Category: US Regional News

Santa Ana to Remove Homeless Encampment

The City of Santa Ana is planning to remove a homeless encampment after a contract was violated by a non-profit that previously agreed to clear the space. El Centro de Cultural de Mexico, an 837 N. Ross St. cultural center, has been allowing at times more than 40 homeless people to sleep on its parking lot since early…


Texas Ranchers Find 5 Unaccompanied Minors Abandoned on Land

Five unaccompanied minors, all under 7 years old, were abandoned overnight on a farm near the Rio Grande River along the U.S.-Mexico border, according to a Texas couple who found the children on their land Sunday morning. “This baby and four others under four years old dumped like trash by the river on our farm!…


Virginia Police Chief Shot Twice After Shoplifting Incident: Officials

A police chief in Virginia was shot twice after he was called to investigate a shoplifting incident in Norton. The shooting occurred May 8 near the Walmart store on Commonwealth Drive after the Norton Police Department got a report about a shoplifter, officials said. “As Norton Police Chief James Lane pulled up to the parking lot, he…


Chief Executives Name California as Worst State for Doing Business

Commentary California is the worst state in the union for doing business—again. For the second year running, California ranked dead last in a survey of chief executives regarding the best and worst states to run companies. Even though California is home to the Port of Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, Hollywood and Napa Valley—all best-in-class for…


Detroit Police Chief Announces Retirement, Hasn’t Made Decision on Gubernatorial Run

Detroit’s police chief on Monday said he was retiring and is considering challenging Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2022. Police Chief James Craig, a Republican, said he will be stepping down on June 1. He described the decision as voluntary. “We saw what happened to many chiefs across this country. Some were forced out. Some retire…


John Wayne Airport Offers Nonstop Flights to Honolulu 

Sunnier skies are ahead for passengers at John Wayne Airport, where travelers can now catch nonstop flights to Hawaii. United Airlines began on May 6 offering daily, nonstop flights between the Santa Ana airport and Honolulu. Flights will be operated with a Boeing 737-700 aircraft. “This is the first new route we’ve launched from Orange County…


Malibu Beach House Balcony Collapse Leaves 9 People Hurt: Officials

A beach house balcony in Malibu, California, collapsed and sent people onto the sand and rocks below, injuring nine people, fire officials said. About 10 or 15 people were on the balcony during what was described as a social gathering on a home along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, officials told KTLA. Then, according to…


12 Cases of Nov. 3 Election Fraud Still Being Investigated by Kansas Sheriff’s Office

The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office in Kansas confirmed last week it is still investigating claims of voter fraud from the Nov. 3 election. A spokesperson for the sheriff’s office, Abigail Christian, told the Topeka Capital-Journal that 12 cases are being investigated, but she could not release more details about the investigation. The statement came after state…


Kansas Sheriff’s Office Still Probing 12 Claims of 2020 Election Fraud

The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office in Kansas confirmed last week that it’s still investigating claims of voter fraud from the 2020 election. Twelve cases are being investigated, according to the Topeka Capital-Journal, which cited Deputy Abigail Christian, the sheriff’s office spokesperson; she said she couldn’t release more details about the investigations. State Rep. Vic Miller, a Democrat, had…


Judge Agrees to May 2022 Trial Date for Huizar

LOS ANGELES—The judge overseeing the public corruption case involving ex-Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar agreed May 10 to put off the trial until next year. Citing concerns over issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, attorney schedules and voluminous evidentiary materials, prosecutors and defense lawyers filed a stipulation to start the trial on May 24,…