PUBLIC SAFETY

Nov 13 2024CRIME

Sudden Car Crash Injures Many at Chinese Sports Center

Imagine this: a quiet evening at the Zhuhai Sports Center, a place where people go to exercise and socialize. Suddenly, a car comes speeding through, hitting multiple people and then taking off. This shocking event happened on Monday night, leaving many injured. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was la

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Nov 12 2024SCIENCE

Missing Monkeys: Rescue Efforts Continue in South Carolina

Imagine 43 young Rhesus macaques out for a wild adventure in South Carolina! These little escapees, weighing only 6 to 7 pounds each, got a taste of freedom last Wednesday when a caretaker forgot to lock two doors at the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee. The research lab is about 60

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Nov 12 2024CRIME

Suspicious Car Incident in Zhuhai: Driver Detained After Hitting Crowd

In the city of Zhuhai, located in southern China, police have detained a 62-year-old man following a puzzling incident. The man allegedly drove a car into a group of people exercising at a local sports center and then took off. The incident, which occurred on Monday evening, left more than 20 people

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Why Californians Switched to Tougher Crime Laws

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Californians voted overwhelmingly in favor of Proposition 36, which increases penalties for certain theft and drug offenses and expands access to drug treatment. The shift in public opinion was driven by visible changes in the state, including a rise in homeless

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Nov 06 2024CRIME

Police Activity on Millwood: What Happened?

You might have noticed a bunch of police cars and officers around Millwood Avenue yesterday. Turns out, they were dealing with a "mental health-related emergency" on nearby Fairview Drive. The police blocked off a part of Millwood Avenue to both vehicles and people, just to be safe. Even some specia

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Nov 01 2024SPORTS

Dodgers' Big Parade: A Family-Friendly Celebration

The Los Angeles Dodgers are ready to celebrate their World Series win with a big parade on Friday. Police expect around 100, 000 fans to join in, hoping for a peaceful and safe event. The parade starts at City Hall at 11 a. m. and ends near 5th and Figueroa streets. After the parade, there will be a

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Vote Battle: $1 Million Spent on Dallas Reform Proposals

Two political groups have raised over a million bucks to influence Dallas voters. Together for Dallas and Dallas United for Progress are fighting against three city reforms suggested by local hero, Dallas Hero. These reforms aim to improve public safety and keep the city officials accountable. Both

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Oct 30 2024CRIME

Helping East San Jose Businesses with Tech: A New Camera Program

Small business owners in East San Jose have been struggling with crime, but they're about to get some help. The city has started a new program with mobile cameras at Lion Plaza on Tully Road. Mayor Matt Mahan and other officials hope this will make the area safer as the police deal with staffing iss

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Trump's Vegas Pitch: Economy, Safety, and the 'China Virus'

Former President Donald Trump hopped on stage in Las Vegas on Thursday for his first rally targeting Asian American and Pacific Islander voters. The event, "Unite for Change, " was hosted by a conservative group called "Turning Point USA. " Trump talked about the economy, public safety, and immigrat

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Oct 23 2024ENVIRONMENT

Charleston Neighbors Seek Friendly Ways to Handle Coyotes

In the Wagener Terrace community of Charleston, South Carolina, residents are pushing for a new way to deal with coyotes. They want a plan that teaches people how to stay safe, keeps the coyotes away, and doesn't harm them. This comes after neighbors saw more coyotes around since August. Some even c

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