Tag: Local News

Feds Won’t Seek Death Penalty Against El Paso Walmart Shooting Suspect: Court Filing

The accused shooter behind the 2019 massacre at an El Paso, Texas, Walmart will not face death penalty in the federal case, a court filing suggests. In a court document filed Tuesday at the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas in El Paso, federal prosecutors said they “will not seek the death…


Family-Friendly Events in Orange County This Weekend

Family Brunch Cooking Class Spend some quality time with your kids while cooking and dining on a delicious homemade breakfast, all under the instruction of a professional chef. This weekend, the guests will be cooking blueberry muffins, vegetable frittatas, parmesan bacon potatoes, and fruit parfaits. Tickets are priced for pairs, and guests must arrive 10…


California’s Early Release of Convicted Pedophiles Leads to More Victims: Former DA

A former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney who worked in its sex crimes unit is warning early releases of pedophiles from California prisons—due to a series of recent progressive laws—will lead to more children being victimized and harmed, in part because such criminals are rarely rehabilitated. Samuel Dordulian, who now heads the Dordulian Law…


Riverside County Mourns Another Sheriff’s Deputy Shot in Line of Duty

More than 1,500 mourners gathered outside the Riverside County Sheriff’s office in Lake Elsinore on Jan. 17 at a candlelight vigil to honor slain deputy Darnell Calhoun. Calhoun, 30, was one of two sheriff’s deputies who were killed in the line of duty in shootings just two weeks apart. He was shot on Jan. 13 while…


California Sees Extensive Storm Damage as Weather Calms

LOS ANGELES—Key roadways remained closed and officials estimated thousand of homes were seriously damaged in California as weeks of wild weather that flooded roadways, collapsed hillsides, and toppled countless trees finally became calm Jan. 17. Tallying the damage will take time, but the number of houses and other structures that will be red-tagged as uninhabitable…


NYC Mayor Adams Calls for ‘National Czar’ to Manage Border Crisis, Despite VP Harris Already Holding Role

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has called for the appointment of a “national czar” to manage the immigration crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border, seemingly unaware that Vice President Kamala Harris already holds that role. “There must be a national czar,” Adams said at a Jan. 17 press conference held at New York City Hall. “I…


Woman Shot Near Emerald Hills, Taken to Hospital

SAN DIEGO—A 22-year-old woman is in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot in the stomach near Emerald Hills, the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) reported Jan. 18. Officers were dispatched to 1000 Pyramid St. at 8:45 p.m. and found the woman had been struck by a bullet, according to the department. The five…


LA Anti-Poverty Nonprofit Ex-CEO Admits Stealing Money for Himself

LOS ANGELES—The former president and CEO of a Hollywood-based anti-poverty nonprofit agency has agreed to plead guilty to federal criminal charges for embezzling money from the nonprofit for his personal benefit and intentionally misapplying more than $600,000 in grant money to pay for unauthorized expenses and lying on his tax returns, the U.S. Department of…


Underrated, Must-See Spots in Orange County

For those looking for a nice spot and view to enjoy the outdoors after the rain, look no further than Orange County’s coast. All places listed were recommended by OC locals living near the areas best known for their scenic views. Each site is also free and open to the public year-round. The “Secret” Dana…


DC Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto, Approves Lesser Penalties for Violent Crimes

The Council of the District of Columbia on Tuesday overrode the mayor’s veto to force through a plan to fundamentally change the way the city penalizes crimes including robbery, carjacking, and home invasion burglary. In a decisive 12–1 vote, the city council overrode Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Jan. 4 decision to veto the proposal, known as…