Column: Stop playing politics on retail theft crackdown
SACRAMENTO — It’s hardball season in California’s state Capitol, and we’re not talking baseball. At times like this, I think of two all-star political philosophers: Otto…
California’s knock-down, drag-out fight over addiction and theft
Hello and happy Thursday. There are 145 days until the election, and today we’re talking guns and drugs. And no, it’s not (entirely) Hunter Biden.…
Audit finds Minnesota agency’s lax oversight fostered theft of $250 million from federal food aid program
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota agency’s inadequate oversight of a federal program that was meant to provide food to kids, and its failure to act on red…
Tough-on-crime measure officially qualifies for November ballot
SACRAMENTO — A ballot measure to impose harsher criminal penalties for drug possession and theft, altering the controversial Proposition 47 passed in 2014, has qualified for…
Changes to retail theft bills may splinter Prop. 47 initiative support
SACRAMENTO — Legislative leaders plan to fast-track bills to crack down on retail theft in California and are using the package of reforms to pressure supporters…
Sean Kingston, mom face 10 charges in $1M fraud, theft case
The SWAT raid on singer Sean Kingston’s South Florida home last week that led to both his and his mother’s arrests can be traced to…
Jackie Robinson is rebuilt in bronze after theft of statue from Kansas park
LOVELAND, Colo. — As he coats a mold of Jackie Robinson with wax, metalsmith Alex Haines reflected on the extra importance of a project that will…
Auto theft crisis deepens as insurance claims top $1.5 billion
Article contentCanada’s auto theft crisis is deepening, as insurance claim costs top $1.5 billion for the first time.New data from the Insurance Bureau of Canada…
Augusta National warehouse worker admits to theft of Masters merchandise totaling $5.6M
Collin Morikawa walks on the 13th-hole fairway with the iconic Ben Hogan Bridge in the background on the final day of the 2024 Masters Tournament…
Man pleads guilty in theft of bronze Jackie Robinson statue from park
WICHITA, Kan. — A 45-year-old man has pleaded guilty in the theft of a bronze Jackie Robinson statue that was cut off at the ankles and…
US soldier detained in Russia and accused of theft | Military News
US soldier detained in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct, adding to strained relations. A United States soldier has been detained in Vladivostok on charges…
US soldier arrested in Russia accused of theft
The sergeant, who was held on 2 May, is accused of stealing from a woman, reports the BBC's partner CBS. Source link
Crime is a ballot ‘vulnerability’ for California Democrats
A trio of crimes involving Democratic lawmakers has put the spotlight back on public safety in the Golden State, an issue on which experts warn…
Police make multiple arrests in ‘largest gold theft in Canadian history’ | Crime News
Police say five suspects arrested, three more being sought over theft of 6,600 gold bars at Toronto airport last year. Police in Canada have arrested…
California Assembly Democrats unveil plan to curb retail theft
SACRAMENTO — Two approaches are gaining traction as California confronts the issue of retail theft, which was propelled to the top of the state’s political agenda…
What we learned from Shohei Ohtani’s statement blaming interpreter
Shohei Ohtani’s calm, deliberate delivery Monday of his version of events surrounding the payment of his longtime interpreter Ippei Mizuhara’s gambling debts leaves no doubt…
Rise of the techie cargo thieves: How digitally savvy theft has invaded trucking
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Canadian Press Christopher ReynoldsPublished Mar 24, 2024 • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering…
Rep. Kevin Kiley faces complaint over Prop. 47 overhaul contributions
SACRAMENTO — The former chair of the Federal Election Commission has filed a complaint against a California congressman, alleging he excessively used campaign funds to support…
How did Yoshinobu Yamamoto look during his Dodgers debut?
SEOUL — Off the field, Thursday was a nightmare for the Dodgers amid the Ippei Mizuhara/Shohei Ohtani gambling saga. On the field, in the finale of…
Startled Dodgers cope with Shohei Ohtani interpreter’s scandal
SEOUL — The camera shot of the dugout looked reminiscent of so many before. Shohei Ohtani approaching his long-time interpreter and close friend Ippei Mizuhara. The…