Early this morning, an El Cajon couple awoke to chaos as a car barreled through the wall of their condo, leaving them with injuries that required medical attention. According to the City of El Cajon’s official website, at about 2:10 am, local emergency services rushed to the 900 block of Jamacha Road after receiving reports...
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White Oak Teacher’s Aide Charged with Alleged Assault of Special Needs Child at Elementary School
A teacher’s aide at a White Oak elementary school has been charged with offenses relating to the alleged assault of a 5-year-old boy with special needs. Investigations were initiated into a ChildLine report yesterday, with the scene of the allegations being Francis McClure Elementary School, according to WPXI . Accused 53-year-old Amy Kevicki is said...
OIG Audit Reveals Over $250K Overtime Overpayment to Deputies During Mardi Gras
An audit by the New Orleans Office of Inspector General found discrepancies in the payment of Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies during the 2023 Carnival season, revealing an overpayment of about $259,758 in overtime. The audit, reported by WGNO , showed that the Sheriff’s Office used a premium Mardi Gras coverage pay rate as the...
Houston Community College Mulls Over Name Change Amid Bachelor Degree Program Expansion
Houston Community College (HCC) is considering a rebranding that may involve removing the word ‘community’ from its name as part of its efforts to expand its academic offerings, including bachelor’s degree programs. According to the Houston Landing , Chancellor Margaret Ford Fisher and several trustees believe the change could help shift perceptions of two-year institutions...
Chicago Bears Reconsider Bronzeville’s Michael Reese Site for New Stadium Amid Urban Renewal Efforts
As the Chicago Bears reassess their stadium location options, a pivot back to the Michael Reese Hospital site in Bronzeville signifies a complex story of urban development and sports team logistics unfurling in Chicago. With the Bears’ lakeside aspirations running into financial headwinds, the team’s eyeing of Reese—an alternative floated by civic organizations—may signal more...
Phoenix and Upstate South Carolina Restaurants Plagued by Maggots, Mold, and Unsafe Food Practices
Recent health inspections in restaurants across the Phoenix and Upstate South Carolina regions revealed conditions that would be less than appetizing to the average diner. Reports of live maggots, moldy produce, and potentially dangerous food-handling practices were just some of the findings from October inspections. In Phoenix, Phoenix New Times provided a roundup of the...
Roy Police Request Public’s Help in Finding Driver in Hit-and-Run That Left 66-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured
Roy City Police Department is currently seeking information on a hit-and-run incident that resulted in serious injuries to a 66-year-old man on Monday evening. The victim was hit by a car near 3700 South and Midland Drive, a location in Roy, and the vehicle responsible for the collision fled the scene immediately after the incident....
Broward Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help to Find Missing Lauderdale Lakes Teen, Rovan R. Stewart
The Broward Sheriff’s Office is intensifying efforts to locate Rovan R. Stewart, a 16-year-old Lauderdale Lakes teen reported missing since last Thursday. According to Local10 , Stewart was last seen around 7 p.m. near the 5000 block of Northwest 36th Street. Standing about 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds, Stewart’s physical...
U.S. Attorney’s Office in Georgia Indicts Four on Federal Firearms Charges Amid Crackdown on Illegal Guns
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia has indicted four individuals on federal firearms charges. U.S. Attorney Jill E. Steinberg expressed her office’s commitment to keeping communities safe, stating, “As we continue to see the proliferation of illegal guns converted to fully automatic fire, we commend our law enforcement partners for acting...
Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Affordable Housing Complex in Houston to Tackle Housing Affordability Crisis
In response to Houston’s housing affordability challenges, a new affordable housing development is set to begin. A partnership between Stewardship Development and the Harris County Houston Finance Corp will bring Saddle Creek Village to 15960 Kuykendahl in Spring. The groundbreaking ceremony, scheduled for today, according to Houston Chronicle . The $23.6 million project, funded in...