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[Gonzaga Basketball @ZagMBB]

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[Apexguard @apexguardhq]

⬛️ Civilians with firearms prevented at least 36 percent of active shooter incidents between 2014 and 2024, compared to the FBI’s official figure of just 3.7 percent.

[….. @nm1931]

@Ri_S_OB 🙌

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@FontanaPD 🙏💙💔

[Bill Melugin @BillMelugin_]

I was at this operation with Noem. It wasn’t targeting a “pregnant mother”, it was targeting her previously deported illegal alien Mexican husband who had been convicted of drug trafficking in February & had an attempted murder charge pleaded down to an assault conviction. ICE had a criminal judicial warrant for his arrest, signed off on by a federal judge, because he illegally re-entered the U.S. after removal, which is a felony.

Of course, none of that context is in @KTLA reporting here as they only spoke to his wife, who apparently *shockingly* didn’t disclose any of his criminal history.

[Fun In Recovery @dustersnugs]

@OC_Scanner @SpaceX @Erdayastronaut @Dillonshrop06 @AlertsSocal Spectacular!

[SCOTUSblog @SCOTUSblog]

Just in: The court unanimously rejects the 5th Circuit’s applied "moment of threat" rule to evaluate a police officer's use of deadly force in a traffic stop, which looked at the circumstances that existed when the officer perceived the threat that led him to shoot.

[Angeleno Insights @AngelenoInsight]

Living in Los Angeles means paying fees, taxes, surcharges & “assessments” on everything.

You’re not imagining it—LA residents are being bled dry by a thousand cuts.

Let’s break down the insane amount of money Angelenos pay just to live here:

[Bill Melugin @BillMelugin_]

NEW: California Democrat state senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas has introduced SB560, a bill that would decriminalize welfare fraud below an amount of $25,000. It would also prohibit prosecutions for attempted welfare fraud and would prohibit someone from being charged w/ perjury if they are subject to prosecution for welfare fraud.

Smallwood-Cuevas represents a large chunk of Los Angeles County, including Mar Vista, West LA, Baldwin Hills, Ladera Heights, Century City, Playa Vista, and part of downtown LA.

SB560 is scheduled for a hearing next Monday on May 5th.

[Rob Roos 🇳🇱 @Rob_Roos]

Energy security is national security.

If a country can’t stabilize its grid, it risks dragging down its neighbors.
Our energy transition in the EU isn’t risk-free—it’s a gamble.

From #GreenDeal to #Blackouts.

Hour 0–1
•Power suddenly goes out.
•Most people assume it’s a minor outage and wait passively.
•Emergency lighting (e.g., battery backups) kicks in at hospitals, some offices, and critical infrastructure.
•Traffic lights stop working, causing immediate minor traffic jams and accidents.

Hour 1–2
•Phone networks (cell towers) run on backup batteries.
•People flood social media and news sites (on mobile) to find information.
•Stores see a quick rush for flashlights, batteries, and bottled water.

Hour 2–4
•Backup batteries at cellular towers begin to fail.
•Communication becomes patchy.
•Gas stations stop operating because pumps need electricity.
•Food businesses and restaurants close rapidly.
•People start conserving mobile phone batteries.

Hour 4–6
•Refrigerators and freezers without generators start warming up.
•Perishable food is now in early stages of spoiling.
•Water pressure may drop if pumps are electricity-dependent.
•Temperatures in homes (hot or cold) begin to drift toward outside conditions.
•People light candles, increasing fire risks.

Hour 6–12
•Urban centers are noticeably darker and quieter.
•Hospitals operate on generators, but these have limited fuel.
•Crime risks start rising: opportunistic thefts and burglaries occur.
•Emergency services become overwhelmed and prioritize major threats only.

Hour 12–18
•Home batteries (if any) are depleted.
•Communication is extremely limited. Internet is mostly down except for some satellite services.
•Public concern grows. Some people attempt to leave the city, but face gasoline shortages.
•Some neighborhoods organize informal watches for security.

Hour 18–24
•Water supply issues worsen.
•Sewage systems relying on electricity begin to back up in some places.
•Supermarkets, if not looted, have largely spoiled goods in refrigerated sections.
•People ration bottled water and canned food.
•First serious health incidents (dehydration, food poisoning, minor injuries) appear.

Hour 24–30
•Small fires and local emergencies go unaddressed due to limited emergency response.
•Makeshift community hubs may form around locations with generators (e.g., some schools or community centers).
•Portable solar panels, if available, are used to charge small devices.
•Conflicts start over limited resources: water, food, batteries.

Hour 30–36
•Public hygiene deteriorates: no showers, limited toilet usage.
•Mental stress rises: anxiety, panic attacks, depression.
•In colder regions, hypothermia risk increases; in hotter regions, dehydration and heatstroke become major problems.
•Individuals dependent on refrigerated medicine (like insulin) face life-threatening situations.

Hour 36–42
•Fuel shortages become acute.
•Hospitals may begin rationing generator use or transferring patients.
•Government and emergency broadcasts (if any) recommend shelter-in-place policies.
•Some people try to leave by bicycle or on foot if cars are unusable.
•Neighborhood barter systems (trading water for batteries, etc.) emerge.

Hour 42–48
•Trust in local authorities erodes.
•Security issues become severe, especially at night.
•People start forming tighter community groups for mutual defense and resource sharing.
•Wild rumors and misinformation spread rapidly without reliable news sources.
•Morale is extremely low: hunger, thirst, and fear dominate most households.

After 48 hours (if power returns)
•Immediate relief but lasting distrust in authorities.
•Health crises (from spoiled food, untreated illnesses) last for days afterward.
•Major cleanup needed: spoiled food disposal, fire damages, water damage.
•Public debate about backup systems, infrastructure resilience, and emergency preparedness intensifies.

[Melody Petersen @MelodyPetersen]

These five state officials vote to raise your electric bill. Not one lives in Southern California https://t.co/S9b4yDcMAQ

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@emilynuss_ LOL…hadn’t finished reading the notification before the shaking started.

[Josh Koehn @Josh_Koehn]

NEW: My investigation for @sfstandard found Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara appears to have a “slush fund” to buy booze/food at some of California’s fanciest bars & restaurants.

And we got receipts—including a $700 dinner w/ Farmers Insurance CEO.🧵
https://t.co/9V2hmNFm6N

[Cece Woods @cecewoodsmedia]

NEW: The latest from Baker to Vegas:

Women’s LASD B2V - a very good team - was trying to do team photos.

They asked to use LASD photographer - Jaime. Luna said only if he could be in photo.

The team said “no.”

Luna wouldn’t allow the photographer to take women’s team photos because he could not be in the photos.

Get out your iPhone ladies!

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@USC_Athletics @DJMalskiLA ✌️✌️✌️

[….. @nm1931]

@KTLA What sick, twisted idea is this to name a piece of legislation in the name of someone who is charged with murdering someone? California’s continued race to the bottom seems apparent.

[….. @nm1931]

@AirResources End CARB @AirResources unchecked power by unelected appointees 👍

[The Vancouver Sun @VancouverSun]

B.C. drug decriminalization and safer supply associated with more overdoses: study https://t.co/7Cnx1bqYMV

[ABC7 Eyewitness News @ABC7]

Bogotá and Paris? CA insurance boss takes series of taxpayer-funded trips, raising concerns https://t.co/Ns9seyC8Uw

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@USCWBB @USC_Athletics ✌️✌️✌️