Black activists in Portland distancing themselves from violent anarchist protesters

Federal prosecutors announced Friday that 13 people, including current and former University of Texas students, were charged in connection to a massive LSD, fentanyl, and methamphetamine trafficking and money laundering scheme meant to peddle drugs to college kids in the Austin metropolitan area that was supplied, in part, by a marijuana farm in Portland.

There apparently are coronavirus vaccines around the corner. But convincing the American people to take them will prove a challenge, given that many don’t wear masks. A shot would be “a mask that hurts,” says Trevor Noah.

Life isn’t all roses for car owners in Portland. The Oregon city topped a list of major metropolitan areas with the worst auto theft rates compiled by AutoInsuranceEZ.com.

An unoccupied but marked police vehicle in Portland was set on fire and severely damaged Saturday evening, prompting authorities to launch an arson investigation. North Precinct officers responded at about 8:20 p.m.

Three people were arrested in Portland after police say they caused “thousands” of dollars worth of damage vandalizing at least 10 businesses in the wee hours of Thanksgiving Day, police said. The Portland Police Bureau said officers responded to reports of a group of people smashing windows and spray-painting graffiti on buildings starting shortly before 1:25 a.m.Thursday.

Sandra Bullock and boyfriend Bryan Randall don’t need to host a wedding ceremony in order to prove their love, a source exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.“They’re totally open to getting married down the line but there’s no pressure on either side,” the insider adds.

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler is touting the recent clearing of a homeless encampment as a "humane response" that's part of a model he would like to see replicated throughout the city.

The Multnomah County district attorney praised the county Democratic Party Tuesday for recently passing a resolution supporting his decision not to prosecute certain protesters at nightly demonstrations in Portland. In August, Mike Schmidt announced that his office would decline to prosecute cases against protesters that did not involve violence, property damage or theft.

Portland law enforcement officials have announced the arrests of four people accused of taking part in a human sex-trafficking scheme involving a child. Portland Police Bureau’s Human Trafficking Unit learned in July 2019 that a child was being “sold for sex” and, over the subsequent months, arrested four men, ages 19, 24, 51 and 51, the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office said Tuesday.

Sandra Bullock found her version of happily ever after with Bryan Randall. The actress is content with her partner and two kids, a source reveals exclusively in the new issue of Us Weekly.“He’s been great with her kids since day one and has this wonderful way of showing respect and friendship blended with maturity and leading by example – the model stepfather, in every way,” the source tells Us.

The Portland city commissioner, criticized after phoning 911 with concerns during a Lyft ride despite pushing to "defund" Portland police, attributes her actions to fear of "white supremacists." Jo Ann Hardesty and Lyft driver Richmond Frost quarreled Nov. 1 when Hardesty ordered an Uber from a casino resort and the two had trouble locating each other.

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, who won a second term earlier this month as he narrowly fended off his left-leaning opponent amid criticism after months of protests and riots, is removing gendered language to be more “inclusive.” He tweeted “The language of the documents that guide the City should reflect our community.Today, Council authorized the City Auditor to remove feminine and masculine terms from the City Charter.This important step will help make our documents more inclusive of all gender

The Portland demonstrator captured on video beating another man during a protest was sentenced to 20 months in prison, authorities said Monday.  Marquise Love, 26, pleaded guilty to third-degree assault and felony riot, the Multnomah County District Attorney said.  Love, who also goes by “Keese Love,” was seen repeatedly punching and kicking Adam Haner during an Aug.

Demonstrators allegedly aligned with Antifa are expected to meet up at a downtown Portland business zone Wednesday night in a continuation of nightly protests, according to posts made on social media.

John Boyega had concerns his passionate Black Lives Matter speech would deter directors from casting him in their films.The Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker actor gave an emotional speech referencing his own experiences of racism and the death of George Floyd in the U.S.

Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty, who has pushed for police budget cuts, called 911 after a Lyft driver canceled her ride and asked her to get out of his car.  According to a dispatch report, Lyft driver Richmond Frost, told two Portland Police Department officers who responded to the scene Nov.

SAN FRANCISCO – Former U.S. District Judge Martin Jenkins, a widely respected veteran of the state and federal benches was confirmed Tuesday to California’s State Supreme Court. He will become the first openly gay man on the California Supreme Court, and only the fifth Black man ever to serve on the state’s highest court. It has been 29 years since an African American man has served on the California Supreme Court.