FAA has issued MASSIVE temporary flight restriction which prohibits drones (i.e., photography) over Chicago. They did similar around federal buildings in Los Angeles since June protests, but really no comparison... Chicago's TFR covers 900x more area than ones in LA! 🧵👇 tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=d...

Love to file a CPRA request at 11 p.m. after finding out information about a story I’ve been following for months because of a public comment at a meeting 🙄

This is the biggest, toughest article I’ve done about so-called “AI psychosis.” It’s the story of a man who committed a horrific crime in his youth but served his time and against all odds found love and a new life—one that completely unraveled after he started talking to Google’s Gemini chatbot.

A lot of the times, being a journalist is asking people to confirm something you already know to be true.

Update: No office hours today. I completely slept through my alarms. Will be out in Riverside at Back to the Grind on Friday afternoon. Sorry folks!

The president is lying

DAILY MEMO: At Least 246 People Confirmed Taken by Federal Agents In Southern California During September If you appreciate reporting like this, please consider becoming a monthly or yearly member of L.A. TACO so we can continue to bring you this vital information. @eltragon.bsky.social

SCOOP — The White House instructed all federal agency leadership on Tuesday to send out a mandatory message to workers blaming the impending potential government shutdown on House Democrats, The Handbasket was first to learn. Absolutely no modifications to the email were permitted. My story:

“It felt like a war zone,” O’Loughlin said. “It feels like people don’t know the extent of what is happening unless it’s on Michigan Avenue.” “They tore the whole building apart,” Szymanski said."

If the academics are saying we all need to connect with each other more, you know the crisis is real…

CHICAGO / SUBURBS If you want to know what it's looked like at the ICE facility in Broadview (Chicago), this brilliant photo essay from @almacampos.bsky.social & @pgoyette.bsky.social at @southsideweekly.bsky.social is a very good place to start.

Deeply concerned about what a government shutdown would mean for rural hospitals like Palo Verde, which has less than 10 days of operating funds available. Even more troubling is the fact that the nearest hospital a lot of folks in this community can go to is ~100 miles away.

The Riverside County Local Agency Formation Commission last week voted to begin the process of dissolving the Palo Verde Healthcare District, which oversees Palo Verde Hospital in Blythe. riversiderecord.org/lafco-starts...

Happy Monday! Just a handful of public meetings happening this week, but be sure to check out the full roundup at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community. riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...

The Temecula City Council last week adopted a resolution opposing Proposition 50, also known as the Election Rigging Response Act. riversiderecord.org/temecula-ado...

Happy "The Life of a Showgirl" release week! In anticipation of Taylor Swift's newest album, I present the 2025 edition of "Taylor Swift as American politics books": "Coverage Denied" by @mirandayaver.bsky.social www.cambridge.org/us/universit...

The city of Riverside is looking to significantly speed up the building permit process with a new pilot program that would allow architects and engineers to self certify their plans. riversiderecord.org/riverside-ho...

🚨: Today’s the last day to submit public comment to DHS to protect journalist visas! So far, over 700 people have used our link to make their voices heard. ➡️Submit your public comment here: actionnetwork.org/letters/stan...

Bears won. Packers didn’t. It’s a good day.

40-40 is a scorigami. congrats everybody

National Lawyers Guild of Chicago is a very reliable source with numerous legal observers at protests and meticulous note taking and info gathering. This is how they say things seemed different Saturday at Broadview ICE detention center.

I was today years old when I learned there is an organization (run by a group of ex-DOJ people) dedicated to supporting "current and recent DOJ employees facing attacks by this administration." www.thejusticeconnection.org/resources/

bears really ground out a game in which they forced four turnovers

I’m from Texas, and my family still lives there. For those who don’t know, October is homecoming season, and it’s a BIG deal. My niece is a freshman in high school, so my sister made her a mini-mum for her crocs 🤣

I make brunch pretty much every Sunday during the football season, and it really makes me look forward to Sundays. Today’s brunch was pumpkin swirl brioche French toast, scrambled eggs and sausage patties 🤤

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek in Portland: "I will not be approving utilization of the Oregon national Guard. The President does not have the authority to deploy federal troops on State soil."

