#2,013 - Target won't allow Sacramento police to make arrests inside store due to bad publicity

11/22/23 • 27 min

A growing rift between Target corporate crime policies and law enforcement was highlighted by Sacramento County Sheriff and former Assemblyman Jim Cooper during the weekend, who said that Target has been asking law enforcement not to arrest people in stores despite being called out over multiple crimes occurring inside.
For several years, Target, like most other retailers in California, has struggled with crime. Stores in urban settings have resorted to using glass cases in the aisles that can only be opened by employees to deter shoplifting. At others, more enhanced forms of security have been developed. Most retail stores, including those other than Target, have also instilled rules that prevent intervention by employees during robberies because of possible problems that can occur, and leaving the matter largely to security or police. And, despite the extraordinary precautions, Target has still closed many stores, primarily in the Bay Area, because of the massive amount of crime.
However, criminals going after Target and the numerous arrests have caused some negative PR for the company. Many with Target, as well as other retail locations, also fear a national backlash when video of people arrested for shoplifted are made public. They also want to avoid shootings or major injuries, such as a security guard shooting and killing a thief who threatened to kill him at a San Francisco Walgreens earlier this year. As a result, many stores have put in policies that don’t allow law enforcement to make arrests in stores.

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#2,012 - Huge I-10 Arson Fire IN LA likely Caused by Homeless but officials won't admit it

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that the burned stretch of I-10 shut down since the weekend in Los Angeles would at least partially open by the end of the year, with speculation growing that homeless people may have been responsible for the fire.
The fire first began in the early hours on Saturday when a fire erupted at a wooden pallet storage yard near the I-10 freeway. The blaze quickly spread to around 8 acres, with the interstate being so damaged that steel guardrails and concrete pillars had begun melting. While the fire was ultimately contained by the LAFD and put out later in the morning with no injuries or loss of life, fire and transportation officials closed a portion of I-10 between the Alameda street exit and the I-5 interchange indefinitely.
In the following several days, Governor Newsom has declared a state of emergency because of the closure of a highway serving 300,000 people daily, Mayor Karen Bass has petitioned the U.S. Department of Transportations for repair funds, and Caltrans has set up detours around the damaged section. On Monday, Newsom then announced that the fire was arson, with an investigation of the site holder underneath the freeway section being investigated by both state and local officials. Cal Fire, meanwhile, would continue their investigation on who exactly started the fire and how.

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#2,014 - Wild political Shenanigans in S Chicago village of Dolton

In the Village of Dolton, just south of Chicago, recent political events have unfolded that could rival any dramatic TV series. The central figure is Mayor Tiffany Henyard, whose unconventional and controversial actions have sparked widespread discussion and concern. From dressing as a character from the movie "New Jack City" in a council meeting to unusual hiring and spending decisions, Henyard's tenure has been anything but ordinary.
Henyard made a bold move by hiring a registered sex offender, LEL Redmond, as a code enforcement officer without the village board’s approval. This decision, along with her extravagant spending on items like a Chevy Tahoe leased for a staggering $149,450, has raised many eyebrows. Furthermore, her approach to managing the village's security detail, resulting in exorbitant overtime payments, has added to the controversy. The mayor’s actions reached a peak when she locked out the city council from a meeting, forcing them to convene in a parking lot.
Amidst these unusual and questionable actions, residents of Dolton have expressed their frustration and disbelief. Henyard's tactics, including a trip to Las Vegas charged to the city and her use of the town's funds, have left many questioning her leadership and decision-making. The situation is a complicated mix of politics, power, and public outcry, leaving the people of Dolton in a state of uncertainty about their leadership's direction and accountability.

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