Month: January 2023

Man Found Asleep in Stolen Vehicle at the San Diego Police Department

SAN DIEGO—A man was arrested Jan. 26 after officers found him asleep in an allegedly stolen vehicle parked in the San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division lot. Just after 3 a.m., an officer noticed an unusual vehicle with a man asleep inside of it in the Traffic Division’s parking lot on Aero Drive and Serra…


Sheriff: No Connection Between Suspect, Victims in Monterey Park Shooting

MONTEREY PARK, Calif.—The mystery of what prompted the fatal shooting of 11 people at a Monterey Park dance studio was even murkier Jan. 26, with Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna saying there is no known connection between the gunman and any of the victims, seemingly dispelling suggestions that jealousy or a personal beef led…


Wall Street Climbs to Hit Best Level in Nearly 8 Weeks

NEW YORK—Stocks rose Thursday to send Wall Street to its highest level in nearly eight weeks following reports suggesting the economy and corporate profits may be doing better than feared. The S&P 500 climbed 1.1 percent to clinch its highest finish since Dec. 2. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 205 points, or 0.6 percent,…


Spendaholic Politicians Are Destroying Your Economic Future

Commentary Most people don’t lie awake at night worried about the national debt. Unfortunately, that includes President Joe Biden and the spendaholic Democrats in Congress. They should be worried. Frankly, so should you, no matter what your politics. Economics is a science, and numerous studies by world-class economists confirm that when a nation’s debt gets…


A State Election With National Political Implications

A Wisconsin statewide election campaign—with the primary set for Feb. 21 and the general election vote for Apr. 4—is attracting the keen interest of political operatives from across the country and bringing in piles of cash to support the candidates. In this battleground state, there is much at stake in the outcome to fill an…


‘An Innocent Affair’ From 1948: The Importance of Honesty

Commentary If you are familiar with old movies, you probably know about the big-name pictures like “Gone with the Wind,” “Casablanca,” and “The Maltese Falcon.” If you’re something of a fan, you know the names, faces, and biggest hits of the major stars from the 1930s-50s or whatever time period of films you consider to…


California Bill Would Ban Young Drivers From Using Hands-Free Phone Devices While Driving

A California bill proposed this week could make it illegal for anyone under 21 to use a cell phone while driving. Motorists under 18 are currently forbidden from using a cell phone while driving, regardless of whether it is operated using hands-free devices. Assembly Bill (AB) 276, introduced Jan. 23, would expand that age group….


Port Jervis Mayor Delivers State of City Address, Not Seeking Reelection

In his 10th State of City address on Jan. 25, Port Jervis Mayor Kelly Decker recounted initiatives in the past year that improved the city’s recreational and cultural destinations and looked forward to future projects to make it an even more visitor-friendly place.  He highlighted the completion of a yearslong annexation project with the Town…


BC to Install Earthquake Warning Sensors to Give Life-Saving Notice

Up to 50 earthquake early warning sensors are being installed around British Columbia as part of a larger plan to protect people and infrastructure in a big quake. The sensors will be connected to the national Earthquake Early Warning system that’s expected to be in operation by 2023. A joint federal and provincial government announcement…


Republicans of Macomb County, Michigan Hold Convention

Republicans of Macomb County, Michigan hold a convention at 7:00 p.m. ET on Jan. 26 to elect their delegates and alternates to their state convention, which will be held on Feb. 17 and 18 in Lansing, Michigan. The Epoch Times will livestream the Macomb County convention. …