Daily Business Report: February 13, 2026
California can’t shed a history of persistent government corruption
By Dan Walters | CalMatters
Susan Shelley, a columnist at the Orange County Register, recently reminded her readers — and the whole state — that California has a corruption problem.
She focused mainly on a string of corruption cases involving Southern California politicians, particularly members of the Los Angeles City Council.
However, she touched on others outside of Southland, including a recent scandal involving Gov. Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff accused in an alleged scheme to raid political campaign funds for personal gain and the indictment of Oakland’s mayor for bribery.
How Lions Tigers & Bears Tackles Exotic Animal Trafficking for World Wildlife Day – March 3rd
By Lions Tigers & Bears
With World Wildlife Day approaching on March 3, it’s important to draw attention to a global crisis that often operates out of public view. Wildlife trafficking remains one of the largest and most profitable illegal industries in the world, generating an estimated $20 billion each year. Despite decades of international efforts to stop it, trade continues to expand, impacting more than 4,000 animal and plant species across 162 countries and territories and posing a serious threat to biodiversity, ecosystems, and endangered wildlife worldwide.
Lions Tigers & Bears is on the front lines of this fight. As an accredited sanctuary, rescue, and education center with more than 23 years of experience, the organization is deeply committed to protecting animals affected by the illegal wildlife trade. Over the years, Lions Tigers & Bears have traveled more than 300,000 miles globally to assist with rescue missions, saved over 1,000 animals from illegal ownership and trafficking situations, and worked directly alongside law enforcement and government agencies to remove animals from dangerous conditions. The organization has also played a critical role in shaping national policy, including helping pass the Big Cat Public Safety Act in Congress, while continuing to educate the public through immersive tours, educational programs, and online resources.
As World Wildlife Day approaches, Lions Tigers & Bears continues to make tangible impact in the fight against wildlife trafficking and helping safeguard the planet’s biodiversity. The organization also encourages community involvement through local volunteering opportunities that support its mission to protect and preserve vulnerable wildlife.
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By San Diego International Airport
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