During a severe storm in NYC, two men died while attempting to save a dog from a flooded basement and making repairs in a boiler room, highlighting the storm's intensity and the city's ongoing challenges with flooding and housing safety. The storm caused significant flooding in neighborhoods like Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights, with rainfall exceeding the city's sewer capacity, and prompted efforts to regulate basement apartments for safety.
San Francisco's mayor reported that President Trump called him directly to cancel plans for federal agents or troops to be deployed in the city, a decision influenced by local billionaire leaders like Jensen Huang and Marc Benioff. The article criticizes the capricious nature of such military interventions, highlighting that despite low crime rates, visible homelessness and drug issues continue to cause concern among the wealthy and tech leaders, who influence federal decisions. The story underscores the problematic reliance on billionaire lobbying for military actions and questions the true safety and priorities of the city.
Donald Trump has claimed he has 'unquestioned power' to deploy troops to San Francisco, citing the Insurrection Act, amid ongoing tensions and debates over military intervention in Democratic-led cities, despite local officials' opposition and legal challenges.
San Francisco officials strongly oppose President Trump's suggestion to deploy the National Guard to the city, emphasizing that crime rates are declining and local law enforcement is sufficient. City leaders, including the mayor and district attorney, dismiss the idea as unnecessary and potentially harmful, while Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has softened his stance after supporting increased federal intervention. The city continues to manage its safety with a growing police force despite budget challenges.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff's controversial comments supporting the deployment of the National Guard in San Francisco led to the cancellation of a joint event with the mayor, highlighting tensions between tech leaders' political stances and city officials amid ongoing debates over public safety and law enforcement.
Protests outside an ICE facility in Portland have heightened tensions and perceptions of the city as unsafe, amid Trump's deployment of National Guard troops, which has been temporarily blocked by courts. Business owners and residents express concern over the negative impact on Portland's image and economy, despite crime rates decreasing overall.
Sen. Thom Tillis expressed concerns about the deployment of the National Guard in cities, questioning whether it addresses underlying issues or masks failures by local leaders, and emphasized the need for balanced and effective safety measures.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser defends the city's police control and recent crime decline amid President Trump's threats to deploy federal law enforcement and take over police operations, emphasizing ongoing collaboration and the city's progress in reducing violence.
According to a report by SafeWise, the top six safest cities in California are all located in Orange County, with Rancho Santa Margarita topping the list. None of Los Angeles County's cities made it to the top 10. The rankings were based on FBI data, including statistics on violent crime, property crime, gun violence, and package theft. However, the FBI discourages ranking city safety based solely on crime data, as other factors like demographics and law enforcement effectiveness also play a significant role. Orange County's dominance in the rankings coincides with a recent advertising campaign aimed at deterring criminals from the area.
