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What a federal government shutdown could look like for San Diego

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:24 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The federal government is poised to enter a partial shutdown over the weekend with Capitol Hill still in a stalemate over spending bills for the next year.Congressional lawmakers have until 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, Oct. 1 to pass a bipartisan spending package or temporary funding bill to keep the government open. However, infighting amongst Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have stopped efforts to avert a shutdown, making it all but certain that federal agencies will start to shut down over the weekend.A shutdown would likely have far-reaching impacts, starting with federal agencies placing hundreds of thousands of workers on unpaid furlough until congress restores funding. This would place a pause on some federal services, programming and more. San Diego mayor issues statement on Sen. Diane Feinstein’s ‘legacy of service’ "A government shutdown would force service members and law enforcement officers to work without pay, endanger disaster res...

Man gets prison for smuggling drugs into San Diego County jail

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:24 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A man was sentenced to four years in prison for smuggling drugs into a San Diego County jail, authorities said.Israel Calvillo, 27, pleaded guilty to possessing a controlled substance inside of a jail, Sgt. Aaron Brooke with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department said in a news release Friday.On June 20, Calvillo was arrested for violating the conditions of his post-release community supervision, according to law enforcement. Las Vegas Police provide details on Tupac Shakur murder charge, suspect While being booked into custody at the Vista Detention Facility, Calvillo was taken to the hospital, where authorities found six bindles of drugs inside of Calvillo after they suspected him of smuggling drugs into jail, Brooke said.In early September, a North County woman was arrested on suspicion of mailing a drug-laced letter to a county jail, per the sheriff's department. The letter had the appearance of being soaked in an unknown liquid that had already dried, authorit...

Federal prosecutors press Trump gag order request as judge sets hearing for arguments

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:24 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors pressed their case Friday for a limited gag order on former President Donald Trump, citing what they said was a continuing pattern of incendiary and intimidating statements in the case charging him with scheming to overturn the results of the 2020 election.Special counsel Jack Smith’s team earlier this month requested an order aimed at reining in Trump’s attacks on prosecutors, potential witnesses and other people involved in the case. Trump’s lawyers have objected to the request, and U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Friday set courtroom arguments for Oct. 16.In a motion Friday evening, prosecutors reiterated the need for an order on Trump’s behavior. They said his attacks have continued since the initial Sept. 15 request, citing critical comments in a television interview about witnesses referenced in the indictment — including former Attorney General William Barr — as well as a social media post from last week in wh...

Biden: McCarthy making a 'terrible bargain' with 'MAGA Republicans' in spending fight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:24 GMT

(The Hill) — President Biden had harsh words for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, saying he made a “terrible bargain” with the conservative wing of his party in a battle over spending which has made a government shutdown likely.Biden, in an upcoming interview, argued McCarthy is making a deal with "MAGA Republicans" — which have been loyal to former President Trump — and putting his speakership before the needs of the people.“The speaker’s made a terrible bargain. In order to keep the speakership, he’s willing to do things that he, I think, he knows are inconsistent with the constitutional processes,” he told ProPublica's John Harwood in an interview set to air on Sunday. " First defendant in Trump Georgia case pleads guilty “There is a group of MAGA Republicans who genuinely want to have a fundamental change in the way that the system works,” the president said. “And that’s what worries me the most.”GOP infighting within the House has dominated attempts to pass several of the 12 app...

LIVE: Westlake in total control with 34-0 halftime lead over Del Valle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Coming off a hard-fought 20-14 win over Lake Travis in the Battle of the Lakes last week, the Westlake Chaparrals host Del Valle at 7:30 p.m. Friday in a 6A-District 26 matchup.Both teams are coming off wins last week with the Cardinals picking up a 22-14 victory over Akins for their first win of the season. Quarterback Nasir Ardoin threw for 129 yards with a touchdown and running back Kenelle Hodges rushed for 105 yards on 17 carries with a score.REPORT YOUR SCORE: We'd love to post your team's score on our website, but we need your help to do it. Email the score of your game to [email protected] and we'll get it on our websiteFor the Chaps against Lake Travis, they were led by their reliable rusher, senior Jack Kayser. He rumbled for 130 yards on 24 carries with a 40-yard touchdown. Oddly enough, it was his first 100-yard game of the season but it would be naive to think he's not going to rack up more. According to statistics entered into MaxPreps, Kayser is 25 yards...

