California OKs highly questioned LA County voting system

California’s secretary of state on Friday approved Los Angeles County’s new publicly owned computerized voting system — a first of its kind for the nation — but is requiring modifications to address serious security and technical problems identified in testing.

Robert Drake Johnson

April 5, 1956 — Dec. 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Drake Johnson, 68, affectionately known as Bob, Bobbo or The Dude. Bob passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Dec. 29, 2024, with his beloved wife Julie by his side. Bob lived a life full of passion, laughter and love. Born on April 5, 1956, in Pasadena, California, to Joseph and Cynthia Johnson, Bob grew up with a child-like curiosity and zest for life. His career at Boeing brought him to Moses Lake in the late 1980s where fate led him to Julie, his hairdresser who became his soulmate and wife. They married on Oct. 3, 1992, beginning their life journey which was a beautiful mix of joy, endless stories, heartfelt laughter, and boundless affection.

Las Vegas sheriff defends arrests of protest observers

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas police chief said Tuesday that legal observers who were arrested at a weekend protest on the Las Vegas Strip were not neutral witnesses but were “antagonizing” and obstructing officers.

Las Vegas sheriff defends arrests of protest observers

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas police chief said Tuesday that legal observers who were arrested at a weekend protest on the Las Vegas Strip were not neutral witnesses but were “antagonizing” and obstructing officers.

Opportunistic Seahawks take advantage of Steelers miscues in 31-17 victory

PITTSBURGH (AP) — George Holani pounced on a live ball in the end zone for an improbable touchdown, and the Seattle Seahawks took advantage of sloppy play by the Pittsburgh Steelers to pull off a 31-17 surprise on Sunday. The Seahawks had taken a 3-point lead early in the fourth quarter on Jason Myers' 54-yard field goal when the ensuing kickoff bounced over the hands of Steelers rookie Kaleb Johnson and into the end zone.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 11-17

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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 11-17

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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 11-17

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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 11-17

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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 9-15.

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Orgeron star-turn could be short-lived

The comment from LSU coach Ed Orgeron understandably drew a fair amount of attention.

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Orgeron star-turn could be short-lived

The comment from LSU coach Ed Orgeron understandably drew a fair amount of attention.

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Orgeron star-turn could be short-lived

The comment from LSU coach Ed Orgeron understandably drew a fair amount of attention.

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Orgeron star-turn could be short-lived

The comment from LSU coach Ed Orgeron understandably drew a fair amount of attention.

China clamps down in hidden hunt for coronavirus origins

MOJIANG, China (AP) — Deep in the lush valleys of southern China lies the entrance to a mine shaft that once harbored bats with the closest known relative to COVID-19.

Takeaways: Need more games like BYU-Coastal Carolina

College football needs more games like BYU-Coastal Carolina.

Prep roundup: Ephrata boys golf wins district on home course

SOAP LAKE — Ephrata used balanced scoring to win the District 5/6 Championship.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 2-8

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 2-8.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 2-8

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 2-8.