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A Georgia mayor who boasts being the country’s first Black Lives Matter organizer elected to office is facing scrutiny for using $20,000 of public funds for international travel and other questionable purchases, according to reports. South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau was accused this week of using a city-issued purchase card in December for unauthorized spending on a trip to Africa, food and other e...

California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order prohibiting landlords in Los Angeles County from evicting tenants who house wildfire victims, sparking outrage among property owners. The order, framed as a temporary measure, comes on the heels of similar moratoriums enacted during the pandemic, leaving landlords burdened and questioning their rights. Critics argue the policy undermin...

The FBI has rekindled a decades-long manhunt for a serial arson suspect accused of operating a domestic "eco-terror" cell that lit off more than a half-dozen fires in the 1990s and early 2000s shortly after Los Angeles authorities announced the arrests of a pair of fake firefighters from Oregon – one of whom has a criminal history of arson. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department told Fox News...

Former Oakland, California, Mayor Sheng Thao, who was recalled by voters in November, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on corruption charges. In addition to Thao, the Justice Department charged her boyfriend, Andre Jones; the head of a local waste company, David Trung Duong; and Duong’s son, Andy Hung Duong. In October 2022, Thao allegedly agreed to extend a city recycling services contra...

Migrants waiting to enter the US using former Joe Biden’s CBP One app broke down in tears after their appointments were canceled the moment President Trump took office Monday – just the first of the sweeping border actions the new administration prepared for the first day. The app – which hundreds of thousands of migrants have used to enter the country since Biden introduced it two years ago – wen...

Pacific Palisades residents aren't leaving their neighborhood for good ... because well-connected real estate sources say many want to come back -- even though the recovery timeline for the community is up in the air. TMZ spoke to more than 10 powerful L.A. real estate brokers working at major companies like The Agency, Compass, Sotheby's and Coldwell Banker ... and, the consensus is many of their...

California’s ongoing wildfires have exposed deeper systemic issues, as looting has become rampant in evacuation zones, leaving residents afraid to leave their homes. Law enforcement has arrested dozens of suspected looters, including individuals impersonating firefighters. Critics highlight California's "soft on crime" policies, such as Proposition 47, which reduces penalties for theft under $950,...

A Thornton Township board meeting erupted into chaos as infighting among trustees deepened the region's governance crisis. Trustees Chris Gonzalez and Carmen Carlile walked out, leaving critical agenda items like a tax levy and insurance unresolved. The disruption is the latest blow to Supervisor Tiffany Henyard, whose tenure has been marred by accusations of fiscal mismanagement, including a $9 m...

A major insurance company in California predicts significant upheaval in the state’s housing market as insurers pull out due to rising wildfire risks. State Farm, Allstate, and other insurers have exited the state, citing an inability to match premiums with escalating wildfire risks. The state-run FAIR Plan, designed for high-risk properties, is overburdened, exposing homeowners to higher costs an...

Dalton Mayor Tiffany Henyard faces an uphill battle to retain her position as prominent attorney Bert Odon predicts a landslide loss in the upcoming elections. The Democratic primary on February 27 and the general election on April 1 are seen as turning points for the embattled mayor. Henyard’s tenure has been marked by allegations of mismanagement, including insurance lapses jeopardizing senior t...

Faced with a revolt that’s paralyzed one local government, Tiffany Henyard is asking a judge to intervene and force two Thornton Township trustees to attend meetings. Trustees Chis Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle have previously said they were refusing to attend board meetings due to security concerns and fear that Henyard would use meeting to fill a vacancy on the board and shift control back into h...

Starbucks is reversing its open-door policy after almost seven years, now requiring that people make a purchase if they want to hang out at its coffee shops or use its restrooms.

Landlords in fire-ravaged Los Angeles have jacked up rents — in some cases by more than double the price — in violation of California law against price gouging as thousands of residents seek shelter.

A recall attempt to knock California Gov. Gavin Newsom out of office is underway as he faces sharp criticism for his handling of the Los Angeles wildfires — with opponents labeling his leadership a “series of catastrophic failures.” Organizers against Newsom vowed to file papers in the next two weeks in hopes of jumpstarting the process that could lead to the Democrat’s ouster in the middle of his...

A Phoenix-based flight attendant died during a layover in Denver, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) said Sunday. The association identified the flight attendant as Celinda Levno, who began her career as a flight attendant in 1989. American Airlines said in a statement that Levno was the "victim of a senseless crime" Saturday night in Denver and the incident is being investig...

Another national brand is making its exit from downtown Seattle. Tiffany & Co. is closing its downtown Seattle store at the Pacific Place mall, a manager told the Business Journal Friday. The 1,600-square-foot store's last day of business is set for Sunday.

The homeless man tackled and zip-tied by onlookers who say he was trying to start fires with a blowtorch near a Los Angeles wildfire is an illegal immigrant who will likely be protected by California’s sanctuary city status, according to sources. The suspect is Juan Manuel Sierra-Leyva, a Mexican national who is in the United States illegally, sources told The Post. He was chased and taken down by...

The deadly wildfires that hit Southern California this week destroyed a significant number of homes after some leading insurance companies pulled back on offering policies in the Golden State in recent years due to the rising risks of wildfires as well as a challenging regulatory environment. Several ongoing wildfires, including the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire, have devastated communities in the...

California is drowning in an inferno of DEI mediocrity and failure—and on top of that, it’s literally burning to the ground. It’s a horrific, nightmarish state of affairs, with people and animals losing their lives and homes thanks to the gross negligence and DEI stupidity of so-called leaders and officials. Right now, California looks like all-out Armageddon, with water and firefighter shortages,...

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s ambitious plan to deliver 1,200 tiny homes to address homelessness, announced in March 2023, has yet to materialize, despite the staggering projected cost of $625,000 per unit. Meanwhile, a Pennsylvania Amish community demonstrated the efficiency of private efforts, constructing 12 tiny homes in North Carolina for $25,000 each in just two days. Critics argue that...

Seattle's infamous homeless man, Steve Irwin, has been arrested yet again for building his fifth unauthorized cabin in a city park, despite a 10-year ban from all Seattle parks. Irwin's repeated arrests, which follow incidents of property destruction, theft, and even stealing an excavator, have cost taxpayers over $155,000 in park repairs. Critics argue that Seattle's lenient policies are enabling...

A recent fact-check from the Lansing Journal exposed false claims by Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard, who alleged that the township faced a budget deficit in 2022 upon her appointment. Verified financial reports reveal that Thornton Township maintained a surplus in all major funds during Henyard's tenure, contradicting her assertions of fiscal mismanagement by her predecessors. This d...

In a startling yet oddly routine occurrence for Chicago, former Mayor Lori Lightfoot's garage in Logan Square was struck by a bullet. While no injuries or property damage were reported beyond the lodged bullet, the incident highlights the pervasive gun violence plaguing the city. Chicago, known for its stringent gun control laws, continues to grapple with high crime rates, with nearly 3,000 shooti...

A recent federal report from HUD highlights Washington state as having the third highest homeless population in the U.S., with numbers continuing to rise. Since 2007, the state has seen a staggering 35% increase in homelessness, including a 56% spike in chronic cases within the last year. Critics argue that HUD’s focus on housing affordability overlooks core issues like drug addiction and mental h...

Tensions in Thornton Township have reached a boiling point as trustees Chris Gonzalez and Carmen Carlile announced they would boycott a key board meeting called by Supervisor Tiffany Henyard. This decision stems from disputes over lapses in the township's insurance policies, which have halted critical operations and left residents vulnerable. Henyard, accused of withholding vital information and a...