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Saturday, October 17, 2026

๐Ÿ‘"They Will All Go to Jail For a Long Period of Time!!!” – Trump and DOJ Vow to Jail Los Angeles County Election Officials Who Tabulate Ballots of Non-Citizens - Google Search



President Donald Trump and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) warned California and Los Angeles County election officials that they could face criminal prosecution and imprisonment if they tabulate mail ballots from a list of more than 20,000 alleged noncitizens. 

Key Details of the Dispute

- The DOJ Demand: The DOJ gave California officials a 48-hour deadline to review a list of over 20,000 individuals flagged as potential noncitizens and withhold or segregate their mail ballots. 
- The Lawsuit: On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the DOJ officially filed a lawsuit against the state of California to block the counting of these disputed ballots.
- The Warning Letter: Acting U.S. Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter sent a letter warning local officials—including Los Angeles County Assistant Counsel Peter Bollinger—that knowingly facilitating noncitizen voting is a federal crime.
- Trump’s Statement: President Trump shared the DOJ letter on Truth Social with the comment: "They will all go to jail for a long period of time!!!".
- California’s Response: California Secretary of State Shirley Weber and county officials rejected the demands, noting that the state is within the federal 90-day "quiet period" before an election that restricts purging voter rolls, and criticized the timing as an administrative emergency created by the federal government.

https://www.google.com/search?q=They+Will+All+Go+to+Jail+For+a+Long+Period+of+Time%21%21%21%E2%80%9D+%E2%80%93+Trump+and+DOJ+Vow+to+Jail+Los+Angeles+County+Election+Officials+Who+Tabulate+Ballots+of+Non-Citizens&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

Friday, October 16, 2026

"Wildfire Erupts in Malibu Amid Gusty Santa Ana Winds – Fire Rapidly Explodes to 100+ Acres -



A fast-moving brush fire called the Bryson Fire has exploded to 200 acres in the hills of Malibu. Driven by aggressive Santa Ana winds, the blaze has knocked out power, disrupted cell service, and forced mandatory evacuations across the area. 

Fire Behavior and Weather Conditions

The fire initially sparked on Thursday afternoon near Mulholland Highway and was reported at just 2 acres. It quickly underwent a rapid rate of spread, active spotting, and jumped past 45 acres before swelling to its current size. 

The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning through Friday evening for Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains. The region is enduring exceptionally dangerous fire conditions, including:
- High winds: Strong Santa Ana wind gusts.
- Extreme heat: Triple-digit and high-90s temperatures.
- Bone-dry air: Critically low humidity levels.

Evacuations and Infrastructure Impact

- Evacuations: Mandatory evacuation orders and voluntary warnings are active for multiple neighborhoods in Malibu. 
- Power and Communications: Southern California Edison initiated Public Safety Power Shutoffs to minimize additional fire risks, which combined with fire damage has knocked out electricity and cell phone reception for numerous residents.

Firefighting Efforts
Los Angeles County Fire Department crews worked tirelessly through the night to halt the fire's progression. Before nightfall on Thursday, fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters executed aggressive water drops by scooping water directly from the nearby Pacific Ocean. Ground crews continue to battle severe terrain and unpredictable winds to build containment lines.

Residents in surrounding areas are heavily urged by city officials to keep emergency supplies ready, vehicles fully fueled, and phones charged. The cause of the Bryson Fire remains under official investigation.




https://www.google.com/search?q=Wildfire+Erupts+in+Malibu+Amid+Gusty+Santa+Ana+Winds+%E2%80%93+Fire+Rapidly+Explodes+to+100%2B+Acres&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

Monday, October 12, 2026

Condolences ๐Ÿ™ ✝️ "Gunman shoots two kids, 4 and 10, and turns gun on himself in broad daylight in Los Angeles" -



Two children, aged 4 and 10, were shot and killed in broad daylight in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles by a man believed to be their father. [1] 
## Incident Details

