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Illegal Fireworks Operation Busted

Per Stanislaus Regional FIU:

“Investigators from the Stanislaus Regional Fire Investigation Unit assisted the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department this morning with a search warrant at a residence on Albion Way, Modesto, in connection with illegal fireworks sales. Investigators seized over 500 pounds of illegal fireworks and three fi****ms, including a suspected illegally modified short barrel rifle. One suspect was arrested in connection with this investigation.

The FIU would like to remind our community that only “safe and sane” fireworks bearing the seal of the California State Fire Marshal are legal in California. Selling, possessing, or setting off illegal fireworks can result in fines and jail time, and can cause injury or start fires.”

LGBT Flag Logos and Bible Verses Lead to Giant Controversy 🏳️‍🌈 ✝️

via Bay Area Times

Major League Baseball has issued warnings to three San Francisco Giants pitchers after they wrote Bible verses on their Pride Night caps during Friday’s game against the Chicago Cubs.

Pitchers Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker, and Ryan Walker wore the special rainbow-colored caps with handwritten scripture references, which MLB says violated league uniform rules. The players were warned and did not receive further discipline.

Roupp’s cap referenced Genesis 9:12–16, a passage describing God’s covenant symbolized by a rainbow. After the game, he said the message reflected his faith and his belief in the freedom to express his religious views.

Another Giants pitcher, Sam Hentges, chose not to wear the Pride Night cap and instead wore the team’s standard cap.

MLB said the issue was not the religious message itself but that the caps had been altered in violation of league policy.

Critics have now chimed in through the city, accusing the players of not respecting the gay and le***an individuals of the city and fans.

However, other fans are pushing back asking what someone’s s*xuality or orientation has to do with baseball at all. And should players be forced to wear symbols on a sports team uniform of such a nature that goes against their religious beliefs and orientation.

Observers are also accusing the Giants management and Major League Baseball of creating the conditions for the controversy because they only care about marketing and selling additional merchandise to whatever group they can pander to. Not because they actually care about those groups.

What do you think, should professional athletes be forced to wear symbols that go against their religious beliefs and principles?

Or should players just comply with uniform rules established by the organization and league that pays them a lot of money?

Or should baseball players just play the game and leave the social issues out of it?

🎆 Reminder: Stockton Fire’s Fireworks Safety Demonstrations begin next week!

Per SFD:

“Join us for a brief presentation on safe and sane fireworks, the dangers of illegal fireworks, proper disposal, and how to report illegal fireworks in your neighborhood.

📍 Monday, June 22 – Stribley Community Center
📍 Tuesday, June 23 – Arnold Rue Community Center
📍 Wednesday, June 24 – Seifert Community Center
📍 Thursday, June 25 – Van Buskirk Community Center

All demonstrations begin at 6:30 PM. We hope to see you there!”

Community Alert 🚨

Tracy Police Looking For Alleged Peeper Creeper

via Tracy Mountain Review

Tracy Looking For Alleged Peeper

Per Tracy Police:

“🚨 Attention Internet Detectives...We Need a Name!🚨

This guy allegedly thought nobody would notice him using a phone to take photos underneath a woman’s dress.

Guess what...People noticed! The victim noticed. Store security cameras noticed. We definitely noticed, and now we’d appreciate your help identifying him.

This alleged behavior is creepy, invasive, and criminal...and all captured on video!

Now he’s internet-famous for all the wrong reasons, and we’d appreciate your help putting a name to the face.

If you recognize him please let us know at (209) 831-4550 or send us a message!

Tracy PD case #26-03056.”