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Under California's Anti-SLAPP law, a defendant may bring a special motion to strike any cause of action "arising from any act of that person in furtherance of the person's right of petition or free speech under the United States Constitution or the California Constitution in connection with a public issue . . .". Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 425.16(b)(1). The defendant bears the initial burden of e...

EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — An East Peoria police officer was hit by a driver Wednesday night while sitting in a squad car, assisting with another crash. The Illinois State Police confirmed the driver was intoxicated. East Peoria Chief of Police, Rich Brodrick, said it has been a stressful day for the police department. “It’s extremely frustrating, and it’s scary,” he said. “When you look at t...

Oswego County Legislature enacts dog confinement law during deep snow  NNY360

Boone County dispatchers confirm there is a shooting in the Whitesville area. WHITESVILLE, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Boone County dispatchers confirm there is a shooting in the Whitesville area late Thursday night. The shooting happened after 11:30 p.m. Thursday. Not many details are being released at this time. Keep checking the WSAZ app as more information is released. Copyright 2021 WSAZ. All rights ...

LINCOLN CO., TN. (WAFF) - The upcoming new year, comes with a new law for cosmetologists in Tennessee, that could have a major impact on peoples’ lives. Licensed hair professionals have two years to complete the one hour, mandatory training. (WAFF) Many people share a lot of their lives with their hairstylists. “I don’t want to say that we’re therapists, but a lot of our clients who come in e...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - New Year’s Eve night through New Year’s Day, is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road all year. State law enforcement officers here in Alabama want you to celebrate the New Year, but they don’t want you taking any chances in the process, and they will be out in full force on roadways throughout the state to make sure people are driving safely. “Over my en...

The sound of fireworks is something people everywhere I'm familiar with on New Year's Eve, but many are also familiar with the sound of gunshots. Law enforcement officials Valley-wide are urging gun owners to lock away their firearms this holiday weekend. Brownsville police Officer Martin Sandoval says people should remember that celebratory gunfire is illegal. "We will charge those people wi...

ATLANTA (AP) — Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday signed new maps for Georgia's congressional delegation, state Senate and state House into law, resulting in at least two immediate lawsuits challenging the maps, even as candidates gear up to run under the new lines. The new districts are designed to increase the number of Republicans in Georgia's 14-member congressional delegation from eight to nine...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – With thousands of South Carolinians hitting the roads for New Year’s Eve plans, local and state law enforcement is making sure drivers are safe by having checkpoints and monitoring driving conditions. According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety 2021 was one of the deadliest years on state roadways with 1,080 deaths. “What people have to understand...

After hearing difficult testimony about how some nursing-home residents have been mistreated, neglected and abused, state lawmakers have approved legislation requiring nursing homes to allow families of residents to install video cameras in their rooms, as long as the residents and roommates approve. The full House and Senate approved Senate Bill 58, known as Esther’s Law, without any dissent...