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If the fight over Congress’ continuing resolution is any indication, the incoming Republican-controlled body likely will be defined by chaos. Republican lawmakers, who cling to a razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives, will likely just wait for directions from President Donald Trump – or from his most-vocal surrogates, such as Elon Musk.You can take protests from a handful of conservative House members over excessive spending with the proverbial grain of salt. The federal government is indeed awash in debt. The national debt clock rings in at more than $36 trillion and it’s rapidly rising. But instead of reining in…

As we enter into Christmas week, the holiday season is peaking. And as many gather with family and friends around the Christmas tree, it shouldn’t be forgotten that it truly is a joyous holiday season. Because this time of year is of special importance to many peoples and faiths.From the day the baby Jesus arrived in his unique incarnation as God-made-man, to the menorah that miraculously burned for eight days in the ruined Temple of Jerusalem, to the celebration of family, community and culture that is Kwanzaa.And during occasions that are often diminished by commercialization, it is time to stress…

California’s general election delivered wins across the board for Inland conservatives, from Donald Trump winning Riverside and San Bernardino counties to a surprise outcome in an Inland Empire Assembly district and right-of-center candidates winning school board seats in Temecula and Redlands.It’s welcome news for Inland Republicans who for years have grappled with Democratic gains in a once solidly red region. And a national demographic trend offers further hope for local GOP officials seeking to build upon last month’s victories.New Inland GOP Assemblymember Leticia Castillo, who scored an upset win over Democrat Clarissa Cervantes in the blue-leaning 58th Assembly District in…

Last month, my column warned that businesses were running out of time to file Beneficial Ownership Information (“BOI”) reports with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network — a unit of the Department of the Treasury known as FinCEN.This month, my column is supposed to be about gifting.So, let me tell you about a recent gift from the federal courts. Your business does not have to file the BOI with FinCEN. Not yet, anyway. Thanks to a recent federal court ruling, you can ignore my last column.What happened?On Jan. 1, 2024, the federal Corporate Transparency Act became law, requiring more than 30…

A man and woman were found fatally shot inside an Altadena home on Friday night, Dec. 20, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department said. Deputies were responding to a welfare check made around 8:04 p.m. at a home on the 700 block of West Sacramento Street. Once inside, they located the two bodies. The investigation is ongoing. No further details were available Saturday regarding the pair, any suspects, or the circumstances that led to the shooting. Anyone with information can contact the Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477…

A 17-year-old girl was stabbed to death in Azusa on Friday night, Dec. 20, authorities said, and an 18-year-old boy has been taken into custody.Azusa Police Department officers responded around 10 p.m. to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon on the 300 block of North Soldano Avenue, near Third Street and west of the Azusa High School West Campus. They located the victim, who was suffering from stab wounds.She was transported to a hospital, where she was declared dead.LACSD homicide investigators assumed control of the investigation.The suspect, an acquaintance of the victim, was taken into custody on…

Oleksandr Usyk remained undefeated when he successfully defended his undisputed heavyweight belt with a unanimous decision over Tyson Fury on Saturday night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Judges Gerardo Martinez, Patrick Morley and Ignacio Robles had identical scorecards in favor of Usyk, 116-112.Usyk landed 179-of-423 (42%) punches thrown, while Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs) landed just 144 of the 509 punches he threw, a 28% clip.Asked if he agreed with judges’ scores, Usyk implied that it’s not his place to question, only to box.“I win, it’s good,” said Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs). “Not my deal. I win. Thank you, God.”In the closing betting…

MURRIETA — The last of three felons who conspired in burglarizing an illegal marijuana grow in Anza, where the 64-year-old proprietor was gunned down, was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.Jesse Robert Thurbush, 43, of Victorville, was convicted in May of first-degree murder for the 2019 slaying of James Cidney Brown. Jurors also found him guilty of burglary, false imprisonment and special circumstance allegations of killing in the course of a burglary and killing during the commission of a robbery.During a hearing at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta Friday, Superior Court Judge Stephen Gallon…

Iowa State guard Emily Ryan, left, guards UConn guard Paige Bueckers in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) UConn guard Paige Bueckers is guarded by Southern California guard Kennedy Smith, right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) pulls up for a basket against Southern California guard Avery Howell (23) and center Rayah Marshall (13) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024,…

MORENO VALLEY — A parolee suspected of fatally assaulting a relative at her residence in a Moreno Valley mobile home park was being held without bail Saturday.Giovanni Farias, 28, of Moreno Valley was arrested Thursday morning following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation into the death of 52-year-old Veronica De La Luz.Farias was booked into the Robert Presley Jail in Riverside on suspicion of murder and parole violations.According to sheriff’s Sgt. Jarred Bishop, patrol deputies were called to De La Luz’s home in the Sky Trails Mobile Village near the intersection of Perris Boulevard and Delphinium Avenue shortly after 11…