A recent court hearing stirred up old tensions between Cemex and the State Water Resources Control Board. The debate centered around whether Cemex should be allowed to challenge a decision before a final ruling is made, expected in February. Cemex's legal team pointed fingers at the state board for the long delay in their plans to extract 56 million tons of sand and ...
The Trump administration has big plans for offshore drilling. They want to open up areas along the coasts of California, Florida, and Alaska for oil and gas exploration. This move is part of a larger push to boost U. S. energy production and jobs. But not everyone is on board. California and Florida, both heavily reliant on tourism and clean beaches, are strongly op...
The Bay Area is seeing a rise in threats against local leaders. In October, someone was charged with sending hate-filled emails to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. The emails included violent language and racial slurs. They even threatened to harm police officers and other officials. This isn't an isolated incident. California Governor Gavin Newsom recently passed a law t...
Northern Illinois and Kent State are set to face off in a MAC conference game on November 28th at 12 p. m. EST. This matchup features two teams with similar records and challenges. Northern Illinois has a 3-8 record, while Kent State sits at 4-7. Both teams have had a tough season. Northern Illinois has struggled to move the ball through the air, ranking 134th in pa...
In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has strongly criticized his colleagues for releasing their decision in a major Texas redistricting case before he could finish his dissent. Judge Jerry Smith, who serves on the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals, accused the other judges of acting in bad faith and rushing their ruling. Smith's 100-page dissent is a harsh ...
California has recently passed laws that have sparked a heated debate. These laws aim to make federal agents more identifiable while on duty. The state has banned masks for most law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents. This means no more neck gaiters or ski masks during official business. However, there are exceptions for undercover agents and ...
A legal battle is brewing between California and the federal government. The U. S. Department of Justice has taken the state to court. They are challenging a new law in California. This law bans federal officers from wearing masks while working. The state passed this law last September. It applies to both local and federal law enforcement. The goal was to limit immig...
The Pentagon has decided to pull back some National Guard troops from Chicago and Portland. This move comes after President Trump sent them to these cities just a few weeks ago, despite local leaders' strong opposition. Around 200 soldiers from California, who were sent to Portland, and 200 from Texas, who went to Chicago, will be heading home soon. This decision was...
The Pentagon has decided to pull back some National Guard troops from Chicago and Portland. This move comes a few weeks after President Trump sent them to these cities, claiming there was a rise in crime. Two defense officials, who asked not to be named, shared this news on Sunday. Around 200 California National Guard members in Portland and 200 Texas National Guard...
Southern California is gearing up for a significant rain event that could bring flooding and mudslides, especially in areas recently affected by wildfires. The storm system is expected to bring heavy rainfall, with the most intense downpours occurring from Friday night through Saturday. Residents woke up to light rain on Friday morning, which is just the beginning o...