Federal regulations require railway alert systems, such as gates and flashing lights, to activate at least 20 seconds before a train enters a crossing. So why did warning devices deploy at the last moment as a pickup truck and a …
‘This should have been avoided’: Late warnings raise red flags in fatal train crash Read MoreGood morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: Federal immigration enforcement agents were in the Chicago area over the weekend, including during tense confrontations in Elgin between agents and residents. 🗞️ Plus: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Raja Krishnamoorthi’s MAGA money, a quarter-zip …
Noem does charity event, ICE tear-gasses residents Read MorePaul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” scored a leading nine nominations for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards Monday, adding to the Oscar favorite’s momentum and handing Warner Bros. a victory amid its deal to be acquired by Netflix. “One …
‘One Battle After Another’ leads Golden Globe nominations Read MoreThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent proposal to narrow federal protections for wetlands and small waterways arrives at a moment when communities across Illinois are facing more frequent storms, heavier rainfall and costlier flooding. These are not abstract challenges, as …
Curbing wetland protection will water down Chicago area’s natural safety system Read MoreBy AAMER MADHANI, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday justified the U.S. military’s decision to fire a second missile in a heavily scrutinized attack on a boat in the Caribbean Sea by claiming that two suspected …
Trump says survivors of scrutinized US strike were trying to right boat before 2nd missile was fired Read MoreHadi Ahmadi was so fond of his son that he named his mechanical engineering business, Artin Hadi LLC, after the boy. “He loved him so much,” Ahmadi’s wife, Mojgan Manafi, 48, said Monday, Dec. 8. The 55-year-old father was credited …
‘Great dad’ who died saving 7-year-old son from drowning on Lake Perris was strong swimmer, wife says Read MoreLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles City Council members raised concerns about how $1 billion in federal funding for security for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will be allocated.Council members expressed reservations about ongoing contract talks between the city and LA28, …
LA City Council raises questions about federal Olympic security funding Read MoreWhen you think Rose Parade, your mind goes to all those incredible floats covered in gorgeous flowers and the technical wizardry behind mechanical characters that move, spin, or belch smoke. But not so, if you’re a band geek. You think …
How do bands make the Rose Parade? After tears turn to joy, come pizza sales, sponsorships and march-a-thons Read MoreBy MATTHEW DALY and JENNIFER McDERMOTT, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order blocking wind energy projects, saying the effort to halt virtually all leasing of wind farms on federal …
Federal judge throws out Trump order blocking development of wind energy Read MoreTo commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, take a walk down memory lane at the Nixon Presidential Library & Museum. Travel back to 1773 and dump a chest of tea off the stern of a boat into a …
From the Boston Tea Party to ‘I Love Lucy,’ the Nixon Library reflects on America’s first 250 years Read MoreReading Time: 2 minutes We have tragic news to report from the world of social media today. Alessandro Antonicelli — the fitness influencer who acquired hundreds of thousands of followers over the course of his brief career — has passed …
Alessandro Antonicelli Cause of Death: Fitness Influencer Passes Away at 26 Read MoreChelsea legend Gianfranco Zola (Picture: Getty) Gianfranco Zola believes Chelsea are still challenge of catching Premier League leaders Arsenal under ‘serious coach’ Enzo Maresca. An encouraging run of form and a spirited 1-1 draw with Arsenal suggested Chelsea were ready …
Gianfranco Zola makes shock Chelsea title claim after rare Arsenal defeat Read MorePaul Scholes discussing the Premier League title race (Picture: YouTube) Paul Scholes has warned Arsenal they have ‘no chance’ of winning the Premier League until they start turning up in ‘big games’. The Gunners still have a two-point cushion at …
‘No chance’ – Man Utd legend Paul Scholes makes worrying Arsenal title claim Read MoreFall student enrollment across California State University grew for the second year in a row while international student enrollment dropped, according to newly released university data. Data released Monday revealed a 2% increase in the number of students enrolled at …
CSU fall enrollment increases for second year, while foreign student enrollment declines Read MoreThe spacious unit in the 4200 block of Kirk Road in San Jose was sold on Oct. 24, 2025 for $2,445,000 which works out to $946 per square foot. The house, built in 2005, has an interior space of 2,584 …
Santa Clara County real estate: House on Kirk Road sells for $2,445,000 Read MoreSubmit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Newsom’s veto slows move to cheap power Re: “Gov. Newsom could have made electricity cheaper and greener” (Page A12, Nov. 30). Gov. Newsom’s veto of …
Letters: Newsom’s recent veto slows move to cheap, green power Read MoreORLANDO, Fla. — Buster Posey made it clear on Monday at MLB’s Winter Meetings that the Giants will listen when teams inquire about acquiring Bryce Eldridge. Whether Posey is willing to green-light a deal centered around their top prospect is …
SF Giants ‘will listen’ on trade proposals with top prospect Eldridge, but Posey believes ‘sky’s the limit’ Read MoreBy MATTHEW DALY and JENNIFER McDERMOTT, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order blocking wind energy projects, saying the effort to halt virtually all leasing of wind farms on federal …
Federal judge throws out Trump order blocking development of wind energy Read MoreAlameda County officials have confirmed that the Livermore man who was allegedly killed by his roommate last month was a county public health commissioner with nearly 30 years’ experience working in healthcare organizations. David Hurst, 55, became a member of …
Livermore man allegedly killed by roommate is identified as public health commissioner Read MoreSubmit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Congress must fully fund EPA in budget Re: “Apple, Tesla facing lawsuits” (Page C9, Dec. 4). The article about a lawsuit filed against Tesla and …
Letters: Lawsuit shows Congress must fully fund EPA in budget Read More