5 convicted of murder in killings at lookouts in Pasadena, Rancho Palos Verdes
Five reputed gang members — some of whom were charged in the killing of a man during a robbery at a lookout along Angeles Crest Highway and others for the…
Permitting and police costs pose challenges for Philly street festivals, city controller finds
Listen to article • 0:00 minPhiladelphia has long used street festivals, parades, and other special events to showcase neighborhoods and give local businesses a boost. But a report released Tuesday…
Makers of gender-reveal device linked to deadly 2020 El Dorado fire in Yucaipa settle lawsuit
Two fireworks companies that manufactured and supplied the smoke bomb used in the gender reveal mishap that ignited the deadly and destructive El Dorado fire in Yucaipa in 2020 have…
Social media post draws counter-protesters to Frisco City Hall — but few protesters
Crowds gather in Frisco in rainy conditions Tuesday night as counter-protesters outnumbered protesters at Frisco City Hall. Angela Matthew/Dallas Morning News A truck parked outside a rally in Frisco that…
Ex-NY State trooper who caused Brooklyn girl’s death in car chase gets 2.5 to 7.5 years in prison
An ex-New York State trooper who caused the death of 11-year-old girl Monica Goods when he rammed his patrol vehicle into the Brooklyn girl’s family car during an upstate chase…
Talarico answers GOP vegan taunts with large platter of barbecue and a jab at Paxton
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate, eating barbecue Tuesday at Smokey Joe’s BBQ in Oak Cliff. Chitose Suzuki/The Dallas Morning News After weeks of Republican taunts that he’s a…
Time is running out for Uber tax negotiations, and Philly teachers and advocates are pleading: reverse classroom budget cuts
Listen to article • 0:00 minTime is running out for the restoration of hundreds of school-based jobs via Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s proposed $1-per-trip rideshare tax.City Council must give preliminary…
Charities cover six months of rent for families displaced after fatal Oak Cliff explosion
Austin Street Center has partnered with the Communities Foundation of Texas and other groups to provide six months of rent and other support for families displaced after last week’s fatal…
Former Philly police officer convicted of perjury for lying about traffic stop
Listen to article • 0:00 minA former Philadelphia police officer was convicted of perjury on Tuesday after a jury found that he lied under oath about where he recovered a…
Fear shadows Peru’s runoff vote as extortion and killings surge nationwide
By FRANKLIN BRICEÑO and RODRIGO ABD TRUJILLO, Peru (AP) — In a desert area along northwestern Peru’s Pacific coast, Gladys Saavedra eyed with suspicion the strangers who arrive at the…