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Riya Sharma

What Local Citizens Should Know About the October 4 National Emergency Alert Test

On October 4, 2023, the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) will be tested nationally by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The exam will begin at approximately 2:20 PM ET. The 3rd nationwide test—and the second to cover all mobile devices—is already underway. Depending on…

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Governor of California Annoys Progressives, Immigrant Rights Advocates by Vetoing ICE Transfer Ban Measure – ‘Cruel, Callous, and Cowardly’ Labeled on Newsom

The so-called HOME Act was vetoed by California Governor Gavin Newsom late Friday. According to supporters, the bill could have “ensured that immigrant Californians that provide their time in county jails and make discharge under existing criminal justice reforms arrive home rather than being immediately and brutally transferred to ICE.” The popular bill, which had…

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