* Date and Time: Sunday afternoon around 12:40 p.m.
* Location: Near Catalina Street and Venice Boulevard in Los Angeles
* What Happened: A man reportedly shot the two children, believed to be his own children, before turning the gun on himself.
* Aftermath: First responders from the Los Angeles Police Department and L.A. Fire Department rushed the children and the man to the hospital. The children were pronounced dead at the hospital, while the man survived with critical conditions and was placed in police custody.
* Public Safety: Police confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the community. [1] 

More details can be followed via reporting by the [Los Angeles Times](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-10-11/two-children-shot-killed-in-la-reportedly-in-broad-daylight). [1] 



https://www.google.com/search?q=Gunman+shoots+two+kids%2C+4+and+10%2C+and+turns+gun+on+himself+in+broad+daylight+in+Los+Angeles&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

Sunday, October 11, 2026

๐Ÿˆ"St. John Bosco avenges playoff loss to Orange Lutheran"

"in the end, Malau’ulu passed for two touchdowns, ran for one touchdown and combined with his cousin, 6-foot-5 sophomore receiver Kuika Moaalii, for several big plays to take down Orange Lutheran 28-14, setting up the Braves (6-1, 2-0) for a Friday showdown next week against No. 1-ranked Santa Margarita (7-0, 2-0)..."

https://share.newsbreak.com/ju2x0cfe 

Friday, October 9, 2026

"Bass, Newsom Hamstrung Local Officials for Years, So the Feds Just Stepped in to Save LA's Skid Row "

"As part of Operation Save Skid Row, a multi-agency task force including the FBI, DEA, IRS, ATF, U.S. Marshals, and the LAPD executed 28 arrest warrants and 44 search warrants for federal drug trafficking offenses involving fentanyl, PCP, and other narcotics in and around Skid Row. Guns, drugs and paraphernalia were seized as evidence, and notices placed on the tents that they are "subject to seizure and forfeiture for violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Act ..."


https://redstate.com/jenvanlaar/2026/10/08/feds-do-what-gavin-newsom-and-karen-bass-refused-to-do-for-years-on-las-skid-row-n2207898 

Sunday, October 4, 2026

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿš’๐Ÿง‘‍๐Ÿš’Evacuations Underway After Massive Wildfire Breaks Out in Los Angeles County (near Santa Clarita)

Evacuations are underway after a massive wildfire, known as the Bouquet Fire, broke out in Los Angeles County amid a blistering October heat wave. The blaze erupted on Saturday afternoon, October 3, 2026, in the Angeles National Forest northeast of Santa Clarita. Driven by triple-digit temperatures, thick brush, and gusty northeast winds, the fire exploded overnight to cover over 1,000 acres.

Current Status and Containment

* Acreage: The fire has scorched at least 1,040 acres.

* Containment: Fire containment estimates range between 0% and 40% as ground crews battle the fast-moving flames.

* Personnel: Nearly 300 emergency personnel are working on the lines, and no injuries have been reported.

* Air Support: Low visibility initially grounded fixed-wing air tankers overnight, but night-flying helicopters remained assigned, and heavy air operations are resuming.

Evacuation Orders and Warnings
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and fire officials have issued mandatory evacuation orders for residents near the canyon area.

* Mandatory Evacuation Zones (Leave Now): Zones LAC-E018, LAC-E030-B, and LAC-E031-A. This applies heavily to residents south of Green Valley and north of Los Cantas in the Bouquet Canyon area.

* Evacuation Warnings (Be Ready to Move): Zones LAC-E016, LAC-E017, LAC-E019, LAC-E020, LAC-E021, LAC-E029, LAC-E030-A, LAC-E031-B, and LAC-E030-C.

* Evacuation Shelter: A public evacuation shelter has been established at the Castaic Sports Complex located on Castaic Road.

Weather Outlook
The rapid spread is heavily fueled by an extreme, unseasonable Southern California heat wave. Forecasters warn that temperatures will remain in the triple digits with minimal overnight relief, creating highly hazardous conditions for firefighting efforts.




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