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Voters in Calexico have resoundingly ousted the first out transgender member of the City Council and her council ally after a bitter recall campaign rife with accusations of transphobia and political cronyism in the struggling city on the U.S.-Mexico border. Nearly 74% of voters in the April 16 special election supported the recall of City Councilmember Raúl Ureña, according to early results released by the Imperial County registrar of voters Wednesday night. Ureña, who uses all pronouns but prefers “she,” publicly came out as transgender after taking office, becoming a target for harassment online and in person. Nearly 73% of voters supported the recall of Councilmember Gilberto Manzanarez, another outspoken young progressive. Roughly 77% of ballots received had been tallied by early Thursday, said Linsey Dale, the registrar of voters. Both Ureña, 26, and Manzanarez, 30, said they believe the recall campaign — which thrust the almost entirely Latino city of 38,000 into America’s culture wars over gender identity — was largely motivated by transphobia. Recall organizers said that their campaign was rooted in concerns about rising homeless numbers and lagging economic development, and that

People who were trapped on the Golden Gate Bridge for hours Monday during a pro-Palestinian protest might be considered victims, entitled to “restitution,” San Francisco Dist. Atty. Brooke Jenkins said. In a post on the social media platform X, Jenkins urged those affected by the bridge closure to contact the California Highway Patrol and detail “what happened to you + contact info so you can be alleged as a victim.” A total of 26 people were arrested Monday as part of a protest that shut down the landmark for hours. As around the country, such protests have been on the rise in California since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel and Israel’s forceful response, resulting in demonstrations on streets and bridges and confrontations at city council meetings. Demonstrators have targeted the homes of prominent politicians, including Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as the home of a UC Berkeley law professor. Even the graduation ceremony at USC has been affected, with the university canceling a Muslim valedictorian’s speech at its May commencement due to safety concerns. The protest on the bridge Monday was

A Los Angeles police officer who unintentionally shot and killed a 14-year-old girl at a Burlington Coat Factory in North Hollywood won’t face criminal charges, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced. On Dec. 23, 2021, Los Angeles Police Department officer William Jones Jr. fired three times with a high-powered rifle when he responded to the store following reports of a possible active shooter situation. One of those shots went wayward and hit an innocent bystander who was hiding in a changing room with her mother. Jones was responding to the department store after receiving calls about a man acting erratically, possibly armed with a gun. Inside the store, Jones and other officers encountered 24-year-old Daniel Elena-Lopez. The officers saw a woman crawling and covered in blood with Elena-Lopez standing near her and holding something in his hands. The items later turned out to be a bike lock. Security images show the moments prior to a deadly police shooting in which Daniel Elena-Lopez attacked a woman with a bike chain before being killed by police on Dec. 23, 2021. (California Department of Justice) Security images show

Anaheim residents impacted by noise from Disneyland construction related to Disneyland Forward or after-dar k park events will soon be able to call a hotline to express their concerns, representatives from Disney announced during the Anaheim City Council meeting Tuesday. During the meeting, Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken asked Disney to clarify how residents closest to the resort can express their concerns about higher noise levels. According to Disney, a hotline will be active during construction and will continue once construction is finished. The hotline will be available 24/7 and staffed with live representatives residents can contact. Noise study identifies the loudest areas at Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure Park A number for the hotline hasn’t been released since the hotline isn’t active yet. The announcement of a hotline is the latest attempt from Disney to manage higher noise levels from the resort as it continues to host after-hours park events and begins to plan construction related to Disneyland Forward. The Disneyland Forward proposal is a 40-year agreement that would guide where and how future developments would occur, allowing for new attractions, shops and restaurants to

Police are investigating the gruesome discovery of a body inside a stolen U-Haul truck in Los Angeles’ Mid City neighborhood on Thursday. Officers responded to the 2400 block of South Redondo Boulevard, just north of the 10 Freeway, shortly before 11 a.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. They immediately noticed a foul odor and some blood, and found a body wrapped in a tarp in the back of the truck. The victim’s body was found wrapped in tarp in the back of the U-Haul. April 18, 2024. (KTLA) The victim’s body was found wrapped in tarp in the back of the U-Haul. April 18, 2024. (KTLA) The victim’s body was found wrapped in tarp in the back of the U-Haul. April 18, 2024. (KTLA) No information about the victim was immediately released. Officers blocked several streets around the scene for their investigation. This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA 5 News for updates.

By Rachel Center April 18, 2024 / 5:11 PM EDT / Essentials CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Wayfair, CB2 The shopping experts at CBS Essentials love a good furniture look-alike — one that is a more affordable version of what’s being sold at a high-end retailer. This week in affordable copycats, we present the $355 AllModern Louise patio chair, which looks pretty much exactly the same as the $719 CB2 sunset teak lounge chair. Look at the side-by-side comparison picture above — can you tell them apart? Wayfair’s AllModern Louise patio chair is less than half the price of the CB2 version. Add one to your outdoor space for a high-end, luxury look. If you’re going for a full makeover with all-new  patio furniture , consider buying the four-piece Louise sofa seating group. It includes two chairs, a loveseat and a weather-resistant coffee table in gray ($980) or white ($1,170). Get the AllModern Louise patio chair for $355 Wayfair The similarities

