indica News Bureau – Tragedy struck a day after Christmas in California when an Indian-origin police officer was shot at and killed by an unidentified illegal immigrant while he was conducting a traffic stop. The shooting occurred at around 1 am on December 26, when Ronil Singh, 33, was gunned down after pulling […]
indica News Bureau – The son of a city police chief has been sentenced to one year in prison for attempted robbery and assaulting a septuagenarian Sikh American who was taking a morning walk in Manteca, California. On August 6 this year, Tyrone Keith McAllister (18) and his 16 year-old unnamed accomplice, kicked, abused […]
Ritu Jha – The new mayor of Anaheim, California, has some big plans. Harry Sidhu, who was sworn in December 4 as the 46th mayor and first Indian American of Sikh descent to occupy the seat, plans to focus on recruiting police officers and firefighters, sheltering the homeless, and improving public safety. Sidhu, […]
People come to terms with the loss of their homes and livelihood in California’s worst fire Ritu Jha Vishal Mahindru may fondly remember the fireworks during Diwali. But this time, there was nothing pleasant about the fireworks. “Until Wednesday night we were in a Diwali mood, distributing sweets, but all changed […]
The new Apna Bazar store in Pleasanton, California is the 14th in the business Ritu Jha An Indian store that’s open 24/7 may seem over the top. But Ravinder Singh, owner of the new Apna Bazar- Farmer’s Market, opening in Pleasanton, California, says he has tested the model for 15 years and is quite […]
The assembly members will go across the country to work out deals with regulators and industry Ritu Jha Ash Kalra, a member of the California assembly, will lead a team to India to build a long-term relationship between India and his state. Kalra. the first Indian American to lead such a team, is […]
Gets 46 months in prison time. Sentence includes penalties of nearly 600,000 and the forfeiture of five residences in California Ritu Jha A California-based businessman of Indian origin has been sentenced to three years and 10 months in prison for concealment of bankruptcy assets, US Attorney McGregor W Scott announced August 10. According […]
