Chilling Waters Pose Hypothermia Risk off California Coast

Chilling Waters Pose Hypothermia Risk off California Coast

Swimmers in Crescent City, California, are facing a serious threat as water temperatures have dropped to dangerous levels due to coastal winds. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that the water temperature is a frigid 47.3 degrees Fahrenheit, significantly below the norm for this time of year and even colder than typical winter temperatures. … Read more

Man Who Drove Family Off Cliff Granted Mental Health Diversion

Man Who Drove Family Off Cliff Granted Mental Health Diversion

A California man accused of deliberately driving his family off a cliff on the Pacific Coast Highway in January 2023 has been granted a mental health diversion, suspending his criminal trial, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s office. Judge Susan Jakubowski approved the defense’s request for mental health diversion for Dharmesh Patel, 42, … Read more

Illegal Immigrants Charged with Kidnapping Indiana Teen

Illegal Immigrants Charged with Kidnapping Indiana Teen

MACON, Mo. — A group of noncitizens were arrested this week after allegedly kidnapping a 14-year-old Indiana girl and transporting her to Missouri, according to documents reviewed by The National Desk (TND). Missouri State Highway Patrol officers received a tip from an Indiana sheriff tracking the girl’s cellphone, which led them to stop a black … Read more

Judge to Consider Legality of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Appointment in Trump Case

Judge to Consider Legality of Special Counsel Jack Smith's Appointment in Trump Case

Judge Aileen Cannon of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida is set to hold a crucial hearing on Friday to examine the legality of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s appointment and the funding of his investigations into former President Donald Trump. This follows her indefinite postponement of the trial related to Trump’s … Read more

Judge to Review Legality of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Appointment in Trump Case

Judge to Review Legality of Special Counsel Jack Smith's Appointment in Trump Case

A hearing is set for Friday where Judge Aileen Cannon of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida will consider the legality of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s appointment and the funding of his investigations into former President Trump. The hearing follows Cannon’s indefinite postponement of the trial concerning Trump’s alleged mishandling of … Read more

Serial Rapist Linked to 1996 Shenandoah National Park Murders

Serial Rapist Linked to 1996 Shenandoah National Park Murders

Nearly three decades after the brutal murders of Laura “Lollie” Winans and Julianne “Julie” Williams in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park, DNA evidence has identified their killer as Walter “Leo” Jackson Sr., a convicted serial rapist who died in prison in 2018. The FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia announced this … Read more

Oxnard Police Seize Thousands of Illegal Fireworks from Meat Market

Oxnard Police Seize Thousands of Illegal Fireworks from Meat Market

Oxnard authorities took swift action on Tuesday night, seizing thousands of illegal fireworks allegedly being sold at Fierro’s Meat Market on South C Street. Responding to reports, police discovered over 3,000 fireworks weighing about 30 pounds, including both safe-and-sane varieties and more hazardous types like large mortar-style fireworks. The business owner was cited for violating … Read more

New High-Rise in Downtown LA to House Homeless in $600K Units

New High-Rise in Downtown LA to House Homeless in $600K Units

Los Angeles unveiled its latest initiative to combat homelessness with the grand opening of the Weingart Tower, a 19-story high-rise in downtown LA dedicated to housing homeless individuals. Featuring 278 units, this development marks the city’s largest permanent supportive housing project, aiming to alleviate homelessness particularly in Skid Row. Each unit, costing approximately $600,000, is … Read more