Jessica Carman
Richmond, VA: Lawmakers in the Virginia House of Delegates, which is now controlled by Democrats following the November elections, have rejected a bill proposing a near-total abortion ban. A House subcommittee voted 8-0 on Wednesday night to reject a measure that aimed to restrict abortions, according to the Richmond-Times Dispatch. Tim Griffin, a freshman Republican … Read more
Chicago, Illinois: Lurie Children’s Hospital recently revealed that it encountered a cyberattack from an external source. As a result, the hospital had to temporarily shut down its phone, email, and other systems on Jan. 31, leading to disruptions in its normal operations. Hospital officials released a statement acknowledging that their network had been breached by … Read more
Almeda County, CA: An unexpected two-vehicle collision prompted the Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD) to swiftly respond, demonstrating their commitment to public safety and their ability to act efficiently. The incident took place at the intersection of Interstate 580 and Eden Canyon Road in Castro Valley on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at 7:30 AM. A … Read more
Stockton, CA: It appears that the 88 individuals who had their cars impounded during a sideshow operation in Stockton over the weekend might face difficulties in reclaiming their vehicles. San Joaquin County Sheriff Patrick Withrow recently announced that his office has obtained 88 warrants to search a collection of vehicles that are currently stored securely. … Read more
Sacramento, CA: California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) revealed his intention to dispatch 120 Highway Patrol officers to Oakland and the East Bay in response to a concerning surge in crime. California plans to temporarily boost law enforcement presence in Oakland and the East Bay. As part of this effort, 120 California Highway Patrol officers will be … Read more
New York City, NY: A 61-year-old man from Rochester, NY, has pleaded guilty to a serious crime before U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. He admitted to installing cameras in the church bathroom to film naked people. The crime he admitted to carries a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum … Read more
Miami, FL: A Latin King gang member has been sentenced to 380 months in prison by Chief District Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga. The individual was convicted at trial of two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, obstruction of sex trafficking enforcement, and use of interstate facilities in aid of racketeering. Jason Wagner, … Read more
Los Angeles, CA: The Justice Department announced today that a former engineer at a Southern California company has been arrested on federal charges. The allegations state that he stole trade secret technologies developed for use by the United States government, specifically for detecting nuclear missile launches and tracking ballistic and hypersonic missiles. A 57-year-old resident … Read more
Seven states are against petrol car bans, according to a poll by the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, the top fuel trade group. The majority of registered and probable voters in states where the presidential and senate races are taking place are against government initiatives to ban new petrol automobiles and impose electric vehicle mandates, … Read more
Los Angeles, CA: Several individuals were apprehended by the FBI on Wednesday in a crackdown on a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking across borders. The operation was centered in Los Angeles, according to authorities. Aerial footage captured a scene of several unidentified vehicles surrounding a residence, with a sizable group of individuals gathered in … Read more