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U.S. appeals court blocks judge’s decision to overturn California’s assault weapons ban
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court decided Monday to put on hold a judge’s decision to overturn California’s 30-year ban on assault weapons. In a brief order, a three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay of Judge Roger T. Benitez’s decision on June...
John Dorfman: Gentex, Logitech show high profit, low debt
Your neighbor is playing stock-market roulette by buying the stocks he hears about on Reddit’s “Wall Street Bets” forum. You know he may double his money – or lose half of it – in a matter of days. But perhaps frenzied speculation isn’t your style. Is there a sounder way?...
‘Friends’ actor James Michael Tyler reveals he ‘nearly died’ of prostate cancerVideo
James Michael Tyler, best known for his deadpan portrayal of coffee shop manager Gunther on “Friends,” announced Monday that he has Stage 4 prostate cancer — a disease he “nearly died” from earlier this year. The actor, who often stole scenes set in the sitcom’s Central Perk cafe, detailed his...
Judge denies Bowers’ motion for government to produce evidence that it monitored his online activities prior to Tree of Life shooting
A federal judge on Monday denied a defense motion seeking evidence the government monitored Robert Bowers’ anti-Semitic activity online leading up to the 2018 Tree of Life shooting that killed 11 people. In her ruling, U.S. District Judge Donetta Ambrose said the information Bowers is seeking is irrelevant. “The government...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis edges former President Trump in 2024 straw poll
A Florida man was the favorite of Western conservatives for president in 2024 — and it wasn’t the former president in Palm Beach. Gov. Ron DeSantis topped the 2024 presidential approval poll at the Western Conservative Summit 2021 in Denver over the weekend, edging out former President Donald Trump by...
Utilities working to restore power to thousands after Monday storms
Strong storms and a couple inches of rain dropped trees, caused sporadic flooding and led to tornado warnings being issued across parts of the region Monday evening. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for southeastern Allegheny County, western Westmoreland County and portions of Fayette and Washington counties...
Penn Hills Council Meeting canceled
The Municipality of Penn Hills canceled its June 21 council meeting today in light of the severe weather forecast, according to a post on municipality’s website. The council’s June 21 agenda will be moved to the next scheduled meeting on July 19. Visit pennhills.org. for more information....
Washington Co. woman who kept disabled sister in cage gets time served for Social Security fraud
A Washington County woman who confined her disabled 53-year-old sister to a wooden cage while she used her Social Security payments will be released from federal custody. Leona Biser, 52, of Vestaburg, pleaded guilty to Social Security fraud and representative payee fraud in February before U.S. District Judge Donetta Ambrose....
PHEAA trims workforce by 37 positions through early retirement offer
Some 37 employees at the state’s student financial aid agency have been approved to call it a career by accepting an early retirement offer. This is expected to produce an annual savings for the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency of $5.1 million, according to agency spokesman Keith New. The agency’s...
Vice President Kamala Harris visits Pittsburgh, talks child tax credit, infrastructure planVideo
Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Pittsburgh for her daylong stay in the region as part of what is being dubbed “Child Tax Credit Awareness Day” by the Biden administration. Air Force Two landed at Pittsburgh International Airport with the vice president just after 11 a.m. Monday. Local dignitaries greet...
Unfiltered: Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss NHL playoffs, Penguins’ goalies, Steelers offense, Pirates losses
Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss the the NHL playoffs and goaltending issues, will the Steelers offense be different this year, the Pirates continue to disappoint, and more on this week’s edition of “Unfiltered” on TribLive’s Facebook page. The guys start off talking about the Vegas Golden Knights benching goalie...
The life and death of one-time Hawaii football star Colt Brennan
He wanted to hand-deliver the card because Mother’s Day was approaching and Mom was heading out of town. So Colt Brennan joined his parents at the family home in the hills above Irvine, Calif., four months into the five-month substance-abuse treatment program that was giving back to the Brennans their...
In brief: Vacation Bible school, farmers market and more in Hampton
Vacation Bible school Ascension Lutheran Church at 8225 Peebles Road in McCandless is hosting a vacation Bible school July 12-15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Children entering PreK to sixth grade are invited to enjoy making crafts, playing games, making music and learning what the Bible says about the one...
