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FBI agents search home of Los Angeles deputy mayor over City Hall bomb threat
3 days, 19 hours ago

FBI agents search home of Los Angeles deputy mayor over City Hall bomb threat

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — FBI agents searched the home of a Los Angeles deputy mayor this week as part of an investigation into whether he made a bomb threat against City Hall, officials said. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that officers responded “earlier this year” to a bomb threat against City Hall. “Our initial investigation revealed that the source of …

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Huntington Beach Fire Chief Scott Haberle says goodbye
4 days, 14 hours ago

Huntington Beach Fire Chief Scott Haberle says goodbye

LA Times  

Scott Haberle joined Huntington Beach as its fire chief in February 2020. Huntington Beach Fire Chief Scott Haberle speaks at an event in 2022. “I’m so grateful for the opportunity to be here in Huntington Beach,” Haberle said during Tuesday’s meeting. No one has ever said a bad thing about you.” Councilman Casey McKeon said it’s rare for a public …

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US agencies dismiss national security threat from mystery drone sightings
Top News
6 days, 1 hour ago

US agencies dismiss national security threat from mystery drone sightings

Firstpost  

There is no threat to national security or public safety from reported sightings of mystery drones that have stirred concern in parts of the United States, government agencies said Tuesday. “We have not identified anything anomalous and do not assess the activity to date to present a national security or public safety risk over the civilian airspace in New Jersey …

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'Ban Free Online Pornography, Castrate Rapists' : PIL Seeks Measures For Women Safety; Supreme Court Seeks Responses Of Union & States
1 week ago

'Ban Free Online Pornography, Castrate Rapists' : PIL Seeks Measures For Women Safety; Supreme Court Seeks Responses Of Union & States

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notice to the Union and States on a public interest litigation seeking pan-India guidelines for safety of women. The PIL prays inter-alia for regulation of social behavior in public transport, ban on free online pornographic material and castration of persons convicted for sex offenses.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal. The PIL prays inter-alia …

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Fox host Martha MacCallum can't believe John Kirby's outrageous response to drone question
1 week, 1 day ago

Fox host Martha MacCallum can't believe John Kirby's outrageous response to drone question

Daily Mail  

Fox host Martha MacCallum was shocked at how little National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby could provide when asked about the mounting drone crisis. Fox host Martha MacCallum was shocked at how little National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby could provide when asked about the mounting drone crisis MacCallum then pivoted, showing Kirby footage of a drone sighting captured by …

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What We Know (And Don't Know) About The Mysterious New Jersey Drone Sightings
1 week, 1 day ago

What We Know (And Don't Know) About The Mysterious New Jersey Drone Sightings

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey and the East Coast in recent weeks, sparking speculation and concern over who sent them and why. New Jersey’s new senator, Andy Kim, spent Thursday night on a drone hunt in rural northern New Jersey, and posted about it on X. Murphy …

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Chandigarh: 49 lakh traffic violations recorded by ICCC in 2.5 years
1 week, 3 days ago

Chandigarh: 49 lakh traffic violations recorded by ICCC in 2.5 years

Hindustan Times  

The Integrated Command and Control Centre, a cornerstone of Chandigarh’s Smart City initiative, has proven to be a game-changer in traffic management. Recent data presented by Chandigarh Smart City Limited in Lok Sabha revealed that the city had recorded a staggering 49.3 lakh traffic violations by November 2024. During the 23rd Chandigarh Smart City Advisory Forum meeting in July, officials …

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Current, future North Carolina governor’s challenge of power-shifting law could be first of many
1 week, 3 days ago

Current, future North Carolina governor’s challenge of power-shifting law could be first of many

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Stein, the outgoing attorney general, and Cooper, another Democrat leaving office shortly after eight years on the job, focused their lawsuit in Wake County Superior Court on a provision that would prevent Stein from picking his own commander of the State Highway Patrol. It also would prevent the governor from ensuring state laws are …

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New Jersey drones: Lawmakers meet with security officials after weeks of unexplained sightings
1 week, 5 days ago

New Jersey drones: Lawmakers meet with security officials after weeks of unexplained sightings

CNN  

CNN — Weeks of mysterious drone sightings across New Jersey are prompting heightened security concerns – and mounting frustrations – from residents, military personnel and federal, state and local officials. “I’m legitimately concerned for what the hell is going on because nobody knows,” state Assemblyman Brian Bergen told CNN affiliate News 12 New Jersey after a briefing at state police …

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Jason Kelce: Penn State University Police and Public Safety close investigation after phone incident
1 week, 5 days ago

Jason Kelce: Penn State University Police and Public Safety close investigation after phone incident

CNN  

CNN — Penn State University Police and Public Safety have closed the investigation into an incident involving Jason Kelce that saw the former Philadelphia Eagles center spike a heckler’s cellphone and repeat a homophobic slur. A viral video showed an interaction between Kelce and an individual outside Beaver Stadium where Penn State played Ohio State on November 2. Kelce was …

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Murder victims' families call for NSW forensic patient and mental health reform
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Murder victims' families call for NSW forensic patient and mental health reform

ABC  

When the person who killed Wendy Robinson's parents was granted escorted day leave, she says she felt "sick and fearful". It called for an inquiry into the Mental Health Review Tribunal's practices and reforms to victims' support services to better support families impacted by serious crimes. "It's perfectly understandable and valid for forensic patient victims and their families to want …

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Focus on India’s Internal Security and Public Safety’: PM Modi on DGP-IGP Conference in Bhubaneswar
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Focus on India’s Internal Security and Public Safety’: PM Modi on DGP-IGP Conference in Bhubaneswar

