Get the Capitol Alert newsletter Sign up now to get breaking news about California politics, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature. California lawmakers are considering a bill that would require law enforcement agencies to screen their officers for membership in hate groups, participation in hate group activities, or “public expressions […]
Not driving can hurt your car. Here’s what to do to prevent that.
If the pandemic has you working from home, shopping more online and drastically reducing any other travel, it might be time for you to think about the last time you drove your car. The fact is, a car left parked for three weeks or longer needs attention just as much […]
Ask Angie’s List: How can I prevent indoor rodent invasions?
Rats and mice are mammals, which means they like to find cozy warm places to build their nests and birth and raise their young. They usually create comfortable burrows outdoors, but cold temperatures drive them to find solace in warmer areas. Your home makes an attractive residence if they can […]
Tips to Prevent Package Thefts from Ruining the Holidays
MONTVILLE, NJ – As the holiday season comes upon us, and with the rise of online retail giants like Amazon, it has become important to make an effort to protect yourself from “Porch Pirates.” Police say thefts of packages from front porches are a problem during the holiday season. As […]
Xavier University students head home for finals, winter break, trying to prevent spread of COVID-19
For the first two weeks of Anna Baker’s first year of college, she had to self-isolate because she was near someone who tested positive for COVID-19.”I was stuck in my dorm room for two weeks,” Baker said.Now that the fall semester is nearing an end, Baker wants to make sure […]
Europe terror: Police can shut down attacks quickly. But it’s still unable to prevent them
Yet, after six years of ISIS-inspired mindless murder, last week’s attack, in which four people were killed, perhaps stood out less in its brutality, but instead in the woefully irresponsible noise and video on social media that came with it. CCTV footage of an innocent man being shot on two […]
New NC law designed to prevent absentee ballot fraud
Elizabethtown The offices of the Bladen County Board of Elections are on a side street a few blocks from the courthouse in downtown Elizabethtown, across the street from the loading docks of a furniture store and a supermarket. It’s a quiet spot under a bright spotlight. The five members of […]