By Caitlin Yilek April 18, 2024 / 5:08 PM EDT / CBS News Johnson pushes for foreign aid votes Johnson could risk speakership with foreign aid votes 06:19 Washington — House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday he wouldn’t back a change to the rule that allows a single member to force a vote on whether to oust the speaker, even though he said the threshold “has harmed this office” and the Republican majority.  “Recently, many members have encouraged me to endorse a new rule to raise this threshold,” the Louisiana Republican said in a statement. “While I understand the importance of that idea, any rule change requires a majority of the full House, which we do not have. We will continue to govern under the existing rules.”  Currently, a single member can force a floor vote on the motion to vacate, which was part of a deal former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California made with hardliners in January 2023 in order to win the gavel. Republicans floated changing the rules after the deal ultimately led to McCarthy’s downfall in October, though nothing came of

By WBZ-News Staff Updated on: April 18, 2024 / 5:06 PM EDT / CBS Boston JetBlue flight to Boston aborts takeoff after close call at Reagan National JetBlue flight to Boston aborts takeoff after close call at Reagan National 01:26 BOSTON – The FAA is investigating a potential close call involving a JetBlue flight bound for Boston Thursday morning. The JetBlue flight was forced to abort takeoff due to another aircraft attempting to cross the runway at Washington Reagan National Airport.  At 7:41 a.m., the FAA said an air traffic controller told the pilot of Southwest Flight 2937 bound for Orlando to cross Runway 4. At the same time, JetBlue Flight 1554 to Logan Airport was cleared for takeoff from the same runway. An air traffic controller yelled at both pilots to stop immediately.  The planes ended up about 300 feet from each other. No injuries were reported.  The JetBlue aircraft was inspected before taking off for Boston.  Southwest and JetBlue are working with federal officials as the incident is investigated.  In: Logan Airport Southwest Airlines JetBlue WBZ-News Staff The WBZ News team is a

By Kate Gibson Edited By Alain Sherter April 18, 2024 / 4:42 PM EDT / CBS News Vote on Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package Tesla to vote on Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package after mass layoffs 02:38 Tesla shares on Thursday dipped below $150 a piece, relinquishing a year’s worth of gains as the automaker struggles with decelerating electric vehicle sales and mounting competition.  Continuing a dismal year for Tesla investors, the stock on Thursday fell $5.52, or 3.5%, to close at $149.93, leaving shares down more than 39% this year. The stock last traded at the $150 level in January 2023.  Tesla sales plummeted last quarter as competition increased and EV sales slow. The company said it delivered roughly 387,000 vehicles from January through March, undershooting analyst forecasts and nearly 9% below the 423,000 it sold in the year-ago period.  With Tesla hitting a soft patch, news surfaced this week that the company plans to cut at least 10% of its global workforce in a bid to cut costs. “There is nothing I hate more, but it must be done,” Tesla CEO Elon

Netflix’s victory lap as the leader in streaming continued on Thursday, as the company said it increased its subscriber base by 9.3 million to nearly 270 million in the first quarter. Revenue was up 15% to $9.37 billion in the first quarter, the Los Gatos, Calif. streamer reported. Net income was $2.3 billion , compared to $1.3 billion in the same period in 2023. The company beat Wall Street’s estimates on revenue, subscriber additions and net income. Analysts on average had projected that Netflix would increase its customer base by around 5.5 million subscribers, according to FactSet. Netflix has impressed investors as the company cracks down on password sharing, grows its lower priced ad-supported subscription tier and puts out a steady stream of popular original programs. Netflix’s stock price has increased 30% so far this year. Netflix’s stock has recovered more than two years after subscriber losses and disappointing results sent the stock spiraling. Its shares closed at $610.56 a share on Thursday, down 0.5%. The shares fell about 5% in after-hours trading. “When analyzing key metrics such as subscribers, profitability, and audience demand, it’s

O.J. Simpson was cremated this week at a mortuary in Las Vegas, and his family is still finalizing funeral plans, according to a representative for the family. There are currently no plans for a public memorial, Malcolm LaVergne, a longtime attorney for Simpson who was appointed executor of his estate, told the Associated Press this week. He told the outlet that Simpson’s ashes will be given to Simpson’s children “to do with as they please, according to the wishes of their father.” Simpson, 76, died of cancer on April 10. Almost immediately, LaVergne started the process of sorting out his client’s estate. Simpson’s will, which was filed in Clark County court in Nevada, notes that Simpson’s personal property had been placed into a revocable living trust created in January. The will, unlike the trust — which has not been made public — does not detail Simpson’s assets or his wishes for any possessions left behind. Just how much money Simpson had at the end of his life remains a mystery. Simpson’s death could open a window for the families of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald

WASHINGTON —  The United States is once again opposing Palestinian efforts to gain full membership in the United Nations. The U.S. was expected to veto a Palestinian membership application Thursday, ending the latest debate on the issue at the U.N. Security Council and again squashing Palestinian statehood aspirations, at least for now. Despite U.S. opposition, there is overwhelming support on the 15-nation council for the Palestinian bid. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the devastating war between Israel and the militant group Hamas in Gaza has only made the statehood goal more urgent. “Recent escalations make it even more important to support good-faith efforts to find lasting peace between Israel and a fully independent, viable and sovereign Palestinian state,” Guterres told the Security Council. But the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., Linda Thomas-Greenfield, said ahead of the expected vote that her country’s opposition has not changed. “Our position is that the issue of full Palestinian membership is a decision that should be negotiated between Israel and the Palestinians,” Thomas-Greenfield’s deputy, Robert Wood, said. Here’s a deeper look at the background. Why is the U.S. opposed? The U.S.