Tag: Local News

Woman to Stand Trial in Deaths of 2 Michigan Bicyclists

IONIA, Mich.—A woman has been ordered to stand trial on second-degree murder and other charges after five bicyclists were struck by her vehicle as they rode in a summer charity event in western Michigan. Ionia County District Judge Raymond Voet said during a preliminary hearing Thursday that Mandy Benn was intoxicated by a “cocktail of…


Midterm Elections Updates: Trump Alleges Voter Fraud In Arizona Senate Race, Demands Do-Over

The latest on the midterm elections. ___ Trump Alleges Voter Fraud In Arizona Senate Race, Demands Do-Over Former President Donald Trump has alleged voter fraud in Arizona’s Senate race and demanded a do-over after The Associated Press and other media outlets called the race against his endorsed candidate, Republican Blake Masters, while handing incumbent Sen. Mark…


Midterm Elections Updates: Trump-Backed Vegas Sheriff Tops Democrat for Nevada Governor

The latest on the midterm elections. ___ Trump-Backed Vegas Sheriff Tops Democrat for Nevada Governor Republican Joe Lombardo, a career police officer-turned-elected sheriff in Las Vegas who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has been elected governor in Nevada. “I’ve dedicated my life to protecting and serving our community, and now, I’m honored to have…


Midterm Elections Updates: Mark Finchem Defeated in Arizona Secretary of State Race

The latest on the midterm elections. ___ Mark Finchem Defeated in Arizona Secretary of State Race Democrat Adrian Fontes was projected Friday night to win the race for Arizona secretary of state against state Rep. Mark Finchem, a Republican endorsed by former President Donald Trump. Fontes, who formerly oversaw parts of the election system in Maricopa,…


Karen Bass Takes Lead From Rick Caruso in Seesaw LA Mayor’s Race

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass took over businessman Rick Caruso’s lead in the Los Angeles mayor’s race, which remains a nail-biter, according to the latest results released by the Los Angeles County Registrar Nov. 11. As of 5 p.m., Bass is ahead by roughly 4,400 votes, holding 50.38 percent of the vote compared to Caruso’s 49.62…


Court Orders Immediate Removal of 3 Mission Viejo City Councilors

Three Mission Viejo City Councilors must step down immediately, a California appeals court ruled Nov. 10. The state appeals court dissolved a temporary stay issued by a lower appeals court after a county Superior Court judge found councilors Ed Sachs, Greg Raths, and Mayor Wendy Bucknam had overstayed their terms. The councilors were elected to…


California Assembly District 67 Candidates Locked in Tight Race

A Democrat incumbent has pulled slightly ahead with a razor-thin margin against her Republican opponent in the race for the newly redrawn California Assembly District 67 that straddles Los Angeles and Orange counties. Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Fullerton) is leading with 50.6 percent of the vote, while school board member Soo Yoo is tightly behind at…


Ex-trans Teen to Sue Kaiser Permanente Over Gender Transition as Minor

Chloe Cole, who was prescribed puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and then had her breasts removed when she was 15, says she will sue the medical group and hospital that facilitated the gender transition as a minor she now deeply regrets. “The adults who were supposed to take care of and guide me as a child…


One Killed, 2 Critically Injured in Fiery Garden Grove Crash

GARDEN GROVE, Calif.—A passenger in a Tesla that caught fire was killed and two other people were critically injured in a three-vehicle crash Nov. 11 in Garden Grove, authorities said. The driver of the Tesla is suspected of both speeding and driving under the influence, according to Sgt. Royce Wimmer of the Garden Grove Police…


Huntington Beach Celebrates Veterans Day at Annual Ceremony

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—A giant American flag waved from a fire engine ladder over a crowd at the Veterans Day ceremony at Pier Plaza in Huntington Beach Nov. 11, celebrating the over 10,000 veterans in the city with awards and performances. Veterans and their families gathered with residents, visitors, and city officials at the pier to…