"One arrest witnessed by the @chicago.suntimes.com on Sunday happened near Clark and Superior streets around 2 p.m. Agents chased down a man and asked him for his papers. About two dozen agents surrounded the man, who was handcuffed."

This has been pushed to the background, but pay attention: Right now, a stack of bills aimed at reining in AI companies and big tech sits on Gavin Newsom's desk in California. These are the bills Silicon Valley and the GOP tried to ban outright. Now they await Newsom's signature—or veto.

Yes, arresting a journalist for doing their job is a big flashing red light. But I don't want people to forget the whole reason everyone is out there. This is what I saw inside: Four holding rooms. Two smaller rooms were being used for holding protesters. Two larger rooms held ICE/CBP captives.

This World News Day (#WND2025), we celebrate the impact of 500 independent news organizations that put people first, delivering fact-based journalism where it’s needed most. Together, we can ensure that truth and accountability thrive in every community. #ChooseJournalism because #FactsMatter

Amidst nice words and failed promises, heat still kills California farmworkers www.sanluisobispo.com/opinion/opn-...

UPDATE: Multiple people have been shot at a Mormon church in Michigan and the shooter is down, police said Sunday.

Seven people were just released, greeted with cheers and hugs. @peoplesfabric.com is free.

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Last week, an agent snatched Steve Held’s reporter credentials and shot chemical weapons at him while he reported on the protests at Broadview. Tonight, federal agents detained him while he was reporting. We urge for his immediate release. @peoplesfabric.com @unraveledpress.com

It seems that Kaleb Horton has passed away. A devastating loss. One of the best writers of this generation. Kaleb was a friend for ten years and in all our conversations I was trying to convince him how good he was, something he seemed to know but also never fully believe. I am going to go cry now.

Kaleb Horton RIP.

Super Subs, which has operated continuously for more than 20 years, is a local fixture in this small rugged city in Riverside County. riversiderecord.org/dispatches-f...

The Murrieta Valley Unified School District Board of Education this week failed to choose how to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Area 3 Trustee Yvonne Munoz earlier this month. riversiderecord.org/murrieta-val...

Hey folks! I’m out back at Back to the Grind for today’s (September 26) office hours. I’ll be out here until about 3:30 p.m., so feel free to stop on by to have a chat, grab a cup of coffee and sticker!

The city of Lake Elsinore is now accepting applications to fill the District 4 council seat vacated earlier this month by newly-elected Assemblymember Natasha Johnson. riversiderecord.org/lake-elsinor...

DAILY MEMO: Federal Agents Target 15 Different Cities Across Southern California Today ~ @eltragon.bsky.social If you appreciate reporting like this, please consider becoming a monthly or yearly member of L.A. TACO so we can continue to bring you this vital information.

Every year, on September 23, you can catch me being far too earnest on main. I hope you’ll read this letter and continue to support this little newsroom of mine.

Three years ago today, The Riverside Record published its first story. Read more from our publisher, Alicia Ramirez, as we celebrate the occasion. riversiderecord.org/letter-from-...

In celebration of D’Elia’s Grinders’ 70th Anniversary, the Riverside restaurant offered a wide range of sandwiches with a price matching that of when they first opened the restaurant in 1955, just 65 cents. riversiderecord.org/delias-grind...

The change is expected to last from November through next May to accommodate construction at Fritz Burns Park. riversiderecord.org/la-quinta-co...

Happy Monday! We've got a number of city council, school board and county meetings happening this week. Be sure to check out today's roundup to see how you can get involved in your community. riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...

I'm tuning in remotely, due to allergies, but today's special meeting of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors is happening now. You can follow along here: riversidecountyca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Det...

The San Jacinto Unified School District Tuesday announced that an employee of the district had been placed leave over social media posts following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.  riversiderecord.org/sjusd-employ...

This week was rough (and the weekend will likely be more of the same), so for this week’s pizza Friday, I made a barbecue chicken pizza with so many thinly sliced pieces of red onion and a ton of mozzarella cheese.