Elections have consequences. Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision to commute the death sentences of California’s condemned inmates to life in prison without the possibility of parole is another example of an administration whose actions raise serious questions about its commitment to victims, public safety, and the will of California voters.

This decision has far-reaching consequences, particularly here in Riverside County, where 127 inmates on California’s death row were sentenced for crimes committed in our county. Behind those cases are innocent lives taken, families forever devastated, and communities that continue to live with the consequences of some of the most heinous crimes imaginable.

These sentences were not handed down without due process. They followed extensive investigations, lengthy trials, evidence presented in court, and decisions made by juries and judges.

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NEW: A Wisconsin state trooper has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and is facing deportation to South Africa, according to his lawyer.

Aaron Van Der Merwe, 21, was detained Thursday as he was waiting to board a domestic flight, according to a statement issued by law firm Christopher & De León.

His attorney, Marc Christopher, claims that when Van Der Merwe showed agents his federal work permit and explained he had a pending asylum application, they told him they "did not care" before detaining and taking him to a detention facility.

https://www.kake.com/news/wisconsin-state-trooper-detained-by-ice/article_bba4e389-af14-4607-a9a0-5f5ad35253e3.html

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NPA Spokesperson Betsy Brantner Smith on workplace active shooter planning

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DEVELOPING: Shelter in place Salt Lake City 900 S 1900 E.

More details will be provided as they become available.

"We are on an active scene near 900 S 1900 E where a man has barricaded himself inside a home. It all started with calls of a man making threats. When officers arrived shots were fired from inside the home. We have issued a shelter in place order for all homes within a half mile radius as we try to negotiate his surrender. Please stay out of the area and take precautions to keep yourself safe. We will provide updates as they are available." - Salt Lake City Police Department

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Even the Airport here is full of poor homeless souls. Sadly, homeless people will be the first and last thing tourists and residents see here. Things are only going to get worse now.

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The Phoenix Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying and locating multiple suspects in an aggravated assault case near N 37th Avenue and W Behrend Drive from Nov. 1, 2026.

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The concept that Karen Bass lost because of the Palisades fire is arguably not true. Bass actually ended up solidly winning the Palisades and adjacent west side. Where Bass overhwelmingly lost to Nithya Raman is the east side, where there's a dense Hispanic/Latino population who probably don't care about the Palisades fire.

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Today, we honored and celebrated the life of Officer Drew Nystrom by planting a tree in his memory. The tree is located at Goodwin Park, where we invite the community to stop by, spend a moment in remembrance and help us continue to honor Drew.

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"The only way a conservative, after this, will ever regain power is through force, and they know that."

Carl Higbie exposes what he describes as the Democrats' plan to wipe out Republican influence in the country.

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Bellingham native Ryan Terpsma, 28, was killed in the line of duty in Montana.

Read his family's tribute: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/bellingham-native-ryan-terpsma-killed-his-28th-birthday-while-serving-montana-deputy/GWDHMELCOJH43IHVJ3YANLSAYI/

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"In Stephen Miller Trump has chosen his war-time consiglieri” @axios

White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller spoke tonight at Mar-a-Lago:

“I swear to you, and I pledge to you, Mr. President, my absolute loyalty, my unwavering commitment, and my total devotion to your success and the success of this country.” 🇺🇸🫡

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So frustrated.  Before I retire, I was hoping to put a sexual assault trauma site in the heart of Skid Row to help give the women a friendly and local place to get treated so we can get them justice and rapid support. After almost two years of progress, we are back to square one, with a new administration. I am not giving up. Praying we can make this happen. It’s so import. 

I want to thank the administration of the outgoing Mayor for helping to get this initiative in motion.  They were truly responsive. 

Once again; Joseph’s don’t quit. We will find a way to get it done once the new administration settles in. The SA victims of Skid Row deserve this.

Deon Joseph

*NEWS INTERRUPTION*

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BREAKING: A missing memory card discovered in southwest Georgia could cost Democrats a seat in the state House and narrow their newly won majority before they even take power.

Once the votes were uploaded, Republican state Rep. Gerald Greene went from trailing Democrat Harry James by 58 votes to leading by 262.

More: https://bit.ly/4kBT1NF

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UPDATE: The Rockefeller tree has arrived at Rockefeller Center.🌲

The 76-foot Norway spruce will be driven onto Center Plaza at 7:30 AM Saturday for Meet the Tree Day.

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CTA BUS HIJACKED: Video shows the moments, police say, a man hijacked a CTA bus at gunpoint, forcing the operator to drive for miles before she made a daring escape out the window.

MORE: https://abc7chicago.com/post/west-elsdon-chicago-crime-news-quentin-lewis-charged-kidnapping-cta-bus-driver-5400-block-south-pulaski-road/20020918/

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NEW: An Ottawa County Sheriff's Office deputy and his K-9 partner were injured after a patrol vehicle crashed while responding to a call early Friday morning.
According to the OCSO, the deputy was responding to a call for a person expressing homicidal ideations when the patrol car crashed.
It happened just after 4 a.m. in the area of Chicago Drive near Byron Road in Zeeland Township. Lights and sirens were activated.
The deputy was taken to a local hospital and treated with moderate injuries and is expected to recover. The K-9 was treated by a veterinarian and is expected to recover.

https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/ottawa-county-deputy-k-9-partner-injured-after-patrol-car-crashes-while-responding-to-call

Please join us in sending prayers and, or positive thoughts for the officers recovery🙏🏻

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Tesla's Cybertruck has reached the end of the road.

Elon Musk announced on X Friday that the electric car maker would wind down production of its stainless-steel pickup truck at its Texas factory by mid-2027.

Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, said the move is to "make room for increased Cybercab production," referring to Tesla's self-driving taxi.

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A driver has just seconds to escape as his semi-truck is stuck on railroad tracks in Georgia, with a fast-approaching train closing in.

Witness video shows the truck revving its engine and beginning to smoke as the driver struggles to move it. The train is also blasting its horn to alert the driver.

Eventually, he jumps out and runs to safety before the train slams into the trailer, sending cargo flying across the nearby roadway.

The dangerous collision unfolded in Decatur, Georgia, and authorities said they are investigating what caused the crash.

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