California News – 08-18-2021

San Bernardino deputy shot during attempted traffic stop; Police vehicle also found destroyed

  • Southern California officials have reported that a deputy for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department was shot during his attempt to conduct a traffic stop
  • Authorities have said that the deputy’s police cruiser was found torched in a possible ambush attack around 4:15 pm
  • There is currently a manhunt for a suspect who is described as a white male in his 20s wearing a white shirt and red hat

Attorney General warns of price gouging after residents evacuate from Caldor Fire

  • The California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, has warned residents in El Dorado County to look out for and report price gouging during the wildfire evacuation orders
  • Increasing the cost of essential supplies such as food, housing, and gas is illegal if it’s priced at higher than 10% of its original cost prior to the state of emergency

By K Buenavista

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