Chinese national accused of acting as Beijing’s agent in local California election
On Thursday, a Chinese national who was the campaign manager for an unknown politician elected to a Southern California city council two years ago was arrested on charges of acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government. The arrest of Yaoning “Mike” Sun, 64, is a sign that the Chinese government has set up […]
Pennsylvania Veteran Surprised with Roof Donated by Local Company
A Pennsylvania veteran says he is “shocked” and “grateful” after winning a brand new roof from a local business determined to give back to those who have sacrificed so much for this country. said. Tim Nicotra is a 22-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, and Pennsylvania Air National Guard. struggle In […]
Local Maryland lawmakers take on foreign offshore to save commercial fishing jobs
Matt Wilicki, Substack's “Irrational Fear” columnist, discusses the costs and effects of President Biden's climate change policies on “The Bottom Line.” On the largely undeveloped Delmarva Peninsula, which is bounded by the Chesapeake Bay to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east and includes parts of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia, local lawmakers are […]
Schumer seeks legislation giving local officials authority to ‘swiftly’ respond to drone sightings
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D.N.Y.) announced Monday that he will move this week to advance a drone bill that would give local governments more powers to address growing concerns about drone sightings. After reports of drones flying over New Jersey and New York, particularly near military research facilities and President Trump's Bedminster golf course, lawmakers are […]
Local Virginia teachers no longer forced to use students’ preferred pronouns after settlement
Teachers in Harrisonburg, Virginia, will no longer have to ask or use students' preferred pronouns after a lawsuit settlement Tuesday. In June 2022, Deborah Filiola, Kristin Marsh, and Laura Nelson learned that their rights, protected by the federal Free Speech Clause and the Virginia Religious Freedom Restoration Act, were threatened by a coercive action they […]
Vandals are putting hilarious googly eyes on outdoor sculptures — but local officials aren’t laughing
Talk about an eye-sore sight. An Oregon city is begging local residents to stop taping googly eyes onto roadside sculptures because the funny gag costs too much money. Bend city officials noticed oversized optics taped to metal artwork featuring deer and geometric patterns on roundabouts throughout the area. Residents of Bend, Oregon, are turning giant […]
Climate Doomers Shift Tactics to Local Level After Trump’s Victory
Climate change prognosticators seem to understand that their alarming message will not resonate at the national level in the 2024 election. “Climate change” ranks in died last According to Pew Research, this is one of the most important issues of the 2024 cycle. Climate disruptors are finding new ways to impress their anti-capitalist ideas on […]
California child drank raw milk before possible bird flu infection: Local health officials
A California child suspected of having bird flu drank raw milk before becoming ill, local health officials said. A Marin County child went to a local emergency room last month complaining of fever and vomiting after drinking raw milk, officials said. The child tested positive for influenza A, a category that includes both seasonal influenza […]
Local Pennsylvania officer hailed hero for ‘swift’ actions in arrest of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect
Pennsylvania state troopers quickly located the suspect in the murder of a United Healthcare CEO behind a local McDonald's. At a press conference Monday night, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro hailed Altoona Police Officer Tyler Frye as a hero for his quick actions in awarding Luigi Mangione, 26. “I would like to give a special thank […]
Appeals court rules US can deport illegal immigrants despite local objections in win for incoming Trump admin
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can continue to use the Seattle airport for charter deportation flights, a federal appeals court has ruled, in a win for President-elect Trump's administration. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling challenges then-President Trump's immigration policies, saying King County, Washington, violated a contract by banning deportations at King County […]