Author: Kiarash

Los Angeles, CA – Former Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Chief Kristin Crowley is officially appealing Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to terminate her leadership, igniting a heated political and public debate. Crowley, who was dismissed on February 21, 2025, submitted a formal letter to Los Angeles City Council on Thursday, invoking her right to appeal under Article V, Section 5.08(e) of the L.A. City Charter. Crowley Challenges Her Sudden Dismissal In her appeal, Crowley expressed her stance: “I choose to proceed with the Council appeal… due to Mayor Bass’s removal of me… I look forward to hearing from you about…

Riverside, CA — A viral January video revealed Riverside officers damaging private property while investigating a residence which led to them facing misdemeanor vandalism charges. Incident Caught on Camera The Riverside Police Department initiated an internal and criminal investigation after a YouTube video with 556,000 views showed officers acting unprofessionally at a residential location. The video shows at least six officers making their way into a space that looks like a driveway or patio area. The officers found no one at home but a barking dog when they knocked on the door. Footage shows one officer trying to ride a…

Lake Elsinore, CA — Authorities confirmed that they arrested two suspects related to the fatal hit-and-run accident which killed Josh Nichols, a 44-year-old beloved father from Southern California. Incident Details The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office reported that Nichols went home with his dog on Feb. 18 close to 1 a.m. when he encountered a dark-colored vehicle near Riverside Drive and Baker Street in Lake Elsinore. When deputies reached the scene they found Nichols face down on the roadway and immediately declared him dead. Before authorities reached the location the driver escaped and abandoned vehicle pieces as evidence. The public helped…

Anaheim, CA — Authorities confirmed that a 29-year-old woman from Buena Park faces DUI charges after a fatal accident killed a driver in Anaheim on Sunday night. Crash Details The Anaheim Police Department (APD) reported that the accident happened at about 10 p.m. near Magnolia Avenue and West Broadway intersection. A red crossover SUV collided with a white Volkswagen sedan. Firefighters needed to use heavy rescue equipment to remove the critically injured 56-year-old Long Beach woman from her SUV after the collision. Emergency transport to a nearby hospital followed by a declaration of death occurred approximately one hour after arrival.…

Veracruz, Mexico — Paquita la del Barrio died at 77 years old according to her family who revealed the information on Monday. The renowned ranchera and bolero singer Francisca Viveros Barradas passed away at her Veracruz residence where she left a significant mark on Latin music. Through an Instagram announcement her family revealed her passing and shared their profound grief. “With deep sorrow and sadness, we confirm the passing of our beloved Paquita la del Barrio in her home in Veracruz. She was a unique and irreplaceable artist who will forever hold a place in our hearts,” the statement read.…

Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump has requested the U.S. Supreme Court to eliminate limitations on his power to remove officials from independent federal agencies which leads to a major legal fight about presidential authority and government monitoring. Bessent v. Dellinger addresses established legal safeguards which restrict presidential powers to remove independent agency leaders without approval. The central figure of the controversy is Hampton Dellinger who served as head of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) until he faced dismissal by the White House Presidential Personnel Office in February without justification. A Battle Over Federal Oversight President Joe Biden appointed…

Beijing, China — DeepSeek from Beijing has revolutionized the international tech scene through its advanced AI model which now attracts critical attention from top industry figures and policymakers. The DeepSeek R1 model by the company draws comparisons to OpenAI’s recent developments which prompts questions regarding China’s expanding power in AI technology. DeepSeek’s Rise to Prominence DeepSeek captured media attention in late January when it introduced R1, which they state competes with OpenAI’s top AI systems while costing significantly less. DeepSeek R1 managed to outperform ChatGPT as the premier application on Apple’s App Store within several days challenging the perceived leadership…

Washington, D.C. — As Russia and the United States gear up for crucial talks in Saudi Arabia about the Ukraine war Russian President Vladimir Putin approaches the negotiations from a position of power. The policies of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration weakened Western unity and caused uncertainty about American defense commitments to Europe while changing the geopolitical landscape. Shifting Alliances and Strategic Uncertainty The diplomatic actions taken by Trump have disrupted longstanding alliances and created doubt about America’s role in European security matters. Unclear statements from the administration have created concerns that the forthcoming peace talks will favor Moscow’s…

Los Angeles, CA — A deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) was hospitalized Sunday night after a serious T-bone collision, authorities confirmed. According to LASD, the crash occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. near Central Avenue and Helmick Street when an unidentified deputy was struck by another vehicle. At the time of the incident, the deputy was responding to a call for service under non-emergency conditions, meaning no lights or sirens were in use. The impact hit the driver’s side of the patrol car, causing the vehicle’s airbags to deploy. Officials did not immediately disclose the deputy’s condition…

Elon Musk’s quick establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to restructure the U.S. government is generating extensive doubt throughout federal employment. Musk leverages his well-known aggressive cost-cutting strategies from his Twitter acquisition in restructuring the federal government workforce. Government employees have been given an ultimatum: Government employees can either stay in their positions with new terms or receive buyout payments through September. Legal experts state that these offers’ validity is uncertain because Congress has not completely authorized federal funding for the rest of the year. Musk’s Playbook: Cutting to the Bone At Twitter Musk used the same approach…