President Joe Biden made a historic visit to Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia to mark Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, delivering remarks from the pulpit of the church. Biden urged the nation to choose democracy over autocracy and to pay attention to King's life and legacy. The visit serves as a reminder of the importance of democracy and the need to continue to strive for a more just and equitable society.
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On Friday, the 38th annual observance of the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. began nationwide, with his daughter Bernice King hosting events to educate and inspire people to take action. She is encouraging people to move beyond platitudes and deepen their own commitments to the needed progress.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has released body-camera footage of an incident involving the cousin of a Black Lives Matter co-founder, Keenan Anderson. Anderson was arrested and transported to a hospital, where he subsequently died. This death has sparked angry demands for greater accountability from the police force, and the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has launched an investigation into the incident. Results of the investigation are pending.
California has been hit by eight powerful storms driven by atmospheric rivers since Dec. 26, causing widespread damage, flooding, and power outages. Residents are being urged to take precautions and be prepared for more storms in the coming days, with the National Weather Service continuing to monitor the situation and provide updates. Over 68,000 utility customers were without electricity on Saturday morning, though this number was reduced by more than half during the afternoon.
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., and her husband were struck by a car while crossing a street in Portland on Friday night. Bonamici was treated for a concussion and laceration to her head, while her husband was treated for minor injuries. She is expected to make a full recovery, but will be unable to attend public events while she heals.
A Maine resident has won the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot in the game's history, with an estimated value of $1.35 billion. The winner overcame odds of 1 in 302.6 million, and their identity remains unknown. The Maine Lottery is sure to be celebrating this historic win, as it is the first jackpot win for the state.
Tragedy struck the Riverside County Sheriff's Department on Friday when Deputy Darnell Calhoun was shot and killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic violence call. During a shootout between the second deputy and the suspect, Calhoun was found lying in the street suffering from gunshot injuries and later succumbed to his injuries. Sheriff Chad Bianco expressed his sorrow and asked for the public's help in providing information about the incident. Calhoun had been with the department since 2018 and is survived by his wife and two children.
California is expecting more stormy weather over the weekend and into next week, with heavy lower elevation rain, significant mountain snow, and strong winds. Governor Newsom has declared a state of emergency in several counties and FEMA has authorized the use of federal funds to help with recovery efforts. Residents are advised to take precautions to protect themselves and their property, such as stocking up on supplies and preparing for power outages.