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Yahoo
14 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Trump administration names Pittsburgh, Allegheny County as ‘sanctuary jurisdictions'
There is added pressure from the Trump administration on what it calls 'sanctuary jurisdictions.' The Department of Homeland Security released a list of states and cities considered to be in violation of federal immigration laws. Both Pittsburgh and Allegheny County are on the list. 'I think it's funny. I think it's funny we're still using this narrative that immigrants are bad,' Monica Ruiz said. She's the Executive Director of the nonprofit organization Casa San Jose. The organization works with immigrants and refugees. 'Allegheny County nor the City of Pittsburgh are doing anything that is illegal,' Ruiz said. According to the Department of Homeland Security, both are 'shamefully obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws, endangering American communities and are protecting 'dangerous criminal aliens.' Ruiz disagrees. 'These people are not criminals. These are people driving to work, taking their children to school. When you talk about trying to crack down on criminals, it's the opposite of what's happening,' she said. Channel 11 did reach out to county and city leaders. County Manager John Fournier told us they have not received any formal communication from the federal government and will have 'no further comment until we can evaluate their recommendations.' Mayor Ed Gainey says the city is not by definition a sanctuary city and added 'We honor and protect our immigrant neighbors' and 'we refuse to betray them.' The mayor also went on to say the city is pursuing every option to protect federal funding. In April, a federal judge barred the administration from denying funding to sanctuary jurisdictions. DHS did not specify what actions would be taken against the jurisdictions but did say local leaders would receive formal notification of non-compliance. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
CBS News
19 hours ago
- General
- CBS News
Man driving school van with kids on board in Pittsburgh admits to drinking after fleeing crash, officials say
The driver of a school van in Pittsburgh admitted to drinking after fleeing a crash while transporting juveniles, authorities said. Pittsburgh Public Safety said the driver of the school van crashed into another vehicle on the 16th Street Bridge before fleeing the scene. The vehicle had six juveniles, approximately 10 years old, as passengers, officials said. Pittsburgh Public Safety said the juveniles began contacting their parents to alert them of the situation. Law enforcement tracked the van through the children's phones, and officers with the Mt. Oliver Borough Police located the vehicle and stopped the driver at the intersection of Becks Run Road and Wagner Street. Pittsburgh Public Safety said the driver admitted to officers that he had consumed alcohol. The juveniles were safely returned to family members, and there were no reported injuries. Authorities said the driver is being held at the Allegheny County Jail. He will be charged with driving while intoxicated, Pittsburgh Public Safety added. The driver has not been identified as of Friday night. The investigation continues.
CBS News
a day ago
- Business
- CBS News
Nakama's South Side location appears to have shut down
A popular Japanese steakhouse and sushi bar in Pittsburgh may be shut down for good. Nakama Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar on East Carson Street in Pittsburgh's South Side appears to be closing its doors. According to a report from the Trib, an employee arrived for work earlier this week and was told by their manager that the place was shutting down. Back in September, Nakama was flagged by the Allegheny County Health Department for pest management violations, including inspectors finding four dead mice, one of them found in the grill in the dining room. There were other violations found by the health department, including poor employee hygiene practices, improper cleaning and sanitation, and malfunctioning facilities to maintain temperature. While there has been no confirmation by Nakama of the closure, if it does indeed shut down, it would be the second closure in the last year, with their Wexford location having shut down last summer.
CBS News
a day ago
- General
- CBS News
Man killed in motorcycle crash near Homestead Grays Bridge
A 33-year-old man was killed Thursday night in a motorcycle crash near the Homestead Grays Bridge. The crash happened along Browns Hill Road just before midnight near the intersection of Parkview Boulevard. A 33-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash along Browns Hill Road near the Homestead Grays Bridge. KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Robert Brimage, 33, died at the scene. Pittsburgh Police are investigating the crash. It's unclear at this time what led up to the crash or if any other vehicles were involved.
CBS News
2 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Baby bison born at South Park Game Preserve
A new bison has been born at the South Park Game Preserve. The Friends of the South Park Buffalo Preserve, a Facebook page that provides frequent updates on the bison that call the park home, introduced followers to Kai on Tuesday. "After a long wait this Spring, we had an eye on last year's moms Lily and Rosie to deliver a Buffalo baby or two this year! And so today, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - early this morning, our girl Lily came through and delivered our first baby this year!" the group wrote on Facebook. (Photo: Friends of the South Park Buffalo Preserve/Facebook) The Friends of the South Park Buffalo Preserve said the name Kai means "balance and harmony." It's the preserve's first red dog of the season after one female had a stillbirth and another appeared to have a miscarriage. In April, an Allegheny County spokesperson told KDKA-TV that they've elevated concerns about stillbirths and miscarriages in the bison herd to the United States Department of Agriculture. Allegheny County says bison have lived in South Park since 1927. Parkgoers can visit the herd from 7 a.m. to dusk. On Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m., the bison caretaker hosts a public feeding. The county says more than 60 million bison once roamed North America, but by 1889, only a few hundred wild bison remained. Since the early 20th century, there have been nationwide efforts to restore their population.
