Tag: US Regional News

Protestors Speak Out Against School District’s Social Justice Standards

LOS ALAMITOS—About 150 protestors gathered outside the Los Alamitos Unified School District May 11 as the board unanimously voted to implement social justice standards in classrooms. Opponents said they were concerned the lessons would teach critical race theory (CRT), an ideology that divides society into oppressors and the oppressed based on characteristics such as race, sex,…


Protesters Speak Out Against School District’s ‘Social Justice Standards’

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif.—About 150 protesters gathered outside the Los Alamitos Unified School District on May 11 as the board unanimously voted to implement new social justice standards in classrooms. Opponents said they were concerned the lessons would teach critical race theory (CRT), an ideology that divides society into oppressors and the oppressed based on characteristics such…


Times Square Shooting Suspect Farrakhan Muhammad Arrested in Florida: Police

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) confirmed that a suspect in the Times Square shooting that left three people injured over the weekend was arrested in Florida. In a news conference on Wednesday, NYPD Chief Dermot Shea said that “there is justice,” as “several hours ago,” the shooter was apprehended in Florida and will…


All California Metro House Prices Are Up

Commentary House prices were up significantly in all California metropolitan areas throughout the past year. The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) recently published its quarterly data for all of the median home prices for all of America’s metropolitan areas. It shows that all the California metro areas on its list saw home prices increase between…


Discovery of Large Bridge Crack Forces US Coast Guard to Shut Down Part of Mississippi River

Authorities were forced to close a bridge spanning the Mississippi River between Arkansas and Tennessee after a crack was discovered on the bottom of the bridge truss, prompting the U.S. Coast Guard to halt boat traffic in the area. The Hernando de Soto Bridge, which includes Interstate 40, connecting West Memphis, Arkansas, and Memphis, Tennessee,…


New Details Emerge in Fatal Shootings of California Police

LOS ANGELES—As two police departments in California mourn the loss of their officers—shot and killed in the line of duty in two separate incidents within 24 hours—new details have emerged about the violence that occurred during a week meant to honor law enforcement nationwide. Detective Lucas “Luca” Benedetti was killed while serving a search warrant…


Sheriff: More Arrests Possible in 13-Year-Old Florida Girl’s Murder Case

Sheriff’s officials in Florida issued an update on the death of 13-year-old girl Tristyn Bailey, saying that she was the victim of a “cold-blooded murder” and “not an accident,” while saying there could be more arrests. St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick told the local station WOKV that there “could be forthcoming arrests” in the…


Newsom Signals Possible End to Most Mask-Wearing Mandates

LOS ANGELES—With California planning to lift COVID-19 restrictions on business activity and gatherings on June 15, Gov. Gavin Newsom said this week the state’s mask-wearing mandate will be mostly lifted as well—but not entirely. Speaking to Fox11 on May 10, Newsom said the state will continue to make recommendations for mask-wearing in select circumstances. But…


Padres Hit by COVID-19 Concerns, 5 Players Out, Beat Rockies

DENVER—Already minus star Fernando Tatis Jr. and two backups before the first pitch because of COVID-19 concerns, the San Diego Padres then needed to pull Wil Myers and Eric Hosmer in the middle of the game for virus-related reasons. The shorthanded Padres wound up beating Colorado 8-1 on Tuesday night, boosted by Manny Machado’s home…


Dunkin’ Employee Accused of Fatally Punching 77-Year-Old Man After Using Racial Slur: Police

An employee at a Dunkin’ location in Florida is accused of throwing a punch that killed an elderly customer who allegedly used a racial slur. Corey Pujols, 27, is accused of killing a 77-year-old man after striking him before he fell back and hit his head, officials told Fox13. Investigators said that the man was…