When a landmark state environmental law threatened to halt enrollment at UC Berkeley, legislators stepped in and wrote an exemption. When the Sacramento Kings were about to leave town, lawmakers brushed the environmental rules aside for the team’s new arena. When the law stymied the renovation of the state Capitol, they acted once again. Lawmakers’ … Read more
A man who shouted “free Palestine” and used a “makeshift flamethrower” to attack people marching in support of Israeli hostages held by Hamas has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, Colorado authorities said early Monday. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office said on its daily booking sheet early that Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, of … Read more
ComEd customers in Illinois will start to see higher rates on their bills this month, the utility said, as part of a “capacity charge increase.” Beginning in June, the average monthly residential ComEd bill is expected to increase by approximately 10%, ComEd said on its website. The price hike, which applies to all ComEd customers, … Read more
The law enforcement officer spent months methodically gathering evidence. He leafed through thousands of pages and highlighted key passages amid reams and reams of paper. He wore his body camera to record his interactions with witnesses and suspects. And he photographed what he saw as instruments of the alleged crime: Books. The targets of the … Read more
A young Baldwin Park police officer who loved the Dodgers and was an avid snowboarder was killed in a shooting late Saturday that also left a civilian dead and another officer injured. Officer Samuel Riveros, 35, was identified Sunday as the officer who died, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. He had been … Read more
AD SHELBYVILLE — The Independence Day holiday will feature a full night sky of fireworks courtesy of the annual fireworks show, presented by the Greater Shelbyville Chamber of Commerce. The show traditionally occurs at the Dam West Recreation Area at sunset, allowing attendees to see a display lighting up the night sky and over Lake … Read more
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Alexandria City Police have arrested a man suspected of attempted abductions near two different Metro stations. The two attempted abductions happened within an hour of each other Friday night, with Alexandria police calling the incidents “deeply disturbing.” Thirty-three-year-old Jeffrey Gary, a Fairfax County Resident, was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with assault and battery, … Read more
A man was airlifted to a hospital in Rockford after suffering serious injuries during a multi-vehicle crash in unincorporated Harvard Sunday. According to police, the Harvard Fire Protection District was dispatched around 2:37 p.m. to the area of Route 173 and Crowley Road after 911 calls reported a crash. When crews arrived, they confirmed the … Read more
Merriam-Webster has added 200 new words and definitions to its dictionary. The new additions are added based on widespread use over time, and offer a window into the world today, according to Merriam-Webster.com. “The one constant of a vibrant living language is change,” explains Gregory Barlow, President of Merriam-Webster. “We continuously encounter new ways of … Read more