LA councilwoman whose district ravaged by wildfires looks to hold leaders accountable for empty reservoirs
Los Angeles City Council members whose neighborhoods were devastated by recent historic wildfires are calling for accountability from city and state officials after reservoirs emptied and firefighting efforts were hampered. This raises questions about how prepared the city is to host the next world-class event. A few years. “While this fire was unlike anything we […]
First hearing in ‘Trump-proof’ California special session canceled as chairman’s district hit by wildfires
A California House committee has indefinitely postponed an initial hearing scheduled for a special session of the state's plan to “stop Trump” and strengthen its legal defenses against attacks from the incoming administration. KCRA first reported that Tuesday's hearing of the Assembly Budget Committee is now off the docket. The committee's chairman, Democratic Rep. Jesse […]
Teacher arrested after threat that shut down NJ school district, police say
A New Jersey teacher was arrested Monday after shutting down his entire school district due to potential threats to staff and students, authorities said. Amir Doctory, 45, an employee of the Montclair School District who is currently on administrative leave, was arrested without incident in connection with the threat, according to the Montclair Police Department. […]
Minnesota school district removes LGBTQ children’s book with nudity, despite objections
A Minnesota public school district defended its decision to remove LGBTQ children's books from elementary school shelves despite opposition from some parents and school librarians. Rochester Public Schools announced last month that it removed Emily Nielson's 2022 book “Rainbow Parade” from the elementary school media center after parents at Franklin Elementary School raised concerns about […]
Exclusive: Missouri school district accused of setting hiring quotas based on race, not merit
A Missouri school district is allegedly setting hiring quotas based on race, according to Thursday's complaint. Parents who protect education Obtained by Blaze News. PDE accused Kansas City public schools of 'tampering'[ing] “employment practices that hire educators based on race,'' the district's website and its website. Blueprint 2030 Strategic Plan. “It’s a despicable practice that […]
Trump taps Nassau County Judge Joseph Nocella Jr. to be US attorney for Eastern District of New York
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Nassau County Judge Joseph Nocera Jr. to be the next federal prosecutor for the Eastern District of New York. “Judge Nocera has a strong track record of bringing law and order to the great people of New York, having served as a Nassau County District Court judge and Family Court […]
Girls Allegedly Told By School District That ‘Transgenders Have More Rights’ After Male Steals Spot On Varsity Team
The clown show will continue in 2025… Taylor Sterling, a cross country runner at Martin Luther King High School in Riverside, Calif., qualified for the varsity team earlier in the season. It was like that until it happened stolen from her by a transgender student who transferred to the school. There are several parents of […]
New Orleans Assistant District Attorney found dead by suicide
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Ian Kersting, assistant attorney general for the Diocese of New Orleans, was found dead in his office in an apparent suicide, police said. New Orleans police said a 34-year-old man […]
New Orleans Assistant District Attorney Dies In Apparent Suicide: REPORT
Ian Kersting, an assistant district attorney for Orleans Parish, allegedly committed suicide inside the district attorney's office building Saturday night, according to WVUE. Authorities found Kersting dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in WVUE District Attorney Jason Williams' office around 9 p.m. Saturday. reported. 🚨Breaking news🚨 Assistant District Attorney Ian Kersting (left) was found […]
DC mayor is optimistic after ‘great meeting’ with Trump — who threatened federal takeover of the district
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday that she had a “great meeting” with President-elect Donald Trump, who threatened to “federalize” “crime-ridden” neighborhoods on the campaign trail. “President Trump and I had an excellent meeting today to discuss our shared priorities for the President's second term,” Bowser said. statement. The three-term Democratic mayor said he […]