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American democracy has overcome big stress tests since the 2020 election. More challenges are ahead.

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:39:38 GMT

Over the past three years, the world’s oldest democracy has been tested in ways not seen in decades. A sitting president tried to overturn an election and his supporters stormed the Capitol to stop the winner from taking power. Supporters of that attack launched a campaign against local election offices, chasing out veteran administrators and pushing conservative states to pass new laws making it harder to vote.At the same time, the past three years proved that American democracy was resilient.Former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election results failed, blocked by the constitutional system’s checks and balances, and he now faces both federal and state charges for those efforts. Then the voters stepped in. In every presidential battleground state, they rejected all candidates who supported Trump’s stolen election lies and were running for statewide offices that had some oversight of elections.The election infrastructure in the country performed well, with on...

Man found shot to death in car near golf course  

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:39:38 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is investigating what led up to a deadly shooting in a neighborhood near a golf course in Santa Clarita early Sunday morning. A release from LASD indicates that deputies from the Santa Clarita station were dispatched to the 25700 block of Vista Fairways Drive on a shots fired call around 4:26 a.m. As they responded to the scene, the deputies learned that a vehicle was parked in the middle of the roadway. “Upon deputies’ arrival, they located the vehicle and discovered the victim in the driver’s seat unresponsive and suffering from an apparent gunshot wound,” the LASD release said.  18-year-old charged with killing officer who witnessed crime at North Carolina gas station The victim, only identified as a white man, was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. No suspect information has been released. Anyone with information is asked to contact the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at 3...

Instant analysis of 49ers’ 27-10 win over Washington Commanders

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:39:38 GMT

LANDOVER, Md. — The 49ers weren’t exactly steamrolling toward a decisive win Sunday. Then came the fourth quarter and some appropriate heroics.First, cornerback Charvarius Ward rushed in to make an interception near their goal line.A few minutes later, Brock Purdy reversed field away from trouble, directed Brandon Aiyuk to a happy place in the end zone, and, voila, a 17-yard, third-down touchdown pass put the 49ers up 27-10.That was just the complementary football needed. They had turned a takeaway into a touchdown. They had found their confidence and swagger that had been missing most of the day.By leaving with a 27-10 win over the last-place but pesky Washington Commanders, the 49ers (12-4) assured themselves of a top-two seed for the NFC playoffs, with the No. 1 seed still in their grasp heading into next weekend’s regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Rams.Meanwhile, 128 miles up the Eastern Seaboard, the Philadelphia Eagles were having trouble against ...

San Jose: Man dead after suffering gunshot wound

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:39:38 GMT

A man was pronounced dead in San Jose after suffering at least one gunshot wound on Saturday night, according to the San Jose Police Department.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man found fatally shot on Hayward street Crime and Public Safety | 14-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of killing parents and injuring sister Crime and Public Safety | San Pablo argument over stolen packages turns into murder Crime and Public Safety | Enraged over daughter’s death, Washington man allegedly brought zip ties, rope and pistol to Newark for deadly confrontation Crime and Public Safety | Two of three suspects take plea deals in fatal East Bay gas station shooting Authorities responded to a report of a shooting around 7:30 p.m. in the area of Calle De Guadalupe and Plaza De Guadalupe, off Alum Rock Avenue west of Interstate 680.Once there, officers and medical personnel tried to save the man — who...

Man found fatally shot on Hayward street

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:39:38 GMT

A man was found fatally shot early Sunday on a Hayward street, the police said.A report at 12:47 a.m. brought police to the intersection of Skywest Drive and Sueirro Street, at the east edge of the airport.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | 14-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of killing parents and injuring sister Crime and Public Safety | San Pablo argument over stolen packages turns into murder Crime and Public Safety | Enraged over daughter’s death, Washington man allegedly brought zip ties, rope and pistol to Newark for deadly confrontation Crime and Public Safety | Two of three suspects take plea deals in fatal East Bay gas station shooting Crime and Public Safety | Colorado mother wanted for murder of 9-year-old daughter, 7-year-old son Officers found the man lying unresponsive in the roadway, with an apparent gunshot wound.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.The man’s identi...

