She directed $2.7 million from her elderly clients to her husband’s company. The judge approved every penny
Angelique Friend was appointed by the Ventura County court to take care of elderly people’s money. She directed millions of it to her husband’s company while a judge signed off and regulators stood by.
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Angelique Friend is one of Ventura County’s main private fiduciaries, chosen frequently by a probate judge to handle the financial and personal interests of elderly people deemed too ill to care for themselves.
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A collage-style illustration in green and black and white tones with several cut-out images. The main image of the illustration shows two separate photos of two individuals posing for a photo. Photos of other people can be seen behind them, alongside several receipts.
Angelique Friend was appointed by the Ventura County court to take care of elderly people’s money. She directed millions of it to her husband’s company while a judge signed off and regulators stood by.
📝 @calireporter.bsky.social
🎨 Gabriel Hongsdusit
Live in #California? Had your car towed away and sold? The DMV may owe you some $$$.... Great reporting by @calireporter.bsky.social and @CalMatters. #DMVDrama #TowedCar @nclc4consumers.bsky.social @consumercal.bsky.social
Nearly one-third of California prisoners released early during the pandemic by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration ended up back in prison, @calireporter.bsky.social reports
calmatters.org/justice/2025...
Sat 1:15 at the@spj-norcal.bsky.social regional conference! Check out FAC’s Watchdog Workshop, featuring FAC’s @ginnylaroe.bsky.social & investigative reporters @calireporter.bsky.social, @pickoffwhite.bsky.social, and @thomaspeele61.bsky.social, who will reveal secrets of public records sleuths.
Sergeant Gregory Bovino during an interview at El Centro Border Patrol headquarters on Feb. 25, 2025. Photo by Kevin Clancy, CalMatters and Evident Media Headline: Border Patrol said it targeted known criminals in Kern County. But it had no record on 77 of 78 arrestees
Contrary to its public narrative, the agency cast a wide net in its California immigration raid, setting the stage for a legal battle over how the government carries out mass deportations. buff.ly/pM77fg0
📸 Kevin Clancy
And with a signature from Trump’s pen, convicted felon Carlos Watson does free. Happy weekend, everybody.
(quite a motley crew in the thank-yous, too)
Unless there is something ICE is not saying, at least two of the men deported to a terrifying El Salvador super prison do not have criminal records or gang ties.
The numbers speak for themselves.
Over 80% of 16-24-year-olds get their news from social media.
So, I started influencerjournalism.com, we empower journalists and creators to responsibly leverage this shift, ensuring audiences receive accurate and compelling news content.
💥 The California DMV can keep profits from vehicle auctions without even telling you! 🚗💸 What?? 😱 Here's how you can ask for your money back. #DMVDrama #TowedCar
Story: calmatters.org/california-d...
In California, towing companies, storage yards and repair shops can sell your car to recoup their costs if you don’t settle your debts. Unclaimed profits go to the DMV, which has received millions of dollars over the past decade, @calireporter.bsky.social reports: calmatters.org/california-d...
Sacramento area Assemblymember @JoshHooverCA will be among the panelists at "The Future of the California GOP," our next luncheon, 3/11, 12-1 pm, moderated by @PoliticoCA @jonesblake.bsky.social. Tickets: sacpressclub.org
My @calmatters.org colleague, Lauren Hepler is shedding some light on what what’s it’s like for people living inside California shelters. It’s a sad story that MUST be told.
‘A volunteer jail:’ Inside the scandals and abuse pushing California’s homeless out of shelters
calmatters.org/housing/2025...
“Since 1908, the federal government has compensated counties that have large tracts of U.S. Forest Service land, making up for lost tax revenue.”
calmatters.org/education/k-...
The Georgia Court of Appeals just stripped Fani Willis and her office of the 2020 Trump election interference case
Breaking News: The man charged in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO has agreed to be extradited to New York, where he will face a first-degree murder charge.
Eye-opening story from my @calmatters.org colleague, Kristen Hwang.
“One misdemeanor is costing my entire life,” Sage said. “Punish me for something with my (nursing) license that I’ve done with my license.”
calmatters.org/health/2024/...
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst told a largely GOP audience at a California security conference Saturday that she needs to hear more from President-elect Donald Trump’s embattled defense secretary pick on key issues before she decides whether to support him. www.stripes.com/theaters/us/...
Feeling festive and accomplished after putting up my tree. Merry Christmas!
Me as soon as I step outside of my house:
Where is Jay? Then I’ll have all my housewives needs met.
Queens of Bravo is on Bluesky! Tell your friends!
#rhoa #realhousewives #bravotv #rhobh #rhop #rhoslc #rhoc #rhom #rhony
Karen Huger would’ve TORE JAKE THE FUCK UP #RHOP
