Richard Gonzales appears in the following:
California Can Expect Blackouts For A Decade, Says PG&E CEO
Friday, October 18, 2019
PG&E is under fire for its management of last week's planned power outages that left about 800,000 customers in the dark. CEO Bill Johnson admits the company was ill-prepared for the operation.
City Council Votes To Close New York's Notorious Rikers Island Jail Complex
Thursday, October 17, 2019
The city expects to reduce its jail population by more than half by 2026 and plans to relocate prisoners in four smaller jails spread across the city.
2 Businessmen Linked To Giuliani Plead Not Guilty In Campaign Finance Scheme
Thursday, October 17, 2019
David Correia surrendered to authorities upon returning to New York after a trip to the Middle East. Andrey Kukushkin was arrested last week in California.
California To Unveil Earthquake Alert System Thursday
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
The system will detect the beginning of a quake and send out alerts warning residents that they have a few seconds to prepare for a possibly deadly temblor.
British Family Who Made Unauthorized U.S.-Canada Border Crossing Has Been Deported
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
A vacationing family says it was "treated like criminals" in federal detention. U.S. authorities say two adults in the group had previously been denied authorization to come to the United States.
Felicity Huffman Begins 14-Day Prison Term In College Admissions Scandal
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Huffman must also pay a $30,000 fine, perform 250 hours of community service and spend a year on probation.
3 Major Drug Distributors Reportedly Negotiating $18B Opioid Settlement
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
A new study estimates that the opioid epidemic has cost the U.S. economy about $631 billion due to health care costs and the unrealized lifetime earnings of people who died of overdoses.
Federal Judges In 3 States Block Trump's 'Public Charge' Rule For Green Cards
Friday, October 11, 2019
Under the rule, officials would weigh whether a green card applicant will be self-sufficient. The rule had been set to go into effect on Oct. 15. It's now blocked by three preliminary injunctions.
Power Is Gradually Restored To Thousands Of Californians After 2nd Day Of Outages
Thursday, October 10, 2019
PG&E says the decision to unplug some customers' power "was based on forecasts of dry, windy weather including potential fire risk." California is at the peak of its wildfire season.
California Bans Popular Pesticide Linked To Brain Damage In Children
Wednesday, October 09, 2019
State environmental regulators call chlorpyrifos "a toxic air contaminant" that is a health threat when inhaled or exposed to skin.
More Fetal Remains Tied To Deceased Illinois Doctor Who Performed Abortions
Wednesday, October 09, 2019
Authorities are still investigating why the doctor stored more than 2,000 fetal remains.
Apprehensions At The U.S.-Mexico Border Decline For The 4th Consecutive Month
Tuesday, October 08, 2019
Administration officials credit a policy of returning asylum-seeking migrants to Mexico and an end to a policy referred to by critics as "catch and release."
2 Injured In New Mexico Hot Air Balloon Accident
Monday, October 07, 2019
One of New Mexico's marquee ballooning events also includes its share of close calls.
'Shocking': Trump Is Criticized For Pulling Troops From Syrian Border
Monday, October 07, 2019
Kurdish allies of the U.S. say the president's decision is "shocking." Sen. Lindsey Graham says Trump is doing "EXACTLY what President Obama did in Iraq with even more disastrous consequences."
Tesla 'Smart Summon' Software Under Government Scrutiny For Possible Safety Problems
Friday, October 04, 2019
The new software ignited a storm of social media videos demonstrating the utility and flaws of a feature that allows drivers to summon their driverless cars.
Trump Bars Immigrants Who Cannot Pay For Health Care
Friday, October 04, 2019
The proclamation issued Friday evening is the latest move by the administration to limit the number of low-income immigrants granted entry to the U.S.
Brandt Jean's Act Of Grace Toward His Brother's Killer Sparks A Debate Over Forgiving
Thursday, October 03, 2019
"I'm proud of you my son, Brandt. Your load is lighter," Allison Jean wrote on Thursday, after her son forgave and hugged the woman who killed Botham Jean.
Trump Administration To End 'Catch And Release' Immigration Policy, Says DHS Chief
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
The move is the latest by the Trump administration to curb the flow of migrants seeking asylum at the southern border.
Tropical Depression Karen Rolling Toward Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands
Monday, September 23, 2019
The governor of Puerto Rico had closed schools and public buildings as a precaution against another devastating storm.
U.S., El Salvador Sign New Asylum Deal To Stem Tide Of Migrants
Friday, September 20, 2019
The agreement furthers the administration's goal of requiring migrants to seek asylum in so-called "third countries" through which they traveled en route to the U.S.