Salinas man shot and killed Saturday night

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:39:38 GMT

(BCN) -- A man was shot and killed in Salinas on Saturday night. Salinas police responded to a ShotSpotter activation at approximately 8:40 p.m. at the intersection of Garner and Atlantic avenues. Multiple 911 callers also advised there was a shooting victim at the location. Las Vegas Countdown to 2024: How to watch the New Year’s Eve extravaganza Police found 33-year-old Jesus Garcia suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Life-saving measures were attempted, but Garcia died. Police said Sunday afternoon they had no suspect information to release. Anyone with information regarding the homicide can call Detective Robert Miller (831) 758-7954. People can also call the police department's anonymous tip line at (831) 775-4222. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Rain forecasted after New Year's Day, NWS

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:39:38 GMT

(KRON) – The National Weather Service forecasted rainy days from Jan. 2 through Jan. 4.The Coastal regions are predicted to receive 1.5 to 2 inches of rain.  Las Vegas Countdown to 2024: How to watch the New Year’s Eve extravaganza The Inland regions are forecasted to have less rain with a predicted 0.5 to one inch of rain. For your safety, while traveling, allow extra travel time and leave extra spaces between cars. Be hypervigilant while traveling. With stronger winds, smaller trees and branches could fall.

Conor McGregor says he’s returning to octagon vs Michael Chandler. UFC neither confirms nor denies

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:39:38 GMT

Conor McGregor announced Sunday he’s returning to the octagon for a fight against Michael Chandler on June 29 in Las Vegas.McGregor made the announcement in a video posted to one of his social media accounts.A UFC spokesperson did not confirm or deny the fight. The 35-year-old McGregor, who hasn’t fought in the octagon since 2021, appeared to be at a restaurant drinking a glass of wine in the video. He said the bout would be in the middleweight (185-pound) class.“Ladies and gentlemen, happy new year to you all,” McGregor says in the video. “I’d like to announce the return date for myself, the notorious Conor McGregor, the greatest comeback of all time, will take place in Las Vegas for International Fight Week.”McGregor previously held UFC titles in the 145-pound and 155-pound classes. His last UFC match on July 10, 2021, was a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier after McGregor broke his leg.McGregor and the 37-year-old Chandler have coached against each other on “The Ultimate Fig...

Gilbert’s triple-double highlights Iowa State’s 85-70 victory over New Hampshire

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:39:38 GMT

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Keshon Gilbert had a triple-double, Tamon Lipsey scored 16 points, and Iowa State defeated New Hampshire 85-70 on Sunday.Gilbert had 10 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for the eighth triple-double in Cyclones history. Lipsey also had a strong all-around game with six assists and five rebounds to go with his 16 points.Milan Momcilovic had 15 points and Tre King scored 13 for Iowa State (11-2). Hason Ward and Curtis Jones had 10 points each off the bench.After leading by eight points at halftime, the Cyclones made 7 of 12 shots and scored 17 points in the first 6 1/2 minutes of the second half, building a 60-38 lead. A few minutes later, Jones scored eight points in a 13-2 run that gave Iowa State a 29-point lead with 8 1/2 minutes to go.Clarence Daniels had 19 points and 11 rebounds for the Wildcats (8-5) and Jaxson Baker scored 13.Iowa State was on the verge of blowing the game wide open late in the first half when King scored seven points in a 14-3 run that lef...

Bueckers scores 25, Edwards has double-double, No. 15 UConn women top No. 18 Marquette 95-64

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:39:38 GMT

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Paige Bueckers scored 25 points, Aaliyah Edwards had 19 points and 12 rebounds and No. 15 UConn ended No. 18 Marquette’s best start ever with a dominating 96-64 win on Sunday.The Huskies (10-3, 2-0 Big East Conference) closed the first quarter with a 13-0 run and then outscored the Golden Eagles (12-1, 1-1) 54-26 in the middle two quarters.Marquette had beaten UConn for the first time in 18 tries in February and was playing the Huskies for the first time with both teams ranked.Edwards had 19 points and 12 rebounds, KK Arnold had 13 points for UConn and Ashlynn Shade added 12. Nika Muhl had five points, a career-high 10 rebounds and seven assists.Jordan King had 16 points for Marquette, Liza Karlen added 12, Mackenzie Hare 12 and Skylar Forbes 11.Karlen and King split the first 10 points of the game for Marquette but the Huskies closed with the last 13 to lead 26-21. Edwards started the UConn run with a three-point play, Bueckers followed with a four-poin...