Commissioner investigated, accused of living outside district when elected

An L.A. judge denied the prosecutor’s attempt to cancel a resentencing petition, clearing the way for a potential release of Erik and Lyle Menendez. L.A. District Attorney Nathan Hochman accused the infamous brothers of telling numerous lies and questioned their self-defense claims.

Beloved former child star Jay North, best known as Dennis Mitchell in the original Dennis the Menace television show (CBS, 1959-1963), died on Sunday, April 6, 2025. According to his dear friend, journalist/TV producer Laurie Jacobson, North passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was 73 years old.

UPDATE: As of April 27, 2025, four of the children previously listed below are no longer listed as missing. Dumorrgon Sullivan, Dorian Locke Vallinmaki, Ari Anderson, Antonia Thompson, and Hannah Geraci have been removed from the below listings.

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CALIFORNIA – Jack in the Box announced April 23, that it will close 150 – 200 underperforming restaurants nationwide. The Southern California-based company introduced its 'JACK on Track' plan, which includes selling select real estate holdings, discontinuing dividend payouts, reducing debt, and closing stores.

Dawson, an adorable 4-month-old male Shih Poo, is eagerly looking for his forever home! He recently joined the caring team at Florida Little Dog Rescue in Orlando, FL, after being rescued from a less-than-ideal situation. His foster family has shared that there were just too many dogs for him to get the attention he deserves.

From 1977 to 1984, ABC-TV aired the sitcom, Three's Company, featuring John Ritter, Suzanne Sommers, and Joyce DeWitt as roommates sharing an apartment in Santa Monica, California. Sadly, both Ritter and Sommers have since passed away. But DeWitt is still with us, and a healthy 76 years old today.

An analysis by the National Alliance to End Homelessness shows that as many as 9 million people could become homeless if the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ends rental assistance.

UNION, NJ - A Union City pharmacy has agreed to pay $995,420 to resolve allegations that it improperly billed federal healthcare programs for medications it never dispensed, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a small young dog named Vago who is searching for his forever family. When Vago was first discovered in August, he was in dire condition. As the rescue explains, he was found "all alone wandering the streets of Mexico, starving, matted and covered in fleas, ticks and infection." Despite these challenges, Vago's resilient spirit has shown through, and today he is described by the rescue as a “completely transformed dog," though still working on reaching his ideal weight. At 3-4 years old and 13.5 pounds, he's proven to be the perfect package of personality and affection.

The inmate who was critically injured Monday at the Duval County jail has died, according to his family’s attorney. Charles Faggart, 31, was hospitalized after he was injured during some kind of incident at the jail. He died shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday, said attorney Belkis Plata of Belkis Schott Law.

Feeling thirsty on your cruise? If so, we’d suggest not trying to skirt the rules when it comes to bringing alcohol onto the ship if you are sailing Carnival. Doing so could mean you can’t sail with the line anymore.

On Martha's Vineyard, a resilient French Bulldog named Felecia, or "Fifi," is hoping to find her permanent home through Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts. After being rescued from a breeding operation in Texas, this 24-pound French Bulldog is continuing her journey toward a better life while waiting for the right forever family. Discovered on the streets of Texas where she was previously used for breeding, she is now thriving in her foster home. "Despite her past, Fifi is incredibly affectionate and snuggly," reports Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., highlighting her remarkable ability to overcome her challenging history.

STORM PREDICTION CETNER FORECASTS AN ENHANCED RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FROM NORTH-CENTRAL TEXAS INTO SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS & EXTREME NORTHWEST LOUISIANA. METRO AREAS INCLUDE Dallas, TX...Fort Worth, TX...Arlington, TX...Plano, TX...Garland, TX...