How could the Twins’ postseason roster look? Here’s a guess

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:24 GMT

DENVER — In a matter of days, the Twins must trim their roster down from 28 to 26. Health — that of Carlos Correa, Royce Lewis and Byron Buxton — will be the foremost question as the Twins craft their playoff roster.Minnesota Twins’ Jorge Polanco strikes out against Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Ty Blach to end the top of fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)The roster must be submitted by 10 a.m. on Tuesday, the first day of the best-of-three Wild Card Series. Here’s a look at how it might shake out:Catchers (2): Ryan Jeffers, Christian VázquezThe question here is not who, but how the Twins will deploy their two catchers. Vázquez is a veteran with two World Series rings. Jeffers offers more offensive upside.Infielders (7): Donovan Solano, Alex Kirilloff, Edouard Julien, Jorge Polanco, Carlos Correa, Royce Lewis, Kyle FarmerThe Twins have seemed confident all along that Correa (plantar fasciitis) will be ready...

‘There really is just no justice,’ brother says after motorist pleads guilty to Falcon Heights criminal vehicular homicide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:24 GMT

A motorist has pleaded guilty to striking and killing a 29-year-old pediatric nurse in Falcon Heights in 2021, but her brother said Friday “there really is just no justice.”Abigail Anderson was the sister of Gabriele “Gabe” Grunewald, and both had been runners at the University of Minnesota. Grunewald, a professional runner, died of cancer in June 2019 at age 32.Zachary Anderson, the oldest of the sisters’ three brothers, said losing his two sisters has been “tough … a long road. But, mostly, my heart goes out to my parents,” he said, adding that he and his wife have a 2-year-old. “I cannot imagine something happening to a child.”Anderson was walking on the grass by the U of M’s golf course and soccer stadium on Larpenteur and Cleveland avenues about 6:45 p.m. Aug. 14, 2021. Ramsey County prosecutors say Melinda Jean Dotray, 47, had illegal drugs in her system when she drove more than 60 mph in a pickup truck, smashed into a parked car, careened o...

Man and child die in rollover crash in Aurora

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:24 GMT

A man and child died in a rollover crash at the intersection of South Havana Street and East Exposition Avenue on Friday night, according to the Aurora Police Department.Related ArticlesTransportation | Driver accused of hitting two parole officers in Colorado Springs is captured Transportation | Woman hit by car in Aurora dies Wednesday night Transportation | 4 pedestrians killed by metro Denver drivers over weekend, putting Colorado on track for record-breaking state total Transportation | Denver pedestrian struck and killed by driver on Colorado Boulevard Transportation | Driver kills pedestrian in Littleton hit-and-run, police search for white Jeep Cherokee The crash occurred at 6 p.m. and involved two vehicles, police said in a post on X. One vehicle rolled in the crash.#APDTrafficAlert: Officers have responded to the intersection of S Havana St and E Exposition Ave for a fatal crash. Traffic invest...

Colorado high school football: How Post Preps Top 10 teams fared in Week 6

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:24 GMT

Class 5A1. Cherry Creek (6-0) won vs. Cherokee Trail, 48-0: Senior Jordan Herron ran for 117 yards and three TDs on just 10 carries, QB Brady Vodicka completed 10 of 13 passes for 179 yards and two TDs, and the Bruins defense posted its second shutout in three weeks. Next week: vs. Smoky Hill, 7 p.m. Oct. 6.2. Pine Creek (6-0) won vs. Fountain-Fort Carson, 40-10: Senior RB Jonathan Coar piled up 192 yards and three TDs on 21 carries and linebacker Mason Miller notched a safety as the Eagles handed FFC its first loss of the season. Next week: at No. 10 Regis Jesuit, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6. 3. Columbine (6-0) won at Pomona, 42-7: Seniors Mason Moreno (10 carries, 148 yards) and Josh Snyder (7-118) led a Rebels rushing attack that gobbled up 442 yards, while QB Reeve Holliday completed all eight of his passes for 90 yards and one score. Next week: at No. 4 Ralston Valley, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6.4. Ralston Valley (4-1) at Lakewood, 7:30 p.m. Friday. Next week: vs. No. 3 Columbine, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6....

Man sentenced to life in prison for killing '60s soul singer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:24 GMT

A homeless man who was convicted of killing an elderly woman on New Year's Day while attempting to rape her has been sentenced to life in prison, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.Rosendo Xo Pec, 28, was found guilty of killing 76-year-old Betty Jane Willis, a former soul singer in the 1960s on Jan. 1, 2018, at a strip mall in Santa Ana.Willis was a recording artist in the 1960s, working with prominent artists of the time, including Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers and pianist and songwriter Leon Russell. As a solo act, Willis recorded several songs, including "Someday You'll Need My Love," "Act Naturally," and "Take My Heart."After falling on hard times, Willis became homeless and began living on the streets of Santa Ana, the DA's Office said.Rosendo Xo Pec is shown in a booking photo released by Santa Ana police on Jan. 1, 2018.Willis was killed by Pec as he attempted to rape her in the parking lot of a strip mall on the 1600 block of W. 1st Street. Pe...