Ex-Treasurer in Arizona Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $38 Million

As Santa Cruz County’s election treasurer for more than a decade, Elizabeth Gutfahr’s job was to protect public funds in one of the state’s smallest counties. But while the money was supposed to go to libraries, fire districts and schools, Gutfahr ended up buying about 20 cars, including Cadillacs and Mercedes, to buy real estate […]

Former Santa Cruz County treasurer pleads guilty to embezzling roughly $38 million

A former Santa Cruz County treasurer pleaded guilty this week to embezzling tens of millions of dollars in public funds. Officials say she tried to cover her tracks for 10 years. In her plea agreement, Elizabeth Gutfahr admitted to embezzling and laundering approximately $38 million worth of county funds, including local property taxes. Authorities say […]

Newsom wants $25 million to fight the Trump litigation he sees coming

State lawmakers in a special session Monday approved a proposed $25 million litigation fund to respond to President-elect Donald Trump’s anticipated attacks on California’s policies on civil rights, climate change and abortion access. I plan to focus on that. Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to authorize funding for the Justice Department and other agencies […]

Biden Admin Allowed Record-Setting One Million Foreign Students Into US

The Biden-Harris administration announced Monday that it has welcomed a record number of international students into the United States. More than 1.12 million foreign students will study at U.S. colleges and universities in the 2023-2024 academic year, setting a new record for the country, the State Department announced. press release We celebrated the beginning of […]

Yavapai County to Receive $1.3 Million in Federal CDBG Funds: Public Hearings Scheduled to Gather Citizen Input | Prescott Valley Times local news

Yavapai County is expected to receive approximately $1,308,728 in FY25 federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the Arizona Housing Authority Regional Treasurer. Counties can also apply for up to $500,000 in FY25 or FY26 CDBG funds from the State Special Projects (SSP) account. CDBG funds must be used to benefit low-income people and […]

Car Enthusiasts Can Own A Batmobile For A Cool $3 Million

Warner Bros. Discovery is giving superfans and car enthusiasts the chance to purchase an iconic piece of movie history for up to $3 million. The global media and entertainment company owns the military-inspired Batmobile made famous by Batman Begins, the first film in Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy. It was reported that they are offering […]

Trump’s Truth Social Post Spurs Stock Surge, Boosts His Wealth By $500 Million

President-elect Donald Trump’s social media stocks have rebounded dramatically after his posts on Truth Social, reportedly increasing his net worth by $500 million. Trump Media and Technology Group’s stock price fell 42% from Wednesday’s all-time high, then 15% after he declared he had no plans to sell the company’s stock in response to rumors of […]