Category: Local News

San Diego Police Fatally Shoot Armed Man After He Killed Woman

CREST, Calif.—A 77-year-old armed man was fatally shot by police Jan. 18 during a confrontation in a neighborhood east of El Cajon, authorities reported. The law enforcement shooting in the 800 block of La Cresta Boulevard in Crest occurred shortly before 5 p.m., sheriff’s Lt. Chris Steffen said. Paramedics attempted to perform life-saving measure, but…


Police in Georgia Arrest Suspect in Mall of America Shooting

BLOOMINGTON, Minn.—A suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting at the Mall of America in December was arrested in Georgia on Tuesday, police said. Bloomington, Minnesota, Police Chief Booker Hodges said during a news conference Tuesday that the 17-year-old suspect was taken into custody in Decatur, Georgia, by federal and state law enforcement officials….


Florida Judge Rejects DeSantis Administration’s Bid to Toss Lawsuit Over Migrant Flights

A Florida judge has ruled that a legal challenge to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ program to fly illegal immigrants to other states will go to trial. On Jan. 13, Leon County Circuit Judge John Cooper refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Democrat state Sen. Jason Pizzo against DeSantis and two individuals with the Florida Department…


Polar Bear Kills Woman, Boy in Remote Alaska Village

WALES, Alaska—A polar bear has attacked and killed two people in a remote village in western Alaska, according to state troopers. Alaska State Troopers said they received the report of the attack at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Wales, on the western tip of the Seward Peninsula, KTUU reported. “Initial reports indicate that a polar bear…


As Small Dairy Farms Disappear, This One Thrives in Otisville, New York

When Rick Vreeland and his wife sold their 2,000-cow dairy farm in Slate Hill, New York, in the early 2000s, he was at a loss about what to do next—so he prayed. His prayer led to a small dairy farm in Otisville, New York, where over a thousand residents near and far now visit to…


New York Assembly Republican Whip Karl Brabenec Talks 2023 Legislative Priorities

As the new minority whip, Karl Brabenec said he would continue to advocate for Republican legislative priorities in the face of a Democratic supermajority in the state assembly. Through the 2022 election, 13 new Republican members made it to Albany, bringing the party’s representation on the 150-seat assembly to just under 50. As a result,…


California Hit by Dangerous Mudslides After Torrential Storms

The relentless stormy weather that has hit California in recent weeks has created dangerous conditions for residents, including mudslides that have blocked roads and prompted evacuations. One mudslide in a Berkeley Hills neighborhood in Northern California on Monday morning saw a total of 14 people evacuated from their eight separate homes, Berkeleyside reported. Marjorie Cruz, one of the residents whose home was…


Major Texas University Blocks Students From Using TikTok on Network

The University of Texas at Austin has banned students from using Chinese-owned TikTok on its Wi-Fi network, in line with Gov. Greg Abbott’s December directive that all state agencies eliminate the cybersecurity risks posed by the video-sharing app. In a message to students on Jan. 17, Jeff Neyland, adviser to the university’s president for technology strategy, said the school is…


GOP Rep. George Santos Assigned 2 House Committee Seats Amid Calls to Resign

Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) was assigned to two separate committees on Jan. 17 despite coming under scrutiny from fellow lawmakers after revealing he fabricated parts of his past, including his education and employment history. The House GOP Steering Committee, a panel of around 30 House leadership members, is responsible for recommending members to serve on…


The ‘Perfect Storm’ That Drove up California’s Egg Prices

Customers have visited Poul’s Bakery in Costa Mesa, California, for 68 years to buy specialty Danish cakes, cannolis, and angel cookies made from scratch. However, eggs, which are indispensable for the patisserie’s traditional recipes, reached nearly $7 a dozen last week in California. “We still have to use eggs,” owner Ayliz Guclu told The Epoch…