WASHINGTON (AP) – A federal prosecutor says an ally of President Donald Trump was given special treatment by the Justice Department. The prosecutor is prepared to tell Congress Wednesday that political considerations affected the handling of the Roger Stone case. Career Justice Department prosecutor Aaron Zelinsky says he was told that a U.S. attorney was…… MORE
Kamala Harris: Democrats Need to Listen to Young Voters
WASHINGTON (AP) – California Sen. Kamala Harris says Democrats “need to listen” to young black and Latino voters demanding change. Harris spoke with The Associated Press on Tuesday about her efforts to reform policing and the Democratic Party’s relationship with Black voters. She says she won’t “be played” by Republicans in the Senate who want…… MORE
LA Councilman Arrested in Federal Corruption Probe
A Los Angeles City Council member has been arrested on allegations he masterminded a $1.5 million pay-to-play scheme tied to the approval of large building projects. Authorities say FBI agents took Councilman Jose Huizar into custody early Tuesday at his home. Prosecutors say Huizar and his cronies, including some already charged who have agreed to…… MORE
Nation’s Second-Large District Refuses to Defund Campus Police
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The nation’s second-largest school district has rejected a proposal to defund campus police. The board of the Los Angeles Unified School District voted Tuesday against a measure that would have reduced the budget of the 460-officer Police Department by 90% by 2024. Critics say campus police disproportionately arrest Black students. But…… MORE
2 Calif. National Parks Removing Robert E. Lee Mentions
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Two national parks in California are removing all mention of Robert E. Lee from informational material even though several majestic sequoias are named for the Confederate general. The San Francisco Chronicle and Visalia Times Delta say Sequoia and Kings Canyon parks are removing references to Lee from exhibits and printed and…… MORE
WATCH: Bodycam Captures Dramatic Rescue of Man from Burning Car
STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ News) — Body camera footage has captured the dramatic rescue of a man from a burning car. A Stanislaus County Sheriff’s deputy saw the man drive off the road and flip over, in an embankment in the area of Highway 120 and Kings Ferry. The investigation into the accident is ongoing.… MORE
New WOTUS Rule Becomes Law
The Trump Administration’s new and scaled-back Waters of the U.S. rule became law this week after last-minute attempts to block the rule. A federal judge late last week denied an effort to prevent implementation of the new regulation, called the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. The challengers claim the new rule removes protection from many…… MORE
Protesters Try to Pull Down Andrew Jackson Statue in D.C.
WASHINGTON (AP) – Protesters tried to pull down a statue of President Andrew Jackson near the White House Monday night before being dispersed by police. WUSA-TV in Washington reports that police used pepper spray to move protesters out of Lafayette Square, where the Jackson statue is located. Videos posted on social media show that the…… MORE
Fauci Testifies at Fraught Time for COVID-19 Pandemic Response
WASHINGTON (AP) – Dr. Anthony Fauci is returning to Capitol Hill at a fraught moment for the nation’s pandemic response. Coronavirus cases are rising in about half the states and political polarization is competing for attention with public health recommendations. The government’s top infectious disease expert is testifying Tuesday before a powerful House panel, along…… MORE
Rugged California City Considers Ditching Confederate Name
FORT BRAGG, Calif. (AP) – A rugged Northern California coastal city named for a Confederate general may ask voters to change the city’s name. The council of the city of Fort Bragg in Mendocino County debated Monday whether to put the renaming issue on the November ballot and the mayor asked for guidelines to create…… MORE