Mandy, a beautiful and adventurous Yorkie Poo, is in need of a loving home in Orlando, FL. After being rescued from a situation where she couldn't receive proper care among too many dogs, Mandy is now searching for her perfect family. With an adoption fee of $300, this lovable pup, being cared for by Florida Little Dog Rescue, is eager to bring joy and companionship to a new household.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The U.S. government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students around the country after many filed court challenges against the Trump administration crackdown, federal officials said Friday.

The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James has returned to Florida from a patrol that saw them seize more than 44,550 pounds of Mexican Cartel cocaine and 3,880 pounds of Mexican Cartel marijuana worth about $510 million. US Attorney General Pam Biondi says the seizures represent more than a half-billion-dollars of lost profits by the Gulf Cartel (CDG), the Sinaloa Cartel (CDS), and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

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The Doris Day Show originally aired on CBS from 1968 to 1971 and remains one of the last great TV family sitcoms in history. The series is known for its various format changes over its original five-season run, while most of its cast has since passed away. That includes its lovely leading lady, who died in 2019. Most tragically, that also includes its youngest cast member Todd Starke, who died at only 21 in 1983. Day had shared a special bond with the young actor. This is the story.

Within the past few days, the US State Department has issued urgent travel advisories to US residents about a Mexican destination that is popular with US tourists: Los Cabos / Cabo San Lucas/La Paz in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Other than those indigenous to this vast and blessed land, we are all immigrants here in the United States of America, with rights enshrined in the constitution, no matter our status. The frantic mass deportations pushed by the current administration have affected visa holders, asylum seekers, tourists, and legal citizens. Sweeping reforms have eliminated due process in a web of reinterpreting archaic laws like the Alien Enemies Act and have revoked Temporary Protection Statuses (TPS) , affecting hundreds of thousands of innocent people.

WASHINGTON — Millions of immigrants in the country without legal authorization are required as of Friday to register with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security after a federal judge rejected advocacy groups’ request to pause the requirement.

FARMINGDALE, NJ — A former Farmingdale, New Jersey resident has been sentenced to 192 months (16 years) in federal prison for orchestrating a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme that exploited federal pandemic relief programs intended to support struggling small businesses, according to U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.

NEWARK — Joseph Schwartz, 65, of Suffern, New York, was sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for his role in a $38 million employment tax fraud scheme involving nursing homes he operated across the country, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.

If you've ever considered opening your heart and home to a furry friend in need of a place to rest until they find their forever family, then Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. might be looking for you. The foster-based dog rescue located in Massachusetts recently shared with their community that they are in need of more folks to step up and become a foster home for their dogs in need. By becoming a foster pet parent, you can make a direct impact in saving lives while helping dogs transition to their permanent homes.

As illegal crossings have dropped to 15-year lows along once-busy historic crossing points between Texas and Mexico along the Rio Grande, law enforcement officers are encountering large groups of illegal aliens in more remote areas of the Texas border.

The Social Security Administration is backing off a plan it announced in March to withhold 100% of many beneficiaries’ monthly payments to claw back money the government had allegedly overpaid them.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is helping a special little dog named Wink find his perfect match. At just seven pounds – smaller than most cats – this one-year-old charmer is proving that the best things come in small packages, especially when they come with an oversized personality. After a previous adoption wasn't the right fit, Wink has returned to Sandy Paws Rescue with a clearer understanding of his ideal home environment.

AI was used for research and to edit original content. The Pope Prophecy by St. Malachy and the Catholic Church and the Doomsday Question. The world watches as the news is filled with wars, economic collapse, and political instability. The Catholic Church itself continues to be troubled by theological disputes, Western church attendance decline, and ongoing clergy abuse scandals. This leads to new interest in the Prophecy of the Popes written by St. Malachy.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a sweet little dog named CC, who is searching for her forever family. This charming six-year-old pup has already shown remarkable progress in her foster home. CC is described by her foster family as a sweet and loving dog who has mastered potty training and is making strides in her leash training. While she may express some anxiety at bedtime with brief whining in her crate, her adaptability is evident as she shows improvement with each passing day.