Month: February 2022

Two Killed, One Critically Injured in 405 Freeway Crash With Wrong Way Driver

SEAL BEACH, Calif.—The coroner has released the names of two people killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the San Diego (405) Freeway on the morning of Feb. 20 in Seal Beach triggered by a wrong-way motorist. The crash occurred just before 1:30 a.m. on the southbound San Diego Freeway just north of the San Gabriel…


Beijing’s Religious Persecution Intensified Ahead of the Winter Olympics

News Analysis Over the past year, leading up to the Winter Olympics, the Chinese regime has been intensifying its campaign against religion, particularly Islam, Tibetan Buddhism, Christianity, and Falun Gong. “Don’t sportswash genocide,” read the signs held by Olympic protesters in London, who were enraged that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) had granted hosting rights…


Man Shot to Death Outside San Diego Bar, 2 Suspects Arrested

SAN DIEGO—Two suspects were arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 37-year-old man during a fight in the parking lot of a Miramar area bar, police said on Feb. 20. San Diego Police Department detectives identified the suspects as Samuel Victor Perez, 23, and Damani Jerry Wiltshirebeal, 22, according to police Lt. Andra…


Group Involved in Ottawa Protest Asks Court to Halt Federal Use of Emergencies Act

A group involved in the protest against COVID-19 mandates in Ottawa is asking a court to put the breaks on the government’s use of the Emergencies Act to clamp down on demonstrators. In submissions to the Federal Court on Feb. 18, Canadian Frontline Nurses (CFN) and its member Kristen Nagle are seeking an injunction to…


Texas Lieutenant Governor Seeks to End Tenure for College Professors Teaching CRT

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he would like to end tenure for new hires at Texas’s public universities and colleges and revoke tenure for professors who teach critical race theory (CRT). “What we will propose to do is end tenure, all tenure for all new hires,” Patrick, a Republican, said at a Feb. 18…


Texas Lt. Governor Seeks to End Tenure for College Professors Teaching Critical Race Theory

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he would like to end tenure for new hires at that state’s public universities and colleges and revoke tenure for professors who teach critical race theory (CRT). “What we will propose to do is end tenure, all tenure for all new hires,” Patrick, a Republican, said at a Feb….


China Fills the Power Vacuum America Leaves Behind

Commentary As the West is facing a possible confrontation with Russia over Ukraine, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the United States can’t afford an open conflict with Vladimir Putin—and it’s not because the Russian autocrat is too strong, or the United States too disinterested. America has to keep its eyes on the real challenge, an…


Niemann 2nd PGA Win, Going Wire-to-Wire at Genesis Invitational, Riviera CC

In a field that included all top 10 ranked players in the world, 23-year old Joaquin Niemann became the fourth ever wire-to-wire champion at The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades on Feb. 20, 2022;  joining the company of Ben Hogan (1948), Lloyd Magnum (1956), and Charlie Sifford (2022) to win…


China Scrambling to Seize Pricing Power in Global Iron Ore Market

The China Iron and Steel Industry Association (CISA) revealed its “Cornerstone Plan” on Jan. 10, aimed at mining more iron ore domestically and reducing import dependence, as well as increasing equity mines and exploring scrap steel resources outside China. The plan is seen as part of China’s long-term efforts to control iron ore pricing in…


LA City Council to Consider Appointing Herb Wesson to Represent District 10

LOS ANGELES—On Feb. 22, the Los Angeles City Council will consider appointing former Councilman Herb Wesson to represent the city’s 10th district as a replacement for Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, who was suspended in October 2021 after being indicted in a federal corruption case. “With over 30 years in public service representing the residents of Council…