ICYMI: President Trump’s first trip as the 47th President will be to the devastated areas of Los Angeles next week, per L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger.

The self-proclaimed crypto “Godfather” and a sheriff's deputy agreed to plead guilty for their roles in a conspiracy that violated the civil rights of Angelenos via intimidation, extortion, illegal search warrants and other abuses of police power.

Details: https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/crypto-godfather-and-lasd-detective-agree-plead-guilty-violating-civil-rights-business

FBI Los Angeles

The Fontana Sheriff’s Station hosted a saturation patrol in Bloomington and surrounding areas as part of Operation Consequences.

Participating agencies included:
Fontana Sheriff’s Station, MET, SED, and Gangs/Narcotics Division
San Bernardino County Probation Department
Police Departments: Barstow, Ontario, Rialto, Upland, and Montclair

This collaborative effort was designed to strengthen public safety, address criminal activity and demonstrate a unified law enforcement presence in the community.

We extend our gratitude to all agencies and personnel for their dedication and professionalism during this operation.

San Bernardino County Sheriff

Illinois: Officials say a corrections officer was hospitalized with serious injuries after he was viciously attacked and nearly strangled by a murder suspect being held in the Lake County Jail in Waukegan.

Raymond Smith Jr., 46, of Zion, was charged with three counts of aggravated battery of a corrections officer and two counts of resisting arrest causing injury.

The officer had significant injuries and was transported to Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, Theis said.

He was diagnosed with a head injury and had significant swelling. He also suffered a large knot above his eye.

Please join us in sending prayers and, or, positive thoughts for his recovery. 🙏🏽

More: https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/01/17/corrections-officer-left-seriously-injured-in-attack-by-murder-suspect-at-lake-county-jail-in-waukegan/

We at the LASD Transit Services Bureau, on behalf of Captain Kehoe, would like to thank the entire Rose Bowl Stadium for opening your house to all of our first responders during these horrific times. Your generosity and beautiful heart are unmatched and have truly been displayed during these times.

Thank You! 💙

I finally saw the aftermath in Altadena, and once again was shocked to see how bad it is. 

I’ve now seen unimaginable destruction in the Pacific Palisades, Malibu and Altadena and my heart hurts for everyone impacted by the fires. So many homes, so many businesses, churches and schools. 

I pray they somehow find comfort. I pray they eventually find peace. And I pray they find hope. To those who lost a loved one, I pray for you as well. I pray for you as well. Lord hear our prayers.🙏🏽

🎥 abc7tony IG

🐾 Heartwarming Sight at Will Rogers 🦌

At the Palisades Fire command post, we spotted several deer making their way up the hill—a beautiful reminder of nature’s resilience. Moments like this warm our hearts during these challenging times. 🌿❤️

Erik Scott

Good night to all! 😴

Good morning!

🔥Incident Updates (1/18/2025 AM)

#PalisadesFire
https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2025/1/7/palisades-fire
* Pacific Palisades (LA County)
* 23,713 acres, 43% contained

#EatonFire
https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2025/1/7/eaton-fire
* North Pasadena and Altadena  (LA County)
* 14,117 acres, 73% contained

A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Monday morning through Tuesday evening over much of Los Angeles, Ventura, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, and San Diego Counties due to strong gusty offshore winds and low relative humidity. This includes the cities of Malibu and Pacific Palisades.

For the most up to date emergency information and evacuation updates, please visit the links below: 🔗 http://www.fire.ca.gov

Happening Now: Protesters in DC ramping up for the inauguration

Trump is proposing a new agency, the External Revenue Service, to collect external revenue from foreign sources, such as tariffs. This latest proposal could garner bipartisan support.

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/trump-proposes-new-agency-the-ers-to-collect-tariffs-and-duties-from-foreign-entities

Silver Alert - Lake, Mendocino, Napa Counties
Last seen: 5th St Extension and Oak St, Kelseyville
@lake_sheriff

IF SEEN, CALL 9-1-1

NEW: Mother, 2-year-old killed in homicide, father shot dead by deputies in a River Ridge home.

Louisiana: Sheriff Joseph Lopinto reports that the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide and a deputy-involved shooting that occurred this morning in River Ridge.

Around 4:00 am, deputies were called to a residence in the 10000 block of Stephen Dr. after receiving a report that multiple people were shot inside the location. Upon arrival, deputies located an adult female and a juvenile female inside the residence who were both unresponsive and suffering from gunshot wounds. Deputies also located two additional juvenile female victims inside the residence. They were also found to be suffering from gunshots wounds. While securing the residence deputies encountered an adult male suspect who was armed with a firearm. During the encounter, multiple deputies fired their service weapons at the suspect striking him multiple times.

The two unresponsive victims and the suspect were pronounced dead on the scene. The two wounded victims were transported to an area hospital where they are currently undergoing treatment.

Our initial investigation indicates the suspect shot all of the victims inside the residence before being located and fatally wounded by deputies. 

This incident is currently under investigation. There is no additional information available for release at this time.

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

A must-read: Who's-Who in left-wing radicals mobilizing near the nation’s capital ahead of the January 20 inauguration.

Will the Left Disrupt the Inauguration?

Read more: https://christopherrufo.com/p/will-the-left-disrupt-the-inauguration

Meanwhile in Texas: Houston businesses bundling up their plants for the big freeze. 🥶

Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo are discussing winter weather preps.

🔵 Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAq-eJCoR0s

Democrats seriously considered this imp for president at one point. It’s hard to plumb the depths to which this nation fell in the last four years. #BootyJuice

James Woods