In brief: US Open Amateur volunteers needed, student news and more in Plum, Oakmont
US Open amateur volunteers needed Online volunteer registration is open for the 2021 U.S. Amateur Championship at Oakmont Country Club. The competition is Aug. 9-15. About 400 volunteers are needed to fill positions on more than 15 committees, including marshals, transportation, admissions and disabled services. Early application allows volunteers to...
In brief: Penn Hills School District to hold an open houses, student news and more in Penn Hills
Open house events Penn Hills School District is hosting open house events this summer for families to visit and tour its schools. It is on Aug. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the elementary school, 5 to 7 p.m. at Linton Middle School and 6 to 8 p.m. at...
In brief: US Open Amateur volunteers needed, 50-year FCA class reunion scheduled and more in Fox Chapel area
US Open amateur volunteers needed Online volunteer registration is open for the 2021 U.S. Amateur Championship at Oakmont Country Club. The competition is Aug. 9-15. About 400 volunteers are needed to fill positions on more than 15 committees, including marshals, transportation, admissions and disabled services. Early application allows volunteers to...
In brief: Garden club volunteers needed, Pine-Richland class of 2021 and more in Pine, Richland
Pine-Richland Class of 2021 The Pine-Richland School District hosted a commencement for the 381 members of the Class of 2021 on June 11. Jinwon Elly Jang was the valedictorian and Rebecca Peng and Benjamin Carnovale were named the salutatorian and tertiary, respectively. Finishing in the top 10% of the class...
In brief: Living Dead weekend, fellowship and more in Monroeville
Living Dead Weekend Living Dead Weekend Monroeville 1985 Edition, a huge fan gathering and convention, is coming July 2-4. It will be like 1985 has returned with Return of the Living Dead and Day of the Dead reunions. The event will take place inside the Monroeville Mall, which was used...
Letter to the editor: Why the hatred for Republicans?
Letter-writer Edward Svitek (“Biden’s job to restore our dignity” (June 10, TribLIVE) reminds me of my departed grandmother (RIP, Grandma): They both hate/hated Republicans with a passion, but can’t/couldn’t present a valid true reason why. That’s why many years ago I registered as an independent, considering both sides of a...
In brief: Sewickley Public Library events, PRC recycling and more in Sewickley
At the Sewickley Public Library • Summer Reading for Kids. Tails and Tales through Aug. 7 • Sewickley Search Party. Mysteries to solve, codes to crack and clues to uncover. On June 29, July 13 and July 27. Open to students grades six through 12. Stop by the library to...
In brief: North Boroughs 5K, bike rodeo, Vacation Bible School and more in the North Hills
North Hills Community Outreach’s North Boroughs office is playing host to a 5K on Aug. 21. Entry fees for the 5K race, which cost $25; and the $20 fee collected from participants in the 1-mile walk will benefit the charitable organization and the Northgate Cross Country Boosters. The event is...
In brief: Jefferson Hills Public Library sale, yard sale, more in South Hills
Library book sale Jefferson Hills Public Library at 925 Old Clairton Road will host a book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 16-17 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 18. People who wish to donate books to the sale must do so by July 13. Many...
In brief: Carnegie Independence Day Celebration, Bridgeville community-wide garage sale and more
Carnegie Independence Day Celebration Carnegie Park will host an Independence Day Celebration beginning at 2 p.m. July 3. There will be live music, food trucks, games, fireworks and more. The Pitcher Party Skate Tournament will take place at 2 p.m. for those under 17 and at 3 p.m. for those...
Letter to the editor: Pa. Republicans aiming to suppress votes
During the four years of the Trump administration, the general public was subject to claims that the Democrats could not let go of the fact that they lost the election. In hypocritical fashion, we are now being inundated with equally false claims that the election was rigged, stolen or otherwise...
Editorial: Westmoreland Transit making right moves to bring back passengers
The federal CARES Act funding passed in 2020 was meant to do more than just provide stimulus checks to families and loan money to keep businesses writing paychecks. It also was about keeping necessary services from closing down. The Westmoreland County Transit Authority will be making use of that to...
