Calexico, CA–Federal authorities are investigating the death of a migrant who drowned earlier this month in the All-American-Canal near Calexico Port of Entry. On Feb. 1, at around 3:17 p.m. a Border Patrol remote camera operator spotted three individuals crossing the border barrier and entering the All-American Canal, approximately two-tenths of a mile east of […]
Rail advocacy coalition formed by California Intercity Rail Corridors
Orange, CA–The Los Angeles, San Diego and San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority, and the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority announced the formation of California’s Intercity Rail Corridors Linking Everyone, an advocacy coalition. The coalition will seek to educate federal policymakers on the unique nature of […]
Biden appoints Charlotte Burrows to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission chair
WASHINGTON–President Joe Biden has named Commissioner Charlotte Burrows Chair, and Commissioner Jocelyn Samuels Vice-Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Burrows has served as an EEOC Commissioner since 2015, having been initially nominated by President Barack Obama. In 2019 she was re-nominated and unanimously confirmed for a second term ending in 2023. “I […]
Operators of California charity scam sentenced to prison for mail fraud, tax evasion
A California couple who operated a charity that purported to provide goods to the needy, were sentenced to prison for conspiracy to commit mail fraud and tax evasion. Geraldine Hill was sentenced to 15 months in prison, and Clayton Hill was sentenced to 9 months in prison, according to federal prosecutors. According to court documents […]
Arizona woman arrested for attempting to provide material support to a terrorist group
An Arizona woman was arrested July 22 for attempting to provide material support to Al Qaeda, a designated foreign terrorist organization, according to federal prosecutors. According to the criminal complaint, Jill Marie was in communication with two FBI undercover employees, one of whom she believed to be a member of al Qaeda. During her conversations […]
Protesters Burn Down Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Building During 3rd Night of George Floyd Protests
500 National Guard Members Sent to Twin Cities By Danny R. Johnson, and Roberto Arrington, Minneapolis based Freelance Journalist MINNEAPOLIS–Minneapolis is in the midst of a third night of unrest in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, with protesters taking over the police department’s 3rd Precinct building late Thursday night. The break-in happened at about […]
Gov. Newsom releases updated industry guidance for CA businesses
SACRAMENTO–Following up on the state’s announcement that it will begin modifying the stay at home order on Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom Thursday released updated industry guidance – including for retail, manufacturing, and logistics – to begin reopening with modifications that reduce risk and establish a safer environment for workers and customers. “Californians, working together, have […]
Gov. Newsom issues executive order protecting homes, small businesses from water shutoffs
SACRAMENTO–Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order that will restrict water shutoffs to homes and small businesses while the state responds to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order protects consumers who may not be able to pay for their water service from shutoffs. Already, over 100 public and private water systems across California have voluntarily […]
Gov. Newsom declares State of Emergency to help CA prepare for COVID-19 to spread
SACRAMENTO–As part of the state’s response to address the global COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Gavin Newsom Wednesday declared a State of Emergency to make additional resources available, formalize emergency actions already underway across multiple state agencies and departments, and help the state prepare for broader spread of COVID-19. The proclamation comes as the number of positive […]
Former DIA employee pleads guilty to leaking classified national defense information to journalists
An employee of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) pleaded guilty Thursday to charges related to his disclosure of classified national defense information (NDI) to two journalists in 2018 and 2019. “Frese violated the trust placed in him by the American people when he disclosed sensitive national security information for personal gain,” said Assistant Attorney General […]