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the three-day All India Conference of Director Generals and Inspector Generals of Police 2024 in Bhubaneswar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his enthusiasm for the event, emphasising its focus on strengthening India’s internal security and enhancing public safety. Senior police officers from across India will participate in extensive deliberations on enhancing our internal security framework and addressing …

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Legal action taken after Zhuhai tragedy
4 weeks ago

Legal action taken after Zhuhai tragedy

China Daily  

China's top legal authorities strengthened measures to resolve conflicts and safeguard social stability this week to address rising concerns over public safety, particularly after a tragic car-ramming incident in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, on Nov 11. On Saturday, the Supreme People's Court asked courts nationwide to strengthen their fight against crimes that seriously endanger public order, disrupt social stability and harm …

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Trump fills out his key public health roles
1 month ago

Trump fills out his key public health roles

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A previous version of this article was first published on November 22. Trump, for his part, said on the campaign trail that he would let Kennedy “go wild on health.” US surgeon general Also known as “the nation’s doctor,” the surgeon general is a medical doctor who focuses on educating and advising Americans on how to improve their …

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Public safety, social stability top on Procuratorates agenda
1 month ago

Public safety, social stability top on Procuratorates agenda

China Daily  

The Supreme People's Procuratorate on Tuesday urged procuratorate organs to rigorously review vicious criminal offenses for arrest and prosecution to ensure public safety and to enhance people's sense of security. Protecting people's life and social security should be prioritized, according to a statement released by SPP after a meeting on better maintaining social stability, which was held following a car …

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UCLA slammed for ‘chaotic’ response to protest melee in UC independent review
1 month, 1 week ago

UCLA slammed for ‘chaotic’ response to protest melee in UC independent review

LA Times  

Police officers clash with pro-Palestinian protesters as a fire extinguisher is deployed at UCLA on May 2. A call for reforms The review recommended that UCLA take key actions: Develop a detailed response plan Provide better training of civilian staff and police Increase real-time communications about campus disruptions Hire more civilians to help mediate conflicts before law enforcement is called …

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Adams seeks fresh start on immigration with Trump appointees
1 month, 1 week ago

Adams seeks fresh start on immigration with Trump appointees

Politico  

Adams has long had a wish list he would like to see implemented on a federal level: In addition to funding for cities dealing with an influx of asylum seekers, the mayor has advocated for a more secure border to ensure everyone who enters the country passes a background check. Because leaders in Washington did none of those things, Adams …

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Oakland mayor and progressive DA ousted amid crime complaints
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Oakland mayor and progressive DA ousted amid crime complaints

Politico  

The Oakland mayor had faced widespread criticism over the city’s public safety and financial problems, as well as a series of negative headlines, including a June FBI raid on her home. Huy Nguyen, president of the Oakland police union, said in a statement that voters recognized that Price and Thao’s “progressive leftist policies directly harmed and impacted residents, neighborhoods, working …

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California voters turn away from progressive criminal justice policies
1 month, 2 weeks ago

California voters turn away from progressive criminal justice policies

China Daily  

By RENA LI in Los Angeles | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-11-08 12:14 In a rebuke of progressive criminal justice policies, California voters on Tuesday rejected a lenient approach by some elected officials and also approved an anti-crime ballot question. From Los Angeles to Oakland, election results showed that Californians are prioritizing public safety, in a shift toward more traditional approaches …

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Editorial: California doesn’t have to choose between public safety and criminal justice reform
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Editorial: California doesn’t have to choose between public safety and criminal justice reform

LA Times  

California voters decided this week to roll back criminal justice reforms and appeared to be ousting progressive prosecutors in Los Angeles and Alameda counties, effectively reversing decisions they made as recently as 2020 and 2022. While the approval of Proposition 36 and the loss of two reform-minded district attorneys are setbacks, a broader outlook suggests public opinion still favors a …

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Candidates backed by current Newport Beach council members win big at the polls
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Candidates backed by current Newport Beach council members win big at the polls

LA Times  

The bar at Muldoon’s Irish Pub in Newport Beach was packed with patrons Tuesday night — including many wearing red hats or stickers proclaiming “I voted” and one woman in a blue dress with a collage of Trump/Vance bumper stickers printed on it — well over an hour ahead of the Orange County GOP’s watch party scheduled that evening. Republican …

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2024 San Diego County election results
54 years, 11 months ago

2024 San Diego County election results

LA Times  

twitter facebook envelope angle-double-right angle-down angle-up long-arrow-right We’re tracking 178 races across San Diego County in the 2024 general election. twitter facebook envelope angle-double-right angle-down angle-up long-arrow-right Show all school boards San Diego County Alpine Union School District Bonsall Unified School District Borrego Springs Unified School District Cajon Valley Union School District Cardiff School District Carlsbad Unified School District Chula …

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2024 Los Angeles County elections results
54 years, 11 months ago

2024 Los Angeles County elections results

LA Times  

twitter facebook envelope angle-double-right angle-down angle-up long-arrow-right We are tracking 314 races across Los Angeles County in the 2024 general election. twitter facebook envelope angle-double-right angle-down angle-up long-arrow-right Show all school boards Los Angeles Unified School District ABC Unified School District Antelope Valley Community College District Antelope Valley Joint Union High School District Arcadia Unified School District Baldwin Park Unified …

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Democratic mayors in San Francisco and Oakland fight to keep their jobs on Election Day
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Democratic mayors in San Francisco and Oakland fight to keep their jobs on Election Day

The Independent  

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