California may cut many new programs due to massive budget gap
SACRAMENTO — Just a few years ago, California’s budget was overflowing with a record high surplus, spurring the creation of a slew of programs reflecting the…
Urgent flight warning issued to Brits by Foreign Office as it delivers travel updates
The Foreign Office has updated its Middle East travel advice today after Israel launched a strike against Iran as tensions in the region continue to…
Home Office worker arrested for ‘selling’ UK residency
The official allegedly contacted a man and asked for £2,000 to approve his refugee application. Source link
Former Post Office chairman sacked by Kemi Badenoch called job candidates ‘coloured’, bombshell report finds
FORMER Post Office chairman Henry Staunton called job candidates “coloured” and branded young women “girls”, a bombshell report reveals. The City grandee, who was sacked…
Post Office boss cleared of misconduct claims
An investigation on behalf of the Post Office cleared Nick Read of misconduct allegations. Source link
Foreign Office updates travel warnings for Brits heading to Egypt, Dubai and Morocco
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) has urged people to check travel advice before they head overseas to countries including Egypt and Morocco following an Iranian…
Ex-U.K. leader Liz Truss backs Trump, blames others for her ouster
LONDON — During her 49 days as Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister, Liz Truss sparked mayhem on the financial markets and turmoil within her Conservative Party. Now…
Mayor Karen Bass urges business, philanthropic leaders to help fund homeless housing
During her annual State of the City address, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called on business leaders, charitable organizations and wealthy individuals to use their…
San Francisco jails lock down after alleged assaults on staff
Two San Francisco County jails were locked down over the weekend because of increasing assaults of deputies and other staff by inmates at the facilities,…
‘Civil War’ triumphs at box office
Alex Garland’s provocative “Civil War” didn’t only ignite the discourse. The film also inspired audiences to go to the cinemas this weekend where it surpassed…
1 person dead, multiple injured after stolen 18-wheeler crashes into Texas DPS office
April 12 (UPI) -- One person is dead and at least 13 are injured after a stolen 18-wheeler crashed into a Texas Department of Public…
Documents to be unsealed in L.A. city attorney and DWP corruption case
More than 1,000 pages of confidential documents from a federal criminal investigation into the Los Angeles city attorney’s office and the Department of Water and…
Dianne Feinstein made history. Now she could get honored with a post office?
WASHINGTON — After a barrier-breaking career over more than a half-century that took her from being the first woman mayor of San Francisco to the longest-serving…
Vince Fong is on the November ballot twice. What if he wins both races?
In an election-year twist spawned by the sudden retirement of former House Speaker and Central Valley Rep. Kevin McCarthy, a California appellate court ruled Tuesday…
Foreign Office updates Sri Lanka travel advice in huge boost for holidaymakers
The Foreign Office has updated its Sri Lanka travel advice in what campaigners are dubbing a victory with hopes it will encourage more Brits to…
Calexico’s first transgender mayor faces recall. Is gender the reason?
The LGBTQ+ pride flag had just been hoisted outside Calexico City Hall when a woman in overalls pushed past a police officer, charged through the…
Man arrested for detonating explosive device near Alabama AG office
The Justice Department on Wednesday announced the arrest and indictment of a suspect in late February's detonation of an explosive device outside the office of…
Former Trump executive sentenced to 5 months in jail for lying
NEW YORK — Allen Weisselberg, a retired executive in Donald Trump’s real estate empire, was sentenced Wednesday to five months in jail for lying under oath…
Rep. Katie Porter said she’s open to running for public office again
Since Democratic Rep. Katie Porter launched her losing bid for Senate, an air of discontent has simmered quietly — and not so quietly — among…
Former Trump officials are among his most vocal opponents
NEW YORK — Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper has called him a “threat to democracy.” Former national security adviser John Bolton has declared him “unfit to…