Exclusive | California 911 network contractors break silence after state scraps nearly 0M project

The companies hired to replace California’s “vulnerable” 911 network with a new cutting-edge system claim the state abruptly abandoned a fully built, deployment-ready system and replaced it with a new plan they say could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions more. The state, which has already spent nearly $500 million building a regional Next Generation 911 (NGA 911) network, decided to pull the plug and leave the majority of its emergency call centers on a decades-old analog system while it pursues a new statewide design. “It doesn’t make sense to anyone other than that little bubble they have in Sacramento,” said…

Los Angeles named the second-worst city for bed bugs in the US

Los Angeles has a bed bug problem — and only Chicago appears to have it worse. LA ranked No. 2 on Orkin’s 2026 Bed Bug Cities List, trailing only the Windy City in the pest-control company’s annual rankings. The City of Angels jumped two spots from last year, beating out Detroit,…

Judge authorizes E. Jean Carroll’s .8M payment from Trump trial

NEW YORK — E. Jean Carroll can be paid the $5.8 million that was set aside after a jury found three years ago that President Donald Trump sexually abused her in 1996 before he became president and defamed her after she publicly revealed the attack, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Judge Lewis A. Kaplan…

Royals’ Tyler Tolbert ties 124-year MLB record with shocking feat

In a chaotic game on a dreary Tuesday night at Citi Field, Tyler Tolbert was making history. The Royals outfielder, often utilized as a defensive specialist and pinch runner, tied the major league record with hits in 12 straight plate appearances with his fifth-inning infield single, his fifth hit of…

Jack Smith prosecutors may have mishandled classified docs after charging Trump with same offense 

WASHINGTON — Prosecutors under former special counsel Jack Smith apparently disclosed classified material after bringing charges against President Trump over identical violations, according to internal government records released Wednesday. Messages between members of the special counsel’s office from July 2023 show that investigators seemed to provide “access to classified materials”…

Devan Kaney lands new NFL reporting gig after losing Eagles radio job

Devan Kaney is Windy City bound.  Months after she was blindsided by losing her job as WIP’s Eagles sideline reporter, Kaney, who was also a Fox 29 anchor in Philadelphia, announced Tuesday on X that she’ll be a Bears reporter for Fox 32 news in Chicago.  Kaney’s announcement comes just…

Jury still out on effects Noah Dobson trade had on Islanders

Trading Noah Dobson Montreal last summer may have been the only choice Mathieu Darche had, and it may turn into a long-term win-win for both teams. One year in, with Victor Eklund and Kashawn Aitcheson yet to make their NHL debuts — though hopefully the Islanders call up Eklund Tuesday…

Eric Swalwell suspends governor campaign after sex attack allegations

Eric Swalwell has dramatically suspended his campaign for California governor after shocking claims he sexually assaulted multiple women. The congressman admitted to “mistakes in judgement in the past” but issued another defiant rebuttal of the allegations leveled at him. His gubernatorial opponents were quick to cheer at him steeping down,…

Gavin Newsom stays mum on discipline for Eric Swalwell allegations

Gavin Newsom has broken his silence on the rape and sexual assault allegations against Eric Swalwell — before failing to call for him to drop out of the race for governor. “As we continue to learn more, these allegations from multiple sources are deeply troubling and must be taken seriously,”…

Fever bring back another Caitlin Clark favorite

The Indiana Fever are running it back. After re-signing guards Kelsey Mitchell and Lexie Hull, the franchise is also welcoming back Sophie Cunningham, the team announced Sunday. It’s a one-year deal, according to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou. Cunningham, 29, was a valuable glue player for Indiana across 30 games, averaging 8.6…

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