutdown California University Athletics May Cause Election Result Shifts This Fall

July 11, 2020 7:36 amJuly 12, 2020 8:24 am

College sports programs across California this week saw an unprecedented number of cuts, delays, and adjustments, which may factor into several elections later this year. Major changes for California university athletics Many college and university athletic programs have been drastically...

Agustin Huneeus caught up in Varsity Blues scandal

Napa Valley Vintner Sentenced to 5 months in Prison for Role in ‘Varsity Blues’ College Admissions Scandal

October 4, 2019 5:10 pmOctober 8, 2019 7:42 am

Agustin F. Huneeus, the Napa Valley vintner who admitted guilt in the “Varsity Blues” college admissions scandal, has been sentenced to five months in prison. Friday, a federal judge issued the ruling, along with a $100,000 fine, as well as...

A Totally Different USC Scandal

April 16, 2019 6:46 amApril 17, 2019 2:41 pm

University of Southern California has been grabbing headlines lately over the “Varsity Blues” college admissions scam, billed as the biggest ever college entrance scandal, including several high-profile Hollywood parents. Additionally, the former USC medical school dean was linked to drugs...

Sacramento Attack on Statutes of Limitations Threatens Rule of Law Everywhere

April 4, 2019 6:56 amApril 4, 2019 10:55 am

One of the key pillars of America’s legal system is under attack, jeopardizing the very values that underpin justice in our democracy. The pillar in question: statutes of limitations (SOL); legislative enactments that limit the time frame within which a...

Napa Valley Vintner Caught in Varsity Blues College Scandal Is Hefty Political Donor

March 14, 2019 4:18 pmMarch 18, 2019 7:53 am

Agustin Huneeus Jr., 53, of San Francisco, was one of 33 parents charged with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud by hiring William “Rick” Singer to falsify SAT scores and high school athletic experience in a nationwide college admissions scandal....

Investigation of Former Lawmaker Ridley-Thomas Confirms Sexual Harassment

January 18, 2019 5:30 amJanuary 17, 2019 6:31 pm

Four California legislators have resigned since 2017 after facing sexual harassment complaints, while two remain in office. All are Democrats from Southern California. Wednesday afternoon, investigation documents were released about sexual harassment allegations of former Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley-Thomas (D-Los